Items related to Agrogeology: The Use of Rocks for Crops
Synopsis
Agrogeology is the study of minerals of importance to farming and horticulture, especially with regards to soil fertility and fertilizer components. This book provides background information on the relationships between rocks, soils and plants.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Synopsis
Agrogeology is the study of minerals of importance to farming and horticulture, especially with regards to soil fertility and fertilizer components. This book provides background information on the relationships between rocks, soils and plants. It is based on a university course in Agrogeology taught at the University of Guelph, and years of field work around the world. The following nutrients are covered in detail: Nitrogen Phosphrus Potassium Sulphur Calcium and Magnesium Micronutrients Other minerals and rocks.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Agrogeology: The Use of Rocks for Crops
Seller Image
Agrogeology: The Use of Rocks for Crops
Seller: Lacey Books Ltd, Cirencester, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 2007 Enviroquest large format paperback edition. Some reading wear, crease to cover else good condition. From the cover: Agrogeology: the use of rocks for crops covers the interdisciplinary study of agriculture and geology: geology in the service of agriculture. It brings together knowledge of the pathways of plant nutrients from rocks to soils to crops. This monograph is for all who want to learn more about the geological sources of plant nutrients for fertilizer materials and soil amendments. It provides comprehensive information on the nutrient continuum rocks-soils-crops and forms the basis for practical applications of agrominerals and rocks in integrated nutrient management practices. Agrogeology: the use of rocks for crops is organized into 10 chapters and covers aspects of weathering of rocks and minerals and the geology and agricultural use of N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg bearing minerals and 8 micronutrients. It also provides information on the use of whole rock fertilizers, and on minerals and rocks as physical components in growth media for horticulture and floriculture, such as vermiculite, perlite, pumice and zeolite. Seller Inventory # LI-U1Q6-YGVX
Buy Used
£ 145
£ 25 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available