Crop Science

This volume is an tempt to clarify the immune mechanisms through which suppressor cells act, their normal functions, and how their functions are disordered in certain disease states...

This book covers a wide range of landscape practices that fall under the broad subject of sustainability. It examines practices that adversely affect the environment, which occur in the process of constructing, implementing, and managing residential and commercial landscapes. It explores ways to cha..

This new book, Sustainable Micro Irrigation Design Systems for Agricultural Crops, brings together the best research for efficient micro irrigation methods for field crops, focusing on design methods and best practices. _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Covering a multitude of topics, the book presents re..

This book critically analyzes and discusses available options for all aspects of the rice-wheat cropping system of South Asia, addressing the question, "Are the sustainability and productivity of this system in a state of decline?" It compiles information gathered from research institutions, governm..

Growers, packers, processors, and distributors of apples who wish to survive into the twenty first century need to understand that they are now operating in an interconnected world market. The World Apple Market explains in lay terms the economics of the changes taking place in each phase of the app..

Many edible plants considered exotic in the Western world are actually quite mainstream in other cultures. This volume provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semitropical food plants, reviewing scientific and technological information as well as their culinary uses. A user-friendly format e..

Many edible plants considered exotic in the Western world are actually quite mainstream in other cultures. This volume provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semitropical food plants, reviewing scientific and technological information as well as their culinary uses. A user-friendly format e..

This important book focuses on the use of wastewater as a valuable resource for agricultural micro irrigation purposes. It covers effective wastewater management practices in a variety of climates, including semi-arid regions and others; how to perform effective evaluations to gauge the quality of t..

Water Use in Crop Production explores innovative methods that are used to determine how much water certain crops need, in certain climates, in order to ensure adequate plant growth and help eliminate water waste. Through this informative book, agronomists, researchers, and graduate students will fin..

Discussing the latest processes involved in researching yield generation, Wheat: Ecology and Physiology of Yield Determination, and Process will help you design various types of crop production systems for maximum yield. Featuring information on developing high-yielding, low-input, and quality-orien..