Author: George Acquaah Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN: 9780131145566 Category : Crop yields Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This book contains the most comprehensive, detailed coverage of crop production issues in the US. It provides the "how and why" things are the way they are, and recognizes the business of crop production. Other coverage includes the latest trends impacting crop production--i.e., sustainable agriculture, organic farming, environmental safety consciousness, and more. For individuals preparing for a future in agriculture and for the Crop Certification exams.
Author: Hubert Martin Publisher: ISBN: Category : Agricultural pests Languages : en Pages : 392
Book Description
The groups of plant pests - Historical - The inconstancy of control measures; Plant resistance; The influence of external factors; Biological control; Pesticides; The measurement and mechanics of toxicity; Fungicides; Insecticides (I) naturally-occurring compounds; Insecticides (II) synthetic compounds; Herbicides; Fumigants; Seed treatment; Soil treatment; Traps; Treatment of centres and vectors of infection.
Author: Ancha Srinivasan Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1482277964 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 734
Book Description
A thorough, critical, and up-to-date look at precision farming around the world In most developing countries, farming is the best safety net against hunger and keeping production costs under control without sacrificing crop yield is essential for survival. The Handbook of Precision Agriculture presents up-to-date research, field studies,
Author: Konrad Mengel (etc) Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 9781402000089 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 868
Book Description
Plant nutrition; The soil as a plant nutrient medium; Nutrient uptake and assimilation; Plant water relationships; Plant growth and crop production; Fertilizer application; Nitrogen; Sulphur; Phosphorus; Potassium; Calcium; Magnesium; Iron; Manganese; Zinc; Copper; Molybdenum; Boron; Further elements of importance; Elements with more toxic effects.
Author: Kamden Carney Publisher: ISBN: 9781635490800 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
This book deals with the concepts and methods related to crop production. It talks in detail about the various techniques used in this field. Crop production refers to that branch of agriculture, which deals with the growth and cultivation of crops keeping in mind their use as food or fiber. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies on crop production have been included in this text. Various techniques of crop production along with technological progress that have implication are glanced at in this book. Some of the diverse topics covered in it address the varied branches that fall under this category. This textbook attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the field of crop production.
Author: Victor Sadras Publisher: Elsevier ISBN: 0124169791 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 566
Book Description
From climate change to farming systems to genetic modification of organisms, Crop Physiology, Second Edition provides a practical tool for understanding the relationships and challenges of successful cropping. With a focus on genetic improvement and agronomy, this book addresses the challenges of environmentally sound production of bulk and quality food, fodder, fiber, and energy which are of ongoing international concern. The second edition of Crop Physiology continues to provide a unique analysis of these topics while reflecting important changes and advances in the relevant science and implementation systems. Contemporary agriculture confronts the challenge of increasing demand in terms of quantitative and qualitative production targets. These targets have to be achieved against the background of soil and water scarcity, worldwide and regional shifts in the patterns of land use driven by both climate change and the need to develop crop-based sources of energy, and the environmental and social aspects of agricultural sustainability. - Provides a view of crop physiology as an active source of methods, theories, ideas, and tools for application in genetic improvement and agronomy - Written by leading scientists from around the world - Combines environment-specific cropping systems and general principles of crop science to appeal to advanced students, and scientists in agriculture-related disciplines, from molecular sciences to natural resources management
Author: Bassey Essien Publisher: ISBN: 9781706242604 Category : Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
The existence of man has been associated closely with the culture and care plants. The early man who gathered fruits, seeds and nuts started to raise crop by culturing and maintaining the crop for future use. Crop production however, began when domestication of crop became essential to supplement natural resources. Crop production in agriculture is an art as well as science of cultivating land for the controlled production of plants and plant materials which are of use to man even animals. Being an art, it requires certain field work which needs skill, constant practice and technical-know-how. Principles of crop production however, are the scientific theories, ways, methods and rules of producing crops. It involves basic factors, theories, cultural operations and practices that governed crop production in terms of growth, development and yield. Crop production however, may be defined as a branch of plant science that deals with both theories and practical way of growing those plants that play important role in man's existence, being that plants are the major sources (either directly or indirectly) of food, clothing, construction materials, drugs, fuel, ornamental etc.
Author: George Acquaah
Author: Hubert Martin
Author: Hubert Martin
Author: Ancha Srinivasan
Author: I. K. Hughes
Author: Konrad Mengel (etc)
Author: Kamden Carney
Author: Victor Sadras
Author: Bassey Essien
Author: N. W. Simmonds