Irrigation and water management Books
Workman Publishing The Drought-Resilient Farm: Improve Your Soil’s
Book SynopsisRainfall levels are rarely optimal, but there are hundreds of things you can do to efficiently conserve and use the water you do have and to reduce the impact of drought on your soil, crops, livestock, and farm or ranch ecosystem. Author Dale Strickler introduces you to the same innovative systems he used to transform his own drought-stricken family farm in Kansas into a thriving, water-wise, and profitable enterprise, maximizing healthy cropland, pasture, and water supply. Ranging from simple, short-term projects such as installing rain-collection ollas to long-term land-management planning strategies, Strickler’s methods show how to get more water into the soil, keep it in the soil, and help plants and livestock access it.
£17.09
University of Texas Press Canal Irrigation in Prehistoric Mexico
Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive study, William E. Doolittle synthesizes and extensively analyzes all that is currently known about the development and use of irrigation technology in prehistoric Mexico from about 1200 B.C. until the Spanish conquest in the sixteentTable of Contents Preface 1. Prehistoric Irrigation, Technology, and Mexico 2. An Era of Experimentation, 1200–350 B.C. 3. A Time of Maturation, 350 B.C.-A.D. 800 4. A Period of Expansion and Intensification, A.D. 800–1200 5. The Golden Age, A.D. 1200–1520 6. Origins and Cultural Implications 7. Accomplishments and Contributions Bibliography Index
£17.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Soil and Water Management Systems 4 Ed
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.
£183.35
John Wiley & Sons Inc Golf Course Irrigation
Book SynopsisComplete guidelines to developing and maintaining the most effective, environment-friendly irrigation systems for golf coursesGolf Course Irrigation offers valuable insight on the design, installation, management, and maintenance of irrigation systems-the most important management tool used on today''s golf courses. Without manufacturers'' bias, this useful resource provides hands-on guidance to the highest quality irrigation systems, including specifications and applications of the best pump stations, controllers, sprinkler heads, nozzles, valves, sensors, and other components that make the difference in top-quality irrigation systems.Typically regarded as significant users of water, golf courses are under increasing scrutiny by governmental and environmental groups, making it essential that the up-to-date information found here-on such topics as water supply, plant irrigation requirements, application uniformity, and construction management-be atTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 Plant Irrigation Requirements 1 2 Water Supply: Quantity and Quality 15 3 Pump Stations 29 4 Materials 61 5 Design 129 6 Construction Management 253 7 Installation 305 8 Conservation 413 Glossary 419 Appendix: Tables and Charts 423 Standards 439 Index 441
£100.65
Random House USA Inc Training for a Healthy Life A Daily Food and
Book SynopsisSet Yourself Up for Better Health!Open this fitness journal and start your journey to a healthy new you! This easy-to-use book will help you record your everyday stats in order to solidify healthy eating and exercise habits. Whether your goal is losing weight, exercising more, or changing your self-care routines, this handy journal will keep you on track as you set out on a healthy new path.Training for a Healthy Life features easy ways to: • Record important daily stats. Write down your weight, what you ate, how much you exercised, and how well you took care of yourself every day. • Review your progress. Weekly check-ins help you chart your progress and adjust your habits moving forward. • Track your goals. Set your goals as you start your journey, record daily goals, and evaluate your success at the end of the book.
£7.39
University of New Mexico Press Water for the People The Acequia Heritage of New
Book SynopsisFeatures twenty-five essays by world-renowned acequia scholars and community members that highlight acequia culture, use, and history in New Mexico, northern Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Spain, the Middle East, Nepal, and the Philippines, situating New Mexico’s acequia heritage and its inherent sustainable design within a global framework.Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionJosé A. Rivera and Enrique R. LamadridBendición del aguaOlivia Ramona RomoI. Acequias of Nuevo MéxicoChapter 1. Río Grande Acequias: Historic Working LandscapesLuis Pablo Martínez Sanmartín, Thomas F. Glick, and José A. RiveraChapter 2. A Bird's-Eye View of Northern New Mexico's AcequiasAlejandro LópezChapter 3. Acequia Waters: Community Resource or Commodity?Paula García and Miguel SantistevanChapter 4. Framing the Spring Ritual of la LimpiaDonatella DavanzoChapter 5. The Waterfall Acequias of the Mora ValleyEnrique R. Lamadrid and Juan Estevan ArellanoChapter 6. Transbasin Diversion in the Forest Wilderness: Oral History Testimony Protects the Acequia BordoJosé A. RiveraChapter 7. Valdez: Acequia, Placita, MercedSylvia RodríguezChapter 8. La Bajada Village's Acequia LandscapesArnold ValdezChapter 9. Cultivating a Sensible Food SystemMiguel SantistevanChapter 10. Acequias as a Sustainable Model for Hydro-EcologyQuita OrtizChapter 11. Conservation in the Conservancy District: Keeping the Valley Green with Acequias and AdaptationYasmeen NajmiII. España y México: Patrimonios AncestralesChapter 12. Valencia and New Mexico's Hermanamiento Ceremony: A Personal PerspectiveDon BustosChapter 13. Safeguarding the Global Cultural Heritage of Community AcequiasLuis Pablo Martínez SanmartínChapter 14. Heritage Acequias of Spain: The Millennial Huerta of Murcia and the Río Segura ValleyArmando J. LamadridChapter 15. El Palmeral de Elche: Acequia Management and Oasis Survival in the Twenty-First CenturyCarlos Ortiz Mayordomo and Lina Gracia i VicenteChapter 16. Bounty of the Columbian ExchangeEnrique R. Lamadrid and Armando J. LamadridChapter 17. Tlaxcala and Aranjuez: Keystone Gardens of the Columbian ExchangeEnrique R. Lamadrid and Armando J. LamadridChapter 18. Valle de Allende and Aldama: Roots of Acequia Culture in Northern MéxicoEnrique R. LamadridIII. Nuevo México y el MundoChapter 19. Land and Water in the Middle East: The Yemen ConnectionJuan Estevan Arellano and Enrique R. LamadridChapter 20. Traditional Communal Irrigation: Historical Lineage from Persia to New MexicoR. Jack MeyersChapter 21. Climate Calamity and High-Mountain Glacier Irrigation in Nepal and PerúArmando J. LamadridChapter 22. The Zanjeras: Community Irrigation in the PhilippinesJosé A. RiveraChapter 23. Acequias of Chile: A Permanent Stronghold in Times of ChangeJosé Luis Arumí and Ovidio Alejandro MeloChapter 24. Looking to the Past for Solutions for the Future: A Comparative Study of the Acequias of Two High-Desert CitiesAndrew BernardEpilogue: In Defense of Water, Agriculture, and PeopleEnrique R. Lamadrid and José A. RiveraContributorsIndex
