Format:
Online Ressource (xviii, 292 p.)
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ill.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
012404560X
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9780124046085
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0124046088
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9780124045606
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1283854058
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9781283854054
Content:
Collaboratively written by top international experts and established scientists in various fields of agricultural research, this book focuses on the state of food production and sustainability; the problems with degradation of valuable sources of land, water, and air and their effects on food crops; the increasing demand of food resources; and the challenges of food security worldwide. The book provides cutting edge scientific tools and methods of research as well as solid background information that is accessible for those who have a strong interest in agricultural research and development and want to learn more on the challenges facing the global agricultural production systems. Provides cutting edge scientific tools and available technologies for research. Addresses the effects of climate change and the population explosion on food supply and offers solutions to combat themWritten by a range of experts covering a broad range of agriculture-related disciplines
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Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on publisher supplied information; title not viewed
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Front Cover; Agricultural Sustainability; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; I. Agricultural Biodiversity, Organic Farming, and New Crops; 1 Functional Agrobiodiversity: The Key to Sustainability?; 1. Introduction; 2. Agricultural Sustainability at the Onset of the Third Millennium; 3. Agrobiodiversity: A Conceptual Framework; 3.1 Genetic Agrobiodiversity; 3.2 Species Agrobiodiversity; 3.3 Ecosystem Agrobiodiversity; 3.4 Limitations of the OECD Definition of Agrobiodiversity; 4. From Agrobiodiversity to Functional Agrobiodiversity
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4.1 Functional Biodiversity: A Plethora of Definitions4.2 Functional Agrobiodiversity: A Methodological Approach; 5. Functional Agrobiodiversity in Practice; 5.1 Genetic Agrobiodiversity; 5.2 Species Agrobiodiversity; 5.3 Ecosystem Agrobiodiversity; 6. Functional Agrobiodiversity: Opportunities and Bottlenecks; 6.1 What Could Favor Functional Agrobiodiversity?; 6.2 What Could Hinder Functional Agrobiodiversity?; 7. Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 2 Organic Agriculture-Driving Innovations in Crop Research; 1. Introduction
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2. Soil Fertility and Organic Farming in the Tropics-Challenges and the Way Forward3. Plant Breeding Strategies for Organic and Low External Input Farming; 4. Functional Biodiversity and Pest Management in Organic Farming; 5. Agricultural Innovation-The Need for Transdisciplinary Research and Development; 6. Outlook; Acknowledgements; References; 3 Guar: An Industrial Crop from Marginal Farms; 1. Introduction; 2. Origin, Genetics, and Breeding; 3. Water and Salt Stress; 4. Seed Composition; 5. Galactomannan Properties, Biosynthesis, and Degradation; 6. Preparation and Applications of Guar Gum
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6.1 Medicinal Uses7. Biotechnology for Guar Gum Modification; 8. Summary and Future Prospects; References; II. Effective Management of Resources (Nutrients and Water) and Crop Modelling; 4 Nitrogen Use as a Component of Sustainable Crop Systems; 1. Introduction; 2. Principles of Crop Sustainability in Rainfed Farming; 2.1 Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE); 2.2 Water-N Relationship; 2.3 Crop Rotations; 2.4 Fertilization to Optimize Yields; 2.5 No-Tillage Systems; 3. Improving Nue and On-Site N Management; 3.1 Pre- and Post-Anthesis Water Use and N Uptake; 3.2 Agronomic Strategies to Improve NUE
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3.2.1 Source and Method of N Application3.2.2 Amount of N; 3.2.3 In-Season Application of N; 3.2.4 N Management in No-Tillage Systems; 4. Targeting Crop Sustainability; Acknowledgement; References; 5 Potential of Management Practices and Amendments for Preventing Nutrient Deficiencies in Field Crops under Organic Croppi ...; 1. Introduction; 2. Management Practices; 2.1 Crop Diversification/Rotation; 2.1.1 Legumes in Crop Rotation; 2.1.2 Deep-rooted and Shallow-Rooted Crops in Rotation; 2.2 Crop Species/Cultivars; 2.3 Crop Residue Return; 2.4 Intercropping Non-Legumes with Legumes
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2.5 Mixed Farming (Dairy, Beef Cattle or Swine, and Cropping) Systems
Additional Edition:
ISBN 012404560X
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781283854054
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
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