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Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Crop husbandry > General

Principles of Crop Production (Hardcover): Corey Aiken Principles of Crop Production (Hardcover)
Corey Aiken
R3,243 R2,938 Discovery Miles 29 380 Save R305 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Food and Heat Producing Solar Greenhouse - Design, Construction and Operation (Hardcover, Reprint ed.): Rick Fisher, Bill... The Food and Heat Producing Solar Greenhouse - Design, Construction and Operation (Hardcover, Reprint ed.)
Rick Fisher, Bill Yanda
R817 Discovery Miles 8 170 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
All Flesh is Grass - The Pleasures and Promises of Pasture Farming (Hardcover, New): Gene Logsdon All Flesh is Grass - The Pleasures and Promises of Pasture Farming (Hardcover, New)
Gene Logsdon
R1,177 Discovery Miles 11 770 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Amidst Mad Cow scares and consumer concerns about how farm animals are bred, fed, and raised, many farmers and homesteaders are rediscovering the traditional practice of pastoral farming. Grasses, clovers, and forbs are the natural diet of cattle, horses, and sheep, and are vital supplements for hogs, chickens, and turkeys. Consumers increasingly seek the health benefits of meat from animals raised in green paddocks instead of in muddy feedlots. In All Flesh Is Grass: The Pleasures and Promises of Pasture Farming, Gene Logsdon explains that well-managed pastures are nutritious and palatable-virtual salads for livestock. Leafy pastures also hold the soil, foster biodiversity, and create lovely landscapes. Grass farming might be the solution for a stressed agricultural system based on an industrial model and propped up by federal subsidies. In his clear and conversational style, Logsdon explains historically effective practices and new techniques. His warm, informative profiles of successful grass farmers offer inspiration and ideas. His narrative is enriched by his own experience as a "contrary farmer" on his artisan-scale farm near Upper Sandusky, Ohio. All Flesh Is Grass will have broad appeal to the sustainable commercial farmer, the home-food producer, and all consumers who care about their food.

Plant Protection in Tropical Root and Tuber Crops (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): P. Parvatha Reddy Plant Protection in Tropical Root and Tuber Crops (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
P. Parvatha Reddy
R5,892 Discovery Miles 58 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a compilation of information on insect/mite/vertebrate pests and fungal/bacterial/viral/mycoplasma/nematode diseases of tropical root and tuber crops such as cassava, sweet potato, yams, taro, Amorphophallus, yam bean and tannia. The book highlights the distribution, symptoms and damage, biology, survival and spread of each pest and describes management methods. It also sheds light on different eco-friendly pest management strategies including physical, cultural, chemical, biological, host resistance and integrated methods. The book is written in a lucid style using easy-to-understand language and offers adoptable recommendations involving eco-friendly control measures. It serves as a useful reference source for policy makers, research and extension workers, practicing farmers and students. The material can also be used for teaching post graduate courses in state agricultural universities.

Genetic Enhancement of Crops for Tolerance to Abiotic Stress: Mechanisms and Approaches, Vol. I (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019):... Genetic Enhancement of Crops for Tolerance to Abiotic Stress: Mechanisms and Approaches, Vol. I (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Vijay Rani Rajpal, Deepmala Sehgal, Avinash Kumar, S.N. Raina
R2,678 Discovery Miles 26 780 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Abiotic stresses such as drought (water deficit), extreme temperatures (cold, frost and heat), salinity (sodicity) and mineral (metal and metalloid) toxicity limit productivity of crop plants worldwide and are big threats to global food security. With worsening climate change scenarios, these stresses will further increase in intensity and frequency. Improving tolerance to abiotic stresses, therefore, has become a major objective in crop breeding programs. A lot of research has been conducted on the regulatory mechanisms, signaling pathways governing these abiotic stresses, and cross talk among them in various model and non-model species. Also, various 'omics' platforms have been utilized to unravel the candidate genes underpinning various abiotic stresses, which have increased our understanding of the tolerance mechanisms at structural, physiological, transcriptional and molecular level. Further, a wealth of information has been generated on the role of chromatin assembly and its remodeling under stress and on the epigenetic dynamics via histones modifications. The book consolidates outlooks, perspectives and updates on the research conducted by scientists in the abovementioned areas. The information covered in this book will therefore interest workers in all areas of plant sciences. The results presented on multiple crops will be useful to scientists in building strategies to counter these stresses in plants. In addition, students who are beginners in the areas of abiotic stress tolerance will find this book handy to clear their concepts and to get an update on the research conducted in various crops at one place

