Encyclopedia Of Agriculture Science

Author : RobertM. Goodman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1365 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780824709433

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Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science (Print) by RobertM. Goodman Pdf

Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science is the first-ever single-source reference work to inclusively cover classic and modern studies in plant biology in conjunction with research, applications, and innovations in crop science and agriculture. From the fundamentals of plant growth and reproduction to developments in agronomy and agricultural science, the encyclopedia's authoritative content nurtures communication between these academically distinct yet intrinsically related fields-offering a spread of clear, descriptive, and concise entries to optimally serve scientists, agriculturalists, policy makers, students, and the general public. ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for both researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options For more information, visit Taylor and Francis Online or contact us to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367 / (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062 / (E-mail) [email protected]

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080931395

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Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems, Second Edition 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. Addresses important challenges of sustainability and efficiency from a global perspective. Takes a detailed look at the important issues affecting the agricultural and food industries today. Full colour throughout.

Author : Charles J. Arntzen,Ellen M. Ritter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009676334

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Encyclopedia of Agricultural Science by Charles J. Arntzen,Ellen M. Ritter Pdf

Author : Charles J. Arntzen,Ellen M. Ritter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0122266749

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Encyclopedia of agricultural science by Charles J. Arntzen,Ellen M. Ritter Pdf

Author : Laura Vivian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 1632391724

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Encyclopedia of Agricultural Sciences: Volume II by Laura Vivian Pdf

Agricultural science is a multidisciplinary field of study which encompasses the diversified practices of agriculture and their implementation in varied fields of science and technology. It comprises advanced production techniques, pest control, minimizing adverse environmental effects, research and development of food production techniques to meet global requirements and many other topics. The agricultural science prospered during the eighteenth century when the study of fertilizers and plant physiology gained pace. In the twenty-first century, the technological advancements have revolutionized the science of agriculture. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, precision farming and such fields have given a new direction to agriculture science.

Author : C. S. Gill
Publisher : SBS Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-27
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 8189741756

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Encyclopedia of Agriculture Science by C. S. Gill Pdf

This book provides a consolidated, comprehensive and yet accessible list of terms and acronyms that are used regularly in agriculture and with all the associated problems of usage of originally discrete technical terms. The book offers an up-to-date list of terms currently in use in biotechnology, genetic engineering and closely allied fields. It is intended to provide a convenient reference source for researchers, students and technicians. The work has been prepared in response to an expressed need. The terms included have been selected by examination of books, dictionaries, journals and abstracts dealing entirely or in part with culture or allied fields. The work is designed to give readers direct insight into the error sources occurring in their profession, especially those resulting from a poor understanding of the subject matter and the usage of particular terms to designate different concepts in different agriculture and plant engineering. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the book offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.

Author : Robert M. Goodman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1360 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Crop science
ISBN : 0203757602

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Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science (Print) by Robert M. Goodman Pdf

Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science is the first-ever single-source reference work to inclusively cover classic and modern studies in plant biology in conjunction with research, applications, and innovations in crop science and agriculture. From the fundamentals of plant growth and reproduction to developments in agronomy and agricultural science, the encyclopedia's authoritative content nurtures communication between these academically distinct yet intrinsically related fields-offering a spread of clear, descriptive, and concise entries to optimally serve scientists, agriculturalists, policy makers, students, and the general public. ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for both researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options For more information, visit Taylor and Francis Online or contact us to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367 / (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062 / (E-mail) [email protected].

Author : Jan Gliński,Józef Horabik,Jerzy Lipiec
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1075 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789048135844

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Encyclopedia of Agrophysics by Jan Gliński,Józef Horabik,Jerzy Lipiec Pdf

This Encyclopedia of Agrophysics will provide up-to-date information on the physical properties and processes affecting the quality of the environment and plant production. It will be a "first-up" volume which will nicely complement the recently published Encyclopedia of Soil Science, (November 2007) which was published in the same series. In a single authoritative volume a collection of about 250 informative articles and ca 400 glossary terms covering all aspects of agrophysics will be presented. The authors will be renowned specialists in various aspects in agrophysics from a wide variety of countries. Agrophysics is important both for research and practical use not only in agriculture, but also in areas like environmental science, land reclamation, food processing etc. Agrophysics is a relatively new interdisciplinary field closely related to Agrochemistry, Agrobiology, Agroclimatology and Agroecology. Nowadays it has been fully accepted as an agricultural and environmental discipline. As such this Encyclopedia volume will be an indispensable working tool for scientists and practitioners from different disciplines, like agriculture, soil science, geosciences, environmental science, geography, and engineering.