£22.06
CABI Publishing Agriculture Hydrology and Water Quality
Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of state-of-the-art reviews on the global problems of diffuse water pollution from agriculture, which affects the water quality of rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the oceans. It includes chapters on eutrophication, phosphorus, nitrogen, manure, heavy metals, carbon/persistent organic pollutants and soil/siltation problems. The book is broken down into three parts and reflects the opinions of the world's experts in these subjects.Table of ContentsPart I: Agriculture: Potential sources of water pollution 1.1: Introduction: Agriculture as a potential source of water pollution 1.2: Nitrogen 1.3: Phosphorus 1.4: Manures 1.5: Pesticides and persistent organic pollutants 1.6: Heavy metals 1.7: Human enteric pathogens 1.8: Sediment 1.9: Nutrient balances Part II: Hydrology: The carrier and transport of water pollution 2.1: Introduction: Modelling hydrological and nutrient transport processes 2.2: Hydrological source management of pollutants at the soil profile scale 2.3: Hydrological mobilization of pollutants at the slope/field scale 2.4: Modelling hydrological mobilization of nutrient pollutants at the catchment scale 2.5: Pollutant-sediment interactions: sorption, reactivity and transport of phosphorus 2.6: Quantifying sediment and nutrient pathways within danish agricultural catchments 2.7: Development of geographical information systems for assessing hydrological aspects of diffuse nutrient and sediment transfer from agriculture 2.8: Wetlands as regulators of pollutant transport Part III: Water Quality: Impacts and case studies from around the world 3.1: Introduction: Impacts of agriculture on water quality around the world 3.2: Solutions to nutrient management problems in the chesapeake bay watershed 3.3: Nutrient and pesticide transfer from agricultural soils to water in New Zealand 3.4: Land, water and people: complex interactions in the murrumbidgee river catchment 3.5: Managing the effects of agriculture on water quality in Northern Ireland 3.6: Conflicts and problems with water quality in the upper catchment of the Manyame River 3.7: Dryland salinisation: a challenge for land and water management in the Australian landscape 3.8: Quantifying nutrient limiting conditions in temperate river systems
£153.18
CABI Publishing Water Productivity in Agriculture
Book SynopsisFirst title in a major new seriesAddresses improving water productivity to relieve problems of scarcity and competition to provide for food and environmental securityDraws from scientists having a multitude of disciplines to approach this important problemIn a large number of developing countries, policy makers and researchers are increasingly aware of the conflicting demands on water, and look at agriculture to be more effective in its use of water. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a state of the art review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. The book represents the first in a new series of volumes resulting from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture, a research program conducted by the CGIAR's Future Harvest Centres, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and partners worldwiTable of Contents1: A Water productivity framework for understanding and action, D Molden, H Murray-Rust, ICRISAT, India, R Sakthivadivel, IWMI, India and I Makin, IWMI, Sri Lanka 2: Economics of water productivity in managing water for agriculture, R Barker, D Dawe, IRRI, Philippines and A Inocencio, IWMI, South Africa 3: The concept of efficiency in water resources management and policy, D Seckler, IWMI, USA, D Molden and R Sakthivadivel, IWMI, India 4: Rice production in water-scarce environments, T P Tuong and B A M Bouman, IRRI, Philippines 5: Managing saline and alkaline water for higher productivity, N K Tyagi, Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, India 6: Water productivity under saline conditions, J W Kijne 7: Opportunities for increasing water productivity of CGIAR crops through plant breeding and molecular biology, J Bennett, IRRI, Philippines 8: Management of drought in ICRISAT cereal and legume mandate crops, R Serraj, F R Bidinger,Y S Chauhan, ICRISAT, India, N Seetharama, ICAR, India, S N Nigam and N P Saxena, ICRISAT, India 9: Water productivity in rain-fed agriculture: challenges and opportunities for smallholder farmers in drought-prone tropical agro-ecosystems, J Rockström, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, J Barron and P Fox, Stockholm University, Sweden 10: World water productivity: current situation and future options, X Cai and M W Rosegrant, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington DC, USA 11: Improving water productivity in the dry areas of West Africa and North Africa, T Y Oweis and A Y Hachum, ICARDA, Syria 12: Efficient management of rainwater for increased crop productivity and groundwater recharge in Asia, S P Wani, P Pathak, ICRISAT, India, T K Sreedevi, APARD, India, H P Singh, CRIDA, India and P Singh, ICRISAT, India 13: Water productivity in forestry and agroforestry, C K Ong and B M Swallow, ICRAF, Kenya 14: Water productivity and potato cultivation, W T Bowen, International Fertilizer Development Centre, AL, USA 15: Rice-wheat cropping systems in the Indo-Gangetic plains: Issues of water productivity in relation to new resource - conserving technologies, P R Hobbs, Cornell University, USA and R K Gupta, NASC, India 16: Land-and water productivity of wheat in the Western Indo-Gangetic plains of India and Pakistan: A comparative analysis, I Hussain, IWMI, Sri Lanka, R Sakthivadive, IIWMI, India and U Amarasinghe, IWMI, Sri Lanka 17: Reform of the Thai Irrigation Sector: Is there scope for increasing water productivity? F Molle, IWMI, Sri Lanka 18: Upscaling water productivity in irrigated agriculture using remote-sensing and GIS technologies, W G M Bastiaanssen, International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences, The Netherlands, M-ud-D Ahmad and Z Tahir, IWMI, Pakistan 19: Improving water productivity through deficit irrigation: examples from Syria, North China Plain and Oregon, USA, H Zhang, CSIRO, Australia
