Chapter 9 Mastering fertilizers and their optimal utilization

Kapitel in diesem Buch

1. Frontmatter I
2. Foreword V
3. Preface VII
4. Contents IX
5. Book overview XXXIX
6. About the author XLIII
7. Chapter 1 Embarking on crop nutrition journey 1
8. Chapter 2 Essentials of crop nutrition and plant nutrient categorization 39
9. Chapter 3 The vital role of nitrogen 108
10. Chapter 4 Harnessing phosphorus for plant growth 137
11. Chapter 5 Unlocking potassium’s potential 164
12. Chapter 6 Secondary nutrients at a glance (calcium, magnesium, and sulfur) 195
13. Chapter 7 Micronutrients: small yet crucial 233
14. Chapter 8 Balancing beneficial elements and heavy metals 275
15. Chapter 9 Mastering fertilizers and their optimal utilization 302
16. Chapter 10 Enriching soils with amendments and organic fertilization 389
17. Chapter 11 Harnessing the power of beneficial microbes and biofertilizers 444
18. Chapter 12 Nanofertilizers: shaping the future of field crop production 479
19. Chapter 13 Harmonizing nutrient management through integrated approaches 506
20. Chapter 14 Managing global soil threats through effective crop nutrition 541
21. Chapter 15 Agriculture and Sustainable Development Goals: the role of crop nutrition in achieving global targets 617
22. Glossary 637
23. Index 663