Nutrient Deficiencies Of Field Crops

Author : Prakash Kumar,Manoj Kumar Sharma
Publisher : CABI
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780642789

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Nutrient Deficiencies of Field Crops by Prakash Kumar,Manoj Kumar Sharma Pdf

Nutrient imbalance in soils is an emerging threat to sustainable agriculture: intensive cultivation, use of poor quality groundwater, depletion of soil organic matter and excessive use of fertilizers are major reasons for poor soil fertility worldwide. This necessitates correct diagnosis of plant nutrient deficiencies to avoid further use of pesticides in cases where pests or pathogens that are not in fact the cause of poor crop health. Richly illustrated with 600 colour photographs, this book is a visual field identification guide for symptoms of most common nutrient deficiencies in field crops, covering all their stages of occurrence. Detailed descriptions and suggested for management practices are given with each entry.

Author : Noel J. Grundon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Agricultural pests
ISBN : CORNELL:31924050752116

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Hungry Crops by Noel J. Grundon Pdf

Indicates symptoms of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities of a range of field crops in Australia. The soils on which the problems are likely to develop and means of correcting the problem are included, as are colour photograph illustrations of symptoms.

Author : Brian J. Alloway
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402068607

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Micronutrient Deficiencies in Global Crop Production by Brian J. Alloway Pdf

A deficiency of one or more of the eight plant micronutrients (boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel and zinc) will adversely affect both the yield and quality of crops. Micronutrient deficiencies in crops occur in many parts of the world, at various scales (from one to millions of hectares), but differences in soil conditions, climate, crop genotypes and management, result in marked variations in their occurrence. The causes, effects and alleviation of micronutrient deficiencies in crops in: Australia, India, China, Turkey, the Near East, Africa, Europe, South America and the United States of America, are covered, and these are representative of most of the different conditions under which crops are grown anywhere in the world. Links between low contents of iodine, iron and zinc (human micronutrients) in staple grains and the incidence of human health problems are discussed, together with the ways in which the micronutrient content of food crops can be increased and their bioavailability to humans improved. Detailed treatment of topics, such as: soil types associated with deficiencies, soil testing and plant analysis, field experiments, innovative treatments, micronutrients in the subsoil, nutrient interactions, effects of changing cropping systems, micronutrient budgets and hidden deficiencies in various chapters provides depth to the broad coverage of the book. This book provides a valuable guide to the requirements of crops for plant micronutrients and the causes, occurrence and treatment of deficiencies. It is essential reading for many agronomy, plant nutrition and agricultural extension professionals.

Author : Nilima Jayaraman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03
Category : Deficiency diseases in plants
ISBN : 1681170817

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Nutrient Deficiencies of Field Crops by Nilima Jayaraman Pdf

Nutrient imbalance in soils is an emerging threat to sustainable agriculture: intensive cultivation, use of poor quality groundwater, depletion of soil organic matter and excessive use of fertilizers are major reasons for poor soil fertility worldwide. This necessitates correct diagnosis of plant nutrient deficiencies to avoid further use of pesticides in cases where pests or pathogens that are not in fact the cause of poor crop healthy. Nutrient deficiencies in field crops generally occur because of low nutrient levels in the soil. Consider nutritional problems in relation to all conditions affecting plant growth, not exclusively in terms of the amounts of nutrients contained in or added to the soil. The presence of adequate quantities of plant nutrients in the soil is no guarantee that they will be absorbed by the plant roots. Nutrients may be present in forms not available to the plants, or other factors may prevent plant uptake. Unusually low or high soil pH levels can affect nutrient availability. Poor growing conditions, excessively wet or dry soils, cold weather, or soil compaction can significantly restrict root growth and access to soil nutrients. Differences in soil conditions within a field can provide additional evidence of the possible limiting nutrient. Both soil testing and tissue analysis should be used to corroborate nutrient levels in the soil and the plant.

Author : Nand Kumar Fageria,Virupax C. Baligar,Charles Allan Jones
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 1439816964

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Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Field Crops by Nand Kumar Fageria,Virupax C. Baligar,Charles Allan Jones Pdf

By the year 2050, the world's population is expected to reach nine billion. To feed and sustain this projected population, world food production must increase by at least 50 percent on much of the same land that we farm today. To meet this staggering challenge, scientists must develop the technology required to achieve an "evergreen" revolution-one

Author : William F. Bennett
Publisher : American Phytopathological Society
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D009029600

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Nutrient Deficiencies & Toxicities in Crop Plants by William F. Bennett Pdf

Grain crops. Sugar and oilseed crops. Vegetable crops. Fruit crops. Turfgrass.

Author : K. Snowball
Publisher : CIMMYT
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9686127488

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Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities in Wheat by K. Snowball Pdf

Author : Nand Kumar Fageria,Virupax C. Baligar,Charles Allan Jones
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997-06-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0824700899

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Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Field Crops, Third Edition by Nand Kumar Fageria,Virupax C. Baligar,Charles Allan Jones Pdf

"Examines climate-soil-plant interrelationships governing the nutritional and growth aspects of cereal, legume, and pasture crops--providing basic and applied information to improve the management and potential yield of major temperate and tropical field crop. Second Edition furnishes a new chapter on the management of degraded soils, and improved organization of chapter sequence, and more than 325 tables and drawings--over 90 new to this edition."

