Handbook Of Plant Science

Author : Keith Roberts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1697 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470057230

Get Book

Handbook of Plant Science, 2 Volume Set by Keith Roberts Pdf

Plant Science, like the biological sciences in general, has undergone seismic shifts in the last thirty or so years. Of course science is always changing and metamorphosing, but these shifts have meant that modern plant science has moved away from its previous more agricultural and botanical context, to become a core biological discipline in its own right. However the sheer amount of information that is accumulating about plant science, and the difficulty of grasping it all, understanding it and evaluating it intelligently, has never been harder for the new generation of plant scientists or, for that matter, established scientists. And that is precisely why this Handbook of Plant Science has been put together. Discover modern, molecular plant sciences as they link traditional disciplines! Derived from the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Life Sciences! Thorough reference of up-to-the minute, reliable, self-contained, peer-reviewed articles – cross-referenced throughout! Contains 255 articles and 48 full-colour pages, written by top scientists in each field! The Handbook of Plant Science is an authoritative source of up-to-date, practical information for all teachers, students and researchers working in the field of plant science, botany, plant biotechnology, agriculture and horticulture.

Author : B.R. Christie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000888096

Get Book

CRC Handbook of Plant Science in Agriculture by B.R. Christie Pdf

First published in 1987, this two-volume set is an exhaustive compilation of the most recent data on economically important crops. Volume I presents information on genetics, botany and growth of crop plants, while Volume II covers the production of Crops and their utilization.

Author : A. A. Hanson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000697094

Get Book

CRC Handbook of Plant Science in Agriculture by A. A. Hanson Pdf

First published in 1987, this two-volume set is an exhaustive compilation of the most recent data on economically important crops. Volume I presents information on genetics, botany and growth of crop plants, while Volume II covers the production of Crops and their utilization.

Author : Keith Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Botany
ISBN : OCLC:1055072528

Get Book

Handbook of Plant Science by Keith Roberts Pdf

Author : Gordon Gordh,Simon McKirdy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 729 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400773653

Get Book

The Handbook of Plant Biosecurity by Gordon Gordh,Simon McKirdy Pdf

The Handbook identifies all aspects of Regulatory Plant Biosecurity and discusses them from the standpoint of preventing the international movement of plant pests, diseases and weeds that negatively impact production agriculture, natural plant-resources and agricultural commerce.

Author : Chemical Rubber Company (Cleveland, Ohio)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : OCLC:630973908

Get Book

CRC Handbook of Plant Science in Agriculture by Chemical Rubber Company (Cleveland, Ohio) Pdf

Author : R. K. Horst
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1242 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468476828

Get Book

Westcott’s Plant Disease Handbook by R. K. Horst Pdf

It was a compliment to me to be asked to prepare the fourth edition of Westcott's Plant Disease Handbook, and the decision to accept the responsi bility for the fourth edition and now the fifth edition was not taken lightly. The task has been a formidable one. I have always had a great respect professionally for Dr. Cynthia Westcott. That respect has grown considerably with the completion of the two editions. I now fully realize the tremendous amount of effort expended by Dr. Westcott in developing the Handbook. A book such as this is never finished, since one is never sure that everything has been included that should be. I would quote and endorse the words of Dr. Westcott in her preface to the first edition: "It is easy enough to start a book on plant disease. It is impossible to finish it. " This revision of the Handbook retains the same general format contained in the previous editions. The chemicals and pesticides regulations have been updated; a few taxonomic changes have been made in the bacteria, fungi, and mistletoes; the changing picture in diseases caused by viruses and/or viruslike agents has been described. A few new host plants have been added, and many recently reported diseases as well as previously known diseases listed now on new hosts have been included. In addition, photographs have been replaced where possible, and the color photograph section has been retained.

Author : Usha Palaniswamy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 156022293X

Get Book

Handbook of Statistics for Teaching and Research in Plant and Crop Science by Usha Palaniswamy Pdf

More than a textbook—it’s also a valuable reference book for researchers and crop science professionals! The Handbook of Statistics for Teaching and Research in Plant and Crop Science presents the fundamental concepts of important statistical methods and experimental designs to the students and researchers who need to apply them to their own specific problems. This comprehensive handbook takes what can be the difficult and confusing topics of statistics and experimental design and explains them in easily understandable terms, making them accessible to nearly every reader. More than a student textbook, it is an essential reference for researchers and professionals in a multitude of fields. Designed as a two-semester statistical textbook, the first section of the Handbook of Statistics for Teaching and Research in Plant and Crop Science focuses on statistical concepts, providing a foundation of useful knowledge on which you can base your own research. The second section concentrates on experimental designs in plant and crop sciences. The material is presented in a way that helps readers with a minimum of mathematical background to understand important theories and concepts. Derivations of formulas are avoided, and mathematical symbols are used only when essential. To illustrate the computational procedures, data is drawn from actual experiments. At the end of each chapter, examples and exercises are given to provide clear insight into real-life problems. A comprehensive appendix of clearly presented statistical tables is included. Part One of Handbook of Statistics for Teaching and Research in Plant and Crop Science focuses on statistical methods, principles, and procedures, exploring: methods of display of statistical information, such as tables, diagrams, graphs, etc. symbols and their use in denoting variables descriptions of types of statistical data methods of computation from raw and graphed data the importance of studying variables and dispersion in research the use of normal probability integral tables and their application to practical problems descriptions of different types of experiments, such as determinate and nondeterminate the significance of expected value in research special techniques in descriptive statistics explanations of population, sample, and statistical inference the significance of null hypothesis in research methods of correlation studies assumptions and principles in regression analysis Part Two concentrates on experimental design, principles and procedures, exploring: basic principles of experimental design the fundamental concepts of linear models and analysis of variance method and layout of Completely Randomized Design (CRD) the advantages and disadvantages of Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) methods and procedures for comparison of several treatment means the important features of Latin Square Design factorial experiments split plot design completely confounded design analysis of covariance the Chi Square Test of Significance the transformation of experimental data quality control and so much more! The Handbook of Statistics for Teaching and Research in Plant and Crop Science serves not only as a textbook for instructors and students in experimental design and statistics but also as a reference book on plant and crop sciences for professionals and researchers. The comprehensive text is also useful for professionals in other statistic-heavy fields.

