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Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Potatoes
Author: Gefu Wang-Pruski
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Published: 2017
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ISBN-13: 9781786761019
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Potatoes Volume 2
Author: Stuart J. Wale
Publisher:
Published: 2018
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ISBN-13: 9781351114523
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Potatoes are one of the world's key food crops. Their nutritional value, and the fact that they can be grown with relatively few inputs in a wide range of environments, makes them an important food security crop. However, yields in developing countries are held back by factors such as poor cultivation practices and the impact of pests and diseases, whilst more intensive systems need to become more 'climate smart' both to minimise their environmental impact and adapt to climate change. This volume looks at key research on improving cultivation techniques at each stage in the value chain for potato production. Chapters in Part 1 range from modelling yields to nutrient and irrigation management as well as post-harvest storage. Part 2 reviews advances in understanding and managing fungal, bacterial and viral diseases as well as the management of insect pests and weeds. The final part of the book discusses ways of monitoring and reducing the environmental impact of potato cultivation. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for potato scientists, growers, government and non-government agencies supporting potato cultivation. Volume 1 looks at breeding and aspects of quality."--Provided by publisher.
Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Potatoes Volume 1
Author: Gefu Wang-Pruski
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781786761002
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Potatoes have long been one of the world's most important crops. The first volume in this two-volume sequence reviews advances in understanding plant physiology, genetics and breeding. It also discusses ways of understanding the nutritional and sensory properties of potatoes.
Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Potatoes
Author: Stuart J. Wale
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781786761293
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Potatoes
Author: Stuart J. Wale
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Published: 2017
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ISBN-13: 9781786761309
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Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Tomatoes
Author: Autar Mattoo
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781786760401
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book reviews key developments in tomato breeding, including developing improved varieties with desirable traits such as drought or pest resistance. It also discusses ways of improving cultivation techniques as well as pests, diseases and their control.
Sustainable Market Farming
Author: Pam Dawling
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Published: 2013-02-01
Total Pages: 459
ISBN-13: 1550925121
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.
Achieving sustainable production of poultry meat Volume 1
Author: Steven C. Ricke
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Published: 2017-01-01
Total Pages: 503
ISBN-13: 1786760649
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →To meet growing demand, the FAO has estimated that world poultry production needs to grow by 2-3% per year to 2030. Much of the increase in output already achieved has been as a result of improvements in commercial breeds combined with rearing in more intensive production systems. However, more intensive systems and complex supply chains have increased the risk of rapid transmission of animal diseases and zoonoses. Consumer expectations of sensory and nutritional quality have never been higher. At the same time consumers are more concerned about the environmental impact of poultry production as well as animal welfare. Drawing on an international range of expertise, this book reviews research on safety, quality and sustainability issues in poultry production. Part 1 discusses risks from pathogens, detection and safety management on farms and in slaughterhouse operations. Part 2 looks at ways of enhancing the flavour, colour, texture and nutritional quality of poultry meat. Finally, the book reviews the environmental impact of poultry production. Achieving sustainable production of poultry meat Volume 1: Safety, quality and sustainability will be a standard reference for poultry and food scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in poultry production. It is accompanied by two further volumes which review poultry breeding, nutrition, health and welfare.
