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This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on
fertiliser use in agriculture. The first chapter examines the role
of biofertilizers and consortia of microorganisms to improve the
effectiveness of organic fertilization, before moving on to
consider the use of animal excrement, including manures, slurry and
guano. The second chapter assesses the management of mineral
fertilisers and organic manures in relation to its effects on soil
health in terms of soil organic carbon and nitrogen, soil
acidification and soil microbiology. The third chapter discusses
the history, current status, and future needs of fertilizer
developments in light of the goal of achieving global
sustainability. It reviews developments in using efficient
fertilizer sources to meet the needs of advancing yields of modern
crop cultivars/hybrids. The fourth chapter reviews some of the
approaches used by decision support systems to determine fertiliser
application decisions. The chapter highlights direct methods and
indirect techniques: simulation models, yield forecasts using
data-driven approaches and yield forecasts based on water supply.
The final chapter explores the implementation of foliar fertilizer
sprays in agriculture for improving crop yield and quality, as well
as improving plant performance under abiotic and/or biotic stress
threats.
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