Crop Yield

Physiology and Processes

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

This book has been prepared for those seeking a better understanding of the functioning of crop plants, particularly the processes that lead to the genera tion of products valued by human beings.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-11-13
Mått:155 x 235 x 29 mm
Vikt:785 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:504
Förlag:Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
ISBN:9783642636448

Utforska kategorier

Växtböcker inom Djur och Natur
Botanik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Biovetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Innehållsförteckning

Physiological Control of Growth and Yield in Wheat: Analysis and Synthesis.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Components of Yield.- 3 Wheat Development.- 4 Quantitative Aspects of Development: Canopy Generation.- 5 Leaf (Green) Area Index and the Interception of PAR.- 6 Radiation-Use Efficiency.- 7 Quantitative Aspects of Development: Generation of Grain Population Density.- 8 Conclusions.- References.- Growth and Development of Oat with Special Reference to Source-Sink Interaction and Productivity.- 1 Oat as a Subject for Crop Physiological Studies.- 2 Phenostages and Phenophases of Oat with Agricultural Interest.- 3 Canopy Architecture and Function in Relation to Dry-Matter Production.- 4 Vegetative Organs as Competing Sinks During Formation and Realization of Yield Potential.- 5 The Need for Description of Oat Ideotypes?.- References.- Barley: Physiology of Yield.- 1 Apex Development and Contribution to Yield.- 2 Tillering and Tiller Contribution to Grain Yield.- 3 Grain Filling.- 4 Carbon Metabolism.- 5 Nitrogen Metabolism.- 6 Protein Synthesis and Amino Acid Composition.- 7 Contribution of Preanthesis Carbon and Nitrogen to Yield.- 8 Phosphorus Uptake and Mycorrhizal Associations.- 9 Potassium Uptake.- 10 Plant Lodging and Growth Regulators.- 11 Conclusions.- References.- Rice.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Growth and Development.- 3 Photosynthesis and Dry-Matter Production.- 4 Environmental Control of Growth and Yield.- 5 Yield Determining Processes.- 6 Analysis of Yield Components.- 7 Response to Cultural Factors.- 8 Improving Yield Potential.- 9 New Plant Types.- 10 Hybrid Rice.- 11 Biotechnological Approaches.- 12 Future Directions.- References.- Physiology of Maize.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Phenology.- 3 Dry Matter Accumulation.- 4 Dry Matter Partitioning.- 5 Genetic Improvement.- References.- Leaf Expansion and Phenological Development: Key Determinants of Sunflower Plasticity, Growth and Yield.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Phenotypic Plasticity.- 3 Leaf Area.- 4 Phenological Development.- 5Conclusions.- References.- Cotton: Factors Associated with Assimilation Capacity, Flower Production, Boll Set, and Yield.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Root and Canopy Development.- 3 CO2-Assimilation Capacity.- 4 Fruiting-Form Formation.- 5 Carbohydrate Metabolism and Utilization.- 6 Environmental Effects.- 7 Monitoring and Management.- 8 Breeding and Yield Physiology Research Challenges.- 9 Summary.- 10 Glossary of Cotton Yield Physiology Terms.- References.- Jute.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Seed: Viability and Germination.- 3 Seedling Growth and Initial Field Operations.- 4 Root System.- 5 Leaf Area, Light Interception and Canopy Photosynthesis.- 6 CO2 Metabolism and Carbon-Use Efficiency.- 7 Assimilate Translocation and Partitioning.- 8 Photoperiod and Flowering.- 9 Improvement of Jute Productivity: Problems and Prospects.- References.- Sugarcane.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Growth and Yield Dynamics.- 3 Sucrose Synthesis and Partitioning.- 4 Conclusion: Prospects for Increasing Sucrose Yield.- References.- Sugar Beet.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Crop Establishment and Early Development.- 3 Leaf Growth and Development.- 4 Fibrous Root Development.- 5 Growth and Development of the Storage Root.- 6 Photosynthesis and Growth.- 7 Water Relations and Stress.- 8 Assimilate Partitioning.- 9 Crop Growth and Sucrose Accumulation.- 10 Sugar Beet and Climate Change.- 11 Sugarbeet in the Future.- References.- Potato.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The Basic Plan of the Potato Plant.- 3 Physiological Age and Growth Vigour.- 4 Interrelations Between Numbers of Component Plant Parts.- 5 The Process of Tuber Formation.- 6 Rate and Duration of Development Processes.- 7 Radiation Interception, Growth Rate and Total Dry Matter Production.- 8 Temperature and the Rate of Growth Processes.- 9 Dry Matter Distribution.- 10 Nitrogen Nutrition and Potato Production.- 11 Drought and Potato Production.- 12 Second Growth.- 13 Tuber Size Distribution.- References.- Cowpea.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Grain Yield in Optimal Environments.- 3 Grain Yield Under Drought.- 4 Photoperiod and Temperature Effects on Phenology and Responses to Stress.- 5 Conclusions.- References.- Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] Physiology and Symbiotic Dinitrogen Fixation.- 1 Origin and Introduction.- 2 Plant Development.- 3 Plant Physiology.- 4 Symbiotic Dinitrogen Fixation.- References.- Physiological Control of Growth and Yield in White Clover.- 1 Growth Form of White Clover.- 2 Physiological Control of Growth.- References.- Physiological Control of Alfalfa Growth and Yield.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Alfalfa Yield Component Analysis.- 3 Factors Influencing Alfalfa Yield Components.- 4 Conclusions and Future Prospects.- References.- Physiological Control of Forage Grass Yield and Growth.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Dynamic Models.- 3 Seasonal Models.- 4 Examples.- 5 Summary.- References.