Advances in agronomy. Vol. 101 / edited by Donald L. Sparks.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sparks, Donald L., 1953-

Series:

Advances in Agronomy

Advances in agronomy, 0065-2113

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Agriculture.

Agriculture--Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (412 p.)

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Academic Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial.* Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture * Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues * Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

Contents:

Front Cover; Advances in Agronomy; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Soil Organic Matter: Its Importance in Sustainable Agriculture and Carbon Dioxide Fluxes; 1. Introduction; 2. Some Aspects of the Nature and Behavior of Soil Organic Matter; 3. Changes in the Organic Content of Soils and Their Causes; 4. Soil Organic Matter and Crop Yields; 5. Explaining the Benefits of Soil Organic Matter; 6. Modeling Changes in Soil Organic Matter; 7. Disadvantages from Increasing Soil Organic Matter; Acknowledgments; References

Chapter 2: Climate Change Affecting Rice Production: The Physiological and Agronomic Basis for Possible Adaptation Strategies1. Introduction; 2. Stress Physiology and Possible Adaptation Mechanisms to Climate Induced Stresses; 3. Comparative Assessment of Rice Versus Other Crops (In Terms of Vulnerability and Adaptation Options); 4. Outlook: Current Advances and Future Prospects; Chapter 3: Nitrogen in Dryland Soils of China and Its Management; 1. Introduction; 2. Contents and Distribution of N in Dryland Soils; 3. Ways for N Loss and Gain in Dryland Areas

4. Rational Application of N Fertilizer to Dryland Soils5. Strategies for Managements of Soil N on Drylands; 6. Conclusions; Acknowledgments; Chapter 4: The Agronomy and Economy of Some Important Industrial Crops; 1. Introduction; 2. Arecanut (Areca Catechu L.); 3. The Agronomy of Arecanut; 4. Arecanut Pathology; 5. Arecanut Entomology; 6. Arecanut Nematology; 7. Harvesting and Processing of Arecanut; 8. A Peep into Arecanut's Future; 9. Cashew Nut (Anacardium Occidentale L.); 10. Economic Botany of Cashew; 11. The Genetic Improvement of the Cashew Plant

12. Establishing and Managing a Cashew Orchard13. The Relevance of ""The Nutrient Buffer Power Concept"" in Cashew Nutrition; 14. Some Salient Aspects of Raising Soft Wood Grafting; 15. Planting Technology; 16. Controlling the Pests and Diseases in Cashew Plantations; 17. Cashew End Products; 18. Organization of Cashew Research in India and Overseas; 19. A Peep into Cashew's Future; 20. Technology Transfer; 21. Biodynamic Cashew; 22. The Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera L.); 23. Botany of Coconut; 24. Constraints in Coconut Breeding; 25. Commercial Production of Hybrid Seeds

26. Agronomy of Coconut27. Coconut-Based Mixed Cropping Systems and Their Management; 28. Seed and Seedling Management; 29. Field Management; 30. Productive Palms; 31. Adaptation to Biotic Factors; 32. The Range of Coconut of Pests; 33. Adaptation in Coconut Palm; 34. A Devastating Virus; 35. Adapting the Coconut to Market Needs; 36. Yield Potential of the Coconut Palm; 37. Quality Traits; 38. Coconut as a Food Item; 39. Research and Development in Coconut Production; 40. Global Coordination; 41. National Research Centers; 42. Research in India and Sri Lanka

43. Research in the Second Half of Twentieth Century

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612168277

9781282168275

1282168274

9780080888606

0080888607

OCLC:

808800227