Agriculture and farming Books

Book SynopsisThis book deals with the agronomy of the eight major grain, fiber and oilseed row crops produced in the United States: Corn, Wheat, Grain Sorghum, Barley, Rice, Cotton, Soybeans, and Peanuts.Table of ContentsCorn. Wheat. Grain Sorghum. Barley. Rice. Cotton. Soybean. Peanut. Index.

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Book SynopsisAs our society places increasing importance on the management of our natural resources, natural resource managers in both public and private sectors will need to understand the essential elements of soil and water systems.Table of ContentsConservation Management and the Environment. Distance and Area Measurement. Levels and Leveling. Land Surveys and Mapping Systems. Rainfall and Runoff. Soil Erosion by Water. Upland Water Erosion Control. Channel Flow Erosion Control. Wind Erosion and Control Practices. Water Quality and Supply. Surface Water Storage. Surface Drainage and Wetlands. Subsurface Drainage. Soil Water Relations and Evapotranspiration. Irrigation Principles. Surface Irrigation. Sprinkler Irrigation. Microirrigation. Water Measurement. Glossary of Special Terms. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the second volume of a three volume reference set that will provide comprehensive information on breeding commercial horticultural crops. In a systematic way, it deals with the history and commercial importance of each fruit, the origin and early development of cultivation, regional characteristics, breeding objectives, fruit characteristics such as color, shape and disease resistance. Volume II deals with, for example, citrus fruits, avocados, and kiwifruits.Table of ContentsBlueberries, Cranberries, and Ligonberries (G. Galletta and J.Ballington). Brambles (H. Daubeny). Currants and Gooseberries (R. Brennan). Grapes (B. Reisch and C. Pratt). Kiwifruit (A. Ferguson, et al.). Strawberries (J. Hancock, et al.). Index.

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Book SynopsisAquaculture in the United States is a significant agribusiness industry, but it is also a troubled one whose future is clouded by doubt. Many aquaculture practices, such as deliberately introducing exotic species, hatcheries programs, and pen culture in protected waters have come under intense attack from environmentalists. Economic pressures on the industry from the value of coastal land, the unavailability of suitable supplies of water, and the legal costs of regulations have restricted growth. This book looks at the past, present and future of a troubled industry.Table of ContentsThe Beginnings of U.S. Aquaculture. A New Science Is Born. Expanding the Science. Aquaculture from World War II to 1970. The Growth Years Following 1970. Projecting into the Twenty-First Century. Literature. Index.

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Book SynopsisAquaculture is a rapidly growing, successful approach to improving diets by providing more high quality fish and shellfish protein. It is also an industry with major unresolved issues because of its negative impact on the environment. This book is a pioneering effort in the development of environmentally benign aquaculture methods.Table of ContentsFish as Food and the Case of Aquaculture (J. Bardach). Aquaculture and Sustainable Food Security in the Developing World(M. Williams). Offshore Mariculture (R. Stickney). Aquaculture, Pollution, and Biodiversity (J. Bardach). The Role of Biotechnology in Sustainable Aquaculture (E.Donaldson). Economic Decision Making in Sustainable Aquacultural Development(Y. Shang & C. Tisdell). The Role of Modeling in the Managing and Planning of SustainableAquaculture (P. Leung & O. El-Gayar). Sustainable Aquaculture and Integrated Coastal Management (C.Thia-Eng). Planning, Regulation, and Administration of Sustainable Aquaculture(J. Corbin & L. Young). Postscript (J. Bardach). Index.

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Book SynopsisWith the decline in rural population from forty percent at the turn of the century, to about 4 percent now, many small towns have been virtually depopulated. However, some communities are planning and taking action to assure their development in sustainable ways.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: RURAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: FRAMEWORKS AND UNDERPINNINGS. Rural Sustainable Development: A Postmodern Alternative (I.Audirac). Sustainable Community Development: A Systems Approach (D. Chiras& J. Herman). RURAL DIVERSITY AND DIVERSITY OF APPROACHES TO COMMUNITYSUSTAINABILITY. Still Life on the Plains: Strategies for Sustainable Communities(J. Luther). Community-Based Workshops: Building a Partnership for CommunityVitality (J. Segedy). ASSESSING THE ALTERNATIVES. Greenways, Trails, and Rural Sustainability (E. Starnes, etal.). Economic Analysis of Leaf Management Alternatives for LocalGovernment (D. Derr & P. Dhillon). About the Authors. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe latest information on applied topics in horticultural sciences. This book emphasizes applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Numerous references provide easy, time-saving and cost effective access to the primary literature.Table of ContentsPostpollination Flower Development (S. O'Neill & J.Nadeau). Speciality Mushrooms and Their Cultivation (D. Royse). Glucosinolates in Crop Plants (E. Rosa, et al.). Fruit Skin Splitting and Cracking (L. Opara, et al.). Origin and Dissemination of Cherry (M. Faust & D.Suranyi). Artemisia annua: Botany, Horticulture, Phamacology (J. Ferreira, etal.). Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum): Botany and Horticulture (P.Tetenyi). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis second of a two-part treatise describes the phenomena of plants under stress, describing the relationship between plant structure, development, and growth and such environmental stresses as too much or too little water, light, heat, or cold.Trade Review"What more could any teacher want?.... It is difficult to praise the contents too highly" (Biological Agriculture & Horticulture, Vol.19 2001)Table of ContentsSOIL PROCESSES AND PLANT STRESS PHYSIOLOGY. Introduction and General Concepts. Soil/Plant Relationships. Nutrient Deficiency Stress and Plant Growth and Development. Mycorrhizae, special contribution by Shawn Semones. Salinity Stress. BIOTIC FACTORS AND PLANT STRESS PHYSIOLOGY. Influence of Plant Pathogens on Host Physiology. Herbivory and Plant Stress. Allelochemistry as a Plant Stress, special contribution by Thomas Ting Lei. Weeds and Other Competitors, special contribution by Cynthia Lipp. Parasitic Vascular Plants. ANTHROPOGENIC-INDUCED STRESSES. Soil Pollutants: Heavy Metals and Pesticides. Atmospheric Pollution: SO_2, O_3, NO_x, and "Greenhouse Gases". CONCLUSION. Generalities, Trends, and Future Directions. Appendices. Index. About the Authors.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a reference work on the design and operation of cane sugar manufacturing facilities. It covers cane sugar decolorization, filtration, evaporation and crystallization, centrifugation, drying, and packaging,.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TO SUGAR REFINING. Glossary of Terms and Definitions (C. Chou). Sugar Refining Processes and Equipment (C. Chou). Automation in a Raw Cane Sugar Factory (R. Kwok & E.Lam). Raw Sugar Storage and Handling (H. Chang & C. Chou). REFINING PROCESS AND OPERATIONS. Affination (T. Pearson). Phosphatation for Turbidity and Color Removal (R. Riffer). Carbonation for Turbidity and Color Removal (P. Rein). Granular Carbon Decolorization System (P. Field & H.Benecke). Pulsed-Bed Moving-Granular Activated Carbon System (J.-H.Liang). Ion-Exchange Resin Process for Color and Ash Removal (D. Bouree& F. Rousset). Filtration Processes (C. Chou). Evaporation Theory and Practices (W. Kampen). White Sugar Boiling and Crystallization (C. Chou). Centrifugation Operation (G. Grimwood). Refined Sugar Drying, Conditioning, and Storage (D. Meadows). Packaging, Warehousing, and Shipping of Refined Products (J.-P.Merle). Remelt and Recovery House Operations, (C. Chou). Application of Membrane Technology in Sugar Manufacturing (M.Saska). REFINERY DESIGN AND PROCESS CONTROL. Refining Design Criteria (C. Chou). Process Selection (R. Riffer). Instrumentation for Process Control (W. Simoneaux). Operational Computers (R. Burke). Automation of a Sugar Refinery (N. Mera). Integration of Raw and Refined Sugar Operations (S. Clarke). Off-Crop Sugar Refining for a Back-End Refinery (R. Lionnet). Energy Conservation for Sugar Refining (J. Tillman). Technical Control for Sucrose Loss (J. Dowling). Microbiological Control in Sugar Manufacturing and Refining (D.Day). Refinery Maintenance Program (G. Fawcett & C. Chou). Environmental Quality Assurance (C. Chou). SPECIALTY SUGAR PRODUCTS. Brown or Soft Sugar (J. Thompson). Areado Soft Sugar Process (L. Bento & F. Bartolo). Liquid Sugar Production (L. Anhaiser). Microcrystalline Sugar (C. Chou). CHEMISTRY OF SUGAR REFINING. Refining Quality of Raw Sugar (S. Clarke). Nonsugars and Sugar Refining (R. Riffer). Analysis of Sugar and Molasses (W. Altenburg). Appendix. About the Editor/Author. Index.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviewspresents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii Dedication ix 1. Technologies for Nondestructive Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables 1Judith A. Abbott, Renfu Lu, Bruce 1. Upchurch, and Richard Stroshine 2. Texture of Fresh Fruit 121F. Roger Harker, Robert J. Redgwell, Ian C. Hallett, and Shona H. Murray 3. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Plant ScienceMiklos Faust, Paul C. Wang, and John Moos 4. Postharvest Technology and Utilization of Almonds 267Mario Schirra Subject Index 313 Cumulative Subject Index 315 Cumulative Contributor Index 337

