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Potatoes are one of the world's key food crops. Their nutritional
value, and the fact that they can be grown with relatively few
inputs in a wide range of environments, makes them an important
food security crop. However, yields in developing countries are
held back by factors such as poor cultivation practices and the
impact of pests and diseases, whilst more intensive systems need to
become more 'climate smart' both to minimise their environmental
impact and adapt to climate change. This volume looks at key
research on improving cultivation techniques at each stage in the
value chain for potato production. Chapters in Part 1 range from
modelling growth to nutrient and irrigation management as well as
post-harvest storage. Part 2 reviews advances in understanding and
managing fungal, bacterial and viral diseases as well as the
management of insect and nematode pests. With its distinguished
editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a
standard reference for potato scientists, growers, government and
non-government agencies supporting potato cultivation. Volume 1
looks at breeding and aspects of quality.
Irrigated agriculture accounts for around 70% of global water use.
However, an estimated 60% of irrigated cropland remains highly
water-stressed, a problem intensified by the effects of climate
change. Improving water management in agriculture considers ways of
addressing this challenge. It reviews advances in monitoring and
optimizing irrigation efficiency, ways of retaining and re-using
water resources as well as how farmers can work collaboratively
with other stakeholders to manage watersheds more sustainably. The
book highlights key areas where innovation is required to ensure
that water use is optimised at farm and watershed scales. The book
encourages farmers to reassess their current irrigation models and
implement alternative practices which improve efficiency with a
reduced environmental impact.
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