Phosphorus management in crop production 1st Edition by Nand Kumar Fageria,Zhenli He,Virupax C Baligar ISBN 1498705863 9781498705868

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ISBN 10: 1498705863

ISBN 13: 9781498705868 

Author: Nand Kumar Fageria, Zhenli He, Virupax C. Baligar

The world population is projected to reach nine billion by 2050, and in the coming years, global food demand is expected to increase by 50% or more. Higher crop productivity gains in the future will have to be achieved in developing countries through better natural resources management and crop improvement. After nitrogen, phosphorus (P) has more widespread influence on both natural and agricultural ecosystems than any other essential plant element. It has been estimated that 5.7 billion hectares of land worldwide contain insufficient amounts of available P for sustainable crop production, and P deficiency in crop plants is a widespread problem in various parts of the world. However, it has been estimated that worldwide minable P could last less than 40 years. For sustaining future food supplies, it is vital to enhance plant P use efficiency.

To bring the latest knowledge and research advances in efficient management of P for economically viable and environmentally beneficial crop production in sustainable agriculture, Phosphorus Management in Crop Production contains chapters covering functions and diagnostic techniques for P requirements in crop plants, P use efficiency and interactions with other nutrients in crop plants, management of P for optimal crop production and environmental quality, and basic principles and methodology regarding P nutrition in crop plants. The majority of research data included are derived from many years of field, greenhouse, and lab work, hence the information is practical in nature and will have a significant impact on efficient management of P-fertilizers to enhance P use efficiency, improve crop production, promote sustainable agriculture, and reduce P losses through eluviations, leaching, and erosion to minimize environmental degradation.

A comprehensive book that combines practical and applied information, Phosphorus Management in Crop Production is an excellent reference for students, professors, agricultural research scientists, food scientists, agricultural extension specialists, private consultants, fertilizer companies, and government agencies that deal with agricultural and environmental issues.

Table of contents:

1. World Phosphate Situation and Factors Affecting Phosphorus Availability to Plants in Soil
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Historical Overview
1.3 World Phosphate Rock Reserves and Resources
1.4 Mineralogy of Phosphate Rocks
1.5 Glossary of Phosphorus Related Terms
1.6 Cycle in Soil-Plant System
1.7 Organic Phosphorus in Soils
1.8 Inorganic Phosphorus in Soils
1.9 Reactions of Phosphorus Fertilizers in Soil
1.10 Evaluation and Utilization of Residual Phosphorus in Soils
1.11 Factors Influencing Phosphorus Availability to Plants
1.12 Conclusions
1.13 References

2. Functions of Phosphorus in Crop Plants
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Functions
2.3 Conclusions
2.4 References

3. Diagnostic Techniques for Phosphorus Requirements in Crop Plants
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Phosphorus Deficiency, Sufficiency, and Toxicity Diagnostic Techniques
3.3 Phosphorus Concentration in Plants
3.4 Phosphorus Uptake in Plants
3.5 Phosphorus Harvest Index
3.6 Phosphorus Requirement of Cereals
3.7 Phosphorus Requirement of Legumes
3.8 Conclusions
3.9 References

4. Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Crop Plants
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Definition of Mineral Nutrient Efficiency and Nutrient Efficient Plants
4.3 Types of Phosphorus Use Efficiency and Mathematical Equations for Their Calculation
4.4 Phosphorus Use Efficiency versus Crop Yield
4.5 Mechanisms Responsible for Variation in P Use Efficiency in Crop Plants
4.6 Breeding Crop Species/Genotypes for Improved Phosphorus Use Efficiency
4.7 Enhancing Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Crop Species/Genotypes
4.8 Molecular and Genetic Approach to Improve Phosphorus Use Efficiency
4.9 Conclusions
4.10 References

5. Phosphorus Interactions with Other Nutrients
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Phosphorus Interactions with Macronutrients
5.3 Phosphorus versus Micronutrients
5.4 Phosphorus versus Soil Salinity
5.5 Conclusions
5.6 References

6. Phosphorus and Environment
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Transport of Phosphorus from Agricultural Lands to Aquatic Environment
6.3 Management Practices to Reduce Phosphorus Loss from Soil-Plant System
6.4 Conclusions
6.5 References

7. Management Practices for Optimizing Phosphorus Availability to Crop Plants
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Soil Management
7.3 Fertilizer Management
7.4 Crop Management
7.5 Conclusions
7.6 References

8. Phosphorus Nutrition Research in Crop Plants: Basic Principles and Methodology
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Research Under Controlled Conditions
8.3 Research Under Field Conditions
8.4 Conclusions
8.5 References

 

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