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Principles of Plant Health and Quarantine (Hardcover): David Ebbels Principles of Plant Health and Quarantine (Hardcover)
David Ebbels
R3,261 Discovery Miles 32 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There is a growing awareness that an understanding of international plant health agreements and protocol is essential in the increasingly free-trade environment of today, and that administrative methods of plant pest control are important in crop production. However, there has been no recent book, which introduces students and practitioners to the subject of plant health and quarantine. This book fills this gap.

Advances in Seed Priming (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Amitava Rakshit, Harikesh Bahadur Singh Advances in Seed Priming (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Amitava Rakshit, Harikesh Bahadur Singh
R6,162 Discovery Miles 61 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Most crop plants grow in environments that are suboptimal, which prevents the plants from attaining their full genetic potential for growth and reproduction. Stress due to abiotic and biotic agents has a significant effect on world food production. Annually, an estimated 15% of global yields are lost, but this figure belies far greater losses for specific food systems and the people whose existence is dependent upon them, particularly in developing countries. Current efforts to mitigate these losses are worryingly over-reliant on the use of sophisticated and costly chemicals /measures with substantial economic and environmental costs, or on the development of efficient and smart crop varieties, which can take decades. What we need is a broad range of safe, robust and equitable solutions for food producers. One under-investigated approach is that of utilizing the crop plant's innate immune system to resist stress. More specifically, the innate immune system can be sensitized or 'primed' to respond more quickly and strongly to protect the plant against stresses. However, a strategy of employing priming in combination with reduced pesticide use can enhance protection, and help to meet commitments to reducing chemical inputs in agriculture. This book discusses in detail different segments of priming in addressing stress factors and traits to increase competitiveness against all odds. Adopting a holistic and systematic approach, it addresses priming to counter climate-change related adverse effects coupled with pest and pathogen related stress on the productivity of crops utilizing natural resources to reap sustainable environmental, economic and social benefits for potential productivity of crops, maintaining synergy between soil, water and plants in ways that mimic nature.

Crop Science - Progress and Prospects (Hardcover): Josef Noesberger, Hartwig Geiger, Paul Struik Crop Science - Progress and Prospects (Hardcover)
Josef Noesberger, Hartwig Geiger, Paul Struik
R3,750 Discovery Miles 37 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book includes keynote invited papers from the Third International Crop Science Congress held in Hamburg, Germany in August 2000. All papers have been prepared and revised within strict editorial guidelines to ensure that the work is a balanced review text that provides an overview of the major issues confronting crop science today and in the future. It therefore represents a suitable advanced textbook for students as well as offering research workers concise overviews of topics adjacent to their areas of research. Contributors include leading world authorities from Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Carbon Dots in Agricultural Systems - Strategies to Enhance Plant Productivity (Paperback): Raju Khan, S. Murali, Satyabrat... Carbon Dots in Agricultural Systems - Strategies to Enhance Plant Productivity (Paperback)
Raju Khan, S. Murali, Satyabrat Gogoi
R3,050 Discovery Miles 30 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Carbon Dots in Agricultural Systems integrates and crystallizes the emerging knowledge and application strategies of carbon dots as a powerful tool in agriculture systems. The book includes practical insights into the synthesis of carbon dots from indigenous raw materials and how to employ them in agriculture systems to increase crop productivity and provide renewable and cost-effective strategies that meet agricultural needs. Presented by an international team of experts, this resource updates on the latest in synthesis, physical, chemical and optical properties, along with the effects and mechanisms of carbon dots, all further explained in real-world studies. Finally, the book highlights emerging innovative topics which are of great relevance to scientists, academicians and innovators in agriculture (soil science, agricultural chemistry and agronomy) and biotechnology for further research and development.

