Introduces the importance of science to sustainable agriculture and discusses its role in promoting biodiversity, dealing with pests, raising healthy livestock without adding to pollution, and coping
Offers a scientific introduction to dirt, looking at the different types of dirt, how it is used, why it is important, and how it can be taken care of.
Dirt is all around us. It is found on every continent on Earth. But what is it made of? What is its purpose? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vi
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore environmentalism through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Permaculture, the text and photos look
While there are numerous texts that chronicle contemporary environmental ills (from toxic contamination to food crises to climate catastrophe), there are relatively few that explore the concrete possi
Initially associated with hi-tech irrigated agriculture, drip irrigation is now being used by a much wider range of farmers in emerging and developing countries. This book documents the enthusiasm, sp
Beyond Agricultural Impacts: Multiple Perspectives on Climate Change in Africa presents the theories and methods commonly applied in climate change assessment from various locations in Africa, also in
Soybeans are part of the family of legumes. Soybean is commercially processed into various items such as OPI, soymilk, etc. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective d
Vegetable grafting is gaining considerable interest in research and practice as an alternative to fumigants, which are being phased out, to protect crops from soil-borne diseases. This book is derived
Based on contributions from members of the Legumes Future research consortium in addition to those working outside of the project, this book acts as a complete and coherent overarching review of legum
Agricultural crop protection is the method of managing plant diseases, weeds and other pests that affect the agricultural cultivation and forestry. Insecticides and pesticides are an important compone
Over the last decade there has been renewed interest in food security and the state of the global food system. Population growth, climate change and food price spikes have combined to focus new attent
Over the last decade there has been renewed interest in food security and the state of the global food system. Population growth, climate change and food price spikes have combined to focus new attent
As a part of soil science, agricultural soil refers to the study of soil as used in the production of food and fiber. It closely examines the relationship of soil with agriculture along with technolog
Crop production is the division of agriculture that focuses on growing crops that are used for food and fiber. It includes grains, tobacco, vegetables, nuts and plants. This book includes some of the
The Future Rice Strategy for India presents forward-looking insights toward achieving sustainable development of the rice sector, ensuring future food and nutritional security. As a staple food for ma
The challenge of weed control, without relying on herbicides that threaten human lives and jeopardize environmental safety, is complicated and difficult to achieve. This book focuses on management str
This book discusses the fundamental as well as modern approaches of using fungicides for crop production. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understan
Soil quality is defined as the condition of soil necessary for the survival of any living species. Soil quality incorporates agricultural soil science as well as soil management and soil ecology. Soil
This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of crop production. This book presents the complex subject of crop production in the
