Sustainability of Agricultural Environment in Egypt: Part II : Soil-Water-Plant Nexus (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry) （2019）

Negm, Abdelazim M. (EDT)/ Abu-hashim, Mohamed (EDT)

Springer International Publishing AG（2019/01発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 422 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783319953564
• DDC分類 631.580286

Full Description

This volume discusses the sustainability of Egypt's agriculture and the challenges involved. It provides a comprehensive review and the latest research findings, and covers a variety of topics under the following themes:

·        Integrated natural resources management for sustainable production

·        Integrated biopesticides and biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture

·        Integrated plant and animal production for a sustainable food supply

·        Policies for sustainable agriculture in Egypt

The volume closes with a summary of the key conclusions and recommendations from all chapters. Together with the companion volume Sustainability of Agricultural Environment in Egypt: Part I, it offers an essential source of information for postgraduate students, researchers, and stakeholders alike.

Contents

Effect of Water Deficit on Food Productivity Under Saline Conditions: Case Study - North Sinai, Egypt.- Land-air and Water Resources on Sustainable Agricultural Development in Egypt.- Reclamation of Saline-Sodic Soils for Sustainable Agriculture in Egypt.- Impact of Tissue Culture in Agriculture Sustainability.- Pesticide alternatives use in Egypt: the concept and potential.- Biological pest control for sustainable agriculture in Egypt.- Impact of Climate Change on Insect Pests of Main Crops in Egypt.- Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture.- Organic and Bio Fertilization on Crop Production in Semi-Arid   Regions.- Using of humic substances and foliar spray with moringa leaf extract to alleviate salinity stress on Sudan grass (Sorghum vulgare).- Importance of Forage Mixtures in Increasing Sustainable Food Supply in Egypt.- Algae and Chain Aquaculture: An Approach towards Sustainable Agriculture.- Managerial and Nutritional Trends to Mitigate Heat Stress Risks in Poultry Farms.- Nutritional strategies to produce organic and healthy poultry products.- Ways to Minimize Nitrogen Emissions in Agricultural Farms.- Policies that work for sustainable agriculture in Egypt.- Conclusions and Recommendations.