Soybean Physiology, Agronomy, and Utilization
- 1st Edition - November 23, 1978
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: A.G. Norman
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 5 2 1 1 6 0 - 4
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 3 3 5 6 2 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 5 8 7 5 - 6
Soybean Physiology, Agronomy, and Utilization attempts to cover and treat in logical sequence the factors that contribute to the potential and versatility of soybeans. The soybean… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSoybean Physiology, Agronomy, and Utilization attempts to cover and treat in logical sequence the factors that contribute to the potential and versatility of soybeans. The soybean is a major crop plant in the United States. Based on the utilization of the bean, or products therefrom, a substantial soybean industry has also developed. Its uses, agricultural and industrial, primarily depend on the high content of both protein (ca. 40%) and oil (ca. 20%) in the bean. The book begins by discussing soybean production in the United States and worldwide; the uses and economics of soybean products; and the soybean in physiological research. It explains the growth and development of soybeans. It discusses the physiological processes responsible for assimilating the plant body from the environment, namely photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, and nitrate reduction. Subsequent chapters examine the impact of environmental variables—such as light, temperature, water, wind, and pests—on soybean plant characteristics as well as soybean breeding, production, processing, and utilization.
List of Contributors
Preface
1 Background
I. Soybean Production
II. Uses and Economics of Soybean Products
III. The Soybean in Physiological Research
2 Growth and Development
I. Plant Development
II. Environmental Effects on Plant Development and Performance
References
3 Assimilation
I. Introduction
II. Carbon Assimilation
III. Nitrogen Assimilation
IV. Summary
References
4 Agronomic Characteristics and Environmental Stress
I. Introduction
II. Light
III. Temperature
IV. Water
V. Wind
VI. Pests
VII. Conclusions
References
5 Breeding
I. Breeding Objectives
II. Steps in Cultivar Development
III. Breeding Methods
IV. Breeding Operations
V. Blends
VI. Hybrids
References
6 Management and Production
I. Introduction
II. Planting
III. Management during the Growing Season
IV. Harvesting
V. Drying and Storage
References
7 Processing and Utilization
I. Introduction
II. Composition of the Seed
III. Processing
IV. Utilization
V. Future Projections
References
Subject Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 23, 1978
- No. of pages (eBook): 262
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780125211604
- Paperback ISBN: 9780124335622
- eBook ISBN: 9780323158756
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