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Applications of Continuous and Steady-State Methods to Root Biology
Av John G. Torrey, Lawrence J. Winship
Inbunden, 1989
1643 kr
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This book provides an excellent illustration of the interrelationship between progress in scientific methodology and conceptual advances, and its publica tion should contribute to further advances. It is well known that major advances in understanding often follow the development of new methods. …
Legumes in Farming Systems
Inbunden, 1989
2188 kr
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Proceedings of a Workshop, organized by the Directorate-General for Agriculture (DG VI) of the Commission of the European Communities, and held in Boignville (France) on May 25-27, 1988
Effects of Crop Rotation on Potato Production in the Temperate Zones
Proceedings of the International Conference on Effects of Crop Rotation on Potato Production in the Temperate Zones, held August 14–19, 1988, Wageningen, The Netherlands
Av J. Vos, C.D. van Loon m. fl.
Inbunden, 1989
1643 kr
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This volume contains the Proceedings of the International Conference on Effects of Crop Rotation on Potato Production in the Temperate Zones. This conference was held in the International Agricultural Centre at Wageningen, The Netherlands, August 14 - 19, 1988, under the auspices of the European …
Genetic Aspects of Plant Mineral Nutrition
Av N. El Bassam, M. Dambroth m. fl.
Inbunden, 1990
3279 kr
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The genetic work that has been carried out with volume, and especially in Section V 'Germplasm crop plants indicates that many nutritional charac- resources and creation of genotypes for specific teristics are independently inherited and could be environmental including low input systems', is …
Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants
“Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants”, 11–17 June 1989, Jerusalem, Israel, 1989
Inbunden, 1991
3279 kr
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Many agricultural crops worldwide, especially in semi-arid climates, suffer from iron deficiencies. Among plants sensitive to iron deficiency are apples, avocado, bananas, barley, beans, citrus, cotton, grapes, peanuts, pecans, potatoes, sorghum, soybeans, and numerous ornamental plants. …
Plant-Soil Interactions at Low pH
Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Plant-Soil Interactions at Low pH, 24–29 June 1990, Beckley West Virginia, USA
Av Robert J. Wright, V.C. Baligar m. fl.
1991
10940 kr
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Soil acidity is a major limitation to crop production in many parts of the world. Plant growth inhibition results from a combination of factors, including aluminum, manganese, and hydrogen ion toxicities and deficiencies of essential elements, particularly calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and …
Nitrogen Turnover in the Soil-crop System
Modelling of Biological Transformations, Transport of Nitrogen and Nitrogen Use Efficiency - Workshop Proceedings
Av J.J.R. Groot, etc. m. fl.
Inbunden, 1991
879 kr
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Physiology of the Plant Root System
Av J. Kolek, V. Kozinka
Inbunden, 1992
2188 kr
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Until recently the interest of plant physiologists in the structure and function of the root, as compared with the above-ground organs, was rather limited. In contrast to the data obtained from agricultural research, where the root is understood as an organ of water and nutrient uptake, recent …
Alleviating Soil Fertility Constraints to Increased Crop Production in West Africa
Inbunden, 1991
1643 kr
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Tropical Africa escaped from the glaciers that covered the temperate parts of the world during the Ice Age. The legacy is that most of the parent materials of the soils of tropical Africa are old, highly weathered and devoid of bases and phosphate-bearing minerals. Traditional farming systems which …
Nitrogen Fixation
International Symposium Proceedings
Av R. Materassi, M. Vincenzini
Inbunden, 1991
879 kr
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Biological Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Agriculture
Extended versions of papers presented in the Symposium, Role of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Sustainable Agriculture at the 13th Congress of Soil Science, Kyoto, Japan, 1990
Av J.K. Ladha, T. George m. fl.
Inbunden, 1992
1643 kr
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Chemical fertilizers have had a significant impact on food production in the recent past and are today an indispensible part of modern agriculture. On the other hand, the oil crisis of the 1970s and the current Middle East problems are constant reminders of the vulnerability of the fossil fuel …
Genetic Aspects of Plant Mineral Nutrition
The Fourth International Symposium on Genetic Aspects of Plant Mineral Nutrition, Canberra, Australia, September 30-October 4, 1991
Av International Symposium on Genetic Aspec, P.J. Randall m. fl.
