Handbook of Bioenergy Crops
Handbook of Bioenergy Crops

Author: N. El Bassam

Publisher: Earthscan

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 1849774781

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This completely revised second edition includes new information on biomass in relation to climate change, new coverage of vital issues including the "food versus fuel" debate, and essential new information on "second generation" fuels and advances in conversion techniques. The book begins with a guide to biomass accumulation, harvesting, transportation and storage, as well as conversion technologies for biofuels. This is followed by an examination of the environmental impact and economic and social dimensions, including prospects for renewable energy. The book then goes on to cover all the main potential energy crops.

Energy Plant Species
Energy Plant Species

Author: Nasir El Bassam

Publisher: Earthscan

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781873936757

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First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Nutrient Acquisition by Plants
Nutrient Acquisition by Plants

Author: Hormoz BassiriRad

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2005-05-20

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9783540241867

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This is an integrated review of the mechanisms controlling plant nutrient uptake and how plants respond to changes in the environment. Among key topics covered are: soil nutrient bioavailability; root responses to variations in nutrient supply; nitrogen fixation; root architecture; life span; mycorrhizae; responses to climate change. The book helps us understand the mechanisms that govern present-day plant communities and to predict the response of plants to a changing climate.

Sustainable Management and Conservation of Environmental Resources in India
Sustainable Management and Conservation of Environmental Resources in India

Author: Sumit Chakravarty

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-11-22

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 1040013821

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The concept of natural resource sustainability has taken on new importance in today’s world, and community participation in the conservation of forest resources is essential for generating innovative sustainability solutions. This new book looks at some of the important issues in sustainability and natural resource conservation, including pollution, agroforestry, forest fire detection and monitoring, sericulture-based agroforestry, soil quality preservation and restoration, and remote sensing and machine learning for improved agriculture.

Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation
Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation

Author: M. Ashraf

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-08-17

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 9048193702

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The problems engendered by the conflicting imperatives of development and ecology show no sign of ending, and every day more locations are added to the list of landscapes poisoned by human activity. This vital book, featuring an international set of authors, is a key reference for researchers and environmental managers, as well as anyone involved in the mining industry or landscape remediation. The comprehensive coverage of current approaches to phytoremediation begins by examining the problem. It looks at natural and human-induced toxins, and their effects on natural vegetation as well as agricultural crops. Particular attention is paid to the two largest challenges to remediation – heavy metals, and the salt stress that is impeding agricultural productivity worldwide. The text moves on to focus on the efficacy of different plant species in removing toxic pollutants from the environment. Along with analysis of a number of case studies, this section includes new and updated information on the mechanism of toxin-tolerance in plants.

Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes
Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes

Author: F.A. Skinner

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 940090889X

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Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Nitrogen Fixation with Non-Legumes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 23-28, 1987

Azospirillum VI and Related Microorganisms
Azospirillum VI and Related Microorganisms

Author: Istvan Fendrik

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 364279906X

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Azospirillum is a plant growth promoting rhizobacterium used for inoculation of cereal and forage crops. The book covers its physiology, ecology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The most advanced molecular techniques to understand the regulatory mechanisms of nitrogen fixation and ammonia assimilation, as well as the basis of phytohormone production, are included. In particular, the identification of novel types of promoters, specific regulatory circuits, and new regulatory proteins is described. New insights in the plant growth promoting role of the bacteria through the analysis of their interactions with the plant are presented. Also discussed are field applications, allowing the evaluation of the physiological and agronomic involvement of Azospirillum inoculations.