Sustainable Crop Protection Under Protected Cultivation

Author : P. Parvatha Reddy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789812879523

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Sustainable Crop Protection under Protected Cultivation by P. Parvatha Reddy Pdf

This book focuses on pests (insect and mite) and diseases (fungal, bacterial, viral and nematode) in protected horticulture (fruits, vegetables and ornamentals) using physical, cultural, chemical, biological, host resistance, and integrated methods. It opens with chapters describing the setting in which integrated pest and disease control operates, i.e., the greenhouse and its environment. Subsequent chapters present the basic strategies and tactics of different control methods including integrated control, with special reference to greenhouse crops. Further chapters include the different facets of biological pest and disease control – its scientific bases, its development in practice, its commercialization and quality control. The concluding chapters of the book highlight the present status of integrated pest and disease control for the most important greenhouse crops (fruits, vegetables and flower crops) worldwide. The book’s final chapter explores future challenges for researchers assigned to identify non-pesticide methods and integrate sustainable pest management technologies that can contribute to increased productivity, such as breeding for durable resistance, biological control and devising integrated methods that will have minimal adverse environmental and social impacts. Among productivity-enhancing technologies, protected cultivation has a tremendous potential to increase the yield of vegetables and flower cro ps by several fold. Pests and diseases are one of the major challenges to protected cultivation. Year-round warm temperatures and relatively high humidity together with abundant food make the protected environment of greenhouses highly attractive to pests and diseases. Nevertheless, very little attention has been paid to the manipulation of greenhouse environments expressly to avoid disease epidemics and insect infestations, which together can easily account for 30% of crop losses. This book will be of immense value to all members of the scientific community involved in teaching, research and extension activities on protected horticulture. It also offers a useful reference guide for policymakers and practicing farmers, and can be used as a textbook for postgraduate courses.

Author : Ajoy Kumar Singh,Vishwa Bandhu Patel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000527452

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Sustainable Agriculture by Ajoy Kumar Singh,Vishwa Bandhu Patel Pdf

This new volume looks at the evolution and challenges of sustainable agriculture, a field that is growing in use and popularity, discussing some of the important ideas, practices, and policies that are essential to an effective sustainable agriculture strategy. The book features 25 chapters written by experts in crop improvement, natural resource management, crop protection, social sciences, and product development. The volume provides a good understanding of the use of sustainable agriculture and the sustainable management of agri-horticultural crops, focusing on eco-friendly approaches, such as the utilization of waste materials. Topics include ecofriendly plant protection measures, climate change and natural resource management, tools to mitigate the effect of extreme weather events, agrochemical research and regulation, soil carbon sequestration, water and nutrient management in agricultural systems, and more. Key features: Discusses sustainable agriculture within the framework of recent challenges in agriculture Looks at the development and diversification of crops and cultural practices to enhance biological and economic stability Discusses innovative nanotechnologies in research and production technologies Highlights the development of new varieties in agri-horticultural crops Discusses use of recent technologies for soil–plant–microbe–environment interactions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Gardening
ISBN : IND:30000144850009

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Good Agricultural Practices for Greenhouse Vegetable Crops by Anonim Pdf

This publication capitalizes on the experience of scientists from the North Africa and Near East countries, in collaboration with experts from around the world, specialized in the different aspects of greenhouse crop production. It provides a comprehensive description and assessment of the greenhouse production practices in use in Mediterranean climate areas that have helped diversify vegetable production and increase productivity. The publication is also meant to be used as a reference and tool for trainers and growers as well as other actors in the greenhouse vegetables value chain in this region.

