Managing And Breeding Wheat For Organic Systems

Author : Muhammad Asif,Muhammad Iqbal,Harpinder Randhawa,Dean Spaner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319050027

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Managing and Breeding Wheat for Organic Systems by Muhammad Asif,Muhammad Iqbal,Harpinder Randhawa,Dean Spaner Pdf

Genetically uniform cultivars in many self-pollinated cereal crops dominate commercial production in high-input environments especially due to their high grain yields and wide geographical adaptation. These cultivars generally perform well under favorable and high-input farming systems but their optimal performance cannot be achieved on marginal/organic lands or without the use of external chemical inputs (fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides). Cereal breeding programs aim at evaluating candidate lines/cultivars for agronomic, disease and quality traits in a weed free environment that makes it impossible to identify traits conferring competitive ability against weeds. Moreover, quantification of competitive ability is a complex phenomenon which is affected by range of growth traits. Above (e.g. light) and below (e.g. water and nutrients) ground resources also influence competitiveness to a greater extent. Competitiveness is quantitatively inherited trait which is heavily influenced by many factors including genotype, management, environment and their interaction. Sound plant breeding techniques and good experimental designs are prerequisites for maximizing genetic gains to breed cultivars for organically managed lands. The brief is focused on breeding wheat for enhanced competitive ability along with other agronomic, genetic and molecular studies that have been undertaken to improve weed suppression, disease resistance and quality in organically managed lands. The examples from other cereals have also been highlighted to compare wheat with other cereal crops.

Author : Muhammad Asif,Muhammad Iqbal,Harpinder Randhawa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3319050036

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Managing and Breeding Wheat for Organic Systems by Muhammad Asif,Muhammad Iqbal,Harpinder Randhawa Pdf

Author : Edith T. Lammerts van Bueren,James R. Myers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470958582

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Organic Crop Breeding by Edith T. Lammerts van Bueren,James R. Myers Pdf

Organic Crop Breeding provides readers with a thorough review of the latest efforts by crop breeders and geneticists to develop improved varieties for organic production. The book opens with chapters looking at breeding efforts that focus on specific valuable traits such as quality, pest and disease resistance as well as the impacts improved breeding efforts can have on organic production. The second part of the book is a series of crop specific case studies that look at breeding efforts currently underway from around the world in crops ranging from carrots to corn. Organic Crop Breeding includes chapters from leading researchers in the field and is carefully edited by two pioneers in the field. Organic Crop Breeding provides valuable insight for crop breeders, geneticist, crop science professionals, researchers, and advanced students in this quickly emerging field.

Author : Ralph C. Martin,Rod MacRae
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466568365

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Managing Energy, Nutrients, and Pests in Organic Field Crops by Ralph C. Martin,Rod MacRae Pdf

The use of organic management practices in field cropping continues to rise globally, and these methods have proven to be a viable way to produce food with reduced resource use and environmental damage. Managing Energy, Nutrients, and Pests in Organic Field Crops challenges the popular misconception that organic systems are weak at managing energy, nutrients, and pests and shows how innovative farm designs can enhance organic performance. It provides information for assessing the current state of knowledge on organic field cropping and for making the systems more viable. Each chapter summarizes the latest data from a wide range of sources, creating a comprehensive and coherent picture of the issues and integrating agronomic, economic, and policy aspects. Many chapters also include recent research from the authors. Section I, Soil Health, examines the importance of phosphorus balance, soil fertility, and tillage reduction. Section II, Pest Management, focuses on integrated weed management and long-term approaches to insect management. Section III, Integrating Approaches, addresses multiple field cropping challenges. Chapters cover the oldest organic rotational trials in Canada, the issue of using cereals bred for conventional systems and more targeted organic cereal breeding strategies, and case studies of a broad spectrum of farming experiences that explore the broader social and ecological landscape. The final section, Economics, Energy, and Policy, examines environmental issues not previously addressed in the text as well as consumer, economic, and rural community matters. It also presents a reprint of an article that describes policies and programs (and their costs) needed to advance adoption of organic farming in Ontario. The text wraps up with key conclusions and a discussion of overarching themes for the book, summarizing the strengths of the available tool box for organic producers and the challenges that remain.

Author : Bong Jun Choi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031538308

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Intelligent Human Computer Interaction by Bong Jun Choi Pdf

Author : Brian L. Beres,Jerry Lee Hatfield,Henning Kage,James Robert Hunt
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889662203

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Exploring GxExM Synergies in World-Wide Wheat Production and the Opportunities for International Collaboration by Brian L. Beres,Jerry Lee Hatfield,Henning Kage,James Robert Hunt Pdf

This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.

