Science and technology of organic farming /
Barker, Allen V., 1937-
Science and technology of organic farming / Allen V. Barker. - Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2010. - xv, 224 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Definitions and philosophies of organic farming -- Soil fertility and plant nutrition -- Requirements of plants for soil-derived nutrients -- Management of farm manures -- Composting -- Management of green manures -- Liming -- Mulches -- Tillage -- Weed control -- Insect control -- Plant diseases -- Companion planting -- Storage of produce.
9781439816127 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Organic farming.
Agricultural innovations.
Agricultural chemistry.
S605.5 / .B37 2010
631.5/84
Science and technology of organic farming / Allen V. Barker. - Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2010. - xv, 224 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Definitions and philosophies of organic farming -- Soil fertility and plant nutrition -- Requirements of plants for soil-derived nutrients -- Management of farm manures -- Composting -- Management of green manures -- Liming -- Mulches -- Tillage -- Weed control -- Insect control -- Plant diseases -- Companion planting -- Storage of produce.
9781439816127 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Organic farming.
Agricultural innovations.
Agricultural chemistry.
S605.5 / .B37 2010
631.5/84