£119.56
CABI Publishing Irrigation and Drainage Performance Assessment
Book SynopsisEffective irrigation and drainage systems are essential if growing demands for water resources are to be met. For the use of water for irrigation to be improved we must understand current levels of performance. This book draws together the growing body of knowledge on irrigation and drainage performance assessment that has been gained over the last twenty years. It provides guidelines for practitioners to enable them to design and carry out performance assessment and implement performance-based management. Developed by a working group of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) it provides a generic framework for performance assessment with guidance on the theory and practice of how to audit and assess the performance of irrigation and drainage schemes.Trade Review"This concise book represents a comprehensive source of recent information on the assessment of irrigation and drainage performance, a subject of immense importance as the world's water supplies for new irrigation schemes become increasingly scarce and existing schemes are threatened by managerial difficulties and degradation processes". Brennan D Soane, Experimental Agriculture, 42, 2006"Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Framework for performance assessment 3: Performance indicators for irrigation and drainage 4: Operational strategic performance assessment 5: Diagnosing irrigation performance 6: Data management for performance assessment
£81.45
Regents of the University of California Drip Irrigation in the Home Landscape
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£23.75
Regents of the University of California Micro-Irrigation of Trees and Vines
£31.38
Callisto Reference Crop Irrigation Management: Water and Soil
£75.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Drip Irrigation: Technology, Management &
Book SynopsisAlthough over two thirds of the Earth''s surface is covered by water, more than 97% is ocean water which is too salty for human use or even for irrigation. Consequently, the freshwater is only 3% and almost 1% of the available freshwater is liquid surface water that can be used directly by humans. The rest is groundwater and iced water. Yet still, freshwater is considered to be one of the most abundant resources on earth. In the agriculture sector only, over two-thirds of the available freshwater is used for irrigation. This book focuses on the technology, management and efficiency of drip irrigation.
£163.19
Murphy & Moore Publishing Essentials of Hydroponics
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£108.11
Murphy & Moore Publishing Irrigation Handbook
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£107.41
States Academic Press Water Management in Agriculture
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£108.80
Callisto Reference Principles and Practices of Irrigation Water
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£83.25
Callisto Reference Irrigation Engineering
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£104.64
Callisto Reference Agricultural Water Management: Theories and
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£114.45
Syrawood Publishing House Principles of Irrigation
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£107.41
Syrawood Publishing House Principles of Irrigation Engineering
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£107.15
Syrawood Publishing House Agricultural Food Production: Water Availability
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£111.53
Sydney University Press Cultivating Community
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£34.00
Apple Academic Press Inc. Sustainable Micro Irrigation Management for Trees
Book SynopsisThis valuable book, the third volume in the Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation series, focuses on sustainable micro irrigation management for trees and vines. It covers the principles as well as recent advances and applications of micro irrigation techniques. Specialists throughout the world share their expertise on:• Automation of micro irrigation systems• Service and maintenance of micro irrigation systems• Evaluation of micro irrigation systems• Scheduling of irrigation• Using municipal wastewater for micro irrigation• Micro-jet irrigation and other systems• The effect of potassium, acid lime, and other elementsTable of ContentsForeword by Miguel Muñoz Muñoz. Foreword by Gajendra Singh. Foreword by R. K. Sivanappan. Foreword by Marvin J. Jensen. Preface. Part I: Principles of Sustainable Micro Irrigation for Trees and Vines. Principles of Automation. Principles of Service and Maintenance. Evaluation of the Uniformity Coefficients. Sustainable Water Management in Citrus: India. Advances in Sustainable Irrigation and Fertigation Management: Citrus. Sustainable Micro Irrigation Potential in Fruit Crops: India. Quality of Municipal Wastewater for Sustainable Micro Irrigation. Evaluation of Sustainable Micro Irrigation with Municipal Wastewater. Part II: Research Advances and Applications. Effects of Sustainable Irrigation Methods on Fruit Performance of Acid Lime. Performance of Citrus reticulate cv. Blanco with Sustainable Micro-Jet Irrigation. Sustainable Micro Irrigation Scheduling in Nagpur Mandarin. Performance of Nagpur Mandarin with Sustainable Practices. Sustainable Potassium Fertigation in Nagpur Mandarin. Sensor Based Sustainable Irrigation Scheduling in Blueberries. Bibliography. Appendixes. Index.
