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Maize Agroecosystem

Author : K. R. Krishna
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466558695
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Download or read book Maize Agroecosystem written by K. R. Krishna and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maize is among the most widely spread and widely used crops of the world, used for cereals for over 4 billion humans, as food for farm animals, and as a source material for biofuel production. Yet there are relatively few books on the cropping system of this important crop. This book, Maize Agroecosystem, is a concise treatise dealing with agronomy, soil fertility, and productivity of maize. The information is global in nature and considers recent developments in all maize cropping belts. The "global maize agroecosystem" is a conglomerate of several "maize cropping belts" that flourish on different continents. The impact of nutrient management on the productivity of maize agroecosystems is the main focus of this book. The book includes the history of maize growing, the kinds of soil needed, nutrient dynamics, the use of soil organic matter, the physiology and genetics of maize, and integrated nutrient management. It presents comprehensive knowledge regarding the physicochemical dynamics of the three major nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Also covered is how fertilizers impinge on soils of maize farms and their impact on soil and groundwater quality. The impact of crop genotype on soil nutrient dynamics and productivity is also highlighted. The information provided here will be highly useful to students at colleges and universities in the fields of agricultural sciences and environmental science and ecology, and the book also functions as valuable resource for researchers and professors in crop science. Several figures and tables are included that describe and summarize the impact of various agronomic/fertilizer management procedures on crop productivity.

Agroecosystems

Author : K. R. Krishna
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482203421
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Agroecosystems written by K. R. Krishna and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprised of three sections, this covers the nutrient dynamics and productivity of global agroecosystems. It focuses on the major aspects that make up agroecosystems, such as soils, climate, crops, nutrient dynamics, and productivity. It introduces agroeocsystems and describes global soil types that support vast crop belts, then deals with the principles that drive crop growth, nutrient dynamics and ecosystematic functions within any agroecosystem. It also details the influence of agronomic practices and factors such as soil microbes, organic matter, crop genetic nature, irrigation, weeds, and cropping systems that affect productivity of agroecosystems.

Agroecosystems of South India

Author : K. R. Krishna
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1599425335
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (994 download)

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Download or read book Agroecosystems of South India written by K. R. Krishna and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agroecosystems of South India is a unique treatise that deals with the relevance of natural resources, genetic stocks, fertilizers, and agronomic practices on the productivity of agroecoregions. Within the context of this book, an agroecosystem has been defined as a conglomerate of small cropping zones, which may be mono-cropping expanses or intercrops that occur in various geographic regions of South India. South India abounds with several such agroecosystems that encompass field crops, vegetables, cash crops, plantations, and forest species. However, the main emphasis within this volume is restricted to agroecosystems that include major cereals, legumes, and oil seed crops. There are 10 chapters in this volume. The first, on historical aspects, traces important events related to domestication, introduction of crop species, agricultural implements, development of soil fertility and crop husbandry procedures. An introductory chapter on Agroecosystems delineates various agroecoregions of South India. Their classification based on physiography, soils, and climatic parameters have been dealt with in great detail. Descriptions on natural resources such as soils and their fertility conditions; water resources; climatic conditions including precipitation patterns; and crops and their genotypes are available in chapter 2. The impact of soil fertility and nutrient dynamics on ecosystematic functions and productivity of crops in an agroecosystem forms the central piece of discussions within chapters 3 to 9. Historical background, geographical settings, agroclimate, soils, cropping systems, and productivity trends have been provided for each cropping ecosystem. Recent advances and details on aspects of nutrient dynamics, such as soil nutrients, their availability, physico-chemical transformations, nutrient fluxes, inorganic fertilizer supply, organic manures, crop residue recycling, nutrient carry over and nutrient balances/imbalances form the core of each chapter. The impact of beneficial soil microbes such as Rhizobium, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and Arbuscular Mycorrhizas, on nutrient dynamics in soil has also been discussed. More recent developments dealing with modeling nutrients in cropping ecosystems, computer based-simulations, precision farming and site-specific nutrient management have been emphasized. Forecasts on the impact of nutrient dynamics on the future course of agroecosystems are also available. Overall, this book is a scholarly edition that aims at providing an excellent exposition of recent developments within various agroecosystems of South India to a global audience. It highlights the importance of soil fertility and nutrient dynamics within agroecosystems to total food grain and fodder production in South India. It will be a useful book to researchers, professors, and students dealing with agriculture, environmental science, ecology, and plant science.