Author : Robert M. Goodman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1360 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004-02-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000031584

Get Book

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 : I. M. Smith,J. Dunez,D. H. Phillips,R. A. Lelliott,S. A. Archer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444314182

Get Book

European Handbook of Plant Diseases by I. M. Smith,J. Dunez,D. H. Phillips,R. A. Lelliott,S. A. Archer Pdf

An encyclopaedic treatment of plant diseases in Europe, this book is designed as a standard reference volume for the general working plant pathologist and those taking advanced training in plant pathology. It provides a clear, informed and authoritative summary of each entry by an appropriate specialist, with a selection of key references for further reading. The handbook covers the economic diseases of crops and forest trees in Europe, treated by pathogen and classed as pathogens of major, moderate and minor importance. Approximately 1000 organisms are covered in total, including 600 fungi, 100 bacteria, and 300 viruses and similar organisms

Author : Mohammad Pessarakli
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1200 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000373042

Get Book

Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology by Mohammad Pessarakli Pdf

Continuous discoveries in plant and crop physiology have resulted in an abundance of new information since the publication of the third edition of the Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology. Following its predecessors, the fourth edition of this well-regarded handbook offers a unique, comprehensive, and complete collection of topics in the field of plant and crop physiology. Divided into eleven sections, for easy access of information, this edition contains more than 90 percent new material, substantial revisions, and two new sections. The handbook covers the physiology of plant and crop growth and development, cellular and molecular aspects, plant genetics and production processes. The book presents findings on plant and crop growth in response to climatic changes, and considers the potential for plants and crops adaptation, exploring the biotechnological aspects of plant and crop improvement. This content is used to plan, implement, and evaluate strategies for increasing plant growth and crop yield. Readers benefit from numerous tables, figures, case studies and illustrations, as well as thousands of index words, all of which increase the accessibility of the information contained in this important handbook. New to the Edition: Contains 37 new chapters and 13 extensively revised and expanded chapters from the third edition of this book. Includes new or modified sections on soil-plant-water-nutrients-microorganisms physiological relations; and on plant growth regulators, both promoters and inhibitors. Additional new and modified chapters cover the physiological responses of lower plants and vascular plants and crops to metal-based nanoparticles and agrichemicals; and the growth responses of plants and crops to climate change and environmental stresses. With contributions from 95 scientists from 20 countries, this book provides a comprehensive resource for research and for university courses, covering plant and crop physiological responses under normal and stressful conditions ranging from cellular aspects to whole plants.

Author : Allen V. Barker,David J. Pilbeam
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420014877

Get Book

Handbook of Plant Nutrition by Allen V. Barker,David J. Pilbeam Pdf

The burgeoning demand on the world food supply, coupled with concern over the use of chemical fertilizers, has led to an accelerated interest in the practice of precision agriculture. This practice involves the careful control and monitoring of plant nutrition to maximize the rate of growth and yield of crops, as well as their nutritional value.

Author : Johann Vollmann,Istvan Rajcan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387775944

Get Book

Oil Crops by Johann Vollmann,Istvan Rajcan Pdf

When one is privileged to participate long enough in a professional capacity, certain trends may be observed in the dynamics of how challenges are met or how problems are solved. Agricultural research is no exception in view of how the plant sciences have moved forward in the past 30 years. For example, the once grand but now nearly forgotten art of whole plant physiology has given way almost completely to the more sophisticated realm of molecular biology. What once was the American Society of Plant Physiologists’ is now the American Society of Plant Molecular Biology; a democratic decision to indemnify efforts to go beyond the limits of the classical science and actually begin to understand the underlying biological basis for genetic regulation of metabolic mechanisms in plants. Yet, as new technologies open windows of light on the inner workings of biological processes, one might reminisce with faint nostalgia on days long past when the artisans of plant physiology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry and other scientific disciplines ebbed and waned in prominence. No intentional reference is made here regarding Darwinism; the plant sciences always have been extremely competitive. Technology is pivotal. Those who develop and/or implement innovative concepts typically are regarded as leaders in their respective fields. Each positive incremental step helps bring recognition and the impetus to push a scientific discipline forward with timely approaches to address relevant opportunities.

Author : Wolfram Weckwerth,Guenter Kahl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527669905

Get Book

The Handbook of Plant Metabolomics by Wolfram Weckwerth,Guenter Kahl Pdf

This is the newest title in the successful Molecular Plant Biology Handbook Series. Just like the other titles in the series this new book presents an excellent overview of different approaches and techniques in Metabolomics. Contributors are either from ivy-league research institutions or from companies developing new technologies in this dynamic and fast-growing field. With its approach to introduce current techniques in plant metabolomics to a wider audience and with many labs and companies considering to introduce metabolomics for their research, the title meets a growing market. The Kahl books are in addition a trusted brand for the plant science community and have always sold above expectations.

Author : A. A. Hanson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000694017

Get Book

CRC Handbook of Plant Science in Agriculture by A. A. Hanson Pdf

First published in 1987, this two-volume set is an exhaustive compilation of the most recent data on economically important crops. Volume I presents information on genetics, botany and growth of crop plants, while Volume II covers the production of Crops and their utilization.