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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2015, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (23): 245-250.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb15020092

Special Issue: 现代农业发展与乡村振兴 农业地理

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Research Progress of ‘4R’ Nutrient Stewardship in Sustainable Agricultural Development

  

  • Received:2015-02-17 Revised:2015-03-23 Accepted:2015-04-15 Online:2015-08-20 Published:2015-08-20

Abstract: To investigate and discuss the issues of nutrient management in sustainable agricultural production, this paper briefly introduced the concept and scientific principles of‘4R’nutrient stewardship which was innovated by the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) in recent years. The authors discussed the main factors that affecting 4R nutrient stewardship and sustainable agricultural development in economic, social and environmental fields. This paper also suggested that a best nutrient management practice should be established step by step through the improvement of nutrient management levels and result feedback system. It indicated the direction of how to realize the sustainable development of modern agriculture through better crop nutrient management.