Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Organic fertilizers and biofertilizers: Lidia Sas Paszt and Slawomir Gluszek, Research Institute of Horticulture, Poland;

1 Introduction

2 Biofertilizers

3 Consortia of microorganisms to improve the effectiveness of organic fertilization

4 Animal excrement: manures, slurry and guano

5 Products and by-products of animal origin

6 Products and by-products of plant origin for fertilizers

7 Composts

8 Untreated minerals and by-products of selected industrial processes

9 Biochar

10 Conclusion

11 Where to look for further information

12 References

Chapter 2 - Optimising fertiliser use to maintain soil health: Bijay-Singh, Punjab Agricultural University, India;

1 Introduction

2 Effects of fertiliser use on soil organic matter, carbon and nitrogen

3 Effects of fertiliser use on soil microorganisms

4 Effect of nitrogen fertilisers on soil acidity

5 Site-specific nutrient management (SSNM)

6 Use of controlled and slow-release fertilisers, urease and nitrification inhibitors

7 Improving fertiliser placement

8 Integrated use of mineral fertilisers and organic manures for enhancing soil health

9 Future trends and conclusions

10 Where to look for further information

11 References

Chapter 3 - Developments in the use of fertilizers: Bryan G. Hopkins, Brigham Young University, USA;

1 Introduction

2 Nutrient pollution and resource depletion

3 Achieving more sustainable use of fertilizers

4 Developments in nitrogen fertilizers

5 Developments in phosphorus fertilizers

6 Developments in potassium fertilizers

7 Developments in sulfur fertilizers

8 Developments in calcium, magnesium, and micronutrient fertilizers

9 Case study

10 Conclusion and future trends

11 Where to look for further information

12 References

Chapter 4 - Decision support systems (DSS) for better fertiliser management: Dhahi Al-Shammari, Patrick Filippi, James P. Moloney, Niranjan S. Wimalathunge, Brett M. Whelan and Thomas F. A. Bishop, The University of Sydney, Australia;

1 Introduction

2 Direct methods for determining crop nitrogen requirements for decision support

3 Indirect methods for determining crop nitrogen requirements for decision support: simulation models

4 Indirect methods for determining crop nitrogen requirements for decision support: yield forecasts using data-driven approaches

5 Indirect methods for determining crop nitrogen requirements for decision support: yield forecasts based on water supply

6 Decision support in action: case studies

7 Case study 1: nitrogen fertiliser applications using a data-driven approach

8 Case study 2: nitrogen fertiliser decision-making based on soil moisture predictions

9 Comparing the two approaches

10 Conclusions and future trends

11 References

Chapter 5 - Advances in foliar fertilizers to op