Conservation Farming in the United States: The Methods and Accomplishments of the STEEP Program explains the success of the multidisciplinary STEEP (Solutions to Economic and Environmental Problems) conservation project, currently in its third decade, which focuses on the Palous…
In 14 papers from the June 1997 Fourth International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, convened in Berkeley, California, scientists and engineers from a range of disciplines and many countries summarize the technology currently being used to remediate soil con…
"Intensive cropping systems based on cereal growing and mineral fertilizers often lead to a decrease in the level of soil organic matter, which significantly influences soil physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties. Specific purposes of this book will vary but t…
"This textbook addresses the current ground improvement techniques and also suits professionals. It introduces key methods, with the underpinning theory, design principles, and construction approaches. It contains numerous problems and worked examples, and a companion website pr…
The citrus industry is one of the world's most important fruit production industries, but global climate change, pests, diseases, and improper handling are affecting plant yields. Citrus Production: Technological Advancements and Adaptation to Changing Climate presents informati…
This book is designed to introduce the basics of different aspects of the biology of reproduction in a concise and coherent manner. The book aims to equip students with the fundamentals of the biology of reproduction and also update them with the most recent advances in the fiel…
"The main theme of this book is to implement green practices in food industry to reduce negative impacts of food processing techniques on the ecosystem and to improve food quality for better human health & nutrition as well as showing the food industry's focus on sustainable asp…
This book presents strategies and techniques highlighting the sustainability and application of microbial and agricultural biotechnologies to ensure food production and security. This book includes different aspects of applications of Artificial Intelligence in agricultural syst…
"This book brings together an international group of agriculture and food lawyers and scientists to define the field of Food System Transparency in three parts: the big picture, food safety and health, and the global view. Each part adds to the whole but zooms in through a uniqu…
"Weed control is a global problem in agriculture, there is constant effort both to develop and utilize herbicides. As part of the general widespread concern over the residual effects of chemicals applied to crop plants, the study of herbicide residues in plants and soil, and the…
"This new book provides an insightful look at the varied and exciting uses and applications of Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things in agriculture. With internet-enabled communications becoming more widely available, farms and agricultural establishments can take advantage of these …
"The global population is projected to increase by 3.3 billion, from 6.7 to 10 billion during 2008 to 2100. As a result, soil degradation and desertification are growing due to the increasing demand of the food, feed, fiber and fuel on finite soil resources. The problem of globa…
"Fungi serve as partners of plants that can bolster disease resistance and improve crop yields while reducing the need for artificial inputs; as pests that can cause significant diseases of major crops; and as valuable products with nutrient content and low input requirements. T…
The origin of agroforestry practices--growing trees and shrubs with food and fruit crops and grasses is traditional and very old--but the science of agroforestry is new. Years of experience and experiments have shown that agroforestry as a land-use system is capable of yielding …
This book provides examples applications of nanotechnology in addressing problems and challenges in agriculture as well as environmental sciences and provides an overview of innovations in nanopesticides, nanofertilizers, bionanosensors and nano-based delivery system for improvi…
"Focusing on the crucial sustainability challenge of reducing food loss at the level of consumer society, this volume provides an in-depth, research-based overview of this multifaceted problem. Food Loss and Waste Reduction: Technical Solutions for Cleaner Production considers t…
An essential resource work for understanding how to design and develop smart applications for present and future problems of the field of agriculture.-- Dr. Deepak Gupta, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi, India As a result of the advances in Artificial Intelligenc…
"Algae are a primitive living photosynthetic form and they are the oldest living organism. In the marine ecosystem, algae are the primary producers that supplies energy required to a diverse marine organism and especially seaweed provide habitat for invertebrates and fishes. The…
"Modelling Invasive Alien Plant Species: Fuzzy Based Uncertainty presents applications of different fuzzy theory techniques in developing risk assessment models for invasive alien plant species whose introduction and spread outside their natural range threatens biodiversity. Inv…
Forage crops are an essential component of livestock's diet. Production and availability of sufficiently good quality forage under diverse ecological dynamics are fundamental to develop an efficient and productive livestock industry. Growers worldwide, especially in developing a…
