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100 1 _aAikman, Charles Morton,
_d1861-1902
245 1 0 _aManures and the principles of manuring
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-16
508 _aProduced by Steven Giacomelli, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
520 _a"Manures and the Principles of Manuring" by Charles Morton Aikman is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the crucial topic of manuring in agriculture, examining the various types of manures, their compositions, and their roles in soil fertility and plant nutrition. Aimed at both students and practitioners of agricultural science, the book synthesizes insights from historical agricultural chemistry and contemporary research to provide a comprehensive examination of effective manuring practices. The opening of the text establishes the foundational principles of agricultural chemistry, emphasizing its evolution and relevance to modern farming. It begins with a historical overview, detailing early theories on plant growth and the contributions of notable figures like Van Helmont and Liebig. Aikman discusses the pivotal shift in agricultural practices brought about by the introduction of artificial manuring, underscoring its importance in enhancing soil fertility and crop yield. He articulates the book's purpose: to compile recent research findings on manuring for practical application in agriculture, positioned between detailed technical discussions and accessible information for the average reader interested in improving agricultural outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFertilizers
653 _aManures
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27274
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