£130.50
Apple Academic Press Inc. Performance Evaluation of Micro Irrigation
Book SynopsisThis new volume in the Innovations and Challenges in Micro Irrigation series covers an array of technologies to estimate evapotranspiration and to evaluate parameters that are needed in the management of micro irrigation, with worldwide applicability to irrigation management in agriculture. Topics include recent evapotranspiration research, performance evaluation of filters and emitters, evaluation of fertigation and ground water with treated wastewater effluent, performance of pulse drip irrigated potato under organic agriculture practices in sandy soils, impact of polyethylene mulch on micro irrigated cabbage, and tree injection irrigation. Table of ContentsPrinciples of Micro Irrigation. Recent Evapotranspiration Research in Puerto Rico. Modeling of Evaporation from Bare Soil. Tree Injection Irrigation: Principles, Perspectives, and Problems. Evaluation of Micro Irrigation. Evaluation of Filters and Emitters under Domestic Treated Sewage Water. Evaluation of Drip Irrigation Systems for Water Management in Orchards. Fertigation and Ground Water Quality with Treated Wastewater Effluent. Micro Irrigation Practices in Agricultural Crops. Performance of Pulse Drip Irrigated Potato under Organic Agriculture Practices in Sandy Soils. Impact of Polyethylene Mulch on Micro Irrigated Cabbage. Performance of Garlic under Different Irrigation Systems. Appendixes. Index.
£99.00
Apple Academic Press Inc. Micro Irrigation Management: Technological
Book SynopsisMicro Irrigation Management: Technological Advances and Their Applications, the fifth book in the Innovations and Challenges in Micro Irrigation book series, is a valuable reference volume on micro irrigation and water management for professional training institutes, technical agricultural centers, irrigation centers, agricultural extension service, and other agencies who work with micro irrigation programs. With an international focus, this new book focuses on applications of solar energy in micro irrigation and other important technological advances. It includes case studies and illustrative examples on drip irrigation design.Table of ContentsEstimations of Evapotranspiration. Reference Evapotranspiration Estimations Using the Penman-Monteith Method: Puerto Rico. Reference Evapotranspiration: Trends and Identification of Its Meteorological Variables in Arid Climate. Evapotranspiration of Woody Landscape Plants. Evaporation and Seepage Losses from Dug-Out Type Farm Ponds. Estimations of Soil Properties. Several Dielectric Mixing Models for Estimating Soil Moisture Content. Inverse Procedure for Estimating Vertically Distributed Soil Hydraulic Parameters Using GPR. Management of Micro Irrigation Systems. The Approach for Translating Meteorological Patterns into Infra-Red Signaling for Variable Dispensation in Crop Irrigation Systems. Solar Photovoltaic Powered Micro Irrigation System in Aerobic Rice Cultivation. Management of Irrigation System: Performance of Egyptian Wheat. Maximizing Profits by Using Different Planting Geometry under Micro Irrigation. Design of Lateral Lines. Field Evaluation of Micro Irrigation Systems. Potential Problems in Drip Irrigation Systems. Emitters: Pressure and Discharge Relationship.
£99.00
CABI Publishing Managing Water and Agroecosystems for Food
Book SynopsisWater protection, food production and ecosystem health are worldwide issues. Changes in the global water cycle are affecting human wellbeing in many places, while widespread land and ecosystem degradation, driven by poor agricultural practices, is seriously limiting food production. Understanding the links between ecosystems, water, and food production is important to the health of all three, and sustainably managing these connections is becoming increasingly necessary. This book shows how sustainable ecosystems, especially agroecosystems, are essential for water management and food production.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Drivers and Challenges for Food Security 3: Water-related Ecosystem Services and Food Security 4: Challenges to Agroecosystem Management 5: Water Use in Agroecosystems 6: Drylands 7: Wetlands 8: Increasing Water Productivity in Agriculture 9: Managing Agroecosystem Services 10: Water Management for Ecosystem Health and Food Production 11: Management of Water and Agroecosystems in Landscapes for Sustainable Food Security
£86.94
CABI Publishing Irrigation Management: Principles and Practices
Book SynopsisIn many countries irrigated agriculture consumes a large proportion of the available water resources, often over 70% of the total. There is considerable pressure to release water for other uses, and as a sector irrigated agriculture will have to increase its efficiency and productivity of water use. Drawing on the author's 30 years of experience in some 28 countries, this paperback reprint of a successful book offers knowledge for the management of irrigation and drainage systems, including traditional technical areas of systems operation and maintenance, and expanding managerial, institutional and organizational aspects. Chapters provide guidelines to improve management, operation and maintenance processes, which move management thinking out of traditional public-sector mindsets to a more customer-focussed, performance-oriented service delivery. As a practical guide to improve efficiency and productivity in irrigated agriculture, this book is essential reading for irrigation managers and technicians as well as students and policymakers in water management, agriculture and sustainable development.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Components of Irrigation and Drainage Schemes Chapter 3: Management Chapter 4: Operation of the Main System Chapter 5: Operation of the On-Farm System Chapter 6: Maintenance Chapter 7: Training Chapter 8: Financing Chapter 9: Irrigation Management Transfer and Organizational Restructuring Chapter 10: Performance Assessment
£42.99
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Cassava