Author : George Joseph Hochmuth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 1786762374

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Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Vegetables by George Joseph Hochmuth Pdf

Sustainability involves meeting current needs without compromising the ability to meet future requirements. Like other crops, vegetable cultivation faces a number of challenges in ensuring sustainable production. These challenges include the need to improve yields and quality to meet rising demand and higher consumer expectations, the need to reduce the ongoing threats from pathogens and pests Focussing on temperate cultivation, Achieving sustainable cultivation of vegetables summarises the wealth of research addressing these challenges, from breeding improved varieties to better techniques for cultivation and crop protection. Part 1 reviews advances in physiology and breeding. Parts 2-3 summarise advances in cultivation and pest management. The final part includes case studies on the breeding and cultivation of key vegetables such as carrot, lettuce and cabbage. With its distinguished editor and range of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for horticultural scientists in universities, government and other research centres involved in supporting vegetable cultivation, as well as companies supporting the vegetable sector.

Author : Mujeebur Rahman Khan,Marisol Quintanilla
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323913225

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Nematode Diseases of Crops and Their Sustainable Management by Mujeebur Rahman Khan,Marisol Quintanilla Pdf

Nematode Diseases of Crops and their Sustainable Management focuses on methods to recognize and identify nematode attackers in agriculturally important crops, offering ecologically sustainable and economically viable strategies and measures for the management of nematode infestations and diseases. The book analyzes nematode pests as major constraints in global crop production and explores the limitations of existing nematode management technologies. It offers comprehensive information through individually focused chapters on major nematode problems in internationally important food, fiber and beverage crops as well as in mushrooms, polyhouse agriculture and forest flora with regard to distribution, and much more.In view of the highly damaging nature of the disease complexes and complexity in their management, independent chapters on nematode-fungus and nematode-bacteria disease complexes and their management are also presented. Presents in-depth information on the synergistic interaction of nematodes with other plant pathogens and the resulting disease complexes Focuses on sustainable and economically-viable approaches to nematode disease management Includes coverage of regulatory concerns and challenges

Author : Youssef Rouphael,Patrick du Jardin,Patrick Brown,Giuseppe Colla,Stefania De Pascale
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Sc
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1786763362

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Biostimulants for Sustainable Crop Production by Youssef Rouphael,Patrick du Jardin,Patrick Brown,Giuseppe Colla,Stefania De Pascale Pdf

Biostimulants stimulate natural processes in crops to enhance nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency (NUE), resistance to abiotic stress and quality traits. This collection reviews key advances in understanding and using biostimulants.

Author : Augusto Salazar,Ismael Rios
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Sustainable agriculture
ISBN : 1608762696

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Sustainable Agriculture by Augusto Salazar,Ismael Rios Pdf

Sustainability is defined as the use of natural resources without risking their exploitation by future generations. Agriculture can only be considered as sustainable if it includes a suitable system of plant genetic resources conservation. In this book, the modern concepts of agricultural sustainability and the economics of agricultural sustainability are discussed. A new framework for analysis and improvement of the governance of agrarian sustainability is presented. In addition, specific modes for environmental governance in Bulgarian agriculture are identified and the efficiency of market, private and public modes are assessed. Furthermore, the regulation measures through nutrient solution regulation and environmental control on nitrate accumulation in vegetables are summarised, highlighting the control strategy. Arguments for and against government strategies to promote large-scale agricultural units in emerging economies are also analysed and an economic theory that models agricultural supply in emerging economies is presented. Other chapters in this book describe the role of fluorescent pseudomonads in soil fertility, biodegradation of agricultural pollutants, plant growth-promotion, biocontrol of weeds, phytopathogens and nematodes. Information about the global relevance of China's and Australia's cotton industries are also given, and the structure and other significant features of their cotton industries are compared. The main characteristics and importance of plant growth-promoting bacteria in sustainable agriculture in tropical agriculture are looked at as well. Developing alternative ways to control plant disease, with good agronomic and horticultural practices is becoming the focus of many researchers. This book also includes information on ways to control plant diseases in order to maintain the quality and abundance of food produced by growers around the world.

