Cotton
Cotton

Author: David D. Fang

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-01-22

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 0891186255

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"Cotton, 2nd edition, edited by David D. Fang and Richard G. Percy, is a long awaited, much needed comprehensive update on the science of cotton. This book epitomizes the thorough coverage of an Agronomy Monograph. Readers will find essential coverage of the many scientific advancements in the field, from fiber handling to the transgenic cotton revolution. This amazing and versatile crop, cultivated for more than 7000 years, is one of the most powerful stories in agricultural science. More than 50 experts who contributed to this volume represent the leading edge of this exciting story."

Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management
Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management

Author: Opender Koul

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2007-01-08

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 1845931637

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Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to manage pests through biological, cultural, physical and chemical means in order to minimize economic and environmental injury caused by such pests. Any comprehensive IPM programme requires an understanding of the ecological relationships between crops, pests, natural enemies and the environment. This book presents a series of review chapters on ecologically-based IPM. Topics covered range from the ecological effects of chemical control practices to the ecology of predator-prey and parasitoid-host systems.

Handbook of Precision Agriculture
Handbook of Precision Agriculture

Author: Ancha Srinivasan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2006-09-06

Total Pages: 734

ISBN-13: 1482277964

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A thorough, critical, and up-to-date look at precision farming around the world In most developing countries, farming is the best safety net against hunger and keeping production costs under control without sacrificing crop yield is essential for survival. The Handbook of Precision Agriculture presents up-to-date research, field studies,