Book Synopsis"The result is a beautiful book with a lot of useful and updated information. I am sure it will be in great demand, and hopefully will help in the further improvement of cassava yields, especially in Africa where it is such an important food crop."Dr Reinhardt Howeler, CIAT Emeritus; author in: Achieving sustainable cultivation of cassava Volume 1Originating in South America, cassava is now grown in over 100 countries around the world. It is the third most important source of calories in the tropics after rice and maize. Its caloric value, as well as its ability to tolerate dry conditions and poor soils, makes it a key food security crop in developing countries, particularly in Africa. As demand for food grows, there is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable.Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of cassava at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 1 starts by reviewing current issues facing cassava cultivation around the world before discussing methods for sustainable intensification such as rotations, intercropping and more efficient nutrient management.Achieving sustainable cultivation of cassava Volume 1: Cultivation techniques will be a standard reference for agricultural scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in improving cassava cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 2 which reviews breeding, pests and diseases.Trade Review"The result is a beautiful book with a lot of useful and updated information. I am sure it will be in great demand, and hopefully will help in the further improvement of cassava yields, especially in Africa where it is such an important food crop."Dr Reinhardt Howeler, CIAT Emeritus; author in: Achieving sustainable cultivation of cassava Volume 1Table of ContentsPart 1 The cassava plant and its uses1.The emergence of cassava as a global crop: Doyle McKey, University of Montpellier, France and Marc Delêtre, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; 2.Use and nutritional value of cassava roots and leaves as a traditional food: Aurélie Bechoff, Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, UK; 3.Cassava for industrial uses: Kuakoon Piyachomkwan and Sittichoke Wanlapatit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand; and Klanarong Sriroth, Kasetsart University, Thailand; 4.New uses and processes for cassava: Keith Tomlins and Ben Bennett, Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, UK; Part 2 Current cassava cultivation and opportunities for improvement 5.Cassava cultivation in Asia: Tin Maung Aye, CIAT, Vietnam; 6.Cassava cultivation in sub-Saharan Africa: Dunstan S. C. Spencer, Enterprise Development Services Ltd, Sierra Leone; and Chuma Ezedinma, UNIDO, Nigeria; 7.Cassava cultivation in Latin America: Olivier F. Vilpoux, Denilson de Oliveira Guilherme and Marney Pascoli Cereda, Catholic University of Campo Grande, Brazil; 8.Drivers of change for cassava’s multiple roles in sustainable development: Clair H. Hershey, formerly CIAT, Colombia; 9.Targeting smallholder farmers to adopt improved cassava technologies: challenges and opportunities: Kolawole Adebayo, Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria; 10.GCP21: a global cassava partnership for the 21st century: Claude M. Fauquet and Joe Tohme, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Colombia; Part 3 Sustainable intensification of cassava cultivation11.Integrated crop management for cassava cultivation in Asia: Tin Maung Aye, CIAT, Vietnam; and Reinhardt Howeler, CIAT Emeritus - formerly CIAT, Thailand; 12.Seed systems management in cassava cultivation: James George and Sarojini Amma Sunitha, ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, India; 13.Cassava cultivation and soil productivity: Reinhardt Howeler, CIAT Emeritus - formerly CIAT, Thailand; 14.Addressing nutritional disorders in cassava cultivation: Reinhardt Howeler, CIAT Emeritus - formerly CIAT, Thailand; 15.Nutrient sources and their application in cassava cultivation: Reinhardt Howeler, CIAT Emeritus - formerly CIAT, Thailand; 16.Intercropping and crop rotations in cassava cultivation: a production systems approach: Thomas W. Kuyper, Wageningen University, The Netherlands; and Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ghana; 17.Value chain approaches to mechanization in cassava cultivation and harvesting in Africa: George Marechera and Grace Muinga, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Kenya;
£160.00
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Cassava
Book SynopsisOriginating in South America, cassava is grown in over 100 countries around the world. It is the third most important source of calories in the tropics after rice and maize. Its caloric value, as well as its ability to tolerate dry conditions and poor soils, makes it a key food security crop in developing countries. As demand for food grows, there is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable.Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of cassava at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 2 starts by reviewing genetic resources, advances in breeding and their application to produce varieties with desirable traits such as higher yield. It then goes on to review developments in understanding and managing pests and diseases.Achieving sustainable cultivation of cassava Volume 2: Genetic resources, breeding, pests and diseases will be a standard reference for agricultural scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in improving cassava cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 1 which reviews cultivation techniques.Table of ContentsPart 1 Cassava genetic resources and breeding tools1.Advances in understanding cassava growth and development: Virgílio Gavicho Uarrota, Deivid L. V. Stefen, Clovis Arruda de Souza (UTM) and Cileide Maria Medeiros Coelho, University of the State of Santa Catarina (UDESC), Brazil; Rodolfo Moresco and Marcelo Maraschin, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil; Fernando David Sánchez-Mora, Technical University of Manabí, Ecuador; and Eduardo da Costa Nunes, Enilto de Oliveira Neubert and Luiz Augusto Martins Peruch, Santa Catarina State Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Agency (EPAGRI), Brazil; 2.Conservation and distribution of cassava genetic resources: Michael Abberton, Badara Gueye, Tchamba Marimagne and Folarin Soyode, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria; 3.Developing new cassava varieties: tools, techniques and strategies: Hernán Ceballos, Nelson Morante, Fernando Calle, Jorge Lenis and Sandra Salazar, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Colombia; 4.Molecular approaches in cassava breeding: Luis Augusto Becerra Lopez-Lavalle, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Colombia; 5.Marker-assisted selection in cassava breeding: Ismail Y. Rabbi, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria; 6.Advances in genetic modification of cassava: P. Zhang, Q. Ma, M. Naconsie, X. Wu, W. Zhou, National Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Genetics, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and J. Yang, Shanghai Chenshan Plant Science Research Center, Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, China;Part 2 Breeding improved cassava varieties7.Breeding cassava for higher yield: Piya Kittipadakul, Pasajee Kongsil and Chalermpol Phumichai, Kasetsart University, Thailand; and Shelley H. Jansky, USDA-ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit and University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA; 8.Breeding, delivery, use and benefi ts of bio-fortifi ed cassava: Elizabeth Parkes and Olufemi Aina, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria; 9.Breeding cassava to meet consumer preferences for product quality: Adebayo Abass, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Tanzania; Wasiu Awoyale, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Liberia and Kwara State University, Nigeria; and Lateef Sanni and Taofi k Shittu, Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria; Part 3 Managing pests and diseases10.Diseases affecting cassava: James Legg, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Tanzania; and Elizabeth Alvarez, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Colombia; 11.Integrated management of arthropod pests of cassava: the case of Southeast Asia: Ignazio Graziosi and Kris A.G. Wyckhuys, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Vietnam; 12.Weed control in cassava cropping systems: S. Hauser and F. Ekeleme, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria;
