Abstract
Soil plays a central role in plant production and the environment. Organic growers depend on the soil’s natural richness and resistance to disease. In order to foster these essential qualities, farmers and researchers are looking at ways to stimulate soil life, optimise soil structure and close nutrient cycles
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Research on organic agriculture in the Netherlands: organisation, methodology and results |
Editors | W. Sukkel, M. Hommes |
Place of Publication | Wageningen |
Publisher | Wageningen UR |
Pages | 38-45 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- soil fertility
- organic farming
- soil organic matter
- composts
- soil structure
- tillage
- soil suppressiveness
- fertilizer application
- biological soil sterilization