Organic Farming New Advances Towards Sustainable Agricultural Systems /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Sarath Chandran, C. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Thomas, Sabu (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Unni, M. R. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Agriculture.; Climate change.; Sustainable development.; Soil science.; Soil conservation.; Microbial ecology.; Climate Change Management and Policy.; Sustainable Development.; Soil Science & Conservation.; Microbial Ecology.

This volume provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and recent advancements in organic farming, a form of agriculture that is increasing rapidly in popularity. Readers will discover information on the history of organic farming, environmental friendly practices and challenges, and innovatio...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter1: Impact of Organic Farming on Quality of Crop Produce
• Chapter2: Organic Farming in Protecting Water Quality
• Chapter3: Current Status and Soil Biology Impacts of Organic Conservation Tillage in the U.S. Great Plains
• Chapter4: Use of Biochar in Organic Farming
• Chapter5: Pest and Disease Control Strategies in Organic Fruit Production
• Chapter6: Pesticides: Classification, Detection and Degradation
• Chapter7: Organic Animal Husbandry
• Chapter8: Biochar in organic farming.