Environment & Agriculture

Statistical Methods for Spatial Data Analysis is a comprehensive treatment of statistical theory and methods for spatial data analysis, employing a model-based and frequentist approach that emphasizes the spatial domain. The authors deliver an outstanding treatment of semivariogram estimation and mo..

Sustainable Agricultural Systems..

This new book, Sustainable Practices in Surface and Subsurface Micro Irrigation, offers a vast amount of knowledge and techniques necessary to develop and manage a drip/trickle or micro irrigation system. The information covered has worldwide applicability to irrigation management in agriculture...

This volume summarizes the current level of understanding in a number of areas relating to sweet potato production and utilization...

Target Sites of Fungicide Action presents a critical examination of the mode of action of antifungal inhibitors, especially the mechanistical aspects of agricultural fungicides and antifungal drugs...

This book offers solutions to address agricultural water management challenges in today’s water-scarce areas of the world. The authors present studies on farmer-friendly irrigation scheduling methods, model-based analysis of crop water requirements, ways to optimize surface irrigation systems, and h..

This new collection covers a wide variety of research on the ecological aspects of crops growing under stress conditions due to atmospheric changes and pollution and the impact on both plant and human health. The book provides research that will help to find ways to overcome adverse abiotic environm..

Testing of Genetically Modified Organisms in Foods is the first study focusing on the screening methods and tools utilized for determining the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products. Leading experts in science, medicine, and government examine the significant research and..

The Agrochemical and Pesticides Safety Handbook..

A comprehensive reference for agricultural practitioners, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the transition process for making farms more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The authors explore the ways to lessen the dependency on fossil fuels and pesticides and examine each step ..

In the last decade, despite abundant food supply, hunger has increased and 925 million remain malnourished. Exploring this troubling paradox, this volume offers a glimpse into how the simple aspiration of global food security has evolved and unfolded—with sometimes contradictory and counterproductiv..

In the last decade, despite abundant food supply, hunger has increased and 925 million remain malnourished. Exploring this troubling paradox, this volume offers a glimpse into how the simple aspiration of global food security has evolved and unfolded—with sometimes contradictory and counterproductiv..