Inbunden, 1993
879 kr
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The adaptation of desirable agricultural plants to infertile and problem soils is an increasingly important strategy for improving food supplies in many parts of the world. The plant breeding approach complements, and in some cases may replace agronomic practices such as the use of fertilizers and …
Isotopic Studies of Azolla and Nitrogen Fertilization of Rice
Report of an FAO/IAEA/SIDA Co-ordinated Research Programme on Isotopic Studies of Nitrogen Fixation and Nitrogen Cycling by Blue-Green Algae and Azolla
Av K.S. Kumarasinghe, D.L. Eskew
Inbunden, 1993
1643 kr
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Nitrogen is the most limiting element for crop production. Traditionally, expensive commercial fertilizers are used to correct soil nitrogen deficiencies. Indeed, 50% of the increase in rice yields after World War II can be attributed to increased fertilizer nitrogen use. Although an increased rate …
Enhancement of Biological Nitrogen Fixation of Common Bean in Latin America
Results from an FAO/IAEA Coordinated Research Programme, 1985-1991
Inbunden, 1993
1207 kr
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The common bean Phaseolus vulgaris L. is the most important pulse crop in Latin America, as well as in large parts of Asia and Africa. It is particularly important due to its ability, in symbiosis with Rhizobium bacteria, to fix atmospheric nitrogen and due to its high nutrient value. Incorporating …
Optimization of Plant Nutrition
Refereed papers from the Eighth International Colloquium for the Optimization of Plant Nutrition, 31 August – 8 September 1992, Lisbon, Portugal
Av M.A. Fragoso, M.L. Van Beusichem
Inbunden, 1993
5460 kr
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The Eighth International Colloquium for the Optimization of Plant Nutrition was held in Lisbon, Portugal, 1992, and was attended by 280 scientists from 34 countries. The programme allowed the participants ample opportunity for discussions, and exchange of results and ideas. The present volume …
Plant Nutrition — from Genetic Engineering to Field Practice
Proceedings of the Twelfth International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, 21–26 September 1993, Perth, Western Australia
Av J. Barrow
1994
6439 kr
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"Plant Nutrition - From Genetic Engineering to Field Practice", the 12th International Colloquium on Plant Nutrition, is part of a series which began in 1954. Early meetings were mainly concerned with the practical problems of soil fertility, with soil assessment, fertilizer requirements and …
Zinc in Soils and Plants
Proceedings of the International Symposium on ‘Zinc in Soils and Plants’ held at The University of Western Australia, 27–28 September, 1993
Av A.D. Robson
Inbunden, 1994
2406 kr
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The symposium on "Zinc in Soils and Plants" is the third in a series which began with "Copper in Soils and Plants" in Perth in 1981 and continued with "Manganese in Soils and Plants" in Adelaide in 1988. The symP9sium brings together a series of valuable accounts of many aspects of the reactions of …
Management of Mycorrhizas in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry
Häftad, 1994
2188 kr
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This book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive review of our knowledge of the management of mycorrhizas in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. It contains twenty-four reviews written by leading international scientists from eight countries. The reviews consider the ecology, biology and …
Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation
Proceedings of the 14th North American Conference on Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation, University of Minnesota, St.Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A., July 25-29, 1993
Av Peter H. Graham, etc. m. fl.
Inbunden, 1994
879 kr
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During the past three decades there has been a large amount of research on biological nitrogen fixation, in part stimulated by increasing world prices of nitrogen-containing fertilizers and environmental concerns. In the last several years, research on plant-microbe interactions, and symbiotic and …
Structure and Function of Roots
Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Structure and Function of Roots, June 20–26, 1993, Stará Lesná, Slovakia
Av F. Baluska, Milada Ciamporová m. fl.
Inbunden, 1995
2188 kr
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These papers summarize the present status of knowledge related to the structure and function of primary root tissues and their cells, as presented at the Fourth International Symposium on the Structure and Functions of Roots. The organizers assembled leading scientists from all over the world. All …
Iron Nutrition in Soils and Plants
Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, June 27–July 2, 1993, Zaragoza, Spain
Inbunden, 1995
3279 kr
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The current status of the work being conducted throughout the world in the field of iron deficiency in plants is reviewed in this book, which consists of research papers and invited lectures on specific topics related to iron deficiency. The book includes chapters reviewing the molecular and …
Belowground Responses to Rising Atmospheric CO2: Implications for Plants, Soil Biota, and Ecosystem Processes
Proceedings of a workshop held at the University of Michigan Biological Station, Pellston, Michigan, USA, May 29–June 2, 1993
Av P. S. Curtis, G. O'Neill m. fl.
