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Advances in soil and nutrient management in apple cultivation

Code: 9781838790080
Publication date: 22/06/2017
Extent: 40 pages

Contributions by: G. H. Neilsen, D. Neilsen and T. Forge, Summerland Research and Development Centre Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; and K. Hannam, Natural Resources Canada

Chapter synopsis: This chapter explores the emerging issues that are likely to influence future approaches to soil and nutrient management in apple orchards. These include climate change and variability, the degradation of soil and water resources, and the future availability and cost of fertilizers. We then consider strategies for precision nutrient and water management with the potential to mitigate the environmental, social and resource limitation challenges identified. Finally, we consider the prospects for alternative production systems and production areas, given the changing climate.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2016.0017.12
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Emerging issues affecting soil and nutrient management 3 Precision nutrient management: fertigation and targeted foliar application 4 Precision nutrient management: improved fertilizer forms and sensing of nutrient limitations 5 Precision water management 6 Altered production systems and altered production areas 7 Conclusions 8 Where to look for further information 9 References

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