Crop Science

Plant molecular biology came to the fore in the early 1980s and there has been tremendous growth in the subject since then. The study of plant genes and genomes, coupled with the development of techniques for the incorporation of novel or modified genes...

Good biosecurity policy decisions, particularly in relation to plant industry protection, are of ever increasing importance. Growth in the speed and diversity of trade, the effects of climate change and the resultant spread of pests and diseases continue...

Whiteflies, taxonomy biotypes.Management on whitefly.Whiteflies – vector of viruses.Whitefly – Plant Relationship.Responsible for crop failures throughout the globe.Whitefly in Agricultural System.Developed resistance to pesticides with the resurgence...

Growing concerns about the impacts of climate change and dependence on fossil fuels have intensified interest in bioenergy from sugar cane and other crops, highlighting important links between energy, environment and development goals. Sub-Saharan Africa...

This book, the second of two volumes, discusses the importance of fodder production of the minor fodder crops for animals. It focuses on 25 minor forage crops, including non-leguminous perennial forages, leguminous forages, and non-graminaceous forages...

This new book, the first of two volumes on forage crops grown throughout the world, discusses the importance of fodder production of the major fodder crops for animals. It focuses on the 17 major forage crops, both non-leguminous perennial forages and...

Covering a wide array of topics on the status and challenges of organic farming, including production, nutrient management, plant protection, processing methods, organic production, policy issues, etc., in food crops, vegetable crops, and sugarcane, this...

Re-envisioning Remote Sensing Applications: Perspectives from Developing Countries aims at discussing varied applications of remote sensing, with respect to upcoming technologies with diverse themes. Organized into four sections of overlapping areas of...

Provides the adaptation strategy from a multidisciplinary resilience perspective Addresses contemporary agricultural resilience to various climate change issues Develops novel approaches for sustainability with environmentally sound practices Discusses...

Discover novel sources of biofungicides.Describes the role of biofungicides in the control of plant diseases.Study antifungal activity mechanisms.How to survey and select promising biofungicides?Book InformationISBN 9781032590134Author Kamel A...

This volume compiles information on different aspects of diseases of oil crops and their management. It contains 11 chapters based on different crops contributed by various authors.The book will be helpful for the students pursuing their degree in...

Compiles current research on nanomaterials as well as their versatile applications in plant biotic stress management Describes role of nanomaterials as enzyme-mimicking nanoparticles, nano-pesticides, nano-fertilizers, and nanomaterials Reviews...

Fertigation requires a thorough understanding of the science behind the technology to make it deliver the immense possibility it offers in crop production. Though the idea of fertigation existed from the times of solution culture, it did not receive the...

This book is the third of the 3-volume Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases, which provides an abundance of new research and information on major diseases of various crops along with new techniques and technology for the...

This book is the second of the 3-volume Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases, which provides an abundance of new research and information on major diseases of various crops along with new techniques and technology for the...

This book is the first of the 3-volume Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases, which provides an abundance of new research and information on major diseases of various crops along with new techniques and technology for the...

This new volume highlights the various emerging techniques and molecular applications that are currently being used in plant abiotic stress physiology. It provides a thorough overview of omics approaches in response to stressors such as low water...

This new volume addresses the growing use of organic farming in recent past decades fueled by the concern with the many deleterious effects of conventional agricultural practices, which employ chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides for large...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800620551Author Charles R LaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint CABI PublishingPublisher CABI Publishing

Forages, Volume I, Seventh Edition is the most comprehensive text available for teachers of undergraduate Forages courses. This edition will provide students with a good balance of scientific principles, to aid in integrating the concepts they learn, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780917860621Author Charles MartinFormat HardbackPage Count 104Imprint Historic New Orleans Collection,U.S.Publisher Historic New Orleans Collection,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788471144997Author F Martinez de Toda FernandezFormat PaperbackImprint MundiprensaPublisher Mundiprensa

Sustainable Agriculture: Advances in Plant Metabolome and Microbiome focuses on the advancement of basic and applied research related to plant-microbe interaction and their implementation in progressive agricultural sustainability. The book also...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635490794Author Frazer MurphyFormat HardbackImprint Larsen and Keller EducationPublisher Larsen and Keller EducationWeight(grams) 203g

Despite major international investment in biofuels, the invasive risks associated with these crops are still unknown. A cohesive state-of-the-art review of the invasive potential of bioenergy crops, this book covers the identified risks of invasion,...

Controlled Release Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture provides a comprehensive examination of precision fertilizer applications using the 4-R approach—the right amount of fertilizer at the right time to the right plant at the correct stage of plant...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800622296Author Sisir MitraFormat HardbackImprint CABI PublishingPublisher CABI Publishing

The negative impact of chemical pesticides on human wellbeing and the environment has encouraged the development of eco-friendly alternatives for the management of plant pathogens. However, only a small number of microbial biocontrol agents (mBCAs) have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635490800Author Kamden CarneyFormat HardbackImprint Larsen and Keller EducationPublisher Larsen and Keller EducationWeight(grams) 903g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789247824Author Philipp BayerFormat HardbackImprint CABI PublishingPublisher CABI Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789242140Author Brian ForsterFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint CABIPublisher CABIWeight(grams) 278g

Audience is agronomists; plant geneticists and plant breeding professionals; crop physiologists, ecologists, and ecophysiologists; plant physiologists; horticultural scientists; those involved with grain and cereal crops and sustainable agriculture...

This book presents a simple, straightforward discussion of the principles and processes involved in the production of grain yield by agronomic crops, and how these processes underlie and influence management decisions. The focus is on grain crops,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789248074Author Dr Mirza HasanuzzamanImprint CABI PublishingPublisher CABI Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682868492Author Roy TuckerFormat HardbackPage Count 228Imprint Syrawood Publishing HousePublisher Syrawood Publishing HouseWeight(grams) 826g

This book introduces a variety of new crop species that are energy- and water-efficient, well adapted to marginal lands and suited to intensive culture. It focuses on a technological strategy which holds immense promise for world agriculture and the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789249972Author Haim D RabinowitchFormat HardbackImprint CABI PublishingPublisher CABI Publishing

This user-friendly book introduces biochar to potential users in the professional sphere. It de-mystifies the scientific, engineering and managerial issues surrounding biochar for the benefit of audiences including policy makers, landowners and farmers,...

Long-Term Farming Systems Research: Ensuring Food Security in a Changing Environment presents the legacy and heritage of Long-Term Experiments (LTEs) in Agriculture while also addressing the challenges and potential solutions. The book discusses how LTEs...

The recent escalation of world food prices - particularly for cereals - prompted mass public indignation and demonstrations in many countries, from the price of tortilla flour in Mexico to that of rice in the Philippines and pasta in Italy. The crisis...