Plant Breeding Reviews Volume 38 (Hardcover, Volume 38): J Janick Plant Breeding Reviews Volume 38 (Hardcover, Volume 38)
J Janick
R5,440 Discovery Miles 54 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Plant Breeding Reviews 38

Table of Contents1. Daniel Zohary: Geneticist and Explorer of Plant Domestication

"Giora Simchen"2. The Use of Association Genetics Approaches in Plant Breeding

"Maria F. alvare, Teresa Mosquera, and Matthew W. Blair "

3. Epigenetics Connects the Genome to its Environment

"Ray A. Bressan, Jian-Kang Zhu, Michael J. Van Oosten, Hans J. Bohnert, Viswanathan Chinnusamy, and Albino Maggio"

4. Peanuts Improvement for Human Health

"Sangam Dwivedi, Naveen Puppala, Soheila Maleki, Peggy Ozias-Akins, and Rodomiro Ortiz"5. Rice Breeding in Latin America

"Cesar P. Martinez, Edgar Torres, Marc Chatel, Gloria Mosquera, Jorge Duitama, Manabu Ishitani, Michael Selvaraj, Beata Dedicova, Joe Tohme, Cecile Grenier, Mathias Lorieux. Maribel Cruz, Luis Berrio, Edgar Corredor, Gonzalo Zorrilla de San Martin, Flavio Breseghello, Orlando Peixoto, Jose Manoel Colombari Filho, Adriano Castro, Sergio Iracu Gindri Lopes, Mara Barbosa, Gustavo Rodrigo Daltrozzo Funck, Pedro Blanco, Fernando Perez de Vida, Federico Molina, Juan Rosas, Sebastian Martinez, Victoria Bonnecarrere, Silvia Garaycochea, Gonzalo Carracelas, Alfredo Marin, Fernando Correa, and Ismael Camargo"

Citrus Production - Technological Advancements and Adaptation to Changing Climate (Hardcover): Sajjad Hussain, Niaz Ahmed,... Citrus Production - Technological Advancements and Adaptation to Changing Climate (Hardcover)
Sajjad Hussain, Niaz Ahmed, Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Shakeel Ahmad, Muhammad Fasih Khalid, …
R5,856 Discovery Miles 58 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There are many current threats to the citrus industry, this is a timely effort to publish a book covering recent challenges and progress to their approaches to improve conditions. This book is useful to researchers, academicians, scientists to enhance and boost their knowledge for further research on citrus. There are few reviews and books dealing with various aspects of citrus industry. Existing publications are over 10 years old and do not have recent updated knowledge of citrus industry. Global appeal - Citrus is mainly produced commercially in 140 countries, primary producers are Brazil, China, United States, and Mexico.

Broadening the Genetic Base of Crop Production (Hardcover): H. Cooper, Toby Hodgkin, Charlie Spillane Broadening the Genetic Base of Crop Production (Hardcover)
H. Cooper, Toby Hodgkin, Charlie Spillane
R4,107 Discovery Miles 41 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book focuses on the previously neglected interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. Only through utilization can the potential value of conserved genetic resources be realized. However, as this book shows, much conserved germplasm has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programs.The authors explore the rationale and approaches for such pre-breeding efforts as the basis for broadening the genetic bases of crop production. Examples from a range of major food crops are presented and issues analyzed by leading authorities from around the world.

Identification and Control of Common Weeds: Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Zhenghao Xu, Meihua Deng Identification and Control of Common Weeds: Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Zhenghao Xu, Meihua Deng
R5,910 Discovery Miles 59 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book introduces readers to nearly 600 common weeds. In addition to essential information, each chapter includes photos for a specific type of weed to show its morphology in different growth periods, such as seedling, root, flower, fruit, and mature plant. The book also discusses control measures, including agricultural, chemical, physical, biological, and comprehensive methods. The Volume2 mainly focuses on fern and 216 species of weeds of magnoliids or dicotyledoneae. With the development of society and economics, weeds have become a recurring problem. In particular, the exotic, invasive, and quarantine weeds have spread dramatically and rapidly. On the other hand, many people, even those who are engaged in weed control, do not (or cannot) distinguish between weeds. Thus there is significant demand for illustrations of weed morphologies, as well as information on their control measures. This book offers a valuable, practical guide for all those working in the fields of crop cultivation, plant protection and quarantine management.

