9798191557571 - tropical soil science & nutrient management: field agronomy and irrigation for perennial crops di monteverde, rafael (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Reactive PublishingTropical Soil Science & Nutrient Management delivers a systematic, field-tested framework for optimizing soil health, fertility, and irrigation across perennial cropping systems in humid and sub-humid tropical climates. Designed to bridge the gap between agronomic theory and farm-level execution, this manual provides actionable methodologies for managing highly weathered soils and maximizing crop resilience.Key Coverage & Technical InsightsTropical Soil Dynamics: Practical management strategies for highly weathered Ultisols, Oxisols, and acidic soils, focusing on cation exchange capacity (CEC), pH correction, and organic matter retention.Precision Nutrient Management: Protocols for calculating crop nutrient removal, formulating balanced N-P-K blends, and timing secondary and micronutrient applications to critical phenological stages.Irrigation Infrastructure & Fertigation: Engineering principles for designing drip and micro-sprinkler systems, water-use efficiency metrics, and technical injection schedules for uniform nutrient delivery.Field Agronomy for Perennials: Soil conservation techniques, cover cropping, contour planting, and integrated root-zone management tailored for multi-year cash crops.Soil Testing & Diagnostics: Step-by-step guidance on interpreting leaf tissue analyses, soil lab reports, and field visual deficiency symptoms to adjust fertility programs dynamically.Target AudienceThis technical guide is written for farm managers, professional agronomists, agricultural consultants, and commercial growers operating multi-year plantation and orchard crops in tropical regions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…