Automation in Tree Fruit Production

Automation in Tree Fruit Production

Author: Qin Zhang

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2017-11-30

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1780648502

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Automation in agriculture is made possible by the integration of advanced agricultural technology and precision agriculture management. This book, uniquely, will focus on applications of automation to the important industry of tree fruit production. Written by experts in agricultural automation technology from around the world, chapters in this book cover topics such as automated tree fruit production systems, plant stress sensing and high-throughput phenotyping in precision horticulture, the economics of automation in tree fruit production, light interception sensing systems for canopy management, precision irrigation and water management, precision technologies for pest and disease management, opportunities for the application of robotics in tree fruit production, and the mechanical harvesting and handling of fruit crops. The book is a representative, concise overview of the variety of technologies currently being applied to tree fruit crops around the world and the challenges faced by engineers and farmers that these technologies raise. It is aimed at researchers and graduate students of agriculture systems, agricultural and biological engineering, crop and soil sciences, horticulture, precision agriculture, and other relevant disciplines. It will also be of use to agriculture consultants, engineers, and other professionals such as agricultural equipment manufacturers and management professionals who use precision agriculture technologies.


Fruit Crops

Fruit Crops

Author: Anoop Kumar Srivastava

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-11-30

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13: 0128187263

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Fruit Crops: Diagnosis and Management of Nutrient Constraints is the first and only resource to holistically relate fruits as a nutritional source for human health to the state-of-the-art methodologies currently used to diagnose and manage nutritional constraints placed on those fruits. This book explores a variety of advanced management techniques, including open field hydroponic, fertigation/bio-fertigation, the use of nano-fertilizers, sensors-based nutrient management, climate- smart integrated soil fertility management, inoculation with microbial consortium, and endophytes backed up by ecophysiology of fruit crops. These intricate issues are effectively presented, including real-world applications and future insights. - Presents the latest research, including issues with commercial application - Details comprehensive insights into the diagnosis and management of nutrient constraints - Includes contributions by world renowned researchers, providing global perspectives and experience


Principles of Fruit-Growing

Principles of Fruit-Growing

Author: Liberty Bailey

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 2008-12

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 1429013370

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In this 1898 book, Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954), cofounder of the American Society for Horticultural Science, sets out the principles for growing fruit in America and includes detailed descriptions of suitable fruits and instructions on how to cultivate and market them.


Biennial Report

Biennial Report

Author: Illinois. Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

Publisher:

Published: 1921

Total Pages: 1108

ISBN-13:

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Horticultural Reviews, Volume 9

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 9

Author: Jules Janick

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-01-11

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 1118060946

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Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.