Cardamom - The Genus Elettaria (Paperback): P.N. Ravindran, K.J. Madhusoodanan Cardamom - The Genus Elettaria (Paperback)
P.N. Ravindran, K.J. Madhusoodanan
R1,874 Discovery Miles 18 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Cardamom otherwise known as Malabar cardamom, true cardamom or small cardamom second only to pepper in its importance during the Renaissance period, is often qualified as the Queen of Spices because of its very pleasant aroma and taste. The Western Ghat forest of the Malabar coast, India, is the center of origin and diversity for cardamom and it might have been nature's design that the King and Queen of spices (black pepper and cardamom) originated in the same forest. This volume contains sixteen chapters, fourteen on cardamom and one each on large cardamom and false cardamoms. All aspects of the cardamom crop have been covered in this volume, and each chapter is written by experts in their respective fields. This volume is visualized as both a textbook and reference work for scientists and students of horticulture, plantation crops, botany and related fields, and will go on to serve as the main reference volume on cardamom for many years to come.

The Indispensable Scratch & Sniff Guide To Cannabis (Hardcover): Richard Betts The Indispensable Scratch & Sniff Guide To Cannabis (Hardcover)
Richard Betts
R529 R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Save R95 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From The New York Times best-selling author of The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert, everything you need to know about America's favorite recreational plant Who better to guide you through the distinctive scents of cannabis than Richard Betts, author of best-selling books, The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert and The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All ? In his newest novelty book, Betts demystifies the differences between cannabis and hemp, indica and sativa, and describes how each strain will make you feel and more, aided by scents to truly allow readers to understand the distinction between Train Wreck and Sour Diesel. With a short history lesson on where Mary Jane came from and how it became humanity's beloved pastime, plus a guide to the most popular strains, this handbook is a fact-filled and fun guide to all things cannabis. And if you don't live in a state that has legalized marijuana, this book is the closest thing you'll have to toking up!

Organic Farming - Global Perspectives and Methods (Paperback): Sarath Chandran, Unni M.R, Sabu Thomas Organic Farming - Global Perspectives and Methods (Paperback)
Sarath Chandran, Unni M.R, Sabu Thomas
R5,094 Discovery Miles 50 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods explores the core definition and concepts of organic farming in sustainability, its influence on the ecosystem, the significance of seed, soil management, water management, weed management, the significance of microorganisms in organic farming, livestock management, and waste management. The book provides readers with a basic idea of organic farming that presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. Written by a team of global experts, and with the aim of providing a current understanding of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

Crop Residues in Sustainable Mixed Crops/Livestock Farming Systems (Hardcover): C. Renard Crop Residues in Sustainable Mixed Crops/Livestock Farming Systems (Hardcover)
C. Renard
R3,631 Discovery Miles 36 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In many tropical areas, the main constraint to increased output of livestock products is the inability of producers to feed animals adequately throughout the year. Yet opportunities exist to enhance ruminant livestock feed supplies by using crop residues, such as cereal straw and legume haulms. Greater emphasis is therefore now being placed on vegetative production in plant breeding research. Crop residues also play an important role in conserving soil moisture, preventing erosion and providing products such as fuel or thatch for smallholders. This book provides a multi-disciplinary perspective on crop residues, bringing together crop, animal and social scientists from six continents. It has been developed from papers presented at a workshop held in April 1996, at ICRISAT Asia Center, as part of the Systemwide Livestock Program of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) convened by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), based in Africa. It will appeal to a wide readership in disciplines as diverse as agronomy, soil science, plant breeding, animal nutrition and socio-economics.

