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Plant Nutrition for Sustainable Food Production and Environment
Proceedings of the XIII International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, 13–19 September 1997, Tokyo, Japan
Inbunden, Engelska, 1997
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The 13th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium is the latest in a series which commenced in 1954. This volume of the Proceedings begins with two keynote papers which review achievements in the field of plant nutrition and crop production in this century and discuss future developments in the science and in our society. Recent advances in plant nutrition are reviewed by three other invited papers from the aspects of innovative research technology, molecular biology and rice physiology. Nearly 300 shorter papers report and discuss findings in plant nutrition: mineral function, ion transport, molecular biology, deficiency and toxicity tolerance, diagnostic techniques, root function, N fixation, microorganisms, rhizosphere, fertilizer, environmental pollution, organic wastes, rice physiology, N and S metabolism, dry matter production and crop quality. Readers should gain an appreciation of current knowledge in all the aspects of plant nutrition relating to sustainable food production and the environment.
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Featured in Vanity Fair, Aesthetica, and Air Mail A stunning portfolio of work by Japan’s leading contemporary architect, showcasing exquisite photography of 28 extraordinary projects selected by AndoFollowing the acclaimed first volume in Tadao Ando’s monograph series with Phaidon, Tadao Ando: The Colours of Light (1996), this new volume showcases the continual collaboration between Ando and photographer Richard Pare.Beginning with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, Missouri, and concluding with the Bourse de Commerce project, located in Paris, the book features Pare’s stunning photographs of 28 contemporary projects in locations around the world, including Japan, Germany, Mexico, South Korea, Italy, and the United States. Pare’s images, most of which have never been published, expertly capture Ando’s quietly powerful approach to architectural design.Created in close collaboration with Ando and his studio, Light and Space opens with a foreword by the architect, an introduction by architect Dominique Perrault, and four original drawings Ando created specifically for this book, printed on thin tissue paper.The Plates section features spare layouts and immersive gatefolds throughout, with Pare’s images offering unique insights into Ando’s acute attention to light and volume and how they engage with one another. An appendix, printed on textured paper, offers additional information about each project, including technical specifications, a brief descriptive text, as well as detailed sections and plans.This clothbound, jacketed book closely aligns with the packaging of the first volume, creating an elegant companion set.
Plant Nutrition for Sustainable Food Production and Environment
Proceedings of the XIII International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, 13–19 September 1997, Tokyo, Japan
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
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In the history of the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium from its first meeting in 1954, this meeting, the 13th Colloquium, is the first to be held in Asia and will be the last in the 20th century. The 20th century has seen huge changes in the number and activities of mankind. Our population has increased from around 1. 7 billion to more than 5. 8 billion and technological innovations have completely altered our way of living. As a consequence of such rapid change, we are facing many problems including changes in our environment of a global scale. But, while food shortage has been a serious concern to mankind throughout our history, serious food shortages in the 20th century have been confined to limited times and areas. As Lester Brown discusses in this volume, farmers have increased food production heroically on demand. We, the plant nutritionists should be proud of our support to the world's farmers which has helped them make their achievement possible. During the 20th century, the science of plant nutrition also has achieved great progress as described by Jack Loneragan; it became established as a discipline firmly based in science, defined the chemical elements supporting plant growth, and has contributed to improvements in plant production and environmental quality, as readers will find in many contributions in this volume.