Author: Derrick M. OosterhuisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Summaries of Arkansas Cotton Research 2004
Author: Derrick M. OosterhuisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Summaries of Arkansas Cotton Research ...
Author: Research Series
Author: Cotton Production and Uses
Author: Shakeel AhmadPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811514720
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 651
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of the recent developments in cotton production and processing, including a number of genetic approaches, such as GM cotton for pest resistance, which have been hotly debated in recent decades. In the era of climate change, cotton is facing diverse abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, toxic metals and environmental pollutants. As such, scientists are developing stress-tolerant cultivars using agronomic, genetic and molecular approaches. Gathering papers on these developments, this timely book is a valuable resource for a wide audience, including plant scientists, agronomists, soil scientists, botanists, environmental scientists and extention workers.
Cotton
Author: David D. FangPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0891186255
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
"Cotton, 2nd edition, edited by David D. Fang and Richard G. Percy, is a long awaited, much needed comprehensive update on the science of cotton. This book epitomizes the thorough coverage of an Agronomy Monograph. Readers will find essential coverage of the many scientific advancements in the field, from fiber handling to the transgenic cotton revolution. This amazing and versatile crop, cultivated for more than 7000 years, is one of the most powerful stories in agricultural science. More than 50 experts who contributed to this volume represent the leading edge of this exciting story."
Arkansas Cotton Variety Test, 2004
Author: F. M. BourlandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cotton
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Cotton Production
Author: Khawar JabranPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119385512
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Provides a comprehensive overview of the role of cotton in the economy and cotton production around the world This book offers a complete look at the world’s largest fiber crop: cotton. It examines its effect on the global economy—its uses and products, harvesting and processing, as well as the major challenges and their solutions, recent trends, and modern technologies involved in worldwide production of cotton. Cotton Production presents recent developments achieved by major cotton producing regions around the world, including China, India, USA, Pakistan, Turkey and Europe, South America, Central Asia, and Australia. In addition to origin and history, it discusses the recent advances in management practices, as well as the agronomic challenges and the solutions in the major cotton producing areas of the world. Keeping a focus on global context, the book provides sufficient details regarding the management of cotton crops. These details are not limited to the choice of cultivar, soil management, fertilizer and water management, pest control, cotton harvesting, and processing. The first book to cover all aspects of cotton production in a global context Details the role of cotton in the economy, the uses and products of cotton, and its harvesting and processing Discusses the current state of cotton management practices and issues within and around the world’s cotton producing areas Provides insight into the ways to improve cotton productivity in order to keep pace with the growing needs of an increasing population Cotton Production is an essential book for students taking courses in agronomy and cropping systems as well as a reference for agricultural advisors, extension specialists, and professionals throughout the industry.
Maize Genetic Resources
Author: Mohamed A. El-EsawiPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 1803550155
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Maize is one of the most economically important food crops worldwide. It is used for livestock feeds and human nutrition. Recent strategies have been adopted for improving maize crops. This book brings together recent advances, breeding strategies, and applications in the biological control, breeding, and genetic improvement of maize genetic resources. It also provides new insights and sheds light on new perspectives and future research work that have been carried out for further improvement of maize crops. This book is a useful resource for students, researchers, and scientists.
Cotton Production Manual
Author: S. Johnson HakePublisher: University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISBN: 9781879906099
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
The Cotton Production Manual was written for growers everywhere who strive to improve cotton quality and productivity. Features a season-by season production calendar with pest and disease control, fertilization, and irrigation tips and a Diagnostic Guide to help you identify crop problems in the field with management options. 12 pages of color plates.
Soil Amendments for Sustainability
Author: Amitava RakshitPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351027018
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
This book focuses on the pros and cons of amendment materials to restore the functioning of soil resources. It presents a holistic overview on affected land revitalization, clean up and revegetation using these amendments that could be implemented in the long term management of the soil-plant-atmosphereanimal continuum.