Citrus bergamia - Bergamot and its Derivatives (Paperback): Giovanni Dugo, Ivana Bonaccorsi Citrus bergamia - Bergamot and its Derivatives (Paperback)
Giovanni Dugo, Ivana Bonaccorsi
R2,056 Discovery Miles 20 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In Calabria, Italy, where bergamot has been successfully cultivated since the eighteenth century, it is commonly defined as "the prince of the Citrus genus." Written by an international panel of experts from multiple disciplines, Citrus bergamia: Bergamot and its Derivatives represents the most complete treatise on bergamot and its derivatives currently available. Although production of bergamot and its derivatives is comparatively small, its chemical composition and biological properties have been of great scientific interest and the oil is considered essential in many high-quality perfumes. There is also an increased demand for bergamot oil for food flavorings and gastronomy. A tribute to bergamot, Citrus bergamia: Bergamot and its Derivatives covers all aspects of bergamot, from its historical and botanical origins, cultural practices, and transformation technologies to the use of its derivatives, possible contaminations, and biological activity. The book examines the chemical composition of bergamot in peel oils, leaf oils, juice, and fruits, extracted by various techniques-mechanical, distillation, and by supercritical fluids. It covers newly identified classes of compounds, limonoids and statins, describing the identification and assay of natural statins and the pharmacological activities of limonoids. It also discusses bergapten properties and its uses in cosmetics and medicine, as well as the use of bergamot in perfumery and in foods and beverages. The book concludes with a chapter reviewing the available data and global legislative status of bergamot as they relate to the safe use and trade of bergamot products.

Approaches for Enhancing Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants - Profiling and CounterAction (Hardcover): Mirza Hasanuzzaman,... Approaches for Enhancing Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants - Profiling and CounterAction (Hardcover)
Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Kamrun Nahar, Masayuki Fujita, Hirosuke Oku, Tofazzal Islam
R6,013 Discovery Miles 60 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Plants are frequently exposed to unfavorable and adverse environmental conditions known as abiotic stressors. These factors can include salinity, drought, heat, cold, flooding, heavy metals, and UV radiation which pose serious threats to the sustainability of crop yields. Since abiotic stresses are major constraints for crop production, finding the approaches to enhance stress tolerance is crucial to increase crop production and increase food security. This book discusses approaches to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants on a global scale. Plants scientists and breeders will learn how to further mitigate plant responses and develop new crop varieties for the changing climate.

Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland (Paperback, 10th edition): Alison Samuel, Louisa Dines, Steve... Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland (Paperback, 10th edition)
Alison Samuel, Louisa Dines, Steve Finch, Gerry P. Lane
R2,590 Discovery Miles 25 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland, Tenth Edition delivers the latest developments in crop varieties, crop protection products and environmental schemes. This new edition reflects the changing world around us, with sections covering the principles of crop production and chapters on plants, climate, soil management, fertilizers, manures, weeds and diseases that threaten farm crops. Other chapters focus on crop husbandry techniques and the integration of sustainability across the board in crop production. This update also includes an additional focus on the principles of plant breeding, seed production and certification considerations necessary for today's agriculture.

Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science , Processing Technology, and Nutrition (Hardcover): J. Ahmed Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science , Processing Technology, and Nutrition (Hardcover)
J. Ahmed
R4,603 Discovery Miles 46 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A comprehensive guide that covers the banana's full value chain - from production to consumption The banana is the world's fourth major fruit crop. Offering a unique and in-depth overview of the fruit's entire value chain, this important new handbook charts its progression from production through to harvest, postharvest, processing, and consumption. The most up-to-date data and best practices are drawn together to present guidelines on innovative storage, processing, and packaging technologies, while fresh approaches to quality management and the value-added utilization of banana byproducts are also explained. Additionally, the book examines the banana's physiology, nutritional significance, and potential diseases and pests. The book also Edited by noted experts in the field of food science, this essential text: Provides a new examination of the world's fourth major fruit crop Covers the fruit's entire value chain Offers dedicated chapters on bioactive and phytochemical compounds found in bananas and the potential of processing byproducts Gives insight into bananas' antioxidant content and other nutritional properties Identifies and explains present and possible effects of bioactive and phytochemical compounds Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science, Processing Technology, and Nutrition offers the most far-reaching overview of the banana currently available. It will be of great benefit to food industry professionals specializing in fruit processing, packaging, and manufacturing banana-based products. The book is also an excellent resource for those studying or researching food technology, food science, food engineering, food packaging, applied nutrition, biotechnology, and more.

