Linking Research To Crop Production

Author : Richard C. Staples
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468410211

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Linking Research to Crop Production by Richard C. Staples Pdf

In 1941, The Rockefeller Foundation sent a team of three American agricultural scientists to Mexico to survey the pros pects for increasing grain production there. The nature of the program that was subsequently established by the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations has had a large influence upon the evolu tion of agricultural research for the developing countries, and the project grew into what is now called the Green Revolution. The Green Revolution has been vastly successful because there was abundant research and technology available to draw upon. Now the Green Revolution has evolved into a very complex program of development; the momentum has slowed; and it appears that the time has come to reconstruct the research base which underlies the cropping systems for the third world. What are some of the problems that we face? The expanding world population is taking up more living space just when land is urgently needed to feed the 6.3 billion persons projected for the year 2000. The causes of the population problem are deeply imprinted in the social pattern of most countries, and certainly there are no simple solutions in a nation unwilling to restrain population growth. The problem of population growth, and others like it, is very much a sociological problem.

Author : R. Knight
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401143851

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Linking Research and Marketing Opportunities for Pulses in the 21st Century by R. Knight Pdf

Proceedings of the Third International Food Legumes Research Conference

Author : Rakesh S. Sengar,Kalpana Sengar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781482229202

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Climate Change Effect on Crop Productivity by Rakesh S. Sengar,Kalpana Sengar Pdf

Explore the Relationship between Crop and Climate Agricultural sustainability has been gaining prominence in recent years and is now becoming the focal point of modern agriculture. Recognizing that crop production is very sensitive to climate change, Climate Change Effect on Crop Productivity explores this timely topic in-depth. Incorporating contributions by expert scientists, professors, and researchers from around the world, it emphasizes concerns about the current state of agriculture and of our environment. This text analyzes the global consequences to crop yields, production, and risk of hunger linking climate and socioeconomic scenarios. Addresses Biotechnology, Climate Change, and Plant Productivity The book contains 19 chapters covering issues such as CO2, ozone on plants, productivity fertilization effect, UV (ultraviolet) radiation, temperature, and stress on crop growth. The text discusses the impact of changing climate on agriculture, environment stress physiology, adaptation mechanism, climate change data of recent years, impact of global warming, and climate change on different crops. It explores the overall global picture in terms of the effect of crops to climate change during abiotic stress and considers strategies for offsetting and adapting to ongoing climate change. Details how and why climate change occurs and how it effects crop productivity and agriculture Considers what measures should be taken to mitigate the effect of climate change on agriculture Highlights the effect of climate change on crop productivity, the invention of new technology, and strategies for agriculture practice to adapt to climate change Provides an analysis of the global warming effect on crop productivity due to climate change and long-term agriculture technique development Confirms the asymmetry between potentially severe agricultural damages such as the effect on crop yield due to variation in temperature Reports on the results of experiments to assess the effects of global climate change on crop productivity An asset to agriculturists, environmentalists, climate change specialists, policy makers, and research scholars, Climate Change Effect on Crop Productivity provides relevant information and opportunities for productive engagement and discussion among government negotiators, experts, stakeholders, and others concerned about climate change and agriculture.

Author : Thomas Eponou
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : OCLC:28272367

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Partners in Agricultural Technology by Thomas Eponou Pdf

Context of the technology system; Effects of structure abd organization on linkages; Resource issues for linkages; Managing linkage mechanisms; Guidelines for managers; Basic linkage problems.

Author : Laurie E. Drinkwater
Publisher : Department of Agriculture
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Agricultural systems
ISBN : 188862616X

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Systems Research for Agriculture by Laurie E. Drinkwater Pdf

Author : David Atkinson,Christine A. Watson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470023938

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The Science Beneath Organic Production by David Atkinson,Christine A. Watson Pdf

A groundbreaking book that addresses the science that underpins organic agriculture and horticulture and its impact upon the management of organic systems With contributions from noted experts in the field, Organic Agriculture explores the cultural context of food production and examines the historical aspects, economic implications, and key scientific elements that underpin organic crop production. The book shows how a science-based approach to organic farming is grounded in history and elements of the social sciences as well as the more traditional areas of physics, chemistry and biology. Organic Agriculture offers a detailed explanation of the differences between organic systems and other approaches, answering questions about crop production and protection, crop rotations, soil health, biodiversity and the use of genetic resources. The authors identify current gaps in our understanding of the topic and discuss how organic farming research may be better accomplished in the future. This important book: Explores the science that underpins organic farming Contains illustrative case studies from around the world Examines organic agriculture’s philosophical roots and its socio-economic context Written for scientists and students of agriculture and horticulture, this book covers the issues linked to the use of science by organic producers and identifies key elements in the production of food.

