While modern science has always recognized the central role that biodiversity plays in the ecological processes that maintain the Earth's equilibrium, our increasing knowledge of nature has deepened our appreciation of this principle. Consequently, those involved with implementing and maintaining sustainable agriculture systems have begun to take a far more sophisticated approach to understanding and making use of the components and mechanics of biodiversity. Providing a comprehensive and highly practical exploration of the subject, Biodiversity in Agricultural Production Systems examines...
While modern science has always recognized the central role that biodiversity plays in the ecological processes that maintain the Earth's equilibrium,...
Merging coverage of two increasingly popular and quickly growing food trends, Organic Production and Use of Alternative Crops provides an overview of the basic principles of organic agriculture and highlights its multifunctionality with special emphasis on the conservation of rare crops and their uses. Considering more than 30 disregarded and neglected crops suitable for growth in temperate climates, each chapter covers the botany, climate conditions, cultivars, production and yield, growth and ecology, organic cultivation, harvesting, handling and storage, and utilization where the...
Merging coverage of two increasingly popular and quickly growing food trends, Organic Production and Use of Alternative Crops provides an overview of ...
This manual discusses how the Total Quality Management (TQM) of the production and manufacturing environment can be modified, implemented, and measured within the engineering project environment. It aims to integrate predominant quality philosophy with organization research.
This manual discusses how the Total Quality Management (TQM) of the production and manufacturing environment can be modified, implemented, and measure...
A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among scientists, researchers, and industry professionals for better quality, hardier grasses. The mounting collection of research into new species, modern cultivars, and stress tolerant genotypes requires a high-quality, accessible resource. Filling a long-empty niche by compiling the most complete,...
A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and ...
This text covers the latest research on the role of enzymes in biogeochemical processes such as nutrient cycling, earth-atmosphere gas exchange, and degradation of environmental pollutants. It explores the function, molecular biology and biochemistry of micro-organisms and their intra- and extracellular enzymes in soils and aquatic systems.
This text covers the latest research on the role of enzymes in biogeochemical processes such as nutrient cycling, earth-atmosphere gas exchange, and d...
Reworked to be up to date with current standards, this new edition of a bestseller provides comprehensive and authoritative information on environmental issues in soil science.
Reworked to be up to date with current standards, this new edition of a bestseller provides comprehensive and authoritative information on environment...
This edition examines plant nutrition's role as one of the most important limiting factors that must be overcome to optimize food production. Extensively revised and updated, it provides coverage of topics such as genetic, physiological, and agronomic bases of crop growth.
This edition examines plant nutrition's role as one of the most important limiting factors that must be overcome to optimize food production. Extensiv...
Learn the secrets of soil chemistry and its role in agriculture and the environment. Examine the fundamental laws of soil chemistry, how they affect dissolution, cation and anion exchange, and other reactions. Explore how water can form water-bridges and hydrogen bonding, the most common forces in adsorption, chelation, and more. Discover how electrical charges develop in soils creating electrochemical potentials forcing ions to move into the plant body through barriers such as root membranes, nourishing crops and plants. You can do all this and more with Principles of Soil...
Learn the secrets of soil chemistry and its role in agriculture and the environment. Examine the fundamental laws of soil chemistry, how they affec...
The field of humic matter research has undergone drastic changes in concepts and principles, and a second edition is now warranted to communicate these advances. This revised and updated edition continues the tradition of providing comprehensive coverage of the genesis, extraction, properties, and impacts of humic matter on agriculture, industry, and the environment. Chapters examine organic matter; present concepts of humus versus humic matter; and explore the nature and distribution, chemical composition, characterization, electrochemical properties, agronomic and industrial applications,...
The field of humic matter research has undergone drastic changes in concepts and principles, and a second edition is now warranted to communicate thes...
Since the publication of the previous editions of the Handbook of Photosynthesis, many new ideas on photosynthesis have emerged in the past decade that have drawn the attention of experts and researchers on the subject as well as interest from individuals in other disciplines. Updated to include 37 original chapters and making extensive revisions to the chapters that have been retained, 90% of the material in this edition is entirely new.
With contributions from over 100 authors from around the globe, this book covers the most recent important research findings. It details all...
Since the publication of the previous editions of the Handbook of Photosynthesis, many new ideas on photosynthesis have emerged in the past decade ...
