Cotton Production Manual

Author : S. Johnson Hake
Publisher : University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISBN 13 : 9781879906099
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cotton Production Manual written by S. Johnson Hake and published by University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. This book was released on 1996 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cotton Production Manual was written for growers everywhere who strive to improve cotton quality and productivity. Features a season-by season production calendar with pest and disease control, fertilization, and irrigation tips and a Diagnostic Guide to help you identify crop problems in the field with management options. 12 pages of color plates.

Author : Khawar Jabran
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119385512
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cotton Production written by Khawar Jabran and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive overview of the role of cotton in the economy and cotton production around the world This book offers a complete look at the world’s largest fiber crop: cotton. It examines its effect on the global economy—its uses and products, harvesting and processing, as well as the major challenges and their solutions, recent trends, and modern technologies involved in worldwide production of cotton. Cotton Production presents recent developments achieved by major cotton producing regions around the world, including China, India, USA, Pakistan, Turkey and Europe, South America, Central Asia, and Australia. In addition to origin and history, it discusses the recent advances in management practices, as well as the agronomic challenges and the solutions in the major cotton producing areas of the world. Keeping a focus on global context, the book provides sufficient details regarding the management of cotton crops. These details are not limited to the choice of cultivar, soil management, fertilizer and water management, pest control, cotton harvesting, and processing. The first book to cover all aspects of cotton production in a global context Details the role of cotton in the economy, the uses and products of cotton, and its harvesting and processing Discusses the current state of cotton management practices and issues within and around the world’s cotton producing areas Provides insight into the ways to improve cotton productivity in order to keep pace with the growing needs of an increasing population Cotton Production is an essential book for students taking courses in agronomy and cropping systems as well as a reference for agricultural advisors, extension specialists, and professionals throughout the industry.

Author : Richard P. Buchner
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1601077025
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prune Production Manual written by Richard P. Buchner and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2012-05-16 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in easy-to-read non-technical language, this manual is the perfect field application guide. Inside you’ll find the professionalism, expertise and science-based answers you’ve come to expect from the University of California—with contributions from more than 40 Cooperative Extension professionals, UC faculty, USDA scientists, and highly skilled prune industry experts.

Chapters include:
An industry overview
A detailed description of prune biology
Information on understanding soils, varieties, irrigation and fertilization
Pest management techniques
A lesson on harvest and postharvest management

The breadth of expertise and knowledge contained in the 320 pages of this manual, along with the more than 300 photos and 56 color illustrations make this one of the most comprehensive prune production manuals in the world.

Author : Warren C. Micke
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781879906228
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Almond Production Manual written by Warren C. Micke and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on all stages of almond production, from planting and developing new orchards to managing bearing orchards and harvesting and handling the crop. Written by more than 50 UC experts, the manual's information is practical and suited to field application. More than 80 color photos.

Author : Louise Ferguson
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1601078404
Total Pages : 443 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Citrus Production Manual written by Louise Ferguson and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2014-04-09 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Citrus production is complex, requiring a delicate balancing act during the growing season and lots of preparation. This new manual covers the many steps in the process in a clear and accessible way. This manual also details the latest horticultural and disease issues affecting citrus production. From deciding scion variety and rootstock, to establishing an orchard, to managing production, to postharvest handling, you'll find it all here in a readable format. Colorful photos and clear diagrams and illustrations guide you through important concepts. Chapters cover: History Botany and Physiology Orchard Establishment Pest and Disease Management Postharvest Handling

Author : Joseph Addison Turner
Publisher : University of Michigan Library
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cotton Planter's Manual written by Joseph Addison Turner and published by University of Michigan Library. This book was released on 1857 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Louise Ferguson
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1601078773
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pistachio Production Manual written by Louise Ferguson and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited Pistachio Production Manual from the University of California is here! The combined knowledge of 42 UC and industry experts and years of research and field trials are brought to fruition in this long awaited, 321-page manual. From an overview of the state of the industry to physiological disorders, the 8-part manual covers everything you need to know. Chapters cover topics including orchard design; rootstocks and cultivars; planting and training young trees; weed, insect, mite, and vertebrate management; irrigation and salinity management; disease management; and physiological disorders including alternate bearing, nut blanking and shell splitting. Over 200 color photographs and 60 diagrams, charts, and tables illustrate key points. The back cover includes a photographic guide to the developmental stages of the pistachio.

Author : David E. Ramos
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781879906273
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walnut Production Manual written by David E. Ramos and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only comprehensive guide available covering all aspects of English walnut culture. Applicable worldwide, includes over 50 color photographs, practical considerations on walnut varieties, hedgerow planting and agricultural chemicals

Author : G. Steven Sibbett
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781879906143
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Olive Production Manual written by G. Steven Sibbett and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling manual is the definitive guide to olive production in California. This 180-page manual is fully illustrated with 40 tables, 19 line drawings, and 36 charts, and 100 color and black and white photos. The most notable additions to this edition include a new chapter on deficit irrigation, a greatly expanded chapter on olive oil production, and coverage of four new pests, including the olive fly. Includes production techniques for commercial growers worldwide - from orchard planning and maintenance to harvesting and postharvest processing. Contains information on pollination, pruning for shaker and vertical rotating comb harvest, mechanical pruning, deficit irrigation, mechanical harvesting methods including trunk-shaking and canopy contact harvesters, postharvest handling and processing methods, and olive oil production. Also includes information on new pests including olive fly, oleander scale, olive mite, and black vine weevil.

Author : Ibrokhim Y. Abdurakhmonov
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535127365
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cotton Research written by Ibrokhim Y. Abdurakhmonov and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cotton is the most important natural fiber crop of our planet, which provides humanity with cloth and vegetable oil, medicinal compounds, meal and hull for livestock feed, energy sources, organic matter to enrich soil, and industrial lubricants. Therefore, cotton research to improve sustainable cotton production worldwide is the vital task of scientific community to address the increasing demands and needs for cotton products. This Cotton Research book presents readers updated information and advances in current cotton science investigations. Chapters of this book provide the latest developments on cotton research and cover topics on cotton research infrastructure, physiology and agronomy, breeding and genetics, modern biotechnology, genomics and molecular breeding, crop management, and cotton-based product and textile researches.