Soils Plant Growth And Crop Production Volume I

Author : Willy H. Verheye
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848263680

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Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production - Volume II by Willy H. Verheye Pdf

Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty Encyclopedias. Plants, and crops in particular, grow and develop through the uptake of water and nutrients by the root system in soils and their transformation into biomass through processes governed by photosynthesis. The quality and amount of products harvested from this biomass depend largely on the intrinsic properties of the soil, i.e. the moisture and nutrients made available for uptake by the roots. These volumes describe in a synthetic form the impact of the most important soil properties on general agronomy, crop production, cultivation methods, and yields, including the specific management aspects which take away some production constraints. Changes in general agronomy as a result of plant breeding, climatic change and competition between newly introduced crops are discussed. The three volumes with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses about soils, plant growth and crop production in several related topics. These volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Willy H. Verheye
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848263673

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Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production - Volume I by Willy H. Verheye Pdf

Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty Encyclopedias. Plants, and crops in particular, grow and develop through the uptake of water and nutrients by the root system in soils and their transformation into biomass through processes governed by photosynthesis. The quality and amount of products harvested from this biomass depend largely on the intrinsic properties of the soil, i.e. the moisture and nutrients made available for uptake by the roots. These volumes describe in a synthetic form the impact of the most important soil properties on general agronomy, crop production, cultivation methods, and yields, including the specific management aspects which take away some production constraints. Changes in general agronomy as a result of plant breeding, climatic change and competition between newly introduced crops are discussed. The three volumes with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses about soils, plant growth and crop production in several related topics. These volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Willy H. Verheye
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848263697

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Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production - Volume III by Willy H. Verheye Pdf

Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty Encyclopedias. Plants, and crops in particular, grow and develop through the uptake of water and nutrients by the root system in soils and their transformation into biomass through processes governed by photosynthesis. The quality and amount of products harvested from this biomass depend largely on the intrinsic properties of the soil, i.e. the moisture and nutrients made available for uptake by the roots. These volumes describe in a synthetic form the impact of the most important soil properties on general agronomy, crop production, cultivation methods, and yields, including the specific management aspects which take away some production constraints. Changes in general agronomy as a result of plant breeding, climatic change and competition between newly introduced crops are discussed. The three volumes with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses about soils, plant growth and crop production in several related topics. These volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Willy H. Verheye
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Crops
ISBN : 1848268181

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Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production by Willy H. Verheye Pdf

Author : Peter J. Gregory,Stephen Nortcliff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405197700

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Soil Conditions and Plant Growth by Peter J. Gregory,Stephen Nortcliff Pdf

Building on the extremely successful and popular Russell’s Soil Conditions and Plant Growth, Wiley-Blackwell is pleased to publish this completely revised and updated edition of the soil science classic. Covering all aspects of the interactions between plant and soil, Peter Gregory and Stephen Nortcliff, along with their team of internationally-known and respected authors, provide essential reading for all students and professionals studying and working in agriculture and soil science. Subject areas covered range from crop science and genetics; soil fertility and organic matter; nitrogen and phosphoros cycles and their management; properties and management of plant nutrients; water and the soil physical environment and its management; plants and change processes in soils; management of the soil/plant system; and new challenges including food, energy and water security in a changing environment. Providing a very timely account on how better to understand and manage the many interactions that occur between soils and plants, Soil Conditions and Plant Growth is sure to become the book of choice - as a recommended text for students and as an invaluable reference for those working or entering into the industry. An essential purchase for all universities and research establishments where agricultural, soil, and environmental sciences are studied and taught.

Author : Edward John Russell,Alan Wild
Publisher : Longman Scientific and Technical
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Crops and soils
ISBN : UOM:39076001218838

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Russell's Soil Conditions and Plant Growth by Edward John Russell,Alan Wild Pdf

**** A classic, cited in BCL3. A Longman Scientific and Technical Publication. First edition, 1912; 10th ed., 1973. The 11th edition upholds the reputation earned by earlier ones. In a lucid style, it discusses the quantitative effects of soil and climate on the growth of farm crops, incorporating advances in plant and soil research, including new information on crop growth, soil processes and properties, and the management of soil for agricultural and horticultural purposes. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Nand Kumar Fageria,Virupax C. Baligar,Charles Allan Jones
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 55,9 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 : Douglas W. Ming,Donald L. Henninger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015017933923

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Lunar Base Agriculture by Douglas W. Ming,Donald L. Henninger Pdf

Lunar base scenarios; The lunar environment; Chemical and physical considerations for a lunar-derived soil; Biological considerations for a lunar-derived soil; Controlled ecological life support systems (CELSS): current research; Future research areas: the growth of higher plant in CELSS.

