Agriculture (General)

Cotton, Water, Salts and Soums

by Martius, Christopher, Rudenko, Inna, Lamers, John P. A.

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This book summarizes a long-term research project addressing land and water use in the irrigated areas of the Aral Sea basin. In an interdisciplinary approach, natural and human sciences are combined to elucidate the challenges of economic transition that affect the use of land,…

Agriculture and EU environmental law

by Jack, Brian

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This book critically examines the development and current structure of European Union agri-environmental measures at a substantive level. Examining the measures in an integrated manner, showing how they interrelate linking different aspects of European Union agricultural law an…

Sustainable agricultural development: recent approaches in resources management and env…

by Behnassi, Mohamed, Shahid, Shabbir A., D'Silva, Joyce

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Due to many challenges (i.e. climate change, energy, water and land shortage, high demands on food, land grabbing, etc.), agriculture production potential is expected to be seriously affected; thus, increasing food insecurity and hunger in many already affected regions (especial…

Technological Innovations in Major World Oil Crops, Volume 2

by Gupta, S. K., Gupta, S. K.

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The present volume presents essential information on advancements in oilseed production, processing and utilization. Advances in the technology of seed processing to produce oil and oil quality for edible and industrial applications are well presented, followed by hybrid technol…

Environmental impacts of modern agriculture

by Harrison, Roy M., Hester, R. E., (Ronald E.)

fromIssues in environmental science and technology

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"Modern agriculture must seek to feed the world's growing population with little or no cost to the Environment. Modern agriculture is capable of producing greater yields than ever before, but intensification of agriculture does come at a price. This comprehensive volume examines…

Soils and Food Security

by Harrison, R. M., Hester, R. E.

fromIssues in environmental science and technology

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Soil is essential to agriculture and a resource that cannot be replaced easily. Nevertheless, its importance to food production and the threats to its sustainability are often overlooked. This book, the 35th volume of Issues in Environmental Science and Technology, examines the …

Privacy on the Line

by Diffie, Whitfield, Landau, Susan

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A penetrating and insightful study of privacy and security in telecommunications for a post-9/11, post-Patriot Act world.Telecommunication has never been perfectly secure. The Cold War culture of recording devices in telephone receivers and bugged embassy offices has been succee…

Humic matter in soil and the environment: principles and controversies

by Tan, Kim H., (Kim Howard)

fromBooks in soils, plants, and the environment

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This text defines and explores the genesis, extraction, properties, and impact of humic matter on agriculture, industry, and the environment. It examines issues associated with produced and natural humic compounds - assessing the role of humic substances in industrial and pharma…

Vietnam's Post-1975 Agrarian Reforms

by Dang, Trung

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This book investigates why collectivised farming failed in south Vietnam after 1975. Despite the strong will of the new regime to implement collectivisation, the effort was uneven, misapplied and subverted. After only 10 years of trying, the regime annulled the policy. Focusing …

Une agronomie pour le XXIe siècle

by Stengel, Pierre, Richard, Guy, Valceschini, Egizio, Cellier, Pierre, Lemaire, Gilles

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The challenge for agricultural systems today is to produce whilst drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in limited agricultural spaces where the biodiversity, quality of resources, soils, water, air, etc. all have to be protected. This collective work, published to mark…

Biochar as Soil Amendment: Impact on Soil Properties and Sustainable Resource Management

by De la Rosa, José M.

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The role of biochar in improving soil fertility is increasingly being recognized and is leading to recommendations of biochar amendment of degraded soils. In addition, biochars offer a sustainable tool for managing organic wastes and to produce added-value products. The benefits…

Agricultural Irrigation

by Montazar, Aliasghar

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Agriculture is certainly the most important food supplier while it globally accounts for more than 70% of water used and contributes significantly to water pollution. Irrigated agriculture is facing rising competition worldwide for access to reliable, low cost, and high-quality …

Applied agricultural research: foundations and methodology

by Andrew, Chris O., Hildebrand, Peter E.

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"The desire to resolve problems through pragmatic observation, systematic evaluation, and coordinated action persists with each new generation of researchers. A timeless task that bears individual, social, and often cultural characteristics, problem resolution is essentially an …