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Advances in Agronomy

Sparks, Donald L

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Table of contents
  • Copyright Pageiv
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsix
  • Prefacexi
  • Chapter 1. Effects of Fumigants on Non-Target Organism in Soils1
  • I. Introduction2
  • II. Mode of Action3
  • III. Effects on Biological Processes5
  • IV. Effect on Microbial Activities and Composition8
  • V. Impact of Recommended Fumigants on Soil Microbial Communities and Agricultural Practices20
  • VI. Effect on Specific Microbial Populations28
  • VII. Summary and Conclusions29
  • Acknowledgments29
  • References29
  • Chapter 2. Sorghum Improvement„Integrating Traditional and New Technology to Produce Improved Geno37
  • I. Introduction38
  • II. Variation in Sorghum ssp39
  • III. Sorghum Improvement„from Landraces to Cultivars40
  • IV. Mechanisms of Controlled Pollination42
  • V. Improvement Methodology49
  • VI. Trait-Based Breeding Efforts59
  • VII. Biotechnology in Sorghum Improvement93
  • VIII. Conclusion95
  • References96
  • Chapter 3. Critical Review of the Science and Options For Reducing Cadmium in Tobacco (Nicotiana Tab111
  • I. Introduction112
  • II. Cadmium in the Environment113
  • III. Cadmium in the Tobacco Plant114
  • IV. External Factors Affecting Cadmium Concentration in Tobacco Leaves127
  • V. Options to Reduce the Cadmium Content in Tobacco Leaves137
  • VI. Conclusion161
  • Acknowledgments162
  • References162
  • Chapter 4. The Impact of Grazing Animals on N2 Fixation in Legume-Based Pastures and Managment Optio181
  • I. Introduction182
  • II. Animal Treading184
  • III. Animal Grazing200
  • IV. Animal Excretion205
  • V. Strategies to Minimise the Impacts of Grazing Animals211
  • VI. Farm-Scale Management Practices221
  • VII. Summary and Conclusions227
  • Acknowledgments228
  • References228
  • Chapter 5. Seed-Fill Duration and Yield of Grain Crops243
  • I. Introduction244
  • II. Seed Filling: Definition and Measurement245
  • III. Variation in Seed-Fill Duration248
  • IV. Regulation of Seed-Fill Duration254
  • V. Seed-Fill Duration and Crop Productivity262
  • VI. Conclusions267
  • References268
  • Index281
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780120007813
  • ISBN-13 9780080524351
  • Author Sparks, Donald L
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Sustainable Agriculture

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Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source of the latest research in agronomy. Major reviews deal with the current topics of interest to agronomists, as well as crop and soil scientists. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. Editor Donald Sparks, former president of the Soil Science Society of America and current president of the International Union of Soil Science, is the S. Hallock du Pont Chair of Plant and Soil Sciences at The University of Delaware.

Volume 83 contains five excellent reviews that discuss topics critical to agricultural and environmental sustainability.

* Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture
* Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues
* Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field