Modern Techniques for Agricultural Disease Management and Crop Yield Prediction (Hardcover): N. Pradeep, Sandeep Kautish, C.R.... Modern Techniques for Agricultural Disease Management and Crop Yield Prediction (Hardcover)
N. Pradeep, Sandeep Kautish, C.R. Nirmala, Vishal Goyal, Sonia Abdellatif
R5,359 Discovery Miles 53 590 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Since agriculture is one of the key parameters in assessing the gross domestic product (GDP) of any country, it has become crucial to transition from traditional agricultural practices to smart agriculture. New agricultural technologies provide numerous opportunities to maximize crop yield by recognizing and analyzing diseases and other natural variables that may affect it. Therefore, it is necessary to understand how computer-assisted technologies can best be utilized and adopted in the conversion to smart agriculture. Modern Techniques for Agricultural Disease Management and Crop Yield Prediction is an essential publication that widens the spectrum of computational methods that can aid in agriculture disease management, weed detection, and crop yield prediction. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as soil and crop sensors, swarm robotics, and weed detection, this book is ideally designed for environmentalists, farmers, botanists, agricultural engineers, computer engineers, scientists, researchers, practitioners, and students seeking current research on technology and techniques for agricultural diseases and predictive trends.

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 128 (Hardcover, 94 Ed): Donald L. Sparks Advances in Agronomy, Volume 128 (Hardcover, 94 Ed)
Donald L. Sparks
R4,177 Discovery Miles 41 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial

Crop Physiology - Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Victor Sadras, Daniel Calderini Crop Physiology - Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Victor Sadras, Daniel Calderini
R2,742 R2,470 Discovery Miles 24 700 Save R272 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From climate change to farming systems to genetic modification of organisms, Crop Physiology, Second Edition provides a practical tool for understanding the relationships and challenges of successful cropping. With a focus on genetic improvement and agronomy, this book addresses the challenges of environmentally sound production of bulk and quality food, fodder, fiber, and energy which are of ongoing international concern. The second edition of Crop Physiology continues to provide a unique analysis of these topics while reflecting important changes and advances in the relevant science and implementation systems. Contemporary agriculture confronts the challenge of increasing demand in terms of quantitative and qualitative production targets. These targets have to be achieved against the background of soil and water scarcity, worldwide and regional shifts in the patterns of land use driven by both climate change and the need to develop crop-based sources of energy, and the environmental and social aspects of agricultural sustainability.

Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance - Volume 2 A Sustainable Approach (Hardcover): Paraviz Ahmad,... Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance - Volume 2 A Sustainable Approach (Hardcover)
Paraviz Ahmad, Saiema Rasool
R3,982 R3,579 Discovery Miles 35 790 Save R403 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance: Volume II - A Sustainable Approach" helps readers take technological measures to alleviate plant stress and improve crop production in various environmental conditions.

This resource provides a comprehensive review of how technology can be implemented to improve plant stress tolerance to increase productivity and meet the agricultural needs of the growing human population. The book considers issues of deforestation, disease prevention, climate change and drought, water and land management, and more. It will help any scientist better understand environmental stresses to improve resource management within a world of limited resources.
Includes the most recent advances methods and applications of biotechnology to crop sciencePromotes the prevention of potential diseases to inhibit bacteria postharvest quality of fruits and vegetable crops by advancing application and researchPresents a thorough account of research results and critical reviews

The Oil Palm (Hardcover, 5th Edition): R H Corley The Oil Palm (Hardcover, 5th Edition)
R H Corley
R4,804 Discovery Miles 48 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The oil palm is the world's most valuable oil crop. Its production has increased over the decades, reaching 56 million tons in 2013, and it gives the highest yields per hectare of all oil crops. Remarkably, oil palm has remained profitable through periods of low prices. Demand for palm oil is also expanding, with the edible demand now complemented by added demand from biodiesel producers. The Oil Palm is the definitive reference work on this important crop. This fifth edition features new topics - including the conversion of palm oil to biodiesel, and discussions about the impacts of palm oil production on the environment and effects of climate change alongside comprehensively revised chapters, with updated references throughout. The Oil Palm, Fifth Edition will be useful to researchers, plantation and mill managers who wish to understand the science underlying recommended practices. It is an indispensable reference for agriculture students and all those working in the oil palm industry worldwide.

Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance - Volume 1-Biological Techniques (Hardcover): Paraviz Ahmad,... Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance - Volume 1-Biological Techniques (Hardcover)
Paraviz Ahmad, Saiema Rasool
R3,965 R3,242 Discovery Miles 32 420 Save R723 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance: Volume 1 - Biological Techniques "presents the latest technologies used by scientists for improvement the crop production and explores the various roles of these technologies for the enhancement of crop productivity and inhibition of pathogenic bacteria that can cause disease.

This resource provides a comprehensive review of how proteomics, genomics, transcriptomics, ionomics, and micromics are a pathway to improve plant stress tolerance to increase productivity and meet the agricultural needs of the growing human population. This valuable resource will help any scientist have a better understanding of environmental stresses to improve resource management within a world of limited resources.
Includes the most recent advances methods and applications of biotechnology to crop scienceDiscusses different techniques of genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics and nanotechnologyPromotes the prevention of potential diseases to inhibit bacteria postharvest quality of fruits and vegetable crops by advancing application and researchPresents a thorough account of research results and critical reviews

Terminology on Plant Physiology (Hardcover, St ed.): B Gopal Singh, Aruna Kumari Terminology on Plant Physiology (Hardcover, St ed.)
B Gopal Singh, Aruna Kumari
R2,147 R1,824 Discovery Miles 18 240 Save R323 (15%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Agronomy and Crop Production (Hardcover): Alabaster Jenkins Agronomy and Crop Production (Hardcover)
Alabaster Jenkins
R3,057 R2,773 Discovery Miles 27 730 Save R284 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Advances in Agronomy, Volume 119 (Hardcover, New): Donald L. Sparks Advances in Agronomy, Volume 119 (Hardcover, New)
Donald L. Sparks
R3,942 Discovery Miles 39 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Advances in Agronomy" continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial
Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in agriculture
Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues
Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

Terminology on Agricultural Meteorology and Agronomy (Hardcover, St ed.): V Radha Krishna Murthy, M Yakadri, P V Prasada Rao Terminology on Agricultural Meteorology and Agronomy (Hardcover, St ed.)
V Radha Krishna Murthy, M Yakadri, P V Prasada Rao
R2,147 R1,824 Discovery Miles 18 240 Save R323 (15%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Current Progress in Agronomy: Volume II (Hardcover): Jamie Hanks Current Progress in Agronomy: Volume II (Hardcover)
Jamie Hanks
R3,164 R2,866 Discovery Miles 28 660 Save R298 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Current Progress in Agronomy: Volume I (Hardcover): Jamie Hanks Current Progress in Agronomy: Volume I (Hardcover)
Jamie Hanks
R3,166 R2,869 Discovery Miles 28 690 Save R297 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Genetically Modified Crops (2nd Edition) (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Nigel G. Halford Genetically Modified Crops (2nd Edition) (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Nigel G. Halford
R1,980 Discovery Miles 19 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Plant molecular biology came to the fore in the early 1980s and there has been tremendous growth in the subject since then. The study of plant genes and genomes and the development of techniques for the incorporation of novel or modified genes into plants eventually led to the commercialisation of genetically modified (GM) crops in the mid-1990s. This was seen as the start of a biotechnological revolution in plant breeding. However, plant biotechnology has become one of the hottest debates of the age and, in Europe at least, one of the greatest challenges that plant scientists have ever faced.This book covers the history and development of the science and techniques that underpin plant biotechnology. It describes the GM crops that are or have been grown commercially around the world, including failures as well as successes, and the new varieties that are being developed. The safety record of GM crops is reviewed together with the legislation that has been adopted to cover their use. The book also deals with the concerns of consumers, the GM crop debate and the prospects for the technology. In the second edition, sections on current GM crops and future developments in plant biotechnology have been greatly expanded, while those on techniques, legislation and the GM crop debate have also been updated.The book is a concise, comprehensive and readable study that is accessible to a general readership with a scientific background but also provides useful information for the specialist.

