Keywords
Soil Fertility, Soil Health Management, Soil Science, Soil Fertility Evaluation, Soil Organic Matter, Carbon Sequestration, Plant Nutrients, Nutrient Cycling, Rhizosphere Interactions, Soil Degradation, Problem Soils Management, Organic Manures, Biofertilizers, Sustainable Soil Management, Soil Quality Indicators, Natural Farming, Soil Contamination, Bioremediation, Sustainable Agriculture, Integrated Nutrient ManagementSoil Nutrition (Bhumi Suposhan)
authored by: D. Udhaya NandhiniLength: 229 mm | Breadth: mm | Height: 152 mm | Imprint: CONTENT VIBES | Weight: GMS
This book will be available from 18-Sep-2026
The book provides a comprehensive understanding of soil as a dynamic natural resource essential for sustainable agriculture and plant productivity. The book covers fundamental concepts of soil science including soil formation, classification, soil degradation, and management of problem soils such as acid, saline, and alkali soils.
Detailed discussions on essential plant nutrients, nutrient dynamics, deficiency symptoms, nutrient uptake mechanisms, and nutrient cycling help readers understand the scientific basis of soil fertility. The text also explains physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil, methods of soil fertility evaluation, soil quality indicators, and carbon sequestration for sustainable soil management.
Special emphasis is given to rhizosphere interactions, best management practices, organic manures, bio-inputs, composts, traditional soil enrichment techniques, and natural farming approaches. The book also addresses soil contamination, bioremediation methods, and traditional knowledge systems related to soil conservation. Designed for students, researchers, extension professionals, and farmers, this book serves as a valuable resource for improving soil health, crop productivity, and long-term agricultural sustainability.
Chapter 1. Soil as a Natural Medium for Plant Growth
Chapter 2. Soil Formation and Genesis
Chapter 3. Soil Classification and Types
Chapter 4. Soil Degradation and Its Status
Chapter 5. Problem Soils and Their Management
Chapter 6. Essential and Beneficial Nutrients in Soil
Chapter 7. Role of Nutrients in Plant Growth
Chapter 8. Nutrient Deficiency, Toxicity, and Diagnosis
Chapter 9. Nutrient Movement and Uptake Mechanisms
Chapter 10. Nutrient Cycling in Soil Ecosystems
Chapter 11. Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties of Soil
Chapter 12. Factors Affecting Soil Fertility
Chapter 13. Methods of Soil Fertility Evaluation
Chapter 14. Soil Organic Matter and Carbon Sequestration
Chapter 15. Soil Quality and Soil Health Indicators
Chapter 16. Rhizosphere Interactions and Soil Fertility
Chapter 17. Best Management Practices for Soil Health
Chapter 18. Organic Manures and Bio-Inputs
Chapter 19. Production and Use of Organic Manures
Chapter 20. Soil Contamination, Reclamation, and Traditional Knowledge Systems