TY - BOOK AU - Maheshwari,Dinesh K. ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - Composting for Sustainable Agriculture T2 - Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, SN - 9783319080048 AV - QR100-130 U1 - 579.17 23 PY - 2014/// CY - Cham PB - Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer KW - Life sciences KW - Agriculture KW - Microbial ecology KW - Environmental management KW - Life Sciences KW - Microbial Ecology KW - Environmental Management KW - Electronic books KW - local N2 - Excessive use of agrochemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides have some substantial benefits in enhancing crop productivity but may lead to environmental and ecological damages. Compost, the organic by-products of farming and allied industries which derive from animals and other sources is considered as the source of immense practical value for raising crops. It aids agricultural sustainability by means of various processes such as green manuring, mulching etc. Significance of compost for sustainable agriculture and the role of beneficial micro-organisms in composting processes is depicted in this volume entitled “Composting for Sustainable Agriculture” UR - http://ezproxy.alfaisal.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08004-8 ER -