Advances in Agronomy: Volume II (Hardcover): Jamie Hanks Advances in Agronomy: Volume II (Hardcover)
Jamie Hanks
R3,165 R2,867 Discovery Miles 28 670 Save R298 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Cotton - Biotechnological Advances (Hardcover, Edition.): Usha Barwale Zehr Cotton - Biotechnological Advances (Hardcover, Edition.)
Usha Barwale Zehr
R5,172 Discovery Miles 51 720 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The food, feed, ?ber, and fuel needs of the changing world pose the challenge of doubling or tripling of world food, feed, and ?ber production by the year 2050 to meet the needs of a 11 billion global population. In addition, the dramatic changes in food prices in the recent years further warrant that production and productivity need to be enhanced to ensure adequate supplies. Biotechnology can make a signi?cant contribution to this effort as demonstrated by cotton and other crops; the new advances in biotechnology have made it possible to develop plants that contain genes that were not possible to be developed by sexual means. Cotton has been a leader in the use of biotechnology. With the introduction of Bt cotton, followed by stacked cotton products (insect and herbicide tolerance) and extensive use of molecular breeding tools, cotton cultivation has been much improved. The contributions in this book illustrate the scienti?c advances that are going on in cotton and the impact they continue to deliver for all cotton growers. Twelve percent of the global cotton area is now under biotech products at 15. 5 million ha. The primary bene?ts from using genetically engineered cotton include reduced insecticide use, lower production costs, improved yields, lower farming risks, and increased opportunities to grow cotton in areas of severe pest infestation.

Advances in Agronomy: Volume I (Hardcover): Jamie Hanks Advances in Agronomy: Volume I (Hardcover)
Jamie Hanks
R3,166 R2,869 Discovery Miles 28 690 Save R297 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Crop Science and Technology (Hardcover): Corey Aiken Crop Science and Technology (Hardcover)
Corey Aiken
R2,965 R2,693 Discovery Miles 26 930 Save R272 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Oil Crops (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Johann Vollmann, Istvan Rajcan Oil Crops (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Johann Vollmann, Istvan Rajcan
R5,262 Discovery Miles 52 620 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

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.

Agronomy - Climate Change  and  Food Security (Hardcover): Aman Ullah Agronomy - Climate Change and Food Security (Hardcover)
Aman Ullah
R3,051 Discovery Miles 30 510 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Biotechnologies of Crop Improvement, Volume 3 - Genomic Approaches (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Satbir Singh Gosal, Shabir... Biotechnologies of Crop Improvement, Volume 3 - Genomic Approaches (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Satbir Singh Gosal, Shabir Hussain Wani
R4,059 Discovery Miles 40 590 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

During the past 15 years, cellular and molecular approaches have emerged as valuable adjuncts to supplement and complement conventional breeding methods for a wide variety of crop plants. Biotechnology increasingly plays a role in the creation, conservation, characterization and utilization of genetic variability for germplasm enhancement. For instance, anther/microspore culture, somaclonal variation, embryo culture and somatic hybridization are being exploited for obtaining incremental improvement in the existing cultivars. In addition, genes that confer insect- and disease-resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, herbicide tolerance and quality traits have been isolated and re-introduced into otherwise sensitive or susceptible species by a variety of transgenic techniques. Together these transformative methodologies grant access to a greater repertoire of genetic diversity as the gene(s) may come from viruses, bacteria, fungi, insects, animals, human beings, unrelated plants or even be artificially derived. Remarkable achievements have been made in the production, characterization, field evaluation and commercialization of transgenic crop varieties worldwide. Likewise, significant advances have been made towards increasing crop yields, improving nutritional quality, enabling crops to be raised under adverse conditions and developing resistance to pests and diseases for sustaining global food and nutritional security. The overarching purpose of this 3-volume work is to summarize the history of crop improvement from a technological perspective but to do so with a forward outlook on further advancement and adaptability to a changing world. Our carefully chosen "case studies of important plant crops" intend to serve a diverse spectrum of audience looking for the right tools to tackle complicated local and global issues.

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