Author: Dr A. K. Mattoo
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786760428
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Discusses developments in good agricultural practice from crop growth models to improved water and nutrition management; Reviews advances in understanding plant physiology and genetic diversity as well as their contribution to improvements in breeding; Summarises recent research on diseases and pests as well as their control through developing disease-resistant varieties or integrated weed management
Achieving sustainable cultivation of tomatoes
Author: Dr A. K. Mattoo
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786760428
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Discusses developments in good agricultural practice from crop growth models to improved water and nutrition management; Reviews advances in understanding plant physiology and genetic diversity as well as their contribution to improvements in breeding; Summarises recent research on diseases and pests as well as their control through developing disease-resistant varieties or integrated weed management
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786760428
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Discusses developments in good agricultural practice from crop growth models to improved water and nutrition management; Reviews advances in understanding plant physiology and genetic diversity as well as their contribution to improvements in breeding; Summarises recent research on diseases and pests as well as their control through developing disease-resistant varieties or integrated weed management
Achieving sustainable cultivation of vegetables
Author: Prof. George Hochmuth
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786762382
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Discusses advances in research on vegetable physiology and genetics Comprehensive review of research on best practice in cultivation, including soil health, pest management as well as organic and protected vegetable cultivation Wide-ranging coverage of key vegetables such as carrot, lettuce and cabbage
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786762382
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Discusses advances in research on vegetable physiology and genetics Comprehensive review of research on best practice in cultivation, including soil health, pest management as well as organic and protected vegetable cultivation Wide-ranging coverage of key vegetables such as carrot, lettuce and cabbage
Advances in crop modelling for a sustainable agriculture
Author: Emeritus Professor Ken Boote
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786762420
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Focus on development of next generation of whole farm models to improve decision making and support for farmers Addresses the challenges of combining modular sub-systems into whole farm system models Reviews the performance of specific models such as APSIM and DSSAT
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786762420
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Focus on development of next generation of whole farm models to improve decision making and support for farmers Addresses the challenges of combining modular sub-systems into whole farm system models Reviews the performance of specific models such as APSIM and DSSAT
Managing soil health for sustainable agriculture Volume 2
Author: Dr Don Reicosky
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761947
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Discusses key methods for monitoring soil health Comprehensive review of techniques to manage soil health, such as the use of rotations, intercropping and cover crops Case studies of ways of supporting smallholders in maintaining soil health in regions such as Africa, Asia and South America.
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761947
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Discusses key methods for monitoring soil health Comprehensive review of techniques to manage soil health, such as the use of rotations, intercropping and cover crops Case studies of ways of supporting smallholders in maintaining soil health in regions such as Africa, Asia and South America.
Water management for sustainable agriculture
Author: Prof. T. Oweis
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761785
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
Comprehensive review of the range of water resources, from groundwater and surface water to rainwater, floodwater and waste water Discusses advances in irrigation techniques, from surface irrigation to micro/drip irrigation and fertigation Assesses methods for optimising agricultural water use in rainfed and other systems
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761785
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 477
Book Description
Comprehensive review of the range of water resources, from groundwater and surface water to rainwater, floodwater and waste water Discusses advances in irrigation techniques, from surface irrigation to micro/drip irrigation and fertigation Assesses methods for optimising agricultural water use in rainfed and other systems
Integrated weed management for sustainable agriculture
Author: Professor Emeritus Robert L. Zimdahl
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761661
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
Summarises latest research on IWM principles and methods Assesses current challenges facing herbicide use Detailed review of the range of cultural, physical and biological methods of control available for IWM.
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761661
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
Summarises latest research on IWM principles and methods Assesses current challenges facing herbicide use Detailed review of the range of cultural, physical and biological methods of control available for IWM.
Managing soil health for sustainable agriculture Volume 1
Author: Dr Don Reicosky
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761904
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Puts soil health in the broader context of ecosystem services, conservation and climate change Summarises current research on soil structure and composition Reviews latest developments in understanding nutrient and other cycles in soil
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761904
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Puts soil health in the broader context of ecosystem services, conservation and climate change Summarises current research on soil structure and composition Reviews latest developments in understanding nutrient and other cycles in soil
Improving organic crop cultivation
Author: Prof. Ulrich Köpke
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761866
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Reviews key advances and best practice in cultivation techniques across the value chain of organic farming Discusses ways of monitoring and improving the environmental impact of organic crop production Particular focus on ways of supporting organic farming in the developing world
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786761866
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Reviews key advances and best practice in cultivation techniques across the value chain of organic farming Discusses ways of monitoring and improving the environmental impact of organic crop production Particular focus on ways of supporting organic farming in the developing world
Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture
Author: Professor María Rosa Mosquera-Losada
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786762226
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Comprehensive review of the effectiveness of particular agroforestry practices, from riparian forest buffers and filter strips, windbreaks and contour buffers to alley cropping, silvopasture and forest farming Summarises current research on ecosystem services delivered by agroforestry, from promoting biodiversity and soil health to water quality and management Assesses research on best practice in tree planting and management as well as optimising agroforestry products, from timber and nuts to bioenery
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786762226
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Comprehensive review of the effectiveness of particular agroforestry practices, from riparian forest buffers and filter strips, windbreaks and contour buffers to alley cropping, silvopasture and forest farming Summarises current research on ecosystem services delivered by agroforestry, from promoting biodiversity and soil health to water quality and management Assesses research on best practice in tree planting and management as well as optimising agroforestry products, from timber and nuts to bioenery
Achieving carbon-negative bioenergy systems from plant materials
Author: Dr Chris Saffron
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786762544
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Focus on net carbon capture bioenergy technologies which fully address the challenge of climate change Focus on optimising use of co-products and non-food plant materials Reviews of key technologies and products cover both principles and practical applications, including case studies
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN: 1786762544
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
Focus on net carbon capture bioenergy technologies which fully address the challenge of climate change Focus on optimising use of co-products and non-food plant materials Reviews of key technologies and products cover both principles and practical applications, including case studies