Micronutrient Fertilizer Use in Pakistan: Historical Perspective and 4R Nutrient Stewardship

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Abdul Rashid (Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Pakistan) Munir Zia (Fauji Fertilizer Company, Pakistan)

Micronutrient Fertilizer Use in Pakistan

Historical Perspective and 4R Nutrient Stewardship

Abdul Rashid (Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Pakistan), Munir Zia (Fauji Fertilizer Company, Pakistan), Waqar Ahmad (The University of Queensland, Australia)

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CRC Press
26 August 2024

Fertilisers & manures

Micronutrient research has been an important component of the soil fertility and plant nutrition program in Pakistan since the identification of zinc deficiency in rice in 1969. Since then, considerable progress has been made on diagnosis and management of micronutrient nutrition problems in crops. However, now there is growing R&D evidence that micronutrient malnutrition in humans could be addressed through enriching staple food grains with micronutrients.

This book presents the latest R&D information on micronutrient problems in crop plants/cropping systems and their corrective measures. The current status, the constraints, and economic benefits of using micronutrient fertilizers for optimizing crop productivity and soil resource sustainability are discussed along with estimating future potential requirement of micronutrient fertilizers to optimize crop productivity, produce quality, and soil resource sustainability.

Wide-scale preventable micronutrient deficiencies in human populations originate from micronutrient-deficient soils over which staple cereals and other food crops are grown. This book summarizes R&D information on fertilizer use-based micronutrient biofortification in staple food grains to address ""hidden hunger"" in human populations. The book also presents the best management practices by which micronutrient deficiencies could be corrected in crop plants in a farmer-friendly manner.

Features

Reviews the micronutrients R&D carried out in Pakistan over the past five decades

Focuses on soil–plant analysis techniques for effective prognosis and diagnosis of micronutrient disorders

Presents spatial variability maps of micronutrient deficiencies in agricultural soils and crops

Provides value–cost ratios of using micronutrient fertilizers for major crops

Works out current use level of micronutrient fertilizers and their potential future requirements in the country

Discusses agronomic biofortification approach for enriching crop-based food with micronutrients to address ""hidden hunger""

Presents a compelling case for enhanced use of the deficient micronutrient fertilizers to optimize crop productivity, farmer income, and national economy

Presents micronutrient fertilizer use recommendations for salient crops and discusses fertilizer use for micronutrients in the context of 4R nutrient stewardship

Recommends future R&D needed for optimizing micronutrient nutrition of crops

By: Abdul Rashid (Pakistan Academy of Sciences Pakistan), Munir Zia (Fauji Fertilizer Company, Pakistan), Waqar Ahmad (The University of Queensland, Australia)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 625g
ISBN: 9781032322698
ISBN 10: 1032322691
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 26 August 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Micronutrients and Their Deficiencies. Prognosis and Diagnosis of Micronutrient Deficiencies. Quality Issues with Micronutrient Research Data. Micronutrient R&D in Pakistan: Historical Perspective and Current Status. Micronutrient Status of Soils and Crops in Pakistan. Crop Yield Increases with Micronutrient Fertilization and its Economics. Micronutrient Fertilizer Sources, Availability and Quality in Pakistan. Micronutrient Fertilizer Use Efficiency, Residual Effect and Soil Balances. Micronutrient Fertilizer Use in Pakistan. Strategies for Improving Micronutrient Management. Deficiencies-Linked Micronutrient Malnutrition. Some Misconceptions About Micronutrients. Micronutrient Research and Development Needs. Managing Micronutrient Deficiencies in the Context of 4R Nutrient Stewardship. Recommendations.

Abdul Rashid, Munir Zia, Waqar Ahmad