Farming, Fertilizers and the Nitrate Problem - Brossura

Addiscott, T. M.; Whitmore, A. P.; Powlson, David S.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0851986587 ISBN 13: 9780851986586

Casa editrice: Cab Intl, 1991

Riassunto

The excessive use of fertilizers in agriculture is generally assumed to be a major cause of nitrate pollution. Nitrates may leak through the soil and occur in excess levels in drinking water. The authors of this book provide a detailed scientific analysis of this controversial issue. They review the evidence which shows that many other features of contemporary farming practices have contributed to the problem and that limiting fertilizer use is an over-simplistic solution to the problem. Changing crop production practices to 'mop up' excess nitrate from soil microbes may be a better response. The book will have a wide audience among students, scientists and the lay person concerned with agriculture and land use, pollution and the environment.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Cab Intl
• Data di pubblicazione: 1991
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0851986587
• ISBN 13: 9780851986586
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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