Conservation Policies for Agricultural Biodiversity - A Comparative Study of Laws and Policies (Paperback): Lekha Laxman, Abdul... Conservation Policies for Agricultural Biodiversity - A Comparative Study of Laws and Policies (Paperback)
Lekha Laxman, Abdul Haseeb Ansari
R4,109 Discovery Miles 41 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Conservation Policies for Agricultural Biodiversity: A Comparative Study of Laws and Policies focuses on the challenge of securing the ecological future of the planet and its inhabitants by exploring the Convention of Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and WTO laws, such as SPSS, TBT GATT. This book demonstrates how the urgent problem of biodiversity loss can be addressed by challenging notions of national self-interest and security for the purpose of implementing policies that will benefit humanity and, more importantly, ensure the future of our planet.

Rubber and Rubber Planting (Paperback): R H Lock Rubber and Rubber Planting (Paperback)
R H Lock
R1,171 Discovery Miles 11 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1913, this book provides a comprehensive discussion of rubber cultivation and the rubber industry. The text was written to appeal to as wide a readership as possible, combining an accurate account of the scientific side of rubber planting with practical information for the prospective planter. Illustrative figures and a bibliography are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the rubber industry, botany and the history of science.

Nano-enabled Sustainable and Precision Agriculture (Paperback): Peng Zhang, Iseult Lynch, J.C. White, Richard D. Handy Nano-enabled Sustainable and Precision Agriculture (Paperback)
Peng Zhang, Iseult Lynch, J.C. White, Richard D. Handy
R4,607 Discovery Miles 46 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nano-enabled Sustainable and Precision Agriculture is the first single-volume resource to cover this important field using a whole systems approach that considers both opportunities and challenges. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of nanotechnology in agriculture from broad aspects, but also includes a comprehensive view of the interaction of nanomaterials with soil-plant systems. It highlights aspects not described in previous books, including the application of nanoinformatics and artificial intelligence in nano-enabled sustainable agriculture, the application of nanotechnology in alternative forms of agriculture such as hydroponics, and regulatory frameworks for this research field. The book addresses all these aspects by including sections on enhanced sustainability, reduced pollution and enhanced ecosystems' health, and the role of nanoinformatics and machine learning.

An Outline of British Crop Husbandry (Paperback): H.G. Sanders An Outline of British Crop Husbandry (Paperback)
H.G. Sanders
R1,658 Discovery Miles 16 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

First published in 1958, as the third edition of a 1939 original, this book provides an account regarding the essential aspects of crop maintenance in Britain. Key technical details are discussed, including manuring, cleaning, tillage, preparing the seedbed, choosing and sowing the seed, after-cultivation, and harvesting corn and root crops. Illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of arable farming in Britain and the history of agriculture.

Investigation of Virus Diseases of Brassica Crops (Paperback): L. Broadbent Investigation of Virus Diseases of Brassica Crops (Paperback)
L. Broadbent
R888 Discovery Miles 8 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1957, as number 14 in the Agricultural Research Council Report Series, this book was created in response to serious losses in brassica crop production caused by viral diseases. The text was the product of experiments and observations carried out under a wide range of conditions in various parts of Britain. Information is provided on the causes of disease and the reaction of plants to infection, together with practical methods for controlling the spread of viruses. Illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of farming and the history of agriculture.