Author : Nand Kumar Fageria,Virupax C. Baligar,Charles Allan Jones
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 1439816956

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Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Field Crops, Third Edition by Nand Kumar Fageria,Virupax C. Baligar,Charles Allan Jones Pdf

By the year 2050, the world’s population is expected to reach nine billion. To feed and sustain this projected population, world food production must increase by at least 50 percent on much of the same land that we farm today. To meet this staggering challenge, scientists must develop the technology required to achieve an "evergreen" revolution—one that increases crop productivity without degrading natural resources. With 30 percent new material, the updated and revised third edition of Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Field Crops covers all aspects of crop growth and mineral nutrition that contribute to sustainable, high-yield agriculture. Bringing together international scientific knowledge of crop production and the impacts of agriculture on the environment, this book: Includes two new chapters on remediation of heavy-metal contaminated soils and cover crops Covers theoretical and practical aspects of mineral nutrition of field crops Provides recommendations for judicious use of fertilizers, which will reduce cost of crop production and enhance high crop yields without risking environmental pollution Provides growth patterns for annual crops and forages Includes a handful of color pictures of nutrient deficiencies for easy diagnostic purposes To make the book as practical as possible, each chapter is supported by experimental results and extensive references. A large number of figures and tables are also included to save readers time when researching. The overall emphasis of this reference is on the soil’s ability to sustain high crop yields and a healthy human population.

Author : Achim Dobermann
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nutrition
ISBN : 9789810427429

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Rice by Achim Dobermann Pdf

Rice ecosystems; Nutrient management; Mineral deficiencies; Mineral toxicities; Tools and information.

Author : Donald L Plucknett
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429709234

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Detecting Mineral Nutrient Deficiencies In Tropical And Temperate Crops by Donald L Plucknett Pdf

This book deals an essential aspect of crop management in identification of deficiencies of plant nutrients and their diagnostic methods. The book provides soil and tissue analysis standards critical in plant nutrition.

Author : Brian J. Alloway
Publisher : Springer
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9048116279

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Micronutrient Deficiencies in Global Crop Production by Brian J. Alloway Pdf

A deficiency of one or more of the eight plant micronutrients (boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel and zinc) will adversely affect both the yield and quality of crops. Micronutrient deficiencies in crops occur in many parts of the world, at various scales (from one to millions of hectares), but differences in soil conditions, climate, crop genotypes and management, result in marked variations in their occurrence. The causes, effects and alleviation of micronutrient deficiencies in crops in: Australia, India, China, Turkey, the Near East, Africa, Europe, South America and the United States of America, are covered, and these are representative of most of the different conditions under which crops are grown anywhere in the world. Links between low contents of iodine, iron and zinc (human micronutrients) in staple grains and the incidence of human health problems are discussed, together with the ways in which the micronutrient content of food crops can be increased and their bioavailability to humans improved. Detailed treatment of topics, such as: soil types associated with deficiencies, soil testing and plant analysis, field experiments, innovative treatments, micronutrients in the subsoil, nutrient interactions, effects of changing cropping systems, micronutrient budgets and hidden deficiencies in various chapters provides depth to the broad coverage of the book. This book provides a valuable guide to the requirements of crops for plant micronutrients and the causes, occurrence and treatment of deficiencies. It is essential reading for many agronomy, plant nutrition and agricultural extension professionals.

Author : Manoj Kumar Sharma
Publisher : CIMMYT
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780962959899

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A Guide to Identifying and Managing Nutrient Deficiencies in Cereal Crops by Manoj Kumar Sharma Pdf

Author : Paul L.G. Vlek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789400950559

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Micronutrients in Tropical Food Crop Production by Paul L.G. Vlek Pdf

The mission of the International Fertilizer Development Center is to increase food production through the improvement of fertilizers and fertilizer practices for the developing countries with special emphasis on tropical and subtropical agriculture. The principal aim is to ensure that fertilizer technology is not a limiting factor to food production in those regions. Although the full extent to which deficiency of micronutrients hampers food production is yet un known, there is ample evidence that problem areas exist and more will be identified as crop production is intensified and marginal lands are exploited. Therefore, it seems fully appropriate at this time that IFDC, as an international organization, take a leadership role in developing micronutrient fertilizer technology appropriate for the tropics and subtropics. The gravity of micronutrient deficiency as a limiting factor to crop pro duction varies from crop to crop and from soil to soil. The effects may range from slight yield reductions to complete crop failure. While the economic impact of omitting micronutrients in seriously affected areas (e.g., Zn in Brazilian Cerrado) is convincing, it is difficult to estimate the yearly loss in crop production due to unsuspected micronutrient deficiency. Active soil and crop testing programs in regions with advanced agricultural systems are aimed at recognizing micronutrients as a limiting plant nutrient in time to allow corrective measures and prevent yield loss. Successful micronutrient monitoring systems are generally limited to developed economies or to developing economies producing export cash crops.

Author : N. K. Fageria,V. C. Baligar,C. Allan Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015032526256

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Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Field Crops by N. K. Fageria,V. C. Baligar,C. Allan Jones Pdf

Emphasizing soil as the substrate for plant growth, this volume examines climate-soil-plant relationships governing growth and mineral nutrition of most vital temperate and tropical field crops around the world, including cereal, legume, and pasture crops. Covers recent studies of genetic, physiolog