Author : Ramon Albajes,Maria Lodovica Gullino,Joop C. van Lenteren,Yigal Elad
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780306475856

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Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Greenhouse Crops by Ramon Albajes,Maria Lodovica Gullino,Joop C. van Lenteren,Yigal Elad Pdf

The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), established in 1962, is an intergovernmental organization of 13 countries: Albania, Algeria, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey. Four institutes (Bari, Italy; Chania, Greece; Montpellier, France; and Zaragoza, Spain) provide postgraduate education at the Master of Science level. CIHEAM promotes research networks on Mediterranean agricultural priorities, supports the organization of specialized education in member countries, holds seminars and workshops bringing together technologists and scientists involved in Mediterranean agriculture and regularly produces diverse publications including the series Options Méditerranéennes. Through these activities, CIHEAM promotes North/South dialogue and international co-operation for agricultural development in the Mediterranean region. Over the past decade, the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza has developed a number of training and research-supporting activities in the field of agroecology and sustainability of agricultural production systems. Some of these activities have been concerned with the rational use of pesticides and more particularly with the implementation of integrated control systems in order to gain in efficacy and decrease both the environmental impact and the negative repercussions for the commercialization of agricultural products.

Author : Soumya Mukherjee,Piyali Mukherjee,Tariq Aftab
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Agricultural biotechnology
ISBN : 1774913208

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Crop Sustainability and Intellectual Property Rights by Soumya Mukherjee,Piyali Mukherjee,Tariq Aftab Pdf

"This book, Crop Sustainability and Intellectual Property Rights, merges the concepts of traditional agriculture, crop sustainability, and intellectual property rights associated with plant protection and agricultural products. This volume provides a comprehensive account of the perspectives of traditional agriculture, crop sustainability, and various strategies associated with crop tolerance to adverse environmental conditions. It also highlights the role of agricultural intellectual property rights, along with the implications for plant patents, protection of farmers' rights, and geographical indication in plant products to provide a broader outlook toward strategies for sustainable agriculture and global food security associated with IPR. The chapters provide an overview of sustainable crop cultivation in a variety of ways, with both traditional agriculture as well as with new biotechnological approaches. The volume explores several stress resilience strategies and issues for crops, considering how to mitigate the effect of increased carbon dioxide concentration, heavy metal pollution, over-salinized soils, and cold spells. It also discusses how to make desert farming more efficient; how to increase abiotic stress tolerance of crops with grafting, seed soaking/priming, soil amendment, and foliar applications; and more. The chapters on agricultural intellectual property rights address IPR in conjunction with food security, the rights of farmers, legal applications and protection of plant patents, protection of traditional knowledge, international legal issues, and plant variety protection rights in agriculture and more. The book will be valuable for academicians and researchers at universities and research institutes working on stress physiology, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, breeding, and sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, lawyers, policymakers, and legal executives associated with agriculture and plant science will find useful information as well."--

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251096222

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Good agricultural practices for greenhouse vegetable production in the South East European countries by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

FAO Plant Production and Protection Papers Greenhouse crop production is an increasing trend throughout the world, with some 405 000 ha of greenhouses spread across Europe. This publication builds on know-how and experience from the South East European region to serve as a guide for trainers and a technical reference for producers and other stakeholders.

Author : Mahesh Chand Singh,K. K. Sharma
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781000896022

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Protected Cultivation by Mahesh Chand Singh,K. K. Sharma Pdf

Protected cultivation - the safeguarding of crops from the harmful effects of climate change, environmentally toxic agricultural chemicals, and crop pests and diseases - is necessary for improving crop growth conditions. This new volume addresses this need by presenting valuable research on the components of protected cultivation, including climate control, modeling, automation, and economics. The volume offers comprehensive coverage of the many aspects of protected crop cultivation, including: selecting site-specific appropriate protected structures design, construction, and suitability of structures improved crop cultivation techniques (shifting from conventional to modern soil-less cultivation approaches) cropping sequence of vegetable crops irrigation and fertigation automation climate monitoring and management insect pests and diseases and their management greenhouse micro-climate/environments economic analysis of protected cultivation and more. The important information presented in this volume will be valuable for farming professionals, faculty and students in agricultural science, agricultural researchers and engineers, as well as for those involved in horticulture and floriculture.