Author : Kimberly Etingoff
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781771883856

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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Supply by Kimberly Etingoff Pdf

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. As we realize the ways in which our food systems contribute and respond to climate change, sustainable agriculture becomes increasingly crucial. It is a complicated, multi-dimensional issue, which should be considered from a variety of angles. This compendium includes the perspectives of science, economics, sociology, and policy. The editor and contributors present an international and comprehensive perspective that examines the concept of sustainability as it applies to the food supply chain from farm to fork.

Author : Jennie Popp
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521192347

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The Role of Biotechnology in a Sustainable Food Supply by Jennie Popp Pdf

This is a multidisciplinary volume on the use of agricultural biotechnology to provide a sustainable food supply.

Author : David Atkinson,Christine A. Watson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470023945

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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 : H.T. Buck,J.E. Nisi,N. Salomón
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402054976

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Wheat Production in Stressed Environments by H.T. Buck,J.E. Nisi,N. Salomón Pdf

Providing a unique overview to wheat and related species, this book comprises the proceedings of the 7th International Wheat Conference, held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, at the end of 2005. Leading scientists from all over the world, specialized in different areas that contribute to the better understanding of wheat production and use, review the present achievements and discuss the future challenges for the wheat crop.

Author : Jennifer Blesh,Marney E. Isaac,Meagan Schipanski,Steven J. Vanek
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832511558

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Ecological nutrient management as a pathway to zero hunger by Jennifer Blesh,Marney E. Isaac,Meagan Schipanski,Steven J. Vanek Pdf

Author : Stephen L. Young,Francis J. Pierce
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400775121

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Automation: The Future of Weed Control in Cropping Systems by Stephen L. Young,Francis J. Pierce Pdf

Technology is rapidly advancing in all areas of society, including agriculture. In both conventional and organic systems, there is a need to apply technology beyond our current approach to improve the efficiency and economics of management. Weeds, in particular, have been part of cropping systems for centuries often being ranked as the number one production cost. Now, public demand for a sustainably grown product has created economic incentives for producers to improve their practices, yet the development of advanced weed control tools beyond biotech has lagged behind. An opportunity has been created for engineers and weed scientists to pool their knowledge and work together to ‘fill the gap’ in managing weeds in crops. Never before has there been such pressure to produce more with less in order to sustain our economies and environments. This book is the first to provide a radically new approach to weed management that could change cropping systems both now and in the future.

Author : Donald L. Sparks
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323988421

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Advances in Agronomy by Donald L. Sparks Pdf

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 171, the latest release in this leading reference, contains a variety of updates and new advances in the field, including updates on Elevated CO2 in Semi-arid Cropping Systems: A Synthesis of Research from the Australian Grains Free Air CO2 Enrichment (AGFACE) Research Program, Simultaneous Effects of Legume Cultivation on Carbon and Nitrogen Accumulation in Soil, Growing Small Grains Organically in the Semiarid West: A Review of Markets and Management Practices to Optimize Productivity and Sustainability, Principles and Applications of Topography in Precision Agriculture, Retention of Heavy Metals by Dredged Sediments and their Management Following Land Application, and more. Other chapters focus on Genetic Diversity for Developing Climate-resilient Wheats to Achieve Food Security Goals and A Century of Subclover: Lessons for Sustainable Intensification from a Historical Review of Innovations in Subterranean Clover Seed Production. Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews on the latest advancements in agronomy Features distinguished, well recognized authors from around the world Builds upon this venerable and iconic review series Covers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in the crop and soil sciences

Author : Anna Kocira ,Mariola Staniak
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036515120

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Weed Ecology and New Approaches for Management by Anna Kocira ,Mariola Staniak Pdf

Satisfying consumer needs through the production of healthy and nutritious agricultural products is a substantial challenge facing modern agriculture. However, agricultural production should be carried out with care for plant health, biological safety of products, and environmental safety while minimizing the risks to human health. Therefore, the implementation of agricultural practices while respecting these principles is very important for improving the quantity and quality of crops. Additionally, ecosystems have been altered as a result of human activities and climate change, resulting in the reduction of biodiversity and creation of new niches where pests can thrive. This is of particular importance in 2020, as the United Nations General Assembly declared this year as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH), with “protecting plants, protecting life” as a leading subject. This Special Issue promotes the subject of plant health and emphasize the importance of preventing the spread of pests, including weeds, which cause substantial economic losses. Research articles cover topics related to the biology and harmfulness of weeds, particularly in connection with crop health, segetal weed communities and their biodiversity, and integrated methods of weed control. For this Special Issue, we welcome all types of articles, including original research, opinions, and reviews.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : United States
ISBN : IND:30000138275346

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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2015 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Pdf