Inbunden, 1994
1098 kr
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As atmospheric CO2 increases there will almost certainly be alterations in soil carbon fluxes. It is likely that such alterations will be accompanied by changes in the partitioning of carbon between organic structures and to soil processes. These changes have the potential for further altering the …
Plant Production on the Threshold of a New Century
Proceedings of the International Conference at the Occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Wageningen Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, June 28-July 1, 1993
Av Paul C. Struik, etc. m. fl.
Inbunden, 1994
879 kr
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"Plant Production on the Threshold of a New Century" describes and compares problems and frontier developments in the different sectors of plant production, integrating developments in basic plant sciences, crop science and socio-economic science, leading to sustainable plant production. Hence the …
Nutrient Uptake and Cycling in Forest Ecosystems
Proceedings of the CEC/IUFRO Symposium Nutrient Uptake and Cycling in Forest Ecosystems Halmstad, Sweden, June, 7–10, 1993
Av L.O. Nilsson, Reinhard F. Hüttl m. fl.
Inbunden, 1995
3279 kr
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From the research results and discussions presented in this text, theories are formulated of the various interrelationships of the nutritional aspects which allow the implementation of specific management strategies to improve stability and productivity of forest ecosystems. In particular, the …
Significance and Regulation of Soil Biodiversity
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Soil Biodiversity, held at Michigan State University, East Lansing, May 3–6, 1993
Av Harold P. Collins, G. Philip Robertson m. fl.
Inbunden, 1995
1643 kr
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The sustainability of both natural and managed ecosystems is strongly influenced by soil biological processes. A major question in soil biology and ecosystem ecology is the extent to which these processes are affected by the function and structure of the soil's biotic community. This book presents …
Plant-Soil Interactions at Low pH: Principles and Management
Proceedings of the Third Intenational Symposium on Plant-Soil Interactions at Low pH, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12–16 September 1993
Av R.A. Date, N.J. Grundon m. fl.
1995
3866 kr
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The understanding of plant-soil interactions in acid soils is important for improved food production in many parts of the world. The context of the book touches on basic and applied aspects of the physics, chemistry and biology of acid soils and their effect on growth of plants. It contains a large …
Management of Biological Nitrogen Fixation for the Development of More Productive and Sustainable Agricultural Systems
Extended versions of papers presented at the Symposium on Biological Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Agriculture at the 15th Congress of Soil Science, Acapulco, Mexico, 1994
Inbunden, 1995
1643 kr
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The subsistence agriculture of the pre-chemical era efficiently sustained the nitrogen status of soils by maintaining a balance between N loss and N gain from biological nitrogen fixation (BNF): the microbial conversion of atmospheric N to a form usable by plants. This was possible with less …
Fertilizers and Environment
Proceedings of the International Symposium “Fertilizers and Environment”, held in Salamanca, Spain, 26–29, September, 1994
Inbunden, 1996
2188 kr
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Food production remains the highest agricultural priority, subject to the constraint that it be done in harmony with nature, or at least with minimum environmental pollution. The amount of fertilizer applied can be controlled using modern application techniques, including soil and crop management, …
Wind Erosion in Niger
Implications and Control Measures in a Millet-based Farming System
Av B. Buerkert, M. Von Oppen m. fl.
Inbunden, 1996
1643 kr
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The West African Sahel is the transition zone between the Saharadesert in the north of Africa and the more humid Sudanian zones in the south. Although diverse in many ways, the Sahelian countries have the common problem of a fragile agricultural sector. This predicament is mainly caused by low …
Progress in Nitrogen Cycling Studies
Proceedings of the 8th Nitrogen Fixation Workshop, University of Ghent, Belgium, 5-8 September 1994
Av Nitrogen Workshop, O. van Cleemput m. fl.
Inbunden, 1996
879 kr
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This volume contains the proceedings of the 8th Nitrogen Workshop which was held at the University of Ghent, Belgium, from 5 to 8 September 1994. Although nitrogen dynamics in different ecosystems have been studied for several decades, new orientations and other emphases have recently emerged. …
