Red Soil Characteristics and Efficient Utilization

Author: Xu Minggang, Wen Shilin, Li Jimei, et al
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book focuses on the hilly red soil in the central southern part of China, systematically introducing the soil characteristics and comprehensive, efficient utilization technologies of the region. The content includes:
- Characteristics and improvement techniques of low-yield paddy fields;
- Comprehensive fertilization techniques for paddy fields, including the rational application of organic fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium chemical fertilizers, and trace elements;
- Winter fallow field utilization models and techniques;
- Comprehensive cultivation techniques for high-quality and high-yield double-cropping rice;
- Water characteristics of red soil dry land and seasonal drought prevention techniques;
- Nutrient characteristics of red soil dry land and the rational application of major and intermediate elements, particularly magnesium;
- Long-term fertilization effects on red soil quality evolution and compound conditioning techniques;
- High-yield cultivation techniques for specialty economic crops in red soil areas, such as tea, fruits, yellow flowers, and forage;
- Grass-livestock integrated development supporting techniques in red soil hilly areas, etc.
This book is of great significance for enhancing the understanding and comprehensive utilization of red soil characteristics and promoting the sustainable development of agriculture in red soil regions. It serves as a reference for scientific and technical workers and students/teachers in fields such as soil science, plant nutrition, agriculture, pomology, animal science, ecology, and environmental science.