Author : Adiel N. Mbabu,Andy Hall (Researcher in agriculture and economics)
Publisher : LINK Ltd.
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9789280850000

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Capacity Building for Agricultural Research for Development by Adiel N. Mbabu,Andy Hall (Researcher in agriculture and economics) Pdf

Author : Johann Vollmann,Istvan Rajcan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387775944

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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 : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251068717

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Save and Grow by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The book offers a rich toolkit of relevant, adoptable ecosystem-based practices that can help the world's 500 million smallholder farm families achieve higher productivity, profitability and resource-use efficiency while enhancing natural capital.

Author : David Kaimowitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Agricultural extension work
ISBN : 0429044410

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Making the Link by David Kaimowitz Pdf

Author : Rebecca A. Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924097771616

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Interactive Design of Farm Conversion by Rebecca A. Lee Pdf

Font size="""2" FACE="Times Roman" COLOR="#000000"Key words: interactive conversion design / vegetable production / small farms / sustainable farming / Colombia / learning processes / facilitation / agricultural research methods Economic and ecological pressure on small farmer production in Colombia has increased since the globalisation of trade in the early 1990s. Although the climate allows for year-round production, the farmers live precariously due to a high dependence on external inputs, poor access to different sources of information on production technology and lack of control over market prices. Mechanisms are required to help these producers find alternatives to stabilise their income while reducing the negative effect their farming practices have had on the environment..

Author : J. Douwe Meindertsma
Publisher : Kit Pub
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Social Science
ISBN : WISC:89052266384

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Setting Research Priorities by J. Douwe Meindertsma Pdf

Issues and approaches. Setting research priorities in FSR & D programmes. The research-research interface. Priority setting tools for research groups. Farmer participation in priority setting. Linking research to technology dissemination. Policymakers, planners and donors in FSR priority setting. From diagnosis to priority research themes: Indonesia. From theme to on-farm experimentation: lake zone, Tanzania. Making research plans: DRSPH, Mali. Planing research in an interdisciplinary team: ARPT Westem Province Zambia. Farmer participation in priority setting: RAMR, Benin. Research demands of an extension programme for women: PROFED, Mali. Reinforcing interaction between research and development: PLAE, Mali. Setting priorities for regional research PRIAG, Central America. Getting results: an overview and future agenda.

Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Research Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : MINN:31951D01577674Q

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Connect with Research by Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Research Branch Pdf

The goal of the Research Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is to improve the on-going competitiveness of the Canadian agri-food sector through the development and transfer of innovative technologies. As a national research network, the branch focuses on the variously interconnected needs of the Canadian agri-food industry. This guide describes the work being carried out at the research centres that belong to the network and outlines research highlights in the following areas: genetic resources, soils, integrated pest management, horticulture, oilseeds, cereals, forages, livestock, meat, and value-added products.

Author : Ildefons Joseph Lupanga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Agricultural extension work
ISBN : CORNELL:31924003289273

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Linking Research and Extension in Tanzania by Ildefons Joseph Lupanga Pdf

Author : North American Agricultural Biotechnology Council. Annual Conference,National Agricultural Biotechnology Council (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Agricultural biotechnology
ISBN : LCCN:2014936049

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Biotechnology and North American Specialty Crops by North American Agricultural Biotechnology Council. Annual Conference,National Agricultural Biotechnology Council (U.S.) Pdf

Disc contains papers and proceedings from the 25th NABC annual conference and separate pdf publications: Agriculture and the changing climate (2011), Agricultural water security (2010), Food and agricultural research (2009).