Traditional Mexican Agriculture

Author : Alba González Jácome
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000427269
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Mexican Agriculture written by Alba González Jácome and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-needed book highlights how traditional Mexican agriculture has changed according to environmental, climatic, geographical, social and cultural conditions. Grounded in archaeological-historical data from interrelated research of various scientific disciplines, the book also draws on studies made by anthropologists of varied small-scale agricultural groups. Traditional Mexican Agriculture is the result of a holistic study of Mexican agriculture. It offers the reader a perspective of traditional agriculture in Mexico from social, cultural and ecological Anthropology, Ethnology, regional and environmental History, and Agroecology, to help obtain sustainable agroecology where human societies obtain better ways of life and a healthy and nutritious food system. The book further aims to recover ideas, management, and components of local knowledge of small-scale farmers. Pitched at university students and academics, as well as researchers and developers of agricultural matters, this book will be ideal reading at agrarian universities and related institutions. It provides a basis for future studies in sustainable agricultural systems in this region.

Agricultural Prairies

Author : K. R. Krishna
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482258064
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Agricultural Prairies written by K. R. Krishna and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive volume that brings together vast knowledge about agricultural prairies in one place, providing concise information and providing concise descriptions of natural resources and their influence on crop productivity. It provides detailed descriptions about natural settings as well as lucid discussions on soil fertility and crop production trends for various agricultural prairies distributed all across the earth. Chapters one through seven provide detailed descriptions on geologic aspects; physiography and agroclimate; natural vegetation and cropping history; human population, migration and development of settlements; natural resources such as soils, water, and crops; and environmental concerns. In particular, the first chapters cover the prairies of North and South America, namely, the Great Plains of North America, the Cerrado of South America, and the Pampas of South America. Chapter 4 deals with the steppes of Southern and Central Europe, Chapter 5 describes the savannahs of West Africa, Chapter 6 is concerned with Indo-Gangetic and Deccan plainsm, and Chapter 7 deals with prairies of Northeast China. The last chapter provides a comparative view of all agricultural prairies. Specifically, it compares the contrasting natural features, soil fertility, irrigation, and crop productivity. Agricultural prairies exist at levels of intensification. A few show subsistence or low input trends. Discussions pertaining to extent of intensification are included. Further, it includes interesting discussions on how the situation has grown into interdependence of man and prairies. It highlights the way prairies (crops) have influenced, naturally coaxed, and driven human activities to their own advantage.

Zea Mays L.

Author : Loretta Barnes
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781536102017
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Zea Mays L. written by Loretta Barnes and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maize is one of the moist important cereals for humanity. It is grown for grain and forage, which could be used for food, feed and industry processing, as well as for a whole range of other uses. In this book, Chapter One discusses maize fertilization, its agro-ecological and human health implications. Chapter Two reviews the benefits of an integrated weed management system. Chapter Three analyzes the role of crop rotation in the agroecosystem sustainability of maize.

Maize

Author : Jose C. Jiménez-López
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781620815144
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book Maize written by Jose C. Jiménez-López and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maize (Zea mays L.) commonly called corn, field corn, or Indian corn belongs to the Poaceae (Gramineae) family. It grows almost anywhere, although approximately 50% of the world's maize is produced in the USA. It is one of the 3 major grain crops world-wide and extremely important for human and animal consumption (15 to 56% of total daily dietary caloric intake), food processing and other commercial activities in many developed and developing countries. This book aims to provide an up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in maize cultivation; the improvement of maize nutritional values to be used in food preparation and human consumption; and maize health benefits provided by the use of alternative maize varieties. The authors expect this book will provide a compendium of valuable knowledge for anyone interested in agricultural, environmental and food sciences.

