Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management

This book collects and discusses information on production and management of organic manures, biofertilizers, integrated nutrient management in cropping systems and nutrient management in problematic soils.

Sharanappa is Emeritus Professor at the Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

1. Soil Fertility and Productivity-Concepts and Factors 2. Nutrient availability in Soil and Crop Response 3. Soil Organic Matter- Role, Dynamics and Management 4. Nitrogen: Role, Dynamics and Management 5. Phosphorus: Role, Dynamics and Management 6. Potassium: Role, Dynamics and Management 7. Calcium, Magnesium and Sulphur-Role, Dynamics and Management 8. Micronutrients and Beneficial Elements- Role, Dynamics and Mnaagement 9. Organic Manures-Production and Enrichment 10. Green Manures and Crop Residues- Production and Management 11. Biofertilizers- Role and Management 12. Integrated Nutrient Management in Cropping Systems 13. Soil and Fertilizer Management and Economics of Fertilizer Use 14. Nutrient Management in Problem Soils