Crop Science

The omics era in plant science started when genome sequencing commenced, and since then several plant genomes have been completely sequenced and extraction of the genomic information has been implemented for production of high-yielding and disease/stress-resistant plants. With the advent of high-thr..

A reference on the development and state-of-the-art in optimal greenhouse control, this book focuses on model-based methods to achieve the best economic result. The authors discuss physical models of greenhouse climate and biological models of crop growth, as well as classical rule-based and multiva..

To bring the latest knowledge and research advances in efficient management of phosphorus (P) for economically viable and environmentally beneficial crop production in sustainable agriculture, Phosphorus Management in Crop Production contains chapters covering functions and diagnostic techniques for..

Discusses the principles that determine how plants grow and the essential elements necessary for successful crop production. This title covers such topics as physical and chemical properties of soil, chemical and organic fertilizers, soil acidity and alkalinity, liming and liming materials, and micr..

Plant Pathology Concepts and Laboratory Exercises..

Exercises and Solutions in Statistical Theory helps students and scientists obtain an in-depth understanding of statistical theory by working on and reviewing solutions to interesting and challenging exercises of practical importance. Unlike similar books, this text incorporates many exercises that ..

This book emphasizes the implications of micro irrigation clogging, especially under the subsurface placement of laterals. The book offers remedies to decrease clogging and methodologies to improve the performance of micro sprinklers. The book will serve as a reference manual for professionals in bi..

Examining the mutual influence between rice and human social evolution over the past 9000 years, this book discusses man’s use of the rice plant and its various parts and the genetic and cultivative improvement of the plant by man to increase productivity. It looks at the variations in use from regi..

This book is intended for students, researchers and libraries in planning and urban development studies; also professional planners and development officers in government, local and central, and property development professionals in surveying and property finance...

This book contains research that analyses relevant aspects of sediment transport in irrigation canals and then suggests a design and management approach. Content assesses various design parameters that affect the hydraulic and sediment transport performance. It also proposes a procedure to correct e..

Little public information exists on the physical properties and conditioning requirements of seed and, for many companies, the production, cleaning, and handling of seed is a closely held secret. Gathering wide-flung information into a single source reference, this book provides readers with record ..

Why plant a vegetable garden with the same old tomato and cucumber plants that everyone else has? Small Fruits in the Home Garden is your home gardener's guide to growing and harvesting small fruit for personal enjoyment. The contributors to this book provide the necessary information and helpful hi..