Preface by Kowligi KrishnaMaize Agroecosystem: Origin, Physiography, Expanse, and ProductionIntroductionPhysiography, Agroclimate, Soils, Water Requirements and Cropping SystemsExpanse and Productivity of Maize Agroecosystem: Current StatusUsesSummarySoils of the Maize Agroecosystem: Tillage and Nutrient DynamicsSoils of Maize Agroecosystem Physico-Chemical Transformations of Nutrients in the Soil: A Summary Soil Tillage affects Nutrient Dynamics in the Maize BeltSummary Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in Maize AgroecosystemsMajor Nutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in Maize Belts Nitrogen Dynamics in Maize Agroecosystem Phosphorus Dynamics in Maize Agroecosystem Potassium Dynamics in Maize Cropping Zones SummarySecondary and Micronutrients in Maize AgroecosystemsSoil Organic Matter, Crop Residues, and Green ManuresSoil Organic Carbon and Its SequestrationCrop Residues and Nutrient Recycling Green Manures and Nutrient Dynamics Organic Mulches and Nutrient Dynamics SummaryMaize Roots, Rhizosphere, Soil Microbes, and Nutrient DynamicsIntroductionMaize Roots, Their Growth and Nutrient DynamicsRoot ExudationsMaize RhizosphereSoil Microbes and Nutrient DynamicsSummaryCrop Physiology, Genetic Improvement, and Nutrient DynamicsIntegrated Nutrient ManagementCrop Response to Nutrient Management Procedures Modeling to Improve Nutrient Dynamics and Maize Production: ExamplesAgronomic Efficiency of FertilizersIrrigation and Water-Use Efficiency Affect Nutrient DynamicsSoil Erosion Control and Its impact on Nutrient DynamicsWeeds affect Nutrient Dynamics and reduce Maize ProductivityLong Term trials With Maize Cropping Systems, Nutrient Dynamics and Productivity Maize for Bio-fuel Production: Nutrients and ProductivitySummaryIndex