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Agroforestry is a type of land management system where trees or shrubs are planted around or surrounding the crops or pastureland. Such type of land management helps in producing a variety of products such as fruits, wood products, pharmaceuticals and other valuable products that can be traded commercially. It ensures long-term sustainability of agriculture. Some of its other benefits include improved farmer livelihoods through wealth creation...

Agroforestry refers to a land-use management system wherein trees or shrubs are grown among crops or pastureland. Agroforestry-based ecosystem services refer to human benefits that are achieved beyond the farm scale as a result of farm trees' interaction with soil and water, carbon storage, and biodiversity. This intentional combination of agriculture and forestry has multiple benefits, such as enhanced yields from staple food crops, enhanced ...

Soil sciences and soil studies involve analyzing soil profiles that facilitate the growth of various ecosystems. Soil management is the study of various soil processes and techniques to sustain soil quality. Overgrowth and bad arbological practices also affect soil quality. This book provides new insight into various horticultural and agricultural techniques that contribute to sustainable soil management. This book is a valuable compilation of...

Soil Use and management refers to the practices used for protecting and managing soil. It incorporates all the functions and treatments required for soil enhancement and nutrient management. Some of the major aspects of soil management are to maintain soil fertility, increase crop yield, improve soil structure and function, reduce tillage, etc. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding o...

A descriptive account based on the extensive topic of soil fertility has been presented in this book. It is a compilation of topics presented by internationally acclaimed experts in the field of soil fertility. It discusses in detail about various biological processes along with the utilization of organic and inorganic fertilizers and how they contribute towards improving soil fertility. It also includes discussions on improving fertilizer rec...

The advances in the field of soil fertility are described in this book along with information regarding nutrient management. It compiles contributions of various soil fertility experts and researchers. It extensively discusses the topic of soil mapping and soil fertility testing, describing spatial heterogeneity in soil nutrients within natural and managed ecosystems and latest soil testing methods and information on response of soil fertility...

This book introduces various agroforestry practices and its diverse applications. Agroforestry reduces deforestation and forest degradation, providing livelihoods and a safe zone for species outside properly protected grounds. However, extensive acceptance of agroforestry innovations is still controlled by numerous factors including design features of applicable agroforestry innovations, apparent needs, policies, availability and distribution ...

Soil fertility management has gained a global significance for increasing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of soil fertility management and its importance in maintaining agricultural sustainability. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new methods to evaluate soil fertility and focus on developing remediation techniques to maintain soil health. It strives...

Agroforestry has resulted in the profitable integration of agricultural and forestry principles. This book includes various types of new practices, in the areas of crop plantation and soil fertility. The book gathers the latest research from around the globe and highlights various techniques to facilitate sustainability and productivity. It aims to provide valuable knowledge to agriculturists, experts and interested readers.

Biodiversity is an important factor influencing agriculture. To attain sustainable growth and to maintain ecosystem services, the management of agricultural biodiversity is crucial. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of the key concepts and applications aimed at enhancing biodiversity. The book provides the reader a detailed insight into the diverse aspects of agricultural biodiversity and farm biodiversity, techni...

Soil is the basic requirement for agriculture as it stores nutrients and water. Soil management is concerned with the protection of soil and its enhancement. It includes topics such as soil chemistry, soil ecology, soil microbiology, soil fertility, soil improvement studies, etc. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of soil management. From theories to research to practica...