£140.00
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Maize Volume
Book SynopsisMaize is one of the most important and widely grown cereal crops in the world and is a staple food for almost a billion people, particularly in the developing world. It has been estimated that maize yields need to increase by 60% by 2050. There is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable. Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of maize at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 2 reviews research on improvements in cultivation techniques such as nutrient management, crop rotation, intercropping and other aspects of conservation agriculture. It also discusses developments in methods for combatting pests and diseases. Achieving sustainable cultivation of maize Volume 2: Cultivation techniques, pest and disease control will be a standard reference for cereal scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in maize cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 1 which reviews developments in breeding and ways research can be translated into effective outcomes for smallholders in the developing world.Table of ContentsPart 1 Maize cultivation techniques1.Modelling crop growth and grain yield in maize cultivation: Alam Sher, Xiaoli Liu and Jincai Li, Anhui Agricultural University, China; and Youhong Song, Anhui Agricultural University, China and The University of Queensland, Australia; 2.Optimizing maize-based cropping systems: sustainability, good agricultural practices (GAP) and yield goals: Charles Wortmann, Patricio Grassini and Roger W. Elmore, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, USA; 3.Maize seed variety selection and seed system development: the case of southern Africa: Peter S. Setimela, Global Maize Program, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), Zimbabwe; 4.Good agricultural practices for maize cultivation: the case of West Africa: Alpha Kamara, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria; 5.Zero-tillage cultivation of maize: Wade E. Thomason, Bee Khim Chim and Mark S. Reiter, Virginia Tech University, USA; 6.Conservation agriculture for sustainable intensification of maize and other cereal systems: the case of Latin America: Bram Govaerts, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico; Isabelle François, Consultant, USA; and Nele Verhulst, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico; 7.Precision maize cultivation techniques: Louis Longchamps, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada; and Raj Khosla, Colorado State University, USA; 8.Improving nutrient management for sustainable intensification of maize: Kaushik Majumdar, International Plant Nutrition Institute - South Asia, India; Shamie Zingore, International Plant Nutrition Institute - sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya; Fernando Garcia and Adrian Correndo, International Plant Nutrition Institute - Latin America - Southern Cone, Argentina; Jagadish Timsina, University of Melbourne, Australia; Adrian M. Johnston, International Plant Nutrition Institute, Canada;9.Crop rotation: a sustainable system for maize production: Bao-Luo Ma, Ottawa Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; and Zhigang Wang, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China; 10.Intercropping in sustainable maize cultivation: Abeya Temesgen, Shu Fukai and Daniel Rodriguez, The University of Queensland, Australia; 11.Climate risk management in maize cropping systems: Daniel Rodriguez, Caspar Roxburgh, Claire Farnsworth, Ariel Ferrante, Joseph Eyre, Stuart Irvine-Brown, James McLean, Martin Bielich, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Australia; 12.Advances in maize post-harvest management: Tadele Tefera, International Center of Insect Physiology & Ecology (ICIPE), Ethiopia; Part 2 Maize pests, diseases and weeds13.Economically important insect pests of maize: William D. Hutchison and Theresa M. Cira, University of Minnesota, USA; 14.Nematodes associated with maize: T. L. Niblack, The Ohio State University, USA; 15.Control of rodent pests in maize cultivation: the case of Africa: Loth S. Mulungu, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania;16.Rapid response to disease outbreaks in maize cultivation: the case of maize lethal necrosis: George Mahuku, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Tanzania and P. Lava Kumar, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria; 17.Controlling aflatoxins in maize in Africa: strategies, challenges and opportunities for improvement: Amare Ayalew and Martin Kimanya, Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa, Ethiopia; Limbikani Matumba, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi; Ranajit Bandyopadhayay and Abebe Menkir, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria; Peter Cotty, USDA-ARS, USA;18.Integrated weed management in maize cultivation: an overview: Khawar Jabran, Duzce University, Turkey, Mubshar Hussain, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan and Bhagirath Singh Chauhan, The University of Queensland, Australia; 19.Weed management of maize grown under temperate conditions: the case of Europe and the United States: Vasileios P. Vasileiadis and Maurizio Sattin, National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Agro-Environmental and Forest Biology, Italy and Per Kudsk, Aarhus University, Denmark;
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Wheat Volume
