The third most important cereal crop after wheat and corn, rice is a staple food for more than half of the world s population. This includes regions of high population density and rapid growth, indicating that rice will continue to be a major food crop in the next century. Mineral Nutrition of Rice brings together a wealth of information on the ecophysiology and nutrient requirements of rice. Compiling the latest scientific research, the book explains how to manage essential nutrients to maximize rice yield.
The book examines 15 essential or beneficial nutrients...
The third most important cereal crop after wheat and corn, rice is a staple food for more than half of the world s population. This includes region...
The world population is projected to reach nine billion by 2050, and in the coming years, global food demand is expected to increase by 50% or more. Higher crop productivity gains in the future will have to be achieved in developing countries through better natural resources management and crop improvement. After nitrogen, phosphorus (P) has more widespread influence on both natural and agricultural ecosystems than any other essential plant element. It has been estimated that 5.7 billion hectares of land worldwide contain insufficient amounts of available P for sustainable crop production,...
The world population is projected to reach nine billion by 2050, and in the coming years, global food demand is expected to increase by 50% or more...