Author : Allen R. Overman,Richard V. Scholtz III
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002-08-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780824743598

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Mathematical Models of Crop Growth and Yield by Allen R. Overman,Richard V. Scholtz III Pdf

Highlighting effective, analytical functions that have been found useful for the comparison of alternative management techniques to maximize water and nutrient resources, this reference describes the application of viable mathematical models in data analysis to increase crop growth and yields. Featuring solutions to various differential equations, the book covers the characteristics of the functions related to the phenomenological growth model. Including more than 1300 literature citations, display equations, tables, and figures and outlining an approach to mathematical crop modeling, Mathematical Models of Crop Growth and Yield will prove an invaluable resource.

Author : N.K. Fageria,V.C. Baligar,Ralph Clark
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1560222891

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Physiology of Crop Production by N.K. Fageria,V.C. Baligar,Ralph Clark Pdf

This single volume explores the theoretical and the practical aspects of crop physiological processes around the world The marked decrease over the past century in the land available for crop production has brought about mounting pressure to increase crop yields, especially in developing nations. Physiology of Crop Production provides cutting-edge research and data for complete coverage of the physiology of crop production, all in one source, right at your fingertips. This valuable reference gives the extensive in-depth information soil and crop professionals need to maximize crop productivity anywhere the world. Leading soil and plant scientists and researchers clearly explain theory, practical applications, and the latest advances in the field. Crop physiology is a vital science needed to understand crop growth and development to facilitate increases of plant yield. Physiology of Crop Production presents a wide range of information and references from varying regions of the world to make the book as complete and broadly focused as possible. Discussion in each chapter is supported by experimental data to make this book a superb resource that will be used again and again. Chapter topics include plant and root architecture, growth and yield components, photosynthesis, source-sink relationship, water use efficiency, crop yield relative to water stress, and active and passive ion transport. Several figures and tables accompany the extensive referencing to provide a detailed, in-depth look at every facet of crop production. Physiology of Crop Production explores management strategies for: ideal plant architecture maximizing root systems ideal yield components maximizing photosynthesis maximizing source-sink relationship sequestration of carbon dioxide reducing the effects of drought improving N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S nutrition improving micronutrient uptake Physiology of Crop Production is an essential desktop resource for plant physiologists, soil and crop scientists, breeders, agronomists, agronomy administrators in agro-industry, educators, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Author : J. Benton Jones, Jr.
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439816097

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Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Manual, Second Edition by J. Benton Jones, Jr. Pdf

As soil and crop management procedures have become more complex, County Agricultural Agents, farm advisors, consultants, and fertilizer and chemical dealers have had to specialize in some aspect of soil fertility and crop nutrition management procedures, limiting their ability to provide a range of advice and services. Most farmers and growers can no longer turn to just one source for the information and instruction needed to achieve their production goals. With over 70 percent new material, the second edition of the Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Manual discusses the principles determining how plants grow and the elements essential for successful crop production, with a focus on the principles of soil fertility and plant nutrition. The book covers physical and chemical properties of soil, chemical and organic fertilizers, soil acidity and alkalinity, liming and liming materials, and micronutrients essential to plant growth. It also describes elements toxic to plants, soil testing, and plant analysis. The topics and discussion in this self-contained book are practical and user-friendly, yet comprehensive enough to cover material presented in upper-level soil and plant science courses. It allows practitioners with general background knowledge to feel confident applying the principles presented to soil/crop production systems.

Author : E.J. Russell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520369184

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Plant Nutrition and Crop Production by E.J. Russell Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1926.