Book Synopsis"These books present a comprehensive coverage of issues facing wheat production globally. The authors represent the top scientists involved in the diverse areas that are important for sustainable wheat production and will this book provides an excellent resource for those interested in wheat improvement and production."Dr Hans-Joachim Braun, Director Global Wheat Program and CRP Wheat, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), MexicoWheat is the most widely cultivated cereal in the world and a staple food for around 3 billion people. It has been estimated that demand for wheat could increase by up to 60% by 2050. There is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable.Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of wheat at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 1 reviews research in wheat breeding and quality traits as well as diseases and pests and their management. Chapters in Part 1 review advances in understanding of wheat physiology and genetics and how this has informed developments in breeding, including developing varieties with desirable traits such as drought tolerance. Part 2 discusses aspects of nutritional and processing quality. Chapters in Part 3 cover research on key wheat diseases and their control as well as the management of insect pests and weeds.Achieving sustainable cultivation of wheat Volume 1: Breeding, quality traits, pests and diseases will be a standard reference for cereal scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in wheat cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 2 which reviews improvements in cultivation techniques.Trade Review"These books present a comprehensive coverage of issues facing wheat production globally. The authors represent the top scientists involved in the diverse areas that are important for sustainable wheat production and will this book provides an excellent resource for those interested in wheat improvement and production".Dr Hans-Joachim Braun, Director Global Wheat Program and CRP Wheat, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), MexicoTable of ContentsPart 1 Wheat physiology and breeding1.Wheat genetic resources: global conservation and use for the future: P. Bramel, Global Crop Diversity Trust, Germany; 2.Sequencing and assembly of the wheat genome: Kellye Eversole and Jane Rogers, International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium, USA; Beat Keller, University of Zurich, Switzerland; Rudi Appels, Murdoch University, Australia; Catherine Feuillet, Bayer Crop Science, USA; 3.Advances in wheat breeding techniques: Alison R. Bentley and Ian Mackay, NIAB, UK; 4.Improving the uptake and assimilation of nitrogen in wheat plants: Jacques Le Gouis, INRA, France and Malcolm Hawkesford, Rothamsted Research, UK; 5.Photosynthetic improvement of wheat plants: Martin A. J. Parry, João Paulo Pennacchi, Luis Robledo-Arratia and Elizabete Carmo-Silva, Lancaster University, UK; and Luis Robledo-Arratia, University of Cambridge, UK; 6.Improving drought and heat tolerance in wheat: Xinguo Mao, Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China; Delong Yang, College of Life Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, China; and Ruilian Jing, Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China;7.Advances in cold-resistant wheat varieties: D.Z. Skinner, USDA-ARS, USA; Part 2 Wheat nutritional and processing quality; 8.Genetic and other factors affecting wheat quality: A. S. Ross, Oregon State University, USA; 9.Measuring wheat quality: Ian Batey, formerly CSIRO, Australia; 10.The nutritional and nutraceutical value of wheat: Victoria Ndolo and Trust Beta, University of Manitoba, Canada; Part 3 Wheat diseases, pests and weeds11.Wheat diseases: an overview: Albrecht Serfling, Doris Kopahnke, Antje Habekuss, Flutur ë Novakazi and Frank Ordon, Julius Kühn-Institute (JKI), Institute for Resistance Research and Stress Tolerance, Germany; 12.Advances in control of wheat rusts: Z. A. Pretorius, University of the Free State, South Africa; M. Ayliffe, CSIRO Agriculture and Food, Australia; R. L. Bowden, ARS-USDA, USA; L. A. Boyd, National Institute of Agricultural Botany, UK; R. M. DePauw, Advancing Wheat Technologies, Canada; Y. Jin, ARS-USDA Cereal Disease Laboratory, USA; R. E. Knox, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; R. A. McIntosh and R. F. Park, University of Sydney, Australia; R. Prins, CenGen and University of the Free State, South Africa; E. S. Lagudah, CSIRO Agriculture and Food, Australia; 13.Advances in control of wheat diseases: Fusarium head blight, wheat blast and powdery mildew: Hermann Buerstmayr, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria; Volker Mohler, Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture, Germany; and Mohan Kohli, Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Paraguay; 14.Advances in disease-resistant wheat varieties: James Anderson, University of Minnesota, USA; 15.Recent molecular technologies for tackling wheat diseases: Indu Sharma, Pramod Prasad and Subhash C. Bhardwaj, ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, India; 16.Integrated wheat disease management: Stephen N. Wegulo, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; 17.Wheat pests: introduction, rodents and nematodes: Marion O. Harris North Dakota State University, USA; Jens Jacob, Julius Kühn-Institut; Peter Brown, CSIRO, Australia; and Guiping Yan, North Dakota State University, USA; 18.Wheat pests: insects, mites, and prospects for the future: Marion O. Harris and Kirk Anderson, North Dakota State University, USA; Mustapha El-Bouhssini, ICARDA, Morocco; Frank Peairs, Colorado State University, USA; Gary Hein, University of Nebraska, USA; and Steven Xu, USDA-ARS Northern Crops Institute, USA;19.The impact of climate change on wheat insect pests: current knowledge and future trends: Sanford D. Eigenbrode, University of Idaho, USA and Sarina Macfadyen, CSIRO, Australia; 20.Integrated pest management in wheat cultivation: Abie Horrocks and Melanie Davidson, The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited, New Zealand; and Paul Horne and Jessica Page, IPM Technologies Pty Limited, Australia; 21.Integrated weed management in wheat cultivation: K. Neil Harker and John O’Donovan, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada; and Breanne Tidemann, University of Alberta, Canada;
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Rice Volume
Book SynopsisRice is one of the most important foods in the world. As the demand for rice continues to increase, there is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable.Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of rice at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 1 reviews research in physiology and breeding and its application to produce varieties with improved traits such as higher yields. It then goes on to discuss nutritional and other aspects of rice quality and the ways these can be enhanced.Achieving sustainable cultivation of rice Volume 1: Breeding for higher quality and yield will be a standard reference for rice scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in rice cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 2 which reviews improvements in cultivation techniques, pest and disease management.Table of ContentsPart 1 Rice breeding1.Ensuring and exploiting genetic diversity in rice: Jennifer Spindel and Susan McCouch, Cornell University, USA; 2.Advances in molecular breeding techniques for rice: R. B. Angeles-Shim and M. Ashikari, Nagoya University, Japan; 3.Breeding strategies to improve rice yields: an overview: K. K. Jena and G. Ramkumar, International Rice Research Institute, The Philippines; 4.Improving photosynthesis in rice: from small steps to giant leaps: R. F. Sage, University of Toronto, Canada; and Shunsuke Adachi and Tadashi Hirasawa, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan; 5.Breeding green super rice (GSR) varieties