Soil Quality and Horticulture: Implication for Food Security and Safety in Nigeria

Autor: Okafor Bernard Ndubuisi, Madukwe Donald Kelechi
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Food Security and Safety ISBN: 9783030506711
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-50672-8_16
Popis: Food security and safety depend on soil quality as plants and animals rely on soils for sustenance. With increasing human population, industrialization and climate change, food insecurity remains a serious issue in African societies. Crop production, yield, and nutritional value in Nigeria have declined significantly due to poor soil quality which contributes >40% to the current food crisis. The productivity of Nigerian soils has reduced as a result of inadequate fertilizer application and soil nutrient mining. This has affected food security, quality, and safety.
Databáze: OpenAIRE