Organic Farming
Global Perspectives and Methods

Presents the core principles of organic agriculture, from seeds to its role in food sustainability

Sarath Chandran (Edited by), Unni M.R. (Edited by), Sabu Thomas (Edited by)

9780128132722, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 30 November 2018

436 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.7 cm, 0.66 kg

Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods explores the core definition and concepts of organic farming in sustainability, its influence on the ecosystem, the significance of seed, soil management, water management, weed management, the significance of microorganisms in organic farming, livestock management, and waste management. The book provides readers with a basic idea of organic farming that presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. Written by a team of global experts, and with the aim of providing a current understanding of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

1. Contribution of Organic Farming Towards Global Food Security: An Overview 2. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Enhancing Nutrient use Efficiency and Sustainable Wheat Production 3. Pest Control 4. Fertilizers: Need for New Strategies 5. Integrated Weed Management in Organic Farming 6. Role of Microorganisms (Mycorrhizae) in Organic Farming 7. No-Till Organic Farming may be Possible with a System Approach 8. Interactions Between Flowering Plants and Arthropods in Organic Agroecosystems: A Review and a Case Study 9. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Sustainable Rice Production 10. Future Perspective in Organic Farming Fertilization: Management and Product 11. Understanding Organic Agriculture Through a Legal Perspective 12. Bioenergy Production and Organic Agriculture 13. The Potential of Agro-Ecological Properties in Fulfilling The Promise of Organic Farming: A Case Study of Bean Root Rots and Yields in Iran

Subject Areas: Agronomy & crop production [TVK], Agriculture & farming [TV]