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Principles and practice of agricultural analysis. Volume 2 (of 3), Fertilizers

By Harvey Washington Wiley

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the secrets of soil and fertilizer analysis in this vintage exploration of agricultural chemistry, revealing the hidden components of nature's building blocks and the key to unlocking increased crop yields.

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2023-12-17
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"Principles and Practice of Agricultural Analysis. Volume 2 (of 3), Fertilizers" by Harvey W. Wiley is a late 19th-century scientific guide delving into the composition of soils and agricultural products, with a focus on fertilizers. Intended for analysts, teachers, and students, it offers methods for studying diverse fertilizing materials, covering both natural substances and recycled waste. The book aims to build on knowledge surrounding soils, laying out the importance of understanding what actually makes up fertilizers , how to evaluate different fertilizers, and determine each fertilizers true agricultural use.

About the Author

Harvey Washington Wiley was an American chemist who advocated successfully for the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 and subsequently worked at the Good Housekeeping Institute laboratories. He was the first commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration.

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