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Organic Citrus: Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Management

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During the last decade, the organic food and farming (OFF) sector has grown considerably worldwide. Citrus play an important role in organic farming systems, being one of the most highly demanded products on the market for organic produce. In this chapter, the criteria for citrus orchards fertility management and plant nutrition in the organically managed agroecosystems are discussed in the light of the most relevant scientific literature. Moreover, two case studies carried out in Southern Italy and aimed at comparing conventional and organic orange management in terms of yield, yield quality and long-term impact on soil fertility are reported. The body of knowledge available and the results presented demonstrate that organic citrus management is a technically feasible option for citrus growers. In addition, the shift to organic farming could contribute to enhance the environmental sustainability of citrus productions in the long term.

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Canali, S., Roccuzzo, G., Tittarelli, F., Ciaccia, C., Fiorella, S., Intrigliolo, F. (2012). Organic Citrus: Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Management. In: Srivastava, A. (eds) Advances in Citrus Nutrition. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4171-3_24

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