Sustainable Plant Nutrition under Contaminated Environments

Global industrial growth has led to increased environmental pollutants and decreased water availability for agricultural activity, forcing farmers to use wastewater irrigation. Soil pollutants have become a critical issue, with farmers selecting disease-resistant, high-yielding crop varieties and applying extensive fertilizers. This book provides insight into environmental pollutants and their interference with plant nutrition, enhancing current knowledge of the effects of pollutants on plant growth and physiology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 12 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The rapid expansion of global industries has led to the widespread introduction of numerous pollutants into our environment, posing significant challenges. This phenomenon has also resulted in a decrease in the availability of water for agricultural purposes in developing countries, forcing farmers to resort to wastewater irrigation as a means to sustain their crops. In advanced agricultural systems, farmers are employing diverse strategies to enhance crop yield and maintain productivity. The selection of disease-resistant, high-yielding crop varieties and the extensive use of fertilizers have become common practices among farming communities.

However, the introduction of contaminants has also given rise to soil pollution, which has become a critical concern. Soil pollutants can interfere with plant nutrition, affecting the growth and physiological processes of crops. This book aims to provide valuable insights into environmental pollutants, with a particular focus on their impact on plant nutrition. It also delves into the physiological aspects of plant nutrition, contributing to a better understanding of the effects of pollutants on plant growth and physiology. By enhancing our current knowledge in this area, this book aims to contribute to the development of effective strategies for mitigating the detrimental effects of pollutants on agriculture and the environment.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030915018
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022