Author : L.E. Datnoff,G.H. Snyder,G.H. Korndörfer
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080541224

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Silicon in Agriculture by L.E. Datnoff,G.H. Snyder,G.H. Korndörfer Pdf

Presenting the first book to focus on the importance of silicon for plant health and soil productivity and on our current understanding of this element as it relates to agriculture. Long considered by plant physiologists as a non-essential element, or plant nutrient, silicon was the center of attention at the first international conference on Silicon in Agriculture, held in Florida in 1999. Ninety scientists, growers, and producers of silicon fertilizer from 19 countries pondered a paradox in plant biology and crop science. They considered the element Si, second only to oxygen in quantity in soils, and absorbed by many plants in amounts roughly equivalent to those of such nutrients as sulfur or magnesium. Some species, including such staples as rice, may contain this element in amounts as great as or even greater than any other inorganic constituent. Compilations of the mineral composition of plants, however, and much of the plant physiological literature largely ignore this element. The participants in Silicon in Agriculture explored that extraordinary discrepancy between the silicon content of plants and that of the plant research enterprise. The participants, all of whom are active in agricultural science, with an emphasis on crop production, presented, and were presented with, a wealth of evidence that silicon plays a multitude of functions in the real world of plant life. Many soils in the humid tropics are low in plant available silicon, and the same condition holds in warm to hot humid areas elsewhere. Field experience, and experimentation even with nutrient solutions, reveals a multitude of functions of silicon in plant life. Resistance to disease is one, toleration of toxic metals such as aluminum, another. Silicon applications often minimize lodging of cereals (leaning over or even becoming prostrate), and often cause leaves to assume orientations more favorable for light interception. For some crops, rice and sugarcane in particular, spectacular yield responses to silicon application have been obtained. More recently, other crop species including orchids, daisies and yucca were reported to respond to silicon accumulation and plant growth/disease control. The culture solutions used for the hydroponic production of high-priced crops such as cucumbers and roses in many areas (The Netherlands for example) routinely included silicon, mainly for disease control. The biochemistry of silicon in plant cell walls, where most of it is located, is coming increasingly under scrutiny; the element may act as a crosslinking element between carbohydrate polymers. There is an increased conviction among scientists that the time is at hand to stop treating silicon as a plant biological nonentity. The element exists, and it matters.

Author : B.D. Soane,C. van Ouwerkerk
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080934006

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Soil Compaction in Crop Production by B.D. Soane,C. van Ouwerkerk Pdf

This book provides a global review of the mechanisms, incidence and control measures related to the problems of soil compaction in agriculture, forestry and other cropping systems. Among the disciplines which relate to this subject are soil physics, soil mechanics, vehicle mechanics, agricultural engineering, plant physiology, agronomy, pedology, climatology and economics. The volume will be of great value to soil scientists, agricultural engineers, and all those involved with irrigation, drainage and tillage. It will help to facilitate the exchange of information on current work throughout the world, as well as to promote scientific understanding and stimulate the development, evaluation and adoption of practical solutions to these widespread and urgent problems.

Author : Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Javaid Akhtar,Muhammad Sabir
Publisher : Springer
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319344515

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Soil Science: Agricultural and Environmental Prospectives by Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Javaid Akhtar,Muhammad Sabir Pdf

Soil is the most important natural non-renewable resource developed over a longer period of time due to weathering of rocks and subsequently enrichment of organic matter. Soil provides habitat for numerous microorganisms and serves as a natural medium for plant growth, thereby providing the plants with anchorage, nutrients and water to sustain the growth. Soil also serves as a universal sink for all types of pollutants, purifies ground water and is a major reserve of carbon in the universe. The role of soils to provide ecosystem services, maintenance of environmental/human health and ensuring the food security makes it as the most important and basic natural resource. Soil Science helps us to elaborate and understand how the soils provide all these services. Soil Science also provides us the basic knowledge dealing with the origin of the soil parent material, weathering of parent material and the formation of soils, morphological, physico-chemical and biological features of soils, classification of soils and role of soils in the provision and maintenance of ecosystem services, food security and environmental quality. This book encompasses the various processes, functions and behaviour of soils very comprehensively to acquaint the students of soil, plant and environmental sciences about their role to perform different agricultural and environmental functions.