Books in Agriculture general

Advances in Agronomy

1st Edition
Volume 128
November 17, 2014
Donald L. Sparks
English
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Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial

Crop Physiology

2nd Edition
September 15, 2014
Victor Sadras + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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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.

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems

2nd Edition
July 29, 2014
Neal K. Van Alfen
English
Hardback
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Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems, Second Edition, Five Volume Set addresses important issues by examining topics of global agriculture and food systems that are key to understanding the challenges we face. Questions it addresses include: Will we be able to produce enough food to meet the increasing dietary needs and wants of the additional two billion people expected to inhabit our planet by 2050? Will we be able to meet the need for so much more food while simultaneously reducing adverse environmental effects of today’s agriculture practices? Will we be able to produce the additional food using less land and water than we use now? These are among the most important challenges that face our planet in the coming decades. The broad themes of food systems and people, agriculture and the environment, the science of agriculture, agricultural products, and agricultural production systems are covered in more than 200 separate chapters of this work. The book provides information that serves as the foundation for discussion of the food and environment challenges of the world. An international group of highly respected authors addresses these issues from a global perspective and provides the background, references, and linkages for further exploration of each of topics of this comprehensive work.

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems

2nd Edition
July 29, 2014
Neal K. Van Alfen
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Agronomy

1st Edition
Volume 127
June 27, 2014
Donald L. Sparks
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Agronomy

1st Edition
Volume 126
April 26, 2014
Donald L. Sparks
English
Hardback
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Origins and Phylogeny of Rices

1st Edition
April 3, 2014
N.M. Nayar
English
Hardback
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Origin and Phylogeny of Rices provides an evolutionary understanding of the origin, spread, and extent of genetic diversity in rice. This single volume is the first to review and synthesize the significant work done in this area in the last 30 years.Rice is the most important food crop of humankind. It provides more energy and also forms the staple food for more humans than any other food plant. This book assesses multiple aspects of this crucial crop in chapters devoted to rice's history and spread, phylogeny of the genus Oryza, Oryza species and their interrelationships, and the origins of west African and Asian rice.

Advances in Agronomy

1st Edition
Volume 123
December 17, 2013
Donald L. Sparks
English
eBook
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Intensive Beef Production

2nd Edition
October 22, 2013
T. R. Preston + 1 more
English
eBook
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Intensive Beef Production, Second Edition focuses on the technologies, methodologies, and approaches involved in beef production, including genetics, breeding, feed utilization, fertility, and growth efficiency. The publication first elaborates on the beef market, carcass composition and quality, and genetic improvement. Discussions focus on breeding systems, correlation between traits, selection for meat production in dairy cattle, body weight and composition, carcass evaluation, consumption, and international trade. The book then examines genotype, physiology of digestion and feed utilization, and beef calf production, including factors controlling feed intake, nitrogen utilization, artificial methods of augmenting fertility, birth weight, calf mortality, and weaning weight. The text takes a look at dairy calf production, breed, sex, and hormones, and growth and efficiency. Topics include energy concentration and source, grain processing, protein, antibiotics, vitamins, growth mechanisms, breed, hormones, breed suitability, and mortality and disease. The book is a valuable reference for researchers interested in beef production.

Controlled Breeding in Farm Animals

1st Edition
October 22, 2013
I. Gordon
English
eBook
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This textbook provides a detailed view of the different ways in which reproduction in cattle, sheep, pigs and horses can be controlled and manipulated. It is primarily of interest to students of animal science and veterinary medicine, but will also be of use to those who are concerned with the practical aspects of reproduction control, whether in an advisory capacity or in applying techniques on the farm itself. A major objective of the book is to draw attention to information which may be used directly to increase the efficiency of the livestock industry.

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Books in Agriculture general

Advances in Agronomy

Crop Physiology

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems

Advances in Agronomy

Advances in Agronomy

Origins and Phylogeny of Rices

Advances in Agronomy

Intensive Beef Production

Controlled Breeding in Farm Animals