Author : Virendra Gomase & Shruti Gomase
Publisher : Serials Publications
Page : 2744 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Agricultural innovations
ISBN : 8183873391

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Encyclopedia Of Agricultural Sciences (5 Vol. Set) by Virendra Gomase & Shruti Gomase Pdf

Agricultural sciences are large multidisciplinary field, which encompasses the parts of exact, life science, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture research. The Agricultural sciences revolution has opened up systematic investigations and engineering designs for biological systems. Agricultural sciences are emerging as two complementary approaches, which embody the breakthrough in biology and invite application of engineering principles. Agricultural science emphasizes the similarity between agricultural biology and engineering at the system level, which is important for applying agricultural systems and engineering theories to biological problems. New technologies, such as biotechnology, bioinformatics, computer sciences and technological advances have made it possible to develop new research fields, including genetic engineering, agrophysics, plant genomics, improved statistical analysis, and precision farming. More to this, as above, are the natural and human sciences of agricultural science, which seek to understand the human-nature interactions of traditional agriculture, including interaction of religion and agriculture, and the non-material components of agricultural production systems.

Author : Rattan Lal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1052 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0849350549

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Encyclopedia of Soil Science by Rattan Lal Pdf

"Upholding the high standard of quality set by the previous edition, this two-volume second edition offers a vast array of recent peer-reviewed articles. It showcases research and practices with added sections on ISTIC-World Soil Information, root growth and agricultural management, nitrate leaching management, podzols, paramos soils, water repellant soils, rare earth elements, and more. With hundreds of entries covering tillage, irrigation, erosion control, ground water, and soil degradation, the book offers quick access to all branches of soil science, from mineralology and physics, to soil management, restoration, and global warming."--Publisher's website.

Author : R. Büttner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 3698 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001-04-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540410171

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Mansfeld's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops by R. Büttner Pdf

With contributions by numerous experts

Author : David M. Kaplan,Julie Eckinger,Paul B. Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1939 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9400718535

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Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Ethics by David M. Kaplan,Julie Eckinger,Paul B. Thompson Pdf

This Encyclopedia offers a definitive source on issues pertaining to the full range of topics in the important new area of food and agricultural ethics. It includes summaries of historical approaches, current scholarship, social movements, and new trends from the standpoint of the ethical notions that have shaped them. It combines detailed analyses of specific topics such as the role of antibiotics in animal production, the Green Revolution, and alternative methods of organic farming, with longer entries that summarize general areas of scholarship and explore ways that they are related. Renewed debate, discussion and inquiry into food and agricultural topics have become a hallmark of the turn toward more sustainable policies and lifestyles in the 21st century. Attention has turned to the goals and ethical rationale behind production, distribution and consumption of food, as well as to non-food uses of cultivated biomass and the products of animal husbandry. These wide-ranging debates encompass questions in human nutrition, animal rights and the environmental impacts of aquaculture and agricultural production. Each of these and related topics is both technically complex and involves an – often implicit – ethical dimension. Other topics include methods for integrating ethics into scientific and technical research programs or development projects, the role of intensive agriculture and biotechnology in addressing persistent world hunger and the role of crops, forests and engineered organisms in making a transition to renewable, carbon-neutral sources of energy. The Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Ethics proves an indispensible reference point for future research and writing on topics in agriculture and food ethics for decades to come.

Author : Dennis R. Heldman,Carmen I. Moraru
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 2001 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498711074

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Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering by Dennis R. Heldman,Carmen I. Moraru Pdf

The Definitive Reference for Food Scientists & EngineersThe Second Edition of the Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering focuses on the processes used to produce raw agricultural materials and convert the raw materials into consumer products for distribution. It provides an improved understanding of the processes used in

Author : Dennis R. Heldman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1220 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003-08-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0824709381

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Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering (Print) by Dennis R. Heldman Pdf

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Author : Richard W. Hazlett
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 0190606010

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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Agriculture and the Environment by Richard W. Hazlett Pdf

"The Oxford Encyclopedia of Agriculture and the Environment presents an authoritative overview of the role and impacts of agriculture on the natural and human environments, from its origins historically to current praxis and outlooks. Major themes include: global and regional environmental change and the evolution of agriculture, historical styles of agriculture, research needs in agriculture, famine, agricultural pollutants, and the future of agriculture"--