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Mulching in Agroecosystems: Plants, Soil & Environment
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ISBN10: 9811964092
ISBN13: 9789811964091
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Nov 26 2022
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.66
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789811964091
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Nov 26 2022
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.66
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Chapter 1. Effects of mulches on soil physical properties i.e. porosity, aggregate stability, infiltration rates, bulk density, compaction.- Chapter 2. Mulching and soil erosion.- Chapter 3. Effects of mulching on soil chemical, biological and enzymatic activities.- Chapter 4. Mulching and soil biota.- Chapter 5. Effects of mulches on soil moisture conservations, evapotranspiration and water use efficiency.- Chapter 6. Effects of mulching on soil organic carbon dynamics.- Chapter 7. Effects of mulches on mineral fertilizer (N, P & K) management and fertilizer use efficiency.- Chapter 8. Mulching to manage drought stress.- Chapter 9. Interactions of mulches with inorganic and organic fertilizers i.e. manures, biochar, bio-fertilizers.- Chapter 10. Organic vs synthetic i.e. plastic mulches.- Chapter 11. Mulches in rain-fed vs irrigated agroecosystems.- Chapter 12. Mulching and tillage practices effects on soil and plants.- Chapter 13. Mulching, soil quality and health.- Chapter 14. Mulches and abiotic stresses i.e. heavy metals, salinity, pesticides.- Chapter 15. Effects of mulching on crop growth, productivity and yield.- Chapter 16. Mulches for management of diseases and weeds in crops.- Chapter 17. Mulching and plant physiological attributes under abiotic stress i.e. drought, salinity, heavy metal etc.- Chapter 18. Mulching and plant-water relations.- Chapter 19. Mulching and nutrient use efficiencies in plants.- Chapter 20. Agronomic and economic valuation of mulches.- Chapter 21. Effects of mulching on soil and air temperature.- Chapter 22. Effect of mulches on greenhouse gas emissions i.e. CO2, N2O and CH4.- Chapter 23. Response of mulching in combination with inorganic fertilizer on agroecosystem.- Chapter 24. Role of mulching in global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity.
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