Crop Production: Growth and Yield
Crop Production: Growth and Yield by Lancaster Mason, published by Murphy & Moore Publishing on March 8, 2022, is a comprehensive exploration of the essential role of crop production in human civilization. This edition, comprising 247 pages, delves into various categories of crops, including cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and forage. It examines how cropping systems are influenced by resource availability, geography, climate, and socio-political and economic factors, providing a broad context for understanding agricultural practices.
Readers will find detailed discussions on contemporary practices in crop production, such as plant breeding, agrochemical use, and technological innovations aimed at improving growth and yield. The book addresses challenges that impact agricultural productivity, including soil degradation, desertification, and global warming. With contributions from international experts and scientists, this work presents innovative insights and diverse technologies that enhance crop growth and yield, making it a valuable resource for those interested in agricultural sciences and crop science.
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Crop production is the mainstay of the human civilization. Some of the important categories of crops are cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes and forage. The nature of cropping systems in a region depends on the resource availability, geography, climate, as well as factors such as socio-political and economic policies or the culture of the farmer. Crop production today encompasses practices such as plant breeding, the use of agrochemicals, and technological innovation to improve growth and yield. However, many factors tend to adversely affect agricultural productivity, such as soil degradation, desertification, and global warming. This book covers in detail some existing theories and innovative concepts revolving around crop production. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied technologies and techniques that contribute to enhance crop growth and yield. This book includes contributions of international experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field.
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