Author : P. Nath
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789388172738

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Sustainable Horticulture Development and Nutrition Security (Vol. 3) by P. Nath Pdf

We all are indebted to nature for providing us food and its resources for our subsistence and survival. In the food domain, cereal and legume grains occupy the front line, whereas, horticultural crops have occupied the second line of defense. For healthy diet cereals and legumes provide us with carbohydrates and protein, whereas, fruits and vegetables provide us minerals and vitamins. Both macro- and micro- nutrients are essential for human growth and development. The fruits and vegetables are the major source of micro-nutrients. It is estimated that up to 2.7 million lives could potentially be saved each year if fruit and vegetable production was sufficiently increased. Both at national and international levels, food and agriculture/horticulture development plans and estimates are basically developed, framed and implemented, and narrowed down to cereal production. In the present context of attaining nutrition security, this mode of thinking on ‘food’ needs to be changed to ‘nutrients’, which will include necessarily all those crops including fruit and vegetables which provide all macro- and micro-nutrients to ensure balanced nutrition needed for good human health. The present publication has attempted to reflect and discuss the above views and ideas on the subject of sustainable horticulture development and nutrition security in nine chapters with 32 articles by 32 authors.

Author : Roderick G. McKinlay,British Crop Protection Council
Publisher : Bcpc Publications
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Gardening
ISBN : WISC:89054837604

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Integrated Crop Protection by Roderick G. McKinlay,British Crop Protection Council Pdf

Socio-economic and political framework in the European Union for sustainable farming systems; Biological control; Molecular biology and genetics; Landscape management; Novel chemistry; Forecasting and modelling; Integrated weed/pest/pathogen management: implications for wildlife, education and training.

Author : Takeshima, Hiroyuki,Joshi, Pramod Kumar
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Protected agriculture, precision agriculture, and vertical farming: Brief reviews of issues in the literature focusing on the developing region in Asia by Takeshima, Hiroyuki,Joshi, Pramod Kumar Pdf

The frontiers of technologies have been constantly expanded in many industries around the world, including the agricultural sector. Among many “frontier technologies” in agriculture, are protected agriculture, precision agriculture, and vertical farming, all of which depart substantially from many conventional agricultural production methods. It is not yet clear how these technologies can become adoptable in developing countries, including, for example, South Asian countries like India. This paper briefly reviews the issues associated withthese three types of frontier technologies. We do so by systematically checkingthe academic articleslisted in Google Scholar, which primarily focus on these technologies in developing countries in Asia. Where appropriate, a few widely-cited overview articles for each technology were also reviewed. The findings generally reveal where performances of these technologiescan be raised potentially, based on the general trends in the literature. Where evidence is rich, some generalizable economic insights about these technologies are provided. For protected agriculture, recent research has focusedsignificantly on various features of protective structures (tunnel heights, covering materials, shading structures, frames and sizes) indicating that there are potentials for adaptive research on such structures to raise the productivity of protected agriculture. The research on protected agriculture also focuses on types of climate parameters controlled, andenergy structures, among others. For precision agriculture, recent research has focused on the spatial variability of production environments, development of efficient and suitable data management systems, efficiency of various types of image analyses and optical sensing, efficiency of sensors and related technologies, designs of precision agriculture equipment, optimal inputs and service uses, and their spatial allocations, potentials of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and nano-technologies. For vertical farming, research has often highlighted the variations in technologies based on out-door / indoor systems, ways to improve plants’ access to light (natural or artificial), growing medium and nutrient / water supply, advanced features like electricity generation and integration of production space into an office / residential space, and water treatment. For India, issues listed above may be some of the key areas that the country can draw on from other more advanced countries in Asia, or can focus in its adaptive research to improve the relevance and applicability of these technologies to the country.

Author : Youssef Rouphael,Giuseppe Colla
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889635580

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Biostimulants in Agriculture by Youssef Rouphael,Giuseppe Colla Pdf