Agricultural Soil Sustainability and Carbon Management (Paperback): Sunita Kumari Meena, Ademir de Oliveira Ferreira, Vijay... Agricultural Soil Sustainability and Carbon Management (Paperback)
Sunita Kumari Meena, Ademir de Oliveira Ferreira, Vijay Singh Meena, Amitava Rakshit, Rajendra P. Shrestha, …
R4,065 Discovery Miles 40 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Agricultural Soil Sustainability and Carbon Management presents long-term research in the field of sustainable soil use and management to guide in the prioritizing the multifunctional value of soil health and addressing interdisciplinary links between major issues such as biodiversity and climate change. As soil is the largest terrestrial carbon pool, as well as a significant contributor of greenhouse gases, much progress can be made toward curtailing the climate crisis by sustainable soil management practices.The book provides valuable insight into the soil and carbon management, the research gaps and the methodological challenges for research into soil carbon management will be include over the decades.

Neglected and Underutilized Crops - Future Smart Food (Paperback): Muhammad Farooq, Kadambot H. M. Siddique Neglected and Underutilized Crops - Future Smart Food (Paperback)
Muhammad Farooq, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
R4,056 Discovery Miles 40 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Neglected and Underutilized Crops: Future Smart Food explores future food crops with climate resilience potential. Sections cover their botany, nutritional significance, global distribution, production technology, and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses of neglected and underutilized crops. By simply changing species in a crop rotation system, the cycle of some pests and diseases is disrupted and probabilities of infestations are reduced. Finally, the book provides case studies that highlight where the adaptation of crops to local environments, especially with regard to climate change, have been successful. These crops can help make agricultural production systems more resilient to climate change. Although a few books on neglected and underutilized crops are available, this comprehensive book covers the full scope of crop husbandry, nutritional significance and global distribution.

Plant Stress Mitigators - Types, Techniques and Functions (Paperback): Mansour Ghorbanpour, Muhammad Adnan Shahid Plant Stress Mitigators - Types, Techniques and Functions (Paperback)
Mansour Ghorbanpour, Muhammad Adnan Shahid
R3,573 Discovery Miles 35 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Plant Stress Mitigators: Types, Techniques and Functions presents a detailed contextual discussion of various stressors on plant health and yield, with accompanying insights into options for limiting impacts using chemical elicitors, bio-stimulants, breeding techniques and agronomical techniques such as seed priming, cold plasma treatment, and nanotechnology, amongst others. The book explores the various action mechanisms for enhancing plant growth and stress tolerance capacity, including nutrient solubilizing and mobilizing, biocontrol activity against plant pathogens, phytohormone production, soil conditioners, and many more unrevealed mechanisms. This book combines research, methods, opinion, perspectives and reviews, dissecting the stress alleviation action of different plant stress mitigators on crops grown under optimal and sub-optimal growing conditions (abiotic and biotic stresses).

Biostimulants for Crop Production and Sustainable Agriculture (Hardcover): Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Barbara Hawrylak-Nowak, Tofazzal... Biostimulants for Crop Production and Sustainable Agriculture (Hardcover)
Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Barbara Hawrylak-Nowak, Tofazzal Islam, Masayuki Fujita
R3,543 Discovery Miles 35 430 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Agricultural biostimulants are a group of substances or microorganisms, based on natural resources, that are applied to plants or soils to improve nutrient uptake and plant growth, and provide better tolerance to various stresses. Their function is to stimulate the natural processes of plants, or to enrich the soil microbiome to improve plant growth, nutrition, abiotic and/or biotic stress tolerance, yield and quality of crop plants. Interest in plant biostimulants has been on the rise over the past 10 years, driven by the growing interest of researchers and farmers in environmentally-friendly tools for improved crop performance. Focusing on recent progress on biostimulants and their role in crop production and agricultural sustainability, this book includes: 31 chapters on a wide range of biostimulants and their role in plant growth stimulation and stress tolerance. Mechanism of actions of diverse groups of biostimulants, such as trace elements, plant and seaweed extracts, humic substances, polyamines, osmolytes, vitamins, nanoparticles and microorganisms. New promising biostimulants with novel modes of action. Improved crop production technologies are urgently needed to meet the growing demand for food for the ever-increasing global population by addressing the impacts of changing climate on agriculture. This book is of interest to researchers in agriculture, agronomy, crop and plant science, soil science and environmental science.

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