Development of Sustainable Production and Utilization of Major Food Resources in China
Development of Sustainable Production and Utilization of Major Food Resources in China

Author: Osamu Koyama

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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Food policy, structural change in agriculture, and analysis of food supply and demand trends in selected regions; Development of a method to analyze agro-environmental changes inthe typical foodcrop production area using Geographic Informations Sysytem (GIS); Impact of new technologies on regional and farms economics; Evaluation of rice genetic resources, development of novel rice breeding materials and their effective utilization; Varietal resistance to whitebacked planthopper in chinese japnica rice; Evaluation and utilization of soybean genetic resources in northeast China and development of novel soybean breeding materials using new technology; Evaluation and development of methods for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation; Development of technologies for food processing and distribution; Development of techniques for producing animal feed from corn plants and their by-products; Development of utilization technology of freshwater fisheries resources.

Comprehensive Studies on the Development of Sustainable Soybean Production Technology in South America
Comprehensive Studies on the Development of Sustainable Soybean Production Technology in South America

Author: Kazuhiro Suenaga

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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The partnership: JIRCAS /Embrapa Soybean; Current status and future perspectives on soybean production in Argentina; Molecular analysis of abiotic stress: tolerant mechanisms in soybean and its application to breeding; Development of transgenic soybean tolerant to drought stresse; Physiological evaluation of drought tolerance in brazilian soybean cultivars: water use efficiency and carbon isotope discrimination; Epidemiological studies of soybean rust in South America: host susceptibility and pathogenic races; Application of DNA markers for identifying genes for resistance to soybean diseases in South America and for evaluating genectic relationship among soybean gene pools; The soybean cyst nematode, Heterodera glycines Ichinohe in Paraguay: its distribution, ecology, vanation in pathogenicity and damage on soybean; Evaluation of effects of an agro-pastoral system on soybean production and soil properties; Effects of agro-pastoral systems on nitrogen balance in soil in Colónia Yguazu, Alto Paraná, Paraguay; Effect of introduction of the agro-pastoral system in South America on farm management and its current status: a comparison of management conditions betwccn soybean monoculture and the agro-pastoral system inBrazil and Paraguay; Use of agricultural by-products for cattle feed in South America: case .Argentina; Charactcrization of biological nitrification inhibition (BNI) capacity in Brachiaria humidicola; Field validation of the phenomenon of nitrification inhibition by Brachiaria humidicola and other tropical grasses.

Handbook of Seafood Quality, Safety and Health Applications
Handbook of Seafood Quality, Safety and Health Applications

Author: Cesarettin Alasalvar

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-06-15

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13: 1444347764

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The global market for seafood products continues to increase year by year. Food safety considerations are as crucial as ever in this sector, and higher standards of quality are demanded even as products are shipped greater distances around the world. The current global focus on the connection between diet and health drives growth in the industry and offers commercial opportunities on a number of fronts. There is great interest in the beneficial effects of marine functional compounds such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Seafoods are well-known as low calorie foods, and research continues into the nutritional effects on, for example, obesity and heart disease. In addition, by-products of marine food processing can be used in nutraceutical applications. This book is a resource for those interested in the latest advances in the science and technology of seafood quality and safety as well as new developments in the nutritional effects and applications of marine foods. It includes chapters on the practical evaluation of seafood quality; novel approaches in preservation techniques; flavour chemistry and analysis; textural quality and measurement; packaging; the control of food-borne pathogens and seafood toxins. New research on the health-related aspects of marine food intake are covered, as well as the use of seafoods as sources of bioactives and nutraceuticals. The book is directed at scientists and technologists in academia, government laboratories and the seafood industries, including quality managers, processors and sensory scientists.

Physio-genetic Study on Yield Determination and Ecological Adaptability for Sustainable Rice Culture
Physio-genetic Study on Yield Determination and Ecological Adaptability for Sustainable Rice Culture

Author: Kokusai Nōrin Suisangyō Kenkyū Sentā

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Outline of IRRI-Japan collaborative research project, Phase IV. Functional genomics. Genetic enhancement for yield, grain quality, and stress resistance. Managing resources under intensive rice-based systems. Genetic enhancement for improving productivity and human health in fragile environments.

The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 9251065349

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Plant genetic resources provide a basis for food security, livelihood support and economic development as a major component of biodiversity. The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture demonstrates the central role plant genetic diversity continues to play in shaping agriculture growth in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. It is based on information gathered from Country Reports, regional syntheses, thematic studie s and scientific literature, documenting the major achievements made in this sector during the past decade and identifying the critical gaps and needs that should urgently be addressed. The Report provides the decision-makers with a technical basis for updating the Global Plan of Action on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It also aims to attract the attention of the global community to set priorities for the effective management of plant genet ic resources for the future. Purchase a print copy.

Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization: A Framework for Africa
Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization: A Framework for Africa

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2019-03-13

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9251308713

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This framework presents ten interrelated principles/elements to guide Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa (SAMA). Further, it presents the technical issues to be considered under SAMA and the options to be analysed at the country and sub regional levels. The ten key elements required in a framework for SAMA are as follows: The analysis in the framework calls for a specific approach, involving learning from other parts of the world where significant transformation of the agricultural mechanization sector has already occurred within a three-to-four decade time frame, and developing policies and programmes to realize Africa’s aspirations of Zero Hunger by 2025. This approach entails the identification and prioritization of relevant and interrelated elements to help countries develop strategies and practical development plans that create synergies in line with their agricultural transformation plans. Given the unique characteristics of each country and the diverse needs of Africa due to the ecological heterogeneity and the wide range of farm sizes, the framework avoids being prescriptive.