Advances in Agronomy

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-08-088860-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
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E-Book, Englisch, 408 Seiten

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial.
* Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in agriculture
* Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues
* Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Advances in Agronomy;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Contents;6
5;Contributors;10
6;Preface;14
7;Chapter 1: Soil Organic Matter: Its Importance in Sustainable Agriculture and Carbon Dioxide Fluxes;16
7.1;1. Introduction;17
7.2;2. Some Aspects of the Nature and Behavior of Soil Organic Matter;20
7.3;3. Changes in the Organic Content of Soils and Their Causes;26
7.4;4. Soil Organic Matter and Crop Yields;43
7.5;5. Explaining the Benefits of Soil Organic Matter;52
7.6;6. Modeling Changes in Soil Organic Matter;61
7.7;7. Disadvantages from Increasing Soil Organic Matter;67
7.8;Acknowledgments;69
7.9;References;69
8;Chapter 2: Climate Change Affecting Rice Production: The Physiological and Agronomic Basis for Possible Adaptation Strategies;74
8.1;1. Introduction;75
8.2;2. Stress Physiology and Possible Adaptation Mechanisms to Climate Induced Stresses;78
8.3;3. Comparative Assessment of Rice Versus Other Crops (In Terms of Vulnerability and Adaptation Options);117
8.4;4. Outlook: Current Advances and Future Prospects;124
8.5;References;125
9;Chapter 3: Nitrogen in Dryland Soils of China and Its Management;138
9.1;1. Introduction;141
9.2;2. Contents and Distribution of N in Dryland Soils;146
9.3;3. Ways for N Loss and Gain in Dryland Areas;149
9.4;4. Rational Application of N Fertilizer to Dryland Soils;152
9.5;5. Strategies for Managements of Soil N on Drylands;179
9.6;6. Conclusions;184
9.7;Acknowledgments;185
9.8;References;185
10;Chapter 4: The Agronomy and Economy of Some Important Industrial Crops;198
10.1;1. Introduction;202
10.2;2. Arecanut (Areca Catechu L.);203
10.3;3. The Agronomy of Arecanut;213
10.4;4. Arecanut Pathology;219
10.5;5. Arecanut Entomology;221
10.6;6. Arecanut Nematology;222
10.7;7. Harvesting and Processing of Arecanut;222
10.8;8. A Peep into Arecanut's Future;223
10.9;9. Cashew Nut (Anacardium Occidentale L.);224
10.10;10. Economic Botany of Cashew;235
10.11;11. The Genetic Improvement of the Cashew Plant;239
10.12;12. Establishing and Managing a Cashew Orchard;246
10.13;13. The Relevance of "The Nutrient Buffer Power Concept" in Cashew Nutrition;253
10.14;14. Some Salient Aspects of Raising Soft Wood Grafting;253
10.15;15. Planting Technology;254
10.16;16. Controlling the Pests and Diseases in Cashew Plantations;258
10.17;17. Cashew End Products;264
10.18;18. Organization of Cashew Research in India and Overseas;269
10.19;19. A Peep into Cashew's Future;271
10.20;20. Technology Transfer;273
10.21;21. Biodynamic Cashew;273
10.22;22. The Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera L.);274
10.23;23. Botany of Coconut;280
10.24;24. Constraints in Coconut Breeding;289
10.25;25. Commercial Production of Hybrid Seeds;292
10.26;26. Agronomy of Coconut;293
10.27;27. Coconut-Based Mixed Cropping Systems and Their Management;297
10.28;28. Seed and Seedling Management;298
10.29;29. Field Management;300
10.30;30. Productive Palms;300
10.31;31. Adaptation to Biotic Factors;301
10.32;32. The Range of Coconut of Pests;301
10.33;33. Adaptation in Coconut Palm;303
10.34;34. A Devastating Virus;304
10.35;35. Adapting the Coconut to Market Needs;304
10.36;36. Yield Potential of the Coconut Palm;304
10.37;37. Quality Traits;305
10.38;38. Coconut as a Food Item;306
10.39;39. Research and Development in Coconut Production;306
10.40;40. Global Coordination;307
10.41;41. National Research Centers;307
10.42;42. Research in India and Sri Lanka;308
10.43;43. Research in the Second Half of Twentieth Century;308
10.44;44. A Peep into the Future of Coconut;309
10.45;45. Protection of the Production Base;310
10.46;46. Advances in Processing Technology;311
10.47;47. Contact Information for Research Centers and Institutes;311
10.48;Acknowledgments;315
10.49;References;316
11;Chapter 5: Legume-Wheat Rotation Effects on Residual Soil Moisture, Nitrogen and Wheat Yield in Tropical Regions;330
11.1;1. Introduction;331
11.2;2. Residual Soil Moisture;332
11.3;3. Soil Fertility and Yields;335
11.4;4. Residue Decomposition and N Mineralization;341
11.5;5. Legume-Wheat Rotation Effects on Soil and Yield in a Tropical Humid Climate;349
11.6;6. Conclusions;357
11.7;References;358
12;Chapter 6: Strategies for Producing More Rice with Less Water;366
12.1;1. Introduction;367
12.2;2. Genetic Improvement for Water Productivity;368
12.3;3. Crop Management;379
12.4;4. Future Thrusts;389
12.5;References;390
13;Index;404