for sustainable rice cultivation: Z. Li, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China; and J. Ali, International Rice Research Institute, The Philippines; 6.Mechanisms of drought tolerance in rice: Anuj Kumar, Supratim Basu, Venkategowda Ramegowda and Andy Pereira, University of Arkansas, USAPart 2 Rice nutritional and processing quality7.Advances in understanding the role of rice in nutrition: Melissa Fitzgerald, University of Queensland, Australia; Adoracion Resurreccion, International Rice Research Institute, The Philippines; and Julie Pua Ferraz, Diabetes Foundation Marikina and Calamba Doctors' Hospital, The Philippines; 8.The nutraceutical properties of rice: Lu Yu, University of Maryland, USA; and Margaret Slavin and Mengyi Dong, George Mason University, USA; 9. Biofortified Golden Rice: an additional intervention for vitamin A deficiency: Adrian Dubock, Golden Rice Humanitarian Board, Switzerland; 10.Development of rice varieties with improved iron content in grain: Navreet K. Bhullar, ETH Zurich, Switzerland; 11.Quality parameters and testing methods in rice cultivation: Rachelle Ward, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Australia; 12.Agronomic and environmental factors affecting rice grain quality: Chuan Tong and Jinsong Bao, Zhejiang University, China;
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Rice Volume
Book SynopsisRice is one of the most important foods in the world. As the demand for rice continues to increase, there is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable.Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of rice at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 2 reviews research in improving cultivation in such areas as irrigation and nutrition as well as developments in disease and pest management.Achieving sustainable cultivation of rice Volume 2: Cultivation, pest and disease management will be a standard reference for rice scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in rice cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 1 which reviews research in breeding, nutritional and other aspects of rice quality.Table of ContentsPart 1 Rice cultivation techniques1.Advances in irrigation techniques for rice cultivation: D. S. Gaydon, CSIRO Agriculture, Australia; 2.Advances in nutrient management in rice cultivation: Bijay-Singh, Punjab Agricultural University, India and V.K. Singh, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India; 3.Sustainable rice cultivation in coastal saline soils: a case study: Sukanta K. Sarangi and Buddheswar Maji, ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, India; 4.Dry-seeded and aerobic rice cultivation: T. Parthasarathi, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel; M. Kokila, D. Selvakumar, V. Meenakshi and A. Kowsalya, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India; K. Vanitha, Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India; A. Tariq, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; A. Surendran, Rutgers University, USA; and Eli Vered, Netafim Irrigation Ltd, Israel; 5.Processing rice straw and husks as co-products: Nguyen Van Hung, Carlito Balingbing, James Quilty, Bjoern Ole Sander, Matty Demont and Martin Gummert, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), The Philippines; Part 2 Overall management of rice cultivation6.Yield gap analysis towards meeting future rice demand: Kazuki Saito et al., Africa Rice Center, Benin; 7.Developments in the system of rice intensification (SRI): Norman Uphoff, Cornell University, USA; 8.Assessing the sustainability impacts of rice cultivation: Wyn Ellis, Sustainable Rice Platform, Thailand; Part 3 Rice pests9.Rice insect pests: biology and ecology: E. A. Heinrichs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; F. Nwilene, The Africa Rice Center, Nigeria; M. Stout, Louisiana State University, USA; B. Hadi, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), The Philippines; and T. Freitas, Universidade Federal Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; 10.Management of rice insect pests: E. A. Heinrichs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; F. Nwilene, The Africa Rice Center, Nigeria; M. Stout, Louisiana State University, USA; B. Hadi, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), The Philippines; and T. Freitas, Universidade Federal Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; 11.Plant protection products in rice cultivation: critical issues in risk assessment and management to promote sustainable use: Maura Calliera and Ettore Capri, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore di Piacenza, Italy; 12.Integrated pest management for sustainable rice cultivation: a holistic approach: F. G. Horgan, University of Technology Sydney, Australia; 13.Control of rodent pests in rice cultivation: P. R. Brown et al., CSIRO Agriculture and Food, Australia; 14.Integrated weed management techniques for rice: Simerjeet Kaur and Gulshan Mahajan, Punjab Agricultural University, India; and Bhagirath S. Chauhan, The University of Queensland, Australia;
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Tomatoes
Book Synopsis"Authors have made remarkable efforts to balance background with basic-applied research findings enhancing the understanding of the various issues and techniques involved in tomato production, physiology, breeding and genetics…It is a valuable resource of modern knowledge for research academics and graduate students, and also applicable to consultants and managers involved in tomato R&D, such as those in seed and chemical companies."Professor Daniel Leskovar in Chronica HorticulturaeTomatoes are the second most important vegetable crop in the world after potatoes. Originating in South America, they are now grown widely around the world. As the population continues to grow, there is a need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable.Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of tomatoes at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. The book begins by looking at improvements in cultivation techniques, before moving on to review advances in ensuring genetic diversity, understanding of tomato physiology and breeding techniques. The collection concludes by discussing developments in understanding and managing pests and diseases.Achieving sustainable cultivation of tomatoes will be a standard reference for horticultural scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in tomato cultivation.Trade Review" …provides a very effective background to genetic tools to control viral and other diseases, thus complementing the earlier parts of the book which draw attention to the strategic importance of exploiting genetic diversity to develop crops with greater resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses…The book will certainly benefit plant breeders and those involved with genetic engineering technology to develop new crop varieties." International Pest Control“Overall, the book contains some very good