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41. Soils in the Humid Tropics and Monsoon Region of Indonesia

    By Kim H. Tan

    Series: Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment

    Highlighting the vast differences in tropical climate, from hot and humid to cool and arctic, Soils in the Humid Tropics and Monsoon Region of Indonesia explores the climate, soil zones, and altitudinal variation in soil formation. The author explores the changes in geomorphology, especially in...

    Published May 27th 2008 by CRC Press
42. Handbook of New Technologies for Genetic Improvement of Legumes

    Edited by P. B. Kirti

    A comprehensive and groundbreaking collection of ideas for plant improvement Most of the world’s supply of legumes is cultivated under adverse conditions that make this commercially important crop susceptible to the vagaries of nature and damaging stresses. Genetic manipulation has become a...

    Published May 12th 2008 by CRC Press
43. An Encyclopedia of Small Fruit

    By Robert E Gough

    An A-to-Z look at the world of small fruits While there are many books on small fruit culture, their focus is often very specific or confined to just a few species. Packed with useful information, An Encyclopedia of Small Fruit is the comprehensive A-to-Z reference that not only details all...

    Published March 27th 2008 by CRC Press
44. Integrated Nutrient Management for Sustainable Crop Production

    Edited by Milkha Aulakh, Cynthia A. Grant

    Ideas for sustainable agricultural practices Long-term security of the global food supply requires a balance between increasing production and environmental sustainability. Both nutrient scarcities and surpluses alike can threaten this balance. Integrated Nutrient Management for Sustainable...

    Published February 24th 2008 by CRC Press
45. Asian Crops and Human Dietetics

    Edited by USHA PALANISWAMY

    Go beyond the nutritional value to discover the lesser known health benefits of certain Asian crops Several foods from the Asian culture that are not well known to other parts of the world have health benefits that stretch beyond mere nutritional value. Asian Crops and Human Dietetics...

    Published February 24th 2008 by CRC Press
46. Microbial Biotechnology in Horticulture, Vol. 3

    Edited by R C Ray, O.P. Ward

    The application of microbial biotechnology to horticulture is of great importance, because it has the potential to increase productivity, to enhance quality and shelf-life of the produce and to develop novel techniques in food processing and for conversion of horticultural wastes into renewal...

    Published January 1st 2008 by Science Publishers
47. Microbial Biotechnology in Horticulture, Vol. 2

    Edited by R C Ray, O.P. Ward

    Plant genetic engineering has revolutionized our ability to produce genetically improved plant varieties. Large proportions of our major crops have undergone genetic improvement through the use of recombinant DNA technology, and micro-organisms play an important role in this development. The book...

    Published December 31st 2007 by Science Publishers
48. Concise Encyclopedia of Crop Improvement

    Institutions, Persons, Theories, Methods, and Histories

    By Rolf Schlegel

    How were today’s complex approaches to improving crops developed?The quest for a steady food supply sparked plant breeding attempts over 12,000 years ago. The Concise Encyclopedia of Crop Improvement is a comprehensive resource explaining the development of crop improvement methods over...

    Published November 23rd 2007 by CRC Press
49. Mycorrhizae in Crop Production

    Edited by Chantal Hamel

    Design cropping practices that make the most of the contribution of AM fungi Mycorrhizae in Crop Production is a comprehensive guide to the use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in developing sustainable cropping systems. This unique book examines how AMF benefit crop plants in both greenhouse...

    Published October 29th 2007 by CRC Press
50. Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology

    Edited by Mohammad Pessarakli

    Series: Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment

    A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management plays an important role in landscaping, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper management and cultural practices are crucial for the performance of these versatile grasses, creating a demand among...

    Published October 8th 2007 by CRC Press