Compost Utilization in Production of Horticultural Crops

Compost Utilization in Production of Horticultural Crops is a practical guide that provides information on the uses of compost for greater crop yields, decreased plant disease and pesticide application, irrigation water and fertilizer demand, and carbon sequestration. It covers the diversity and variability of compost uses, composting methods, application rates, methods, and timing, and discusses the benefits of application alone or combined with other organic or inorganic nutrient sources. It is essential reading for fruit and nuts, vegetable, ornamental, landscape, and turfgrass producers, waste and compost industry representatives, consultants, and regulators, and academic plant and soil science researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Compost Utilization in Production of Horticultural Crops is a comprehensive guide that provides valuable insights for the compost industry to enhance horticulture production efforts and techniques. Written by esteemed scientific experts, this highly practical book offers valuable information applicable to the fruit and nuts, vegetable, ornamental, and turfgrass industries, currently facing various production challenges.

The chapters in this book meticulously evaluate the diverse applications of compost in increasing crop yields, reducing the prevalence of plant diseases and pesticide applications, optimizing irrigation water and fertilizer demands. Furthermore, considering the positive impact of compost use on carbon sequestration, the book provides comprehensive guidelines on converting safe waste materials into composted soil amendments, while minimizing adverse environmental consequences.

The book delves into the comprehensive range of uses of available feedstocks for composting, encompassing composting methods, application rates, timing, and the potential benefits of applying compost alone or in combination with other organic or inorganic nutrient sources. It also explores the diversity and variability of compost applications across different horticultural crops.

Practical and regularly used by professionals in the compost and horticulture industries, this book serves as a valuable reference for both agricultural and waste management practices. It addresses the profound effects of compost on soil health and food safety, shedding light on the importance of compost quality and its role as a supplement in soil fertility programs. Additionally, the book features valuable information on managing compost nematodes, the impact of compost teas on foliar diseases, and the economic benefits of compost in crop production.

This book is an essential read for fruit and nuts, vegetable, ornamental, landscape, and turfgrass producers, waste and compost industry representatives, consultants, and regulators. It also holds significance for academic plant and soil science researchers who are actively engaged in advancing the field of horticulture and sustainable agricultural practices.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367691073