Polymers in agriculture and horticulture / Roger Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Roger (Roger P.)

Series:

Rapra review reports ; v. 15, no. 2.

Rapra review reports, 0889-3144 ; v. 15, no. 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymers.

Agriculture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (103 p.)

Place of Publication:

Shawbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology Ltd., 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Polymers have been used in agriculture and horticulture since the middle of the last century. There is a tremendous potential for using polymers in agriculture and our fields and garden would look very different if we did not use polymers in them. This review traces the history of polymer use, discusses the markets for polymers in these applications, and describes in detail the different types of polymers that can be used and their specific applications. Topics covered include: Crop protection - use of greenhouses, large tunnels, low tunnels, direct covers, windbreaks, shading, and pest contro

Contents:

Introduction; The Market; Materials; Crop Protection; Soil Conditioning; Water Management; Harvesting and Crop Storage; Buildings; Machinery and Equipment; Containers and Packaging; Miscellaneous Applications; Standards and Testing; Disposal and Recycling; Additional References; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Abstracts from the Polymer Library Database; Subject Index; Company Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-77454-5

9786611774547

1-84735-197-2

OCLC:

560501165