Productivity Effects of Cropland Erosion in the United States
Productivity Effects of Cropland Erosion in the United States

Author: Pierre R. Crosson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-17

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 1317310489

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In the 1970’s, agriculture in the United States seemed to be booming. With an extra demand for crops, extra acres were taken on to increase production which was predicted to increase further with an ever-growing population. However, concerns were beginning to be raised over the adequacy of land for crops as potential croplands began to be converted into urban areas as well as the effects of soil erosion decreasing the quality of these croplands. Originally published in 1983, this study investigates the threats to crop productivity in the U.S. with a focus on human-made problems. This title will be of interest to students of environmental studies.

Advances in Agronomy
Advances in Agronomy

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Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2001-04-02

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 0080543995

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Volume 72 contains four outstanding reviews detailing advances in the plant and environmental soil sciences. Chapter 1 deals with a timely and significant topic in North America and indeed in the world. This review provides background information, data sources and analyses, and implications for research and policy. Chapter 2 is a treatise on cutting-edge developments in bioremediation of petroleum-contaminated soils. Chapter 3 deals with the genetics of flowering time in the chickpea and its effect on productivity in semi-arid environments. Chapter 4 covers environment-sensitive genetic male sterility (EGMS) in crops.

Integrated Resource Management
Integrated Resource Management

Author: Charles V. Kidd

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 0080924034

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Written to help bring agriculture's "Green Revolution" to the third world, Integrated Resource Management includes overviews of current agricultural production systems and their alternatives, demographics on mortality and population growth, soils, erosion, water availability, sustainable integrated agroforestry systems and behavioral adaptations. - Explains why a quality environment is essential for future agricultural and economic development Demonstrates that integrated resource management leads to sustainable and productive agriculture for development - Shows that certain agroforestry techniques conserve soil, water, energy, and biological resources and at the same time increase food and fuel supplies - Addresses the need for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and training to implement sound resource management policies and programs