Chapter 4. Soils and Fertilizers

  1. Donald N. Maynard1,
  2. George J. Hochmuth2

Published Online: 27 MAR 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9780470121474.ch4

Book Title

Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers, Fifth Edition

Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers, Fifth Edition

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How to Cite

Maynard, D. N. and Hochmuth, G. J. (2007) Soils and Fertilizers, in Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers, Fifth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470121474.ch4

Author Information

  1. 1

    University of Florida, Wimauma, Florida, USA

  2. 2

    University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 27 MAR 2007
  2. Published Print: 27 SEP 2006

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471738282

Online ISBN: 9780470121474

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Keywords:

  • nutrient best management practices (BMPs);
  • establishing total maximum daily loads (TMDLs);
  • organic soil amendments;
  • fertilizer conversion factors;
  • soil tests and nutrient deficiencies

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Nutrient Best Management Practices

  • Organic Matter

  • Soil-Improving Crops

  • Manures

  • Soil Texture

  • Soil Reaction

  • Salinity

  • Fertilizers

  • Fertilizer Conversion Factors

  • Nutrient Absorption

  • Plant Analysis

  • Soil Tests

  • Nutrient Deficiencies

  • Micronutrients

  • Fertilizer Distributors

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