Introduction to Concepts of Crop Nutrition

Description

Crop Farming is the source of our food supply. Arguably the most important aspect of agriculture is that it's the source of the world's food supply. No matter where or what you are eating, the ingredients in your meals came from somewhere. All roads lead to agriculture. In addition to water, sunlight and favourable soil conditions, essential nutrients are crucial to optimize crop production and improve the plants' resilience to climate change. Yield and the quality of products from crops are strongly linked to the supply of nutrients. Crops, as well as every other living organisms, require certain amounts of nutrients for normal and healthy growth. Each nutrient plays a different, but important role, in crop growth and development. Because of this, it's essential to ensure optimal quantities of each nutrient which is provided in a form usable by the crop. In other words, without proper nutrient management, it's hard to achieve high yields and healthy and vigorous crops. This book “Introduction to Concepts of Crop Nutrition” comprises of all nutrients studies required in agriculture. It is useful to the students, teachers in agronomy and other interested in crop production.