The Ecology of Agroecosystems

Author : John Vandermeer
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763771538
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (637 download)

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Download or read book The Ecology of Agroecosystems written by John Vandermeer and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agroecology is the science of applying ecological concepts and principles to the design, development, and management of sustainable agricultural systems. The Ecology of Agroecosystems highlights a collection of alternative agricultural methodologies and philosophies and provides an interdisciplinary approach that bridges the sociopolitical and historical context of agriculture. It includes the technical issues in a serious and ecological fashion and captures the complex merging of ecology, agriculture, politics and economics in both a historical and contemporary context. Readers will learn not only about the ethical and moral elements related to producing food of questionable quality while possibly impairing the environment, but also about the soil chemistry involved.

Intercropping Systems in Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Paulo Mazzafera
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889666441
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book Intercropping Systems in Sustainable Agriculture written by Paulo Mazzafera and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Agroecosystems

Author : K. R. Krishna
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1926895487
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Agroecosystems written by K. R. Krishna and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprised of three sections, this covers the nutrient dynamics and productivity of global agroecosystems. It focuses on the major aspects that make up agroecosystems, such as soils, climate, crops, nutrient dynamics, and productivity. It introduces agroeocsystems and describes global soil types that support vast crop belts, then deals with the principles that drive crop growth, nutrient dynamics and ecosystematic functions within any agroecosystem. It also details the influence of agronomic practices and factors such as soil microbes, organic matter, crop genetic nature, irrigation, weeds, and cropping systems that affect productivity of agroecosystems.

Maize in Indonesia: production systems, constraints and research priorities

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Publisher : CIMMYT
ISBN 13 : 9706481141
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Maize in Indonesia: production systems, constraints and research priorities written by and published by CIMMYT. This book was released on 2004 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for maize as food and feed has been steadily increasing.

Abstracts on Sustainable Agriculture

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 698 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abstracts on Sustainable Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bibliography of Agriculture

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 744 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1992-07 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cover Crops in Hillside Agriculture

Author : Daniel Buckles
Publisher : IDRC
ISBN 13 : 0889368414
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book Cover Crops in Hillside Agriculture written by Daniel Buckles and published by IDRC. This book was released on 1998 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover Crops in Hillside Agriculture: Farmer innovation with Mucuna

Bibliography of Agriculture with Subject Index

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 862 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture with Subject Index written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Agroecosystem Sustainability

Author : Stephen R. Gliessman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420041517
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Agroecosystem Sustainability written by Stephen R. Gliessman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-09-25 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agroecologists from around the world share their experiences in the analysis and development of indicators of agricultural sustainability in Agroecosystem Sustainability: Developing Practical Strategies. The authors build on the resource-conserving aspects of traditional, local, and small-scale agriculture while at the same time drawing on modern ecological knowledge and methods. They define the relationship between agroecology and sustainable development. Leading researchers present case studies that attempt to determine 1) if a particular agricultural practice, input, or management decision is sustainable, and 2) what is the ecological basis for the functioning of the chosen management strategy over the long term. They discuss common findings, define the future role of agroecology, and explore strategies for helping farmers make the transition to sustainable farming systems. Preserving the productivity of agricultural land over the long term requires sustainable food production. Agroecosystem Sustainability: Developing Practical Strategies covers topics that range from management practices specific to a particular region to more global efforts to develop sets of indicators of sustainability. It links social and ecological indicators of sustainability. From this foundation we can move towards the social and economic changes that promote sustainability in all sectors of the food system.

Biological & Agricultural Index

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2984 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biological & Agricultural Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 2984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: