Author: J.R. Landon
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317902092
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 531
Book Description
First published in 1991. This is a more portable version of the Booker Tropical Soil Manual, in which the format (and weight) of the first edition have been reduced whilst retaining as much as possible of the original clarity. It also includes new content and appendices that cover the revised FAO publications on soil classification and on water quality for agriculture.
Booker Tropical Soil Manual
Author: J.R. Landon
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317902092
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 531
Book Description
First published in 1991. This is a more portable version of the Booker Tropical Soil Manual, in which the format (and weight) of the first edition have been reduced whilst retaining as much as possible of the original clarity. It also includes new content and appendices that cover the revised FAO publications on soil classification and on water quality for agriculture.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317902092
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 531
Book Description
First published in 1991. This is a more portable version of the Booker Tropical Soil Manual, in which the format (and weight) of the first edition have been reduced whilst retaining as much as possible of the original clarity. It also includes new content and appendices that cover the revised FAO publications on soil classification and on water quality for agriculture.
Handbook of Tropical Food Crops
Author: Franklin W. Martin
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351089706
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
This book presents a concise amount of useful information about a wide variety of tropical food crops. It helps the reader judge which particular crop of a class is most useful for his/her particular situation.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351089706
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
This book presents a concise amount of useful information about a wide variety of tropical food crops. It helps the reader judge which particular crop of a class is most useful for his/her particular situation.
A Handbook of Tropical Soil Biology
Author: Fatima M. S. Moreira
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136573097
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This practical handbook describes sampling and laboratory assessment methods for the biodiversity of a number of key functional groups of soil organisms, including insects, earthworms, nematodes, fungi and bacteria. The methods have been assembled and the protocols drafted by a number of scientists associated with the UNEP-GEF funded Conservation and Sustainable Management of Below-Ground Biodiversity Project, executed by the Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF) Institute of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). The methods provide a standardized basis for characterizing soil biodiversity and current land uses in terrestrial natural, semi-natural and agroecosystems in tropical forests and at forest margins. The aim is to assess soil biodiversity against current and historic land use practices both at plot and landscape scales and, further, to identify opportunities for improved sustainable land management through the introduction, management or remediation of soil biota, thus reducing the need for external inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. The book also contains extensive advice on the handling of specimens and the allocation of organisms to strain or functional group type. Published with TSBF-CIAT, CTA, UNEP and GEF
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136573097
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This practical handbook describes sampling and laboratory assessment methods for the biodiversity of a number of key functional groups of soil organisms, including insects, earthworms, nematodes, fungi and bacteria. The methods have been assembled and the protocols drafted by a number of scientists associated with the UNEP-GEF funded Conservation and Sustainable Management of Below-Ground Biodiversity Project, executed by the Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF) Institute of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). The methods provide a standardized basis for characterizing soil biodiversity and current land uses in terrestrial natural, semi-natural and agroecosystems in tropical forests and at forest margins. The aim is to assess soil biodiversity against current and historic land use practices both at plot and landscape scales and, further, to identify opportunities for improved sustainable land management through the introduction, management or remediation of soil biota, thus reducing the need for external inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. The book also contains extensive advice on the handling of specimens and the allocation of organisms to strain or functional group type. Published with TSBF-CIAT, CTA, UNEP and GEF
A Handbook of Tropical Agriculture
Author: Geoffrey Bussell Masefield
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
An Elementary Text Book of Tropical Agriculture
Author: Henry Alfred Alford Nicholls
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Tropical Fruits
Author: Robert E. Paull
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845936728
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
This book examines economically important horticultural crops selected from the major production systems in temperate, subtropical and tropical climatic areas. The general aspects of the tropical climate, fruit production techniques, tree management and postharvest handling and the principal tropical fruit crops that are common in temperate city markets are discussed. The taxonomy, cultivars, propagation and orchard management, biotic and abiotic problems and cultivar development of these fruit crops are also highlighted.
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845936728
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
This book examines economically important horticultural crops selected from the major production systems in temperate, subtropical and tropical climatic areas. The general aspects of the tropical climate, fruit production techniques, tree management and postharvest handling and the principal tropical fruit crops that are common in temperate city markets are discussed. The taxonomy, cultivars, propagation and orchard management, biotic and abiotic problems and cultivar development of these fruit crops are also highlighted.
Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility
Author: Jonathan Michael Anderson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
In this handbook methods are given to determine soil characteristics, organic matter compounds, phosphorus in soil, nitrogen fixation, soil solution sampling, plant nutrient uptake and the nitrogen availability
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
In this handbook methods are given to determine soil characteristics, organic matter compounds, phosphorus in soil, nitrogen fixation, soil solution sampling, plant nutrient uptake and the nitrogen availability
The Oil Palm
Author: R. H. V. Corley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118953304
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
The oil palm is the world's most valuable oil crop. Its production has increased over the decades, reaching 56 million tons in 2013, and it gives the highest yields per hectare of all oil crops. Remarkably, oil palm has remained profitable through periods of low prices. Demand for palm oil is also expanding, with the edible demand now complemented by added demand from biodiesel producers. The Oil Palm is the definitive reference work on this important crop. This fifth edition features new topics - including the conversion of palm oil to biodiesel, and discussions about the impacts of palm oil production on the environment and effects of climate change alongside comprehensively revised chapters, with updated references throughout. The Oil Palm, Fifth Edition will be useful to researchers, plantation and mill managers who wish to understand the science underlying recommended practices. It is an indispensable reference for agriculture students and all those working in the oil palm industry worldwide.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118953304
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
The oil palm is the world's most valuable oil crop. Its production has increased over the decades, reaching 56 million tons in 2013, and it gives the highest yields per hectare of all oil crops. Remarkably, oil palm has remained profitable through periods of low prices. Demand for palm oil is also expanding, with the edible demand now complemented by added demand from biodiesel producers. The Oil Palm is the definitive reference work on this important crop. This fifth edition features new topics - including the conversion of palm oil to biodiesel, and discussions about the impacts of palm oil production on the environment and effects of climate change alongside comprehensively revised chapters, with updated references throughout. The Oil Palm, Fifth Edition will be useful to researchers, plantation and mill managers who wish to understand the science underlying recommended practices. It is an indispensable reference for agriculture students and all those working in the oil palm industry worldwide.
Handbook of Pest Management in Organic Farming
Author: Vincenzo Vacante
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 178064499X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
This book is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering pest management in organic farming in major crops of the world. General introductory chapters explore the management of crops to prevent pest outbreaks, plant protection tools in organic farming, and natural enemies and pest control. The remaining chapters are crop-based and discuss geographic distribution, economic importance and key pests. For each pest the fundamental aspects of its bio-ecology and the various methods of control are presented. Understanding of the scientific content is facilitated with practical advice, tables and diagrams, helping users to apply the theories and recommendations. This is an essential resource for researchers and extension workers in crop protection, integrated pest management and biocontrol, and organic farming systems.
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 178064499X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
This book is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering pest management in organic farming in major crops of the world. General introductory chapters explore the management of crops to prevent pest outbreaks, plant protection tools in organic farming, and natural enemies and pest control. The remaining chapters are crop-based and discuss geographic distribution, economic importance and key pests. For each pest the fundamental aspects of its bio-ecology and the various methods of control are presented. Understanding of the scientific content is facilitated with practical advice, tables and diagrams, helping users to apply the theories and recommendations. This is an essential resource for researchers and extension workers in crop protection, integrated pest management and biocontrol, and organic farming systems.
A Handbook of West African Weeds
Author: I. Okezie Akobundu
Publisher: IITA
ISBN: 9789781311291
Category : Weeds
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Publisher: IITA
ISBN: 9789781311291
Category : Weeds
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description