Nutrients for Sugar Beet Production
Nutrients for Sugar Beet Production

Author: Arthur Philip Draycott

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 085199623X

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After a summary of world sugar production from beets, the authors cover the plant's need of each macro and micronutrient and effects on growth, yield and crop quality. The soil's supply of nutrients is examined as the basis for use of mineral fertilizers, organic manures and foliar applications. The book provides an up-to-date review of relevant research and the authors draw out practical guidelines so that all concerned with growing the crop can make use of this latest information. The book is destined to become the standard reference on the subject for many years to come. It represents the only significant work in English since Dr. Draycott's earlier title on the same subject, published 30 years ago.

Soil Organic Matter in Temperate AgroecosystemsLong Term Experiments in North America
Soil Organic Matter in Temperate AgroecosystemsLong Term Experiments in North America

Author: Eldor A. Paul

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-08-16

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1000714144

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The presence - or absence - of soil organic matter (SOM) has important implications for agricultural productivity. It could also have significant implications for global climate due to its role as a source/sink of carbon. Therefore, it is important to understand the issues related to the accumulation or loss of SOM, to use what we have learned from experiments to make sound decisions about soil and crop management, and to test models and future concepts concerning SOM management. A database is included with the book, presenting tabular data for 34 sites in North America. Soil Organic Matter in Temperate Agroecosystems discusses all of these issues and more, answering such questions as: