Soil Tillage in Agroecosystems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780849312281)

Building on our knowledge of soil ecology under natural, undisturbed conditions, Soil Tillage in Agroecosystems focuses on how cultivation affects soil and the soil environment. In particular, it highlights how methods of soil tillage can influence soil structure, soil chemical processes, soil borne pathogens, and pest species. Covering the aspects of soil tillage on different taxa, the book concludes with a synthesis of the role of soil tillage in securing a sustainable agricultural environment. It provides the scientific basis for choosing different tillage options to achieve the best possible sustainable base for long-lasting agricultural production.

Author: Adel El Titi
ISBN-10: 0849312280
ISBN-13: 9780849312281
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 12/26/2002
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.42h x 6.44w x 1.00d