SOIL AND FERTILIZERS MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT (HB 2020) Hardcover

Soil and Fertilizers: Managing the Environmental Footprint explores strategies to improve soil health by reducing fertilizer usage while maintaining high agricultural yields. Fertilizer use played a significant role in supporting global population growth, but excessive use of chemical fertilizers presents serious risks to both the environment and human health. The book highlights the tenfold increase in global fertilizer consumption between 2002 and 2016 and discusses its detrimental effects on soil, water, air, and ecosystems. Written by a team of experts, the book offers methods for improving fertilizer efficiency and outlines agricultural practices to minimize environmental impact. Key features include a comprehensive review of the environmental and agronomic impacts of fertilizers, strategies for improving fertilizer effectiveness, geographic case studies from countries like India and Africa, and a discussion of organic vs. chemical fertilizers, as well as innovative technologies like nuclear energy. This volume is part of the Advances in Soil Sciences series and will be valuable to soil scientists, environmental scientists, and agricultural engineers.