Achieving Sustainable Cultivation Of Wheat Volume 1

Author : Peter Langridge
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ISBN 13 : 9781786760180
Total Pages : 686 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Wheat written by Peter Langridge and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews advances in breeding techniques as well as their application to produce drought-resistant and other improved varieties. It also discusses wheat nutritional quality. Finally it reviews developments such as disease-resistant varieties and other techniques to combat pests and diseases.

Author : Peter Langridge
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ISBN 13 : 9781351114288
Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE CULTIVATION OF WHEAT VOLUME 2CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES written by Peter Langridge and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wheat is the most widely cultivated cereal in the world and a staple food for around 3 billion people. It has been estimated that demand for wheat could increase by up to 60% by 2050. There is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable. Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of wheat at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 2 reviews research in improving cultivation techniques. Chapters in Part 1 review topics such as variety selection, seed and root growth, water and nutrient management. Part 2 goes on to discuss broader issues such as sustainable intensification and organic cultivation. The final part of the collection covers ways of improving wheat cultivation in the developing world. Achieving sustainable cultivation of wheat Volume 2: Cultivation techniques will be a standard reference for cereal scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in wheat cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 1 which reviews breeding, quality traits, pests and diseases."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Shoba Sivasankar
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ISBN 13 : 9781786761392
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Grain Legumes Volume 1 written by Shoba Sivasankar and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Grain legumes are characterised by their nutritional value, an ability to grow rapidly and improve soil health by fixing nitrogen. This makes them a key rotation crop in promoting food security amongst smallholders in particular. However, yields are constrained by factors such as pests and diseases as well as vulnerability to poor soils, drought and other effects of climate change. This collection reviews the wealth of research addressing these challenges. Volume 1 focusses on breeding and cultivation. Part 1 summarises advances in understanding crop physiology and genetic diversity, and how this understanding has informed the development of new varieties. Part 2 reviews improvements in cultivation techniques to make the most of these new varieties, from variety selection and seed quality management, through pest and disease management to storage and quality assessment. With its distinguished editorial team and international range of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for the grain legume research community and farmers of these important crops as well as government and other agencies responsible for agricultural development. It is accompanied by a companion volume which reviews particular grain legumes."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Dave Watson
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
ISBN 13 : 9781786760081
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Maize Volume 1 written by Dave Watson and published by Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on breeding new varieties with desirable traits such as drought tolerance and improved nutritional value as well as how such innovations can be successfully deployed in the developing world.

Author : Peter Langridge
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ISBN 13 : 9781786760227
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Wheat written by Peter Langridge and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bill Rooney
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ISBN 13 : 9781786761231
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Sorghum Volume 1 written by Bill Rooney and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sorghum is one of the world's major cereals, cultivated in the semi-arid tropics for a growing range of uses. Like other crops it faces the need to meet rising demand whilst reducing its environmental impact and adapting to the challenges of climate change. This volume summarises the wealth of research addressing these challenges. Part 1 explores the genetic diversity and genomics of sorghum. This provides the foundation for Part 2 which reviews advances in conventional and marker-assisted breeding and their use to develop high-yielding and stress-resistant varieties. The final part of the book discusses ways of improving cultivation to make the most of new varieties, from nutrient and water management to better control of diseases, insects and weeds. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard work for cereal scientists, sorghum breeders and growers as well as government and non-government agencies supporting sorghum cultivation. It is accompanied by a companion volume which reviews the range of uses of sorghum and cultivation in different regions."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Gerrit Haatje Jan Kema
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ISBN 13 : 9781786761576
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Bananas written by Gerrit Haatje Jan Kema and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Shoba Sivasankar
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ISBN 13 : 9781786761408
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Grain Legumes written by Shoba Sivasankar and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gert Kema
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
ISBN 13 : 9781786761569
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Bananas Volume 1 written by Gert Kema and published by Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bananas are the world's most popular fruit and the fourth most important crop in the developing world after rice, wheat and maize. The volume reviews current production around the world and how developments in cultivation practice can be used to improve yields sustainably.

Author : Steven C. Ricke
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786760649
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving sustainable production of poultry meat Volume 1 written by Steven C. Ricke and published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To meet growing demand, the FAO has estimated that world poultry production needs to grow by 2-3% per year to 2030. Much of the increase in output already achieved has been as a result of improvements in commercial breeds combined with rearing in more intensive production systems. However, more intensive systems and complex supply chains have increased the risk of rapid transmission of animal diseases and zoonoses. Consumer expectations of sensory and nutritional quality have never been higher. At the same time consumers are more concerned about the environmental impact of poultry production as well as animal welfare. Drawing on an international range of expertise, this book reviews research on safety, quality and sustainability issues in poultry production. Part 1 discusses risks from pathogens, detection and safety management on farms and in slaughterhouse operations. Part 2 looks at ways of enhancing the flavour, colour, texture and nutritional quality of poultry meat. Finally, the book reviews the environmental impact of poultry production. Achieving sustainable production of poultry meat Volume 1: Safety, quality and sustainability will be a standard reference for poultry and food scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in poultry production. It is accompanied by two further volumes which review poultry breeding, nutrition, health and welfare.