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Book Synopsis'Horticultural Reviews' is an open-ended series of review articles on research in the production of commercial horticultural crops: vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. The articles collect, compare, and contrast the primary journal literature to provide an overview of the topic.Table of ContentsIntegrated Management of Greenhouse Vegetable Crops (A.Papadopoulos, et al.). Okra: Botany and Horticulture (E. Duzyaman). Sweet Sorghum (E. Hunter & I. Anderson). Deficit Irrigation in Deciduous Orchards (M. Behboudian & T.Mills). Germplasm Resources of Pineapple (G. d'Eeckenbrugge, et al.). Salinity Tolerance in Olive (R. Gucci & M. Tattini). Cranberry: Botany and Horticulture (T. Roper & N. Vorsa). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisA volume on wild apple and fruit trees of Central Asia, it presents reviews on topics in horticultural sciences. It emphasises on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: Calvin R. Sperling (Philip L. Forsline). 1. Collection, Maintenance, Characterization, and Utilization of Wild Apples of Central Asia (Philip L. Forsline, Herb S. Aldwinckle, Elizabeth E. Dickson, James J. Luby, and Stan C. Hokanson). I. Introduction. II. Germplasm Acquisition. III. Central Asian Collections. IV. Maintenance. V. Distribution. VI. Characterization and Evalution. VII. Utilization. VIII. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 2. The Wild Apple Tree of Kazakhstan (A. D. Dzhangaliev). I. Introduction. II. Historical Review. III. The Role of Wild Apple in the Vegetative Cover of Mountain Regions in Kazakhstan. IV. The Influence of Wild Apples on the Structure of the Environment. V. Characteristics of Wild Apple Growth and Development. VI. Intraspecific Polymorphism of Wild Apple. VII. Utility and Biochemical Characterization of Wild Apple Fruit. VIII. Preservation of Wild Apples. IX. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 3. The Wild Fruit and Nut Plants of Kazakhstan (A. D. Dzhangaliev, T. N. Salova, and P. M. Turekhanova). I. Introduction. II. Pome Fruits. III. Stone Fruits. IV. Small and Vine Fruits. V. Other Fruits. VI. Nuts. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents reviews on various topics in the horticultural sciences. The articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.Table of ContentsBanksia: New Proteaceous Cut Flower Crop (M. Sedgley). Leucospermum: Botany and Horticulture (R. Criley). Postharvest Heat Treatments of Horticultural Crops (S. Lurie). Modified and Controlled Atmospheres for Tropical Fruits (E. Yahia). Nitrogen Use in Vegetable Crops in Temperate Climates (M. Schenk). Origin and Dissemination of Apricot (M. Faust, et al.). Tea: Botany and Horticulture (L. Manivel). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsColour Plates Chapter 1 Plant Epicuticular Waxes: Function, Production, and Genetics Matthew A. Jenks and Edward N. Ashworth Chapter 2 Applications of Chlorophyll Fluorescence Techniques in Postharvest Physiology Jennifer R. DeEll, Olaf van Kooten, Robert K. Prange and Dennis P. Murr Chapter 3 Zinc Nutrition in Horticultural Crops Dariusz Swietlik Chapter 4 Origin and Dissemination of Plums Miklos Faust and Dezsö Surányi Chapter 5 Loquat: Botany and Horticulture Shunquan Lin, Ralph H. Sharpe and Jules Janick Chapter 6 Crop Physiology of Sweetpotato V. Ravi & P. Indira Indexes

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Book SynopsisPlant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. At a time when methods of molecular biology are leading to genetically engineered crops, and when the supply of wild varieties of many crops are threatened, this series provides the most current and important information available on the subject.Table of ContentsDedication: Edward J. Ryder, Lettuce Breeder and Geneticist (J. McCreight). Potato Breeding via Ploidy Manipulations (R. Ortiz). Genetic Transformation and Fruit Crop Improvement (Z. Singh & S. Sansavini). Genotype by Environment Interaction and Crop Yield (W. Yan & L. Hunt). Sesame Breeding (A. Ashri). Somaclonal Variation: Molecular Analysis, Transformation Interaction, and Utilization (R. Veilleux & A. Johnson). The Saccharum Complex: Relation to Other Andropogoneae (C. Guimar?es & B. Sobral). The Genomes of the Glycine (T. Hymowitz, et al.). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first volume in a three volume comprehensive reference work presenting detailed information on the breeding of horticultural crops. In a systematic way, the work presents: the history and commercial importance of each fruit, the origin and early development of cultivation, regional characteristics, breeding objectives, fruit characteristics such as color and shape, and disease resistance. Volume 1 deals with tree fruits: Apples, Apricots, Avocado, Banana/Plantain, Cherry, Peach, Pear, and Plum.Table of ContentsApples (J. Janick, et al.). Apricots (R. Layne, et al.). Avocados (B. Bergh and E. Lahav). Bananas and Plantains (P. Rowe and F. Rosales). Cherries (S. Brown, et al.). Citrus (R. Soost and M. Roose). Peaches (R. Scorza and W. Sherman). Pears (R. Bell, et al.). Pineapple (F. Leal and G. d'Eeckenbrugge). Plums (W. Okie and J. Weinberger). Index.

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of the classic work on the inorganic chemistry of soils. * With its companion volume, Humus Chemistry, forms a complete, advanced-level treatment of both organic and inorganic aspects of soil chemistry. * Revised to keep pace with the latest developments in the field. * Provides more in-depth treatment of all topics.Trade Review"I can recommend this book as a vital addition to all libraries and bookshelves..." (Forestry, Vol 73/3, 2000)Table of ContentsThe Carbon Cycle. Soil Carbon Budgets and Role of Organic Matter in Soil Fertility. Soil Organic Matter Quality and Characterization. Environmental Aspects of the Soil Carbon Cycle. The Nitrogen Cycle in Soil: Global and Ecological Aspects. The Internal Cycle of Nitrogen in Soil. Dynamics of Soil N Transformations as Revealed by ¯15N Tracer Studies. Impact of Nitrogen on Health and the Environment. The Phosphorus Cycle. The Sulfur Cycle. Micronutrients and Toxic Metals. Index.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. These articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic.Table of ContentsAmaryllidaceae: Geophytic Growth, Development, and Flowering (K.Theron & A. De Hertogh). History of the Cultivar-Groups of Cucurbita pepo (H. Paris). Steroidal Alkaloids in Solanaceous Vegetable Crops (Z. Chen &A. Miller). Factors Affecting Weight Loss of Apples (K. Maguire, et al.). Processing Technology of the Table Olive (S. Colmagro, etal.). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticulture Reviews is an open-ended, serial continuation series of review articles on research in commercial horticulture crops. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of plant scientists.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: Dale E. Kester (Thomas M. Gradziel). 1. Girdling: Physiological and Horticultural Aspectsn (R. Goren, M. Huberman, and E. E. Goldschmidt). I. Introduction. II. Girdling Concepts and Techniques. III. Girdling and Physiological Studies. IV. Endogenous Plant Hormones. V. Girdling in Horticultural Practice. VI. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 2. Irrigation Water Quality and Salinity Effects in Citrus Trees (Yoseph Levy and Jim Syvertsen). I. Introduction. II. Managing Salinity. III. Experimental Methods in Salinity Research. IV. Physiological Responses. V. Salinity and Biotic Stresses. VI. Benefits of Moderate Salinity. VII. Summary. Literature Cited. 3. Red Bayberry: Botany and Horticulture (Kunsong Chen, Changjie Xu, Bo Zhang, and Ian Ferguson). I. Introduction. II. Botany. III. Physiology. IV. Environmental Requirements. V. Horticulture. VI. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 4. Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops in China (Weijie Jiang, Dongyu Qu, Ding Mu, and Lirong Wang). I. Introduction. II. The Energy-Saving Greenhouse. III. Vegetable Crops. IV. Floriculture. V. Fruit Trees. VI. Future Development of Protected Horticulture. Literature Cited. 5. Greenhouse Tomato Fruit Cuticle Cracking (Martine Dorais, Dominique-André Demers, Athanasios P. Papadopoulos, and Wim Van Ieperen). I. Introduction. II. Fruit Characteristics Related to the Development of Cuticle Cracking. III. Genetic Aspects of Fruit Resistance to Cuticle Cracking. IV. Climatic Factors Related to the Development of Cuticle Cracking. V. Cultural Factors Related to the Development of Cuticle Cracking. VI. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 6. Fresh-Cut Vegetables and Fruits (Jeffrey K. Brecht, Mikal E. Saltveit, Stephen T. Talcott, Keith R. Schneider, Kelly Felkey, and Jerry A. Bartz). I. Introduction. II. Physiology. III. Sensory Quality. IV. Phytonutrients. V. Microbiology. VI. Treatments to Maintain Quality. VII. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 7. Postharvest Physiology and Storage of Widely Used Root and Tuber Crops (Uzi Afek and Stanley J. Kays). I. Introduction 255 II. Causes of Postharvest Losses 255 III. Tuber Crops 259 IV. Root Crops 276 V. Corm and Rhizome Crops 295 Literature Cited 299 8. Metabolic Control of Low-Temperature Sweetening in Potato Tubers During Postharvest Storage (R. W. Blenkinsop, R. Y. Yada, and A. G. Marangoni). I. Introduction. II. Starch Metabolism. III. Sucrose Metabolism. IV. Glycolysis. V. Oxidative Pentose Phosphate Pathway. VI. Mitochondrial Respiration. VII. Metabolic Factors Affecting Chip Color Development. VIII. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 9. Cassava-based Multiple Cropping Systems (V. Ravi and C. R. Mohankumar). I. Introduction. II. Growth and Productivity of Cassava. III. Growth and Productivity of Associate Crops. IV. Intercropping Cassava. V. Relay Sequential Cropping Cassava. VI. Multi-Cropping Management. VII. Conclusion and Future Prospects. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisA series of review articles on research in plant genetics, especially the breeding of commercially important crops.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. 1. Dedication: Dermot P. Coyne Bean Breeder, Geneticist, Humanitarian (James R. Steadman and Jules Janick). 2. Strategies for Genetic Improvement of Common Bean and Rhizobia Towards Efficient Interactions (Carla Snoeck, Jos Vanderleyden, and Stephen Beebe). I. Rhizobium-Common Bean Symbiosis. II. Bean Breeding. III. Selection of Optimized Rhizobium Strains for Bean Inoculation. IV. Conclusions and Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 3. Developing Marker-Assisted Selection Strategies for Breeding Hybrid Rice (Yunbi Xu). I. Introduction. II. Features of Hybrid Breeding. III. Components of Marker-Assisted Selection. IV. Germplasm Evaluation. V. Traits Requiring Testcrossing or Progeny Testing. VI. Environment-Dependent Traits. VII. Quality Traits. VIII. Gene Introgression and Whole Genome Selection. IX. Prediction of Hybrid Performance and Heterosis. X. Seed Quality Assurance. XI. General Discussions. Literature Cited. 4. Significance of Cytoplasmic DNA in Plant Breeding (Ursula Frei, Edmundo G. Peiretti, and Gerhard Wenzel). I. Introduction. II. Some Basic Information on DNA in the Cytoplasm of Plants. III. Agronomic Traits Influenced by Cytoplasmic Factors. IV. Breeding Using Cytoplasmic Factors. V. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 5. Flowering, Seed Production, and the Genesis of Garlic Breeding (Philipp W. Simon and Maria M. Jenderek). I. Introduction. II. Garlic Production Trends. III. Garlic Taxonomy and Genetic Variation. IV. Garlic Growth and Reproductive Biology. V. Garlic Seed Production. VI. Progress in Garlic Breeding and Future Prospects. VII. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 6. Cultivar Development of Ornamental Foliage Plants (Richard J. Henny and Jianjun Chen). I. Introduction. II. Origin of New Cultivars. III. Breeding Techniques. IV. Breeding Objectives. V. Foliage Examples. VI. Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 7. Preservation of Genetic Resources in the National Plant Germplasm Clonal Collections (Gayle M. Volk and Christina Walters). I. Introduction. II. Clones as Genetic Resources. III. Maintenance of Genetic Diversity in Clonal Collections. IV. Clonal Collections in the NPGS. V. Cryopreservation Principles. VI. Cryopreservation: Variables to Consider. VII. Application of Cryopreservation Technologies to Vegetative Materials. VIII. Conclusions. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisA thorough look at physical properties of soil erosion Soil erosion has been responsible for billions of dollars of damage during the past thirty years, in the United States alone. Soil Erosion provides complete coverage of the physical causes, processes, and effects of this environmental problem from its origins to planning for future conservation and remediation. This book focuses on the process of soil erosion and erosion-control principles independent of land use. Coverage includes the primary factors that influence soil erosion, various types of erosion, erosion-prediction technology, erosion measurements, erosion and sediment control, and conservation of the land. Practical material on erosion models is featured along with ways to use these models as erosion-control tools. Details of conservation planning and government policy are presented in a historical context, supported by examples of working public programs and technical tools for conservation planning. End-of-cTrade Review"...readable and accessible to those without detailed knowledge of the subject..." (European Jnl of Soil Science, Sep 2003)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. Physical and Economic Significance of Erosion. Social Significance of Erosion. Soil-Erosion Research. Terminology of Erosion. Development of Landscapes: A Context for Erosion. Summary. Suggested Readings. 2. Primary Factors Influencing Soil Erosion. Water Erosion. Wind Erosion. Integrated Site Perspective. Summary. Suggested Readings. 3. Types of Erosion. Water Erosion. Wind Erosion. Links between Wind and Water Erosion. Mechanical Movement of Soil. Summary. Suggested Readings. 4. Erosion Processes. Basic Principles Common to Water and Wind Erosion. Water Erosion. Wind Erosion. Summary. Suggested Readings. 5. Erosion-Prediction Technology. Fundamentals of Erosion-Prediction Technology. Elements of Erosion-Model Mathematics. Types of Mathematical Erosion Models. Other Types of Erosion Models. Steps in Developing an Erosion Model. Choosing a Model. Sensitivity Analysis. Summary. Suggested Readings. 6. Erosion Measurement. Reasons to Measure Erosion. Types of Erosion Measurement. Erosion-Measurement Practices. Selected Measurement Techniques. Evaluation of Erosion Measurement. Summary. Suggested Readings. 7. Erosion and Sediment Control. Principles of Erosion and Sediment Control. Examples of Water-Erosion-Control Practices. Control of Concentrated-Flow Erosion. Sediment Control. Wind-Erosion Control. Summary. Suggested Readings. 8. Land Conservation. Public Conservation Programs. Conservation Planning. Technical Tools for Conservation Planning. Local Soil Conservation Planning for On-Site Erosion and Sediment Control. Conservation Planning by Governmental Units. Lessons from the U.S. Conservation Movement. Suggested Readings. 9. Perspectives and the Future. Essential Lessons. Future for Soil Conservation. Conclusions. Appendix A: Soils. Soil Properties. Sediment Properties. Sources of Information. Suggested Readings. Appendix B: Hydrology. Precipitation Process. Water Storage. Infiltration Process. Runoff Process. Evaporation and Transpiration Processes. Sources of Information. Suggested Readings. Appendix C: Soil Erosion Web Sites. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1945, Bailey's has become the standard reference on the food chemistry and processing technology related to edible oils and the nonedible byproducts derived from oils. This Sixth Edition features new coverage of edible fats and oils and is enhanced by a second volume on oils and oilseeds.Table of ContentsVolume 1 Edible Oil and Fat Products: Chemistry, Properties, and Health Effects 1 Chemistry of Fatty Acids 1 Charlie Scrimgeour 2 Crystallization of Fats and Oils 45 Serpil Metin and Richard W. Hartel 3 Polymorphism in Fats and Oils 77 Kiyotaka Sato and Satoru Ueno 4 Fat Crystal Networks 121 Geoffrey G. Rye, Jerrold W. Litwinenko, and Alejandro G. Marangoni 5 Animal Fats 161 Michael J. Haas 6 Vegetable Oils 213 Frank D. Gunstone 7 Lipid Oxidation: Theoretical Aspects 269 K. M. Schaich 8 Lipid Oxidation: Measurement Methods 357 Fereidoon Shahidi and Ying Zhong 9 Flavor Components of Fats and Oils 387 Chi-Tang Ho and Fereidoon Shahidi 10 Flavor and Sensory Aspects 413 Linda J. Malcolmson 11 Antioxidants: Science, Technology, and Applications 431 P. K. J. P. D. Wanasundara and F. Shahidi 12 Antioxidants: Regulatory Status 491 Fereidoon Shahidi and Ying Zhong 13 Toxicity and Safety of Fats and Oils 513 David D. Kitts 14 Quality Assurance of Fats and Oils 565 Fereidoon Shahidi 15 Dietary Lipids and Health 577 Bruce A. Watkins, Yong Li, Bernhard Hennig, and Michal Toborek Index 607 Volume 2 Edible Oil and Fat Products: Edible Oils 1 Butter 1 David Hettinga 2 Canola Oil 61 R. Przybylski, T. Mag, N.A.M. Eskin, and B.E. McDonald 3 Coconut Oil 123 Elias C. Canapi, Yvonne T. V. Agustin, Evangekube A. Moro, Economico Pedrosa, Jr., Marı´a J. Bendan˜o 4 Corn Oil 149 Robert A. Moreau 5 Cottonseed Oil 173 Richard D. O’Brien, Lynn A. Jones, C. Clay King, Phillip J. Wakelyn, and Peter J. Wan 6 Flax Oil and High Linolenic Oils 281 Roman Przybylski 7 Olive Oil 303 David Firestone 8 Palm Oil 333 Yusof Basiron 9 Peanut Oil 431 Harold E. Pattee 10 Rice Bran Oil 465 Frank T. Orthoefer 11 Safflower Oil 491 Joseph Smith 12 Sesame Oil 537 Lucy Sun Hwang 13 Soybean Oil 577 Earl G. Hammond, Lawrence A. Johnson, Caiping Su, Tong Wang, and Pamela J. White 14 Sunflower Oil 655 Maria A. Grompone Index 731 Volume 3 Edible Oil and Fat Products: Specialty Oils and Oil Products 1 Conjugated Linoleic Acid Oils 1 Rakesh Kapoor, Martin Reaney, and Neil D. Westcott 2 Diacylglycerols 37 Brent D. Flickinger and Noboru Matsuo 3 Citrus Oils and Essences 49 Fereidoon Shahidi and Ying Zhong 4 Gamma Linolenic Acid Oils 67 Rakesh Kapoor and Harikumar Nair 5 Oils from Microorganisms 121 James P. Wynn and Colin Ratledge 6 Transgenic Oils 155 Thomas A. McKeon 7 Tree Nut Oils 175 Fereidoon Shahidi and Homan Miraliakbari 8 Germ Oils from Different Sources 195 Nurhan Turgut Dunford 9 Oils from Herbs, Spices, and Fruit Seeds 233 Liangli (Lucy) Yu, John W. Parry, and Kequan Zhou 10 Marine Mammal Oils 259 Fereidoon Shahidi and Ying Zhong 11 Fish Oils 279 R. G. Ackman 12 Minor Components of Fats and Oils 319 Afaf Kamal-Eldin 13 Lecithins 361 Bernard F. Szuhaj 14 Lipid Emulsions 457 D. Julian McClements and Jochen Weiss 15 Dietary Fat Substitutes 503 S. P. J. Namal Senanayake and Fereidoon Shahidi 16 Structural Effects on Absorption, Metabolism, and Health Effects of Lipids 535 Armand B. Christophe 17 Modification of Fats and Oils via Chemical and Enzymatic Methods 555 S. P. J. Namal Senanayake and Fereidoon Shahidi 18 Novel Separation Techniques for Isolation and Purification of Fatty Acids and Oil By-Products 585 Udaya N. Wanasundara, P. K. J. P. D. Wanasundara, and Fereidoon Shahidi Index 623 Volume 4 Edible Oil and Fat Products: Products and Applications 1 Frying Oils 1 Monoj K. Gupta 2 Margarines and Spreads 33 Michael M. Chrysan 3 Shortenings: Science and Technology 83 Douglas J. Metzroth 4 Shortenings: Types and Formulations 125 Richard D. O’Brien 5 Confectionery Lipids 159 Vijai K.S. Shukla 6 Cooking Oils, Salad Oils, and Dressings 175 Steven E. Hill and R. G. Krishnamurthy 7 Fats and Oils in Bakery Products 207 Clyde E. Stauffer 8 Emulsifiers for the Food Industry 229 Clyde E. Stauffer 9 Frying of Foods and Snack Food Production 269 Monoj K. Gupta 10 Fats and Oils in Feedstuffs and Pet Foods 317 Edmund E. Lusas and Mian N. Riaz 11 By-Product Utilization 391 M. D. Pickard 12 Environmental Impact and Waste Management 417 Michael J. Boyer Index 441 Volume 5 Edible Oil and Fat Products: Processing Technologies 1 A Primer on Oils Processing Technology 1 Dan Anderson 2 Oil Extraction 57 Timothy G. Kemper 3 Recovery of Oils and Fats from Oilseeds and Fatty Materials 99 Maurice A. Williams 4 Storage, Handling, and Transport of Oils and Fats 191 Gary R. List, Tong Wang, and Vijai K.S. Shukla 5 Packaging 231 Vance Caudill 6 Adsorptive Separation of Oils 267 A. Proctor and D. D. Brooks 7 Bleaching 285 Dennis R. Taylor 8 Deodorization 341 W. De Greyt and M. Kellens 9 Hydrogenation: Processing Technologies 385 Walter E. Farr 10 Supercritical Technologies for Further Processing of Edible Oils 397 Feral Temelli and O ¨ zlem Gu¨c¸lu¨-U¨ stu¨ndag˘ 11 Membrane Processing of Fats and Oils 433 Lan Lin and S. Sefa Koseoglu 12 Margarine Processing Plants and Equipment 459 Klaus A. Alexandersen 13 Extrusion Processing of Oilseed Meals for Food and Feed Production 533 Mian N. Riaz Index 573 Volume 6 Industrial and Nonedible Products From Oils and Fats 1 Fatty Acids and Derivatives from Coconut Oil 1 Gregorio C. Gervajio 2 Rendering 57 Anthony P. Bimbo 3 Soaps 103 Michael R. Burke 4 Detergents and Detergency 137 Jesse L. Lynn, Jr. 5 Glycerine 191 Keith Schroeder 6 Vegetable Oils as Biodiesel 223 M. J. T. Reaney, P. B. Hertz, and W. W. McCalley 7 Vegetable Oils as Lubricants, Hydraulic Fluids, and Inks 259 Sevim Z. Erhan 8 Vegetable Oils in Production of Polymers and Plastics 279 Suresh S. Narine and Xiaohua Kong 9 Paints, Varnishes, and Related Products 307 K. F. Lin 10 Leather and Textile Uses of Fats and Oils 353 Paul Kronick and Y.K. Kamath 11 Edible Films and Coatings from Soybean and Other Protein Sources 371 Navam S. Hettiarachchy and S. Eswaranandam 12 Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Use of Lipids 391 Ernesto Hernandez Index 413 Cumulative Index 427

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1945, Bailey''s has become the standard reference on the food chemistry and processing technology related to edible oils and the nonedible byproducts derived from oils. This Sixth Edition features new coverage of edible fats and oils and is enhanced by a second volume on oils and oilseeds. This Sixth Edition consists of six volumes: five volumes on edible oils and fats, with still one volume (as in the fifth edition) devoted to nonedible products from oils and fats. Some brand new topics in the sixth edition include: fungal and algal oils, conjugated linoleic acid, coco butter, phytosterols, and plant biotechnology as related to oil production. Now with 75 accessible chapters, each volume contains a self-contained index for that particular volume.Table of ContentsVolume 1: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Chemistry, Properties, and Health Effects. Volume 2: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Edible Oils. Volume 3: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Specialty Oils and Oil Products. Volume 4: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Products and Applications. Volume 5: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Processing Technologies. Volume 6: Industrial and Nonedible Products From Oils and Fats. Cumulative Index.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1945, Bailey's has become the standard reference on the food chemistry and processing technology related to edible oils and the nonedible byproducts derived from oils. This sixth edition features new coverage of edible fats and oils and is enhanced by a second volume on oils and oilseeds.Table of ContentsVolume 1: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Chemistry, Properties, and Health Effects. Volume 2: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Edible Oils. Volume 3: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Specialty Oils and Oil Products. Volume 4: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Products and Applications. Volume 5: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Processing Technologies. Volume 6: Industrial and Nonedible Products From Oils and Fats. Cumulative Index.

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Book SynopsisFeatures coverage of edible fats and oils. This edition consists of six volumes: five volumes on edible oils and fats, with one volume devoted to nonedible products from oils and fats. It also includes topics such as: fungal and algal oils, conjugated linoleic acid, coco butter, phytosterols, and plant biotechnology as related to oil production.Table of ContentsVolume 1: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Chemistry, Properties, and Health Effects. Volume 2: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Edible Oils. Volume 3: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Specialty Oils and Oil Products. Volume 4: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Products and Applications. Volume 5: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Processing Technologies. Volume 6: Industrial and Nonedible Products From Oils and Fats. Cumulative Index.

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Book SynopsisPart of a series which features coverage of edible fats and oils, and oils and oilseeds. This title includes topics such as: fungal and algal oils, conjugated linoleic acid, coco butter, phytosterols, and plant biotechnology as related to oil production.Table of ContentsVolume 1: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Chemistry, Properties, and Health Effects. Volume 2: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Edible Oils. Volume 3: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Specialty Oils and Oil Products. Volume 4: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Products and Applications. Volume 5: Edible Oil and Fat Products: Processing Technologies. Volume 6: Industrial and Nonedible Products From Oils and Fats. Cumulative Index.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: A. A. De Hertogh (Paul V. Nelson). 1. Protea: A Floricultural Crop from the Cape Floristic Kingdom (J. H. Coetzee and G. M. Littlejohn). I. Introduction. II. History. III. Reproductive Biology. IV. Crop Improvement. V. Physiology. VI. Production. VII. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 2. The Molecular Biology of Plant Hormone Reception (Carole L. Bassett). I. Introduction. II. Current Status of Signal Receptor Research. III. Plant Hormone Receptors. IV. Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 3. Molecular Biology of Cassava (Johanna Puonti-Kaerlas). I. Introduction. II. Botany and Distribution. III. Production and Use. IV. Constraints to Cassava Use and Cultivation. V. Traditional Breeding and Biotechnology in Cassava Improvement. VI. Molecular Genetics. VII. Tissue Culture and Regeneration. VIII. Genetic Transformation. IX. Applications and Potential Molecular Biology. X. Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 4. Postharvest Physiology and Quality of Coated Fruits and Vegetables (Cassandra Amarante and Nigel H. Banks). I. Introduction. II. Permeability of Coating Films and Permeance of Coated Commodities. III. Physico-Chemical Characteristics, and Barrier Properties to Water Vapor and Gases, of Edible Coatings. IV. Factors Affecting Water Loss, Gas Exchange, and Modification of Internal Atmosphere of Coated Commodities. V. Postharvest Physiology and Quality of Coated Commodities. VI. Summary and Conclusions. Literature Cited. 5. Greenhouse Tomato Fruit Quality (M. Dorais, A. P. Papadopoulos, and A. Gosselin). I. Introduction. II. Quality Attributes. III. Genetic Characteristics Affecting Tomato Fruit Quality. IV. Environmental Factors Affecting Tomato Fruit Quality. V. Cultural Practices Affecting Fruit Quality. VI. Postharvest. VII. Conclusion. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews is an ongoing series presenting state-of-the-art review articles on research in the production of commercial horticultural crops: vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants of commercial importance.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: John V. Possingham (Keith Boardman). 1. The Molecular Biology of Flowering (Steve vanNocker). I. Introduction. II. Arabidopsis as a Model for Flowering-Time Studies. III. Floral Inductive Pathways. IV. Role of Carbohydrates. V. Control of Meristem Identity. VI. Competency. VII. Conclusion and Perspectives. Literature Cited. 2. Floral Homeotic Gene Regulation (Robert G. Franksand Zhongchi Liu). I. Introduction. II. Conservation of the ABC Functions in Angiosperms. III. Positive Regulators of Floral Organ Identity Genes. IV. Negative Regulators of Floral Organ Identity Genes. V. Summary. Literature Cited. 3. Lingonberry: Botany and Horticulture (IngerHjalmarsson and Rodomiro Ortiz). I. Introduction. II. History. III. Botany. IV. Management of Natural Stands V. Horticulture. VI. Summary and Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 4. Caper Bush: Botany and Horticulture (Gabriel O.Sozzi). I. Introduction. II. Botany. III. Ecophysiology. IV. Horticulture. V. Postharvest Technology. VI. Composition and Utilization. VII. International Trade. VIII. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 5. Water Relations and Irrigation Scheduling in Grapevine(M. H. Behboudian and Zora Singh). I. Introduction. II. Phenology. III. Aspects of Water Relations. IV. Irrigation of Vineyards. V. Quality Attributes for Wine, Dried, Table, and JuiceGrapes. VI. Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 6. Physiology and Biochemistry of Superficial Scald of Applesand Pears (Morris Ingle). I. Introduction. II. Scald Symptoms and Cell Changes. III. Biochemistry of Scald. IV. Physiology of Scald. V. A Model of Scald Development. VI. Prospects. Literature Cited. 7. Health Functional Phytochemicals of Fruit(Wilhelmina Kalt). I. Introduction. II. Citrus. III. Grapes and Wine. IV. Vaccinium. V. Other Fruits. VI. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 8. Producing Sods over Plastic in Soilless Media(Henry F. Decker). I. Introduction. II. Producing Sods in Soilless Media. III. Development of the Concept. IV. Producing Mature Sods over Plastic. V. Producing Sods for Golf Greens. VI. Solving the Problem of a Stable Continuum. VII. Subsequent Proposals in the Genre. VIII. Manufacturing Sods. IX. New Machinery. X. Future Potential. XI. Summary. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book not only combines the elements of risk assessment (dietary exposure and toxicity, but also positions them within the broader picture, which includes environmental fate of pesticides, identification of the exact nature of the residues and the international standards for acceptable levels of food pesticide residues in food and water.Trade Review"...as someone working in the field, I will value this book as an excellent source of fundamental information..." (Chemistry & Industry, 15 Mar 2004) "...very well-documented..." (International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol.84, No.14 - 15, 10 - 20 December 2004) "...a concise and well-organised work..." (Applied Organometallic Chemistry, Vol 19 (9), September 2005)Table of ContentsContributors. Series Preface. Preface. 1. Introduction (Denis Hamilton and Stephen Crossley). 2. Environmental Fate of Pesticides and the Consequences for Residues in Food and Drinking Water (Jack Holland and Phil Sinclair). 3. Pesticide Metabolism in Crops and Livestock (Michael W. Skidmore and ´ Arp´ad Ambrus). 4. Effects of Food Preparation and Processing on Pesticide Residues in Commodities of Plant Origin (Gabriele Timme and Birgitt Walz-Tylla). 5. Toxicological Assessment of Agricultural Pesticides (Mike Watson). 6. Diets and Dietary Modelling for Dietary Exposure Assessment (J. Robert Tomerlin and Barbara J. Petersen). 7. Chronic Intake (Les Davies, Michael O’Connor and Sheila Logan). 8. Acute Intake (Kim Z. Travis Denis Hamilton, Les Davies, Matthew O’Mullane and Utz Mueller). 9. Natural Toxicants as Pesticides (John A. Edgar). 10. International Standards: The International Harmonization of Pesticide Residue Standards for Food and Drinking Water (Wim H. Van Eck). 11. Explaining the Risks (Sir Colin Berry). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis major revision of a bestselling text shows that soil is three-dimensional and dynamic. This concept is developed in the first two chapters and is built on throughout the book. Chapters 3 through 7 explore soil physical properties and water, with expanded coverage of tillage and traffic and an increased emphasis on water and wind erosion processes. Chapters 8 through 11 discuss the biological aspects of soils as well as their mineralogical and chemical properties. In Chapters 12 through 15, the general area of soil fertility and fertilizer use is covered. Other chapters examine soil genesis, taxonomy, geography, land use and soil survey, and land use interpretations. Finally in chapter 20, the importance of nonagronomic factors in the food population problem are discussed. Both English and metric units are used for crop yields, new figures and tables are included, summary statements are given at the end of the more difficult sections and at the end of each chapter, and non-agricultTable of ContentsSoil as a Medium for Plant Growth. Soil as a Natural Body. Soil Physical Properties. Tillage and Traffic. Soil Water. Soil Water Management. Soil Erosion. Soil Ecology. Soil Organic Matter. Soil Mineralogy. Soil Chemistry. Plant-Soil Macronutrient Relations. Micronutrients and Toxic Elements. Fertilizers. Soil Fertility Evaluation and Fertilizer Use. Soil Genesis. Soil Taxonomy. Soil Geography and Land Use. Soil Surveys and Land-Use Interpretations. Land and the World Food Supply. Appendices. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe latest information on applied topics in horticultural sciences. This book emphasizes applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Numerous references provide easy, time-saving and cost effective access to the primary literature.Table of ContentsWater Relations of Cut Flowers (W. van Doorn). Tissue Culture of Ornamental Flowering Bulbs (Geophytes)(K.-W. Kim & A. De Hertogh). Desiccation-Tolerance of Plant Tissues: A Mechanistic Overview (M.Oliver & J. Bewley). Physiology of Light Tolerance in Plants (B. Demmig-Adams, etal.). Acquired Resistance to Disease in Plants (R. Hammerschmidt & J.Becker). Cacti as Crops (Y. Mizrahi, et al.). Reproductive Biology of Cactus Fruit Crops (A. Nerd & Y.Mizrahi). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews present state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. It is a serial that appears in the form of one hardbound volume per year.Table of ContentsMechanical Stress Regulation of Plant Growth Development (C.Mitchell & P. Myers). Volatile Emissions from Plants (C. Charron, et al.). A Physiological-Genetic Model of Photoperiod-TemperatureInteractions in Photoperiodism, Vernalization, and Male Sterilityin Plants (W. Yan & D. Wallace). Environmental Control and Photoautotrophic Micropropagation (B.Jeong, et al.). Leaf Blackening in Cut Protea Flowers (R. Jones, et al.). Low-Temperature Sweetening in Roots and Tubers (W. Wismer, etal.). Jojoba Domestication and Commercialization in Israel (A.Benzioni). Growth and Ripening of Strawberry Fruit (P. Perkins-Veazie). Control of Phytophthora Diseases of Tree Crops Using Trunk-InjectedPhosphates (D. Guest, et al.). Origin and Dissemination of Peach (M. Faust & B. Timon). Avocado Rootstocks (A. Ben-Ya'acov & E. Michelson). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsMolecular and Genetic Approaches to the Study of Plant HormoneAction (M. Guiltinan & J. Deikman). Cellular Mechanisms of Salt Tolerance in Plant Cells (M. Binzel& M. Reuveni). Truffles and Their Cultivation (G. Giovannetti, et al.). Presowing Seed Priming (C. Parera & D. Cantliffe). Sapindaceous Fruits: Botany and Horticulture (H. Tindall). Apple Flavor (E. Yahia). New Concepts in Pruning Grapevines (J.-V. Possingham). Mechanical Harvesting of Berry Crops (A. Dale, et al.). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsNorth American Botanic Gardens (G. Watson, et al.). Approaches to Reduce Chilling Injury of Fruits and Vegetables (C.Wang). Bloom Delay in Deciduous Fruits (J. Anderson & S.Seeley). Anatomical, Physiological, and Hormonal Aspects of Abscission inCitrus (R. Goren). Graft Incompatibility (P. Andrews & C. Marquez). Gravitropism: Changing Ideas (F. Salisbury). Environmental, Chemical, and Genetic Control of Flowering (J.Kinet). Whole Plant Senescence: Reproduction and Nutrient Partitioning (D.Sklensky & P. Davies). Potential Benefits and Risks of Herbicide-Resistant Crops Producedby Biotechnology (W. Dyer, et al.). Limiting Factors, High Yields, and Law of the Maximum (A. Wallace& G. Wallace). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsHeliconia: Botany and Horticulture of a New Floral Crop (R. Criley& T. Broschat). Root Physiology of Ornamental Flowering Bulbs (L. Kawa & A. DeHertogh). Tuber Formation in Potato: Induction, Initiation, and Growth (E.Ewing & P. Struik). The Biology, Epidemiology, and Control of Turnip Mosaic Virus (V.Shattuck). Thin Cell Layer Morphogenesis (M. Compton & R. Veilleux). Tissue and Cell Cultures of Woody Legumes (R. Trigiano, etal.). Polyamines in Horticulturally Important Plants (M. Faust & S.Wang). Breeding Muscadine Grapes (R. Goldy). Nitrogen Metabolism in Grapevine (K. Roubelakis-Angelakis & W.Kliewer).

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Book SynopsisContributed papers by experts in the field detail how to put integrated pest management to work. Presents the philosophy and practice, ecological and economic background as well as strategies and techniques including not only the use of chemical pesticides but also biological, genetic and cultural methods to manage the harm done by insect pests. Covers such key crops as cotton, corn, apples and forage. This edition reports important advances of the last decade including an increased environmental and ecological awareness and a trend toward lower chemical pesticide use.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: The Pest-Management Concept (W. Luckmann & R. Metcalf). Ecological Aspects of Pest Management (P. Price & G.Waldbauer). Plant Resistance in Pest Management (M. Kogan). Parasitoids and Predators in Management of Arthropod Pests (M.Hoy). Insect Pathogens as Biological Control Agents (J. Maddox). Insecticides in Pest Management (R. Metcalf). Systems Analysis and Modeling in Pest Management (W. Ruesink &D. Onstad). Cotton Insect Pest Management (R. Frisbie, et al.). Apple Insect Pest Management (R. Prokopy & B. Croft). Pest Management and the Future (W. Luckmann & M. Irwin).

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Book SynopsisNovel Aspects of Insect-Plant Interactions Edited by Pedro Barbosa and Deborah K. Letourneau Focusing on three trophic levels, this study widens the current understanding of the ecological interactions between plants, herbivores, and their parasitoids and predators. Emphasized are the mediating effects of plant-derived allelochemicals on those interactions. The book also covers microorganisms as mediators of intertrophic and intratrophic interactions; theory and mechanisms: plant effects via allelochemicals on the third trophic level; and key roles of plant allelochemicals in survival strategies of herbivores. 1988 (0 471-83276-6) 362 pp. Plant-Animal Interactions Evolutionary Ecology in Tropical and Temperate Regions Edited by Peter W. Price, Thomas M. Lewinsohn, G. Wilson Fernandes and Woodruff W. Benson An outgrowth of an international symposium on Evolutionary Ecology of Tropical Herbivores held at UNICAMP, Brazil, this unique collaborative effort from leading scientists worldwide Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Interactions Among Insects, Plants, and Microorganisms: A NetEffects Perspective on Insect Performance (C. Jones). PLANT MUTUALISTS. Ecosystem Perspectives, Soil Organisms, and Herbivores (J. Moore,et al.). Fungal Endophytes, Grasses, and Herbivores (K. Clay). PLANT PATHOGENS. Specific or Generalized Plant Defense: Reciprocal InteractionsBetween Herbivores and Pathogens (V. Krischik). Plant Pathogens and Nonvector Herbivores (P. Barbosa). INSECT MUTUALISTS. Symbiont-Mediated Detoxification in Insect Herbivores (P.Dowd). Role of Microorganisms in Spruce Bark Beetle-Conifer Interactions(A. Leufven). INSECT PATHOGENS. Host-Plant-Mediated Interactions Between the Gypsy Moth and aBaculovirus (J. Schultz & S. Keating). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis timely work reviews the best current thinking on practicing sustainable agriculture, with contributions from agricultural, biological, environmental and social scientists. The emphasis is on temperate zones, with many of the contributions addressing U.S. agriculture. However, the principles explored here have application in any climatic or geographical region. The book discusses stewardship, biodiversity, reliance on mixed food systems and other approaches, always with a view toward reducing environmental degradation, maintaining economic viability and stabilizing rural communities.Table of ContentsSustainable Agriculture: An Overview (C. Francis & G.Youngberg). Breeding Hybrids and Varieties for Sustainable Systems (C.Francis). Design of Pest Management Systems for Sustainable Agriculture (G.Bird, et al.). Sustainable Weed Management Practices (M. Liebman & R.Janke). Sustainable Soil Fertility Practices (L. King). Legumes and Crop Rotations (J. Power). Management and Soil Biology (J. Doran & M. Werner). Pasture Management (B. Murphy). Case Study: A Resource-Efficient Farm with Livestock (R. Thompson,et al.). Converting to Sustainable Farming Systems (R. Andrews, etal.). The Economics of Sustainable Low-Input Farming Systems (J.Madden). Sustainability of Agriculture and Rural Communities (C.Flora). Policy Issues and Agricultural Sustainability (C. Flora). Agriculture with Nature as Analogy (W. Jackson). Major Issues Confronting Sustainable Agriculture (W.Lockeretz). Future Dimensions of Sustainable Agriculture (C. Francis). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: Daniel J. Cantliffe (Peter J. Stoffella). 1. Genetic Resources of Kiwifruit: Domestication and Breeding (Hongwen Huang and A. Ross Ferguson). I. Introduction. II. Genetic Diversity and Germplasm Resources of Actinidia. III. Natural Distribution of Actinidia. IV. Domestication and Commercialization of Kiwifruit. V. Origins of Kiwifruit Cultivars. VI. From Genetic Diversity to Cultivar Development. Literature Cited. 2. Garlic: Botany and Horticulture (Rina Kamenetsky). I. Introduction. II. Variability and Genetic Resources. III. Plant Morphology and Effects of Environmental Factors on Annual Development. IV. Fertility Restoration and Seed Production. V. Propagation. VI. Chemical Composition, Medicinal and Neutraceutical Traits. VII. Horticultural Requirements. VIII. Postharvest Bulb Storage. IX. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 3. Black Pepper: Botany and Horticulture (V. A. Parthasarathy, B. Sasikumar, R. R. Nair, and K. Johnson George). I. Introduction. II. Taxonomy, Morphology, and Cytology of Black Pepper. III. Horticulture. IV. Breeding. V. Biotechnology. Literature Cited. 4. Biology and Management of Weedy Root Parasites (D. M. Joel, J. Hershenhorn, H. Eizenberg, R. Aly, G. Ejeta, P. J. Rich, J. K. Ransom, J. Sauerborn, and D. Rubiales). I. Introduction. II. Economic Impact. III. Distribution. IV. Developmental Aspects. V. Management. VI. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 5. Controlling Biotic Factors That Cause Postharvest Losses of Fresh Market Tomatoes (M. J. Mahovic, J. A. Bartz, and K. R. Schneider). I. Introduction. II. Factors Influencing Postharvest Loss. III. Sources and Means of Fruit Contamination During Harvest and Handling. IV. Controlling Biotic Hazards. V. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 6. The Master Gardener Program 1972–2005 (Mary Hockenberry Meyer). I. Introduction. II. Program Demographics. III. Program Activities. IV. Training and Management. V. Program Training and Management Costs. VI. Program Numbers and Impact. VII. Future Direction and Challenges. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commerical importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: Margaret Sedgley (Bryan Coombs). l. Analyzing Fruit Tree Architecture: Implications for Tree Management and Fruit Production (E. Costes, P. E. Lauri, and J. L. Regnard). I. Introduction. II. Architectural Analysis. III. Consequences of Tree Architecture for Tree Training, Orchard Management, and Fruit Production. IV. Conclusions. V. Glossary. Literature Cited. 2. Peach Orchard Systems (Richard P. Marini and Luca Corelli-Grappadelli). I. Introduction. II. Crop Physiology. III. Light Management. IV. Peach Orchard Systems. V. Vigor-Controlling Methods for Peach Trees. VI. Limitations to High Peach Yields. VII. Future Trends and Direction. Literature Cited. 3. Irrigation Scheduling and Evaluation of Tree Water Status in Deciduous Orchards (Amos Naor). I. Introduction. II. The Modern Irrigation Scheduling Concept. III. Deficit Irrigation. IV. Water Stress Assessment and Timing of Irrigation. V. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 4. Leucadendron: A Major Proteaceous Floricultural Crop (Jaacov Ben-Jaacov and Avner Silber). I. Introduction. II. Botany of the Genus Leucadendron. III. World Industry and Economics. IV. Horticulture. V. Crop Potential and Research Needs. Literature Cited. 5. Chinese Jujube: Botany and Horticulture (Mengjun Liu). I. Introduction. II. Botany. III. Physiology. IV. Environmental Requirements. V. Horticulture. Literature Cited. 6. Taxus spp.: Botany, Horticulture, and Source of Anti-Cancer Compounds (John M. DeLong and Robert K. Prange). I. Introduction. II. Historical. III. Botany. IV. Horticulture. V. Pharmacology of Anti-Cancer Compounds from Taxus. VI. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 7. The Genus Allium: A Developmental and Horticultural Analysis (Rina Kamenetsky and Haim D. Rabinowitch). I. Introduction. II. Taxonomy and Geographical Distribution. III. Genetic Resources and Possible Use of Wild Allium Species. IV. Morphological Structures and Comparisons Between Biomorphological Groups. V. Plant Development. VI. Propagation. VII. Chemical Composition. VIII. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 8. The Invasive Plant Debate: A Horticultural Perspective (Alex X. Niemiera and Guy Phillips). I. Introduction. II. Perspectives. III. Ecology of Invasive Species. IV. Regulatory Matters. V. Conclusion. Literature Cited. Appendix A. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisDescribes the techniques and fundamental concepts underlying the production and marketing of vegetable crops, particularly those crops that contribute to the commercial vitality of the vegetable industry in the western hemisphere. Covers resources -- natural, biological and economic -- that are fundamental to successful crop production, as well as the vegetable management systems that integrate these resources. Also includes specific information on each of the major vegetable crops, such as history, botanical characteristics, production techniques, pests, harvesting, and marketing. In addition, it provides discussions of social conflicts and problems that arise from water and land use practices, pesticide application, and conservation.Table of ContentsThe Vegetable Industry. Labor, Mechanization, and Production Efficiency. The Plant and Its Environment. Modifying Plant Environment. Tillage and Crop Establishment. Pest Management. Alternative Production Systems. Quality Control and Marketing. Classification of Vegetables. Perennial Crops. Potherbs or Greens. Cole Crops. Leafy Salad Crops. Root Crops. Alliums. Tuber and Tuberous Rooted Crops. Solanaceous Crops. Legumes. Cucurbits. Sweet Corn. Miscellaneous Vegetables. Glossary. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisHere in one easy-to-understand volume are the statistical procedures and techniques the agricultural researcher needs to know in order to design, implement, analyze, and interpret the results of most experiments with crops. Designed specifically for the non-statistician, this valuable guide focuses on the practical problems of the field researcher. Throughout, it emphasizes the use of statistics as a tool of researchone that will help pinpoint research problems and select remedial measures. Whenever possible, mathematical formulations and statistical jargon are avoided. Originally published by the International Rice Research Institute, this widely respected guide has been totally updated and much expanded in this Second Edition. It now features new chapters on the analysis of multi-observation data and experiments conducted over time and space. Also included is a chapter on experiments in farmers'' fields, a subject of major concern in developing countries where agricultural Table of ContentsElements of Experimentation. Single-Factor Experiments. Two-Factor Experiments. Three-or More-Factor Experiments. Comparison Between Treatment Means. Analysis of Multiobservation Data. Problem Data. Analysis of Data from a Series of Experiments. Regression and Correlation Analysis. Covariance Analysis. Chi-Square Test. Soil Heterogeneity. Competition Effects. Mechanical Errors. Sampling in Experimental Plots. Experiments in Farmers' Fields. Presentation of Experimental Results. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisTransgenic Plants: A Production System for Industrial andPharmaceutical Proteins provides a detailed guide to the principlesand practice of using transgenic plants as a system for theproduction of heterologous proteins. It is unique in that it coversthe complete process of heterologous protein production in plants,from the initial transformation of the plant, through totranscription, transgene stability and finally the downstreamingprocessing events for protein purification. Written by aninternational team of industrialists and academics, this bookdescribes: * the fundamental issues associated with expressing heterologousproteins in plants; * a number of detailed examples of the successful small-andlarge-scale production of proteins; * the essentials of patenting; and * the commercial exploitation. Transgenic Plants: A Production System for Industrial andPharmaceutical Proteins will be of interest to plantbiotechnologists, molecular biologists and protein biochemistTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS INPLANTS. Expression in Plants. The Production of Recombinant Glycoproteins with DefinedNon-Immunogenic Glycans. Downstream Processing of Proteins from Transgenic Plants. Comparison of Host Systems for the Production of RecombinantProteins. Transgene Stability. EXAMPLES. Industrial Enzymes. Pharmaceutical Proteins. COMMERCIALIZATION. Patents and Biotechnology. Commercialization of Phytase-Containing Seed. Index.

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Book SynopsisAgriculture is the lever with which humans transformed the earth over the last 10,000 years and created new forms of plant and animal species that have forever altered the face of the planet. This book considers a variety of archaeological and genetic approaches to tracing the origin and dispersal of domesticates.

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Book SynopsisExplores one of the most consequential transitions in human history: the origins of agriculture. Drawing from a series of ethnographic and archaeological case studies from eleven locations, this title examines the transition from hunting and gathering to farming and herding using a set of analytical models and concepts.

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Book SynopsisIlluminating the dark side of economic globalization, this book gives an insider's view of the migrant farmworkers' binational circuit that stretches from the west central Mexico countryside to central California. Useful for all Americans, The Farmworkers' Journey traces the human consequences of our policy decisions.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments 1. The Farmworkers' Journey 2. Mexico's Historical Farming Practices 3. Aspects of Mexico's Agricultural Political Economy 4. Migration Northward to Central California 5. Immigration Experiences 6. California's Corporate Agribusiness 7. Farmworkers in Central California's Corporate Agribusiness 8. An Impoverished, Endangered, and Overworked People in the Land of Plenty 9. Farmworker Household Survival in Central California 10. Meanwhile, Back on the Farm 11. Transnational Corporations and the U.S. Legacy in West-Central Mexico 12. Endangered Mexican Farmers 13. Institutional Oppression in the West-Central Mexico Countryside 14. Toward an Enlightened Perception of California's Mexican Agricultural Immigrants Epilogue Appendix A: Agrochemical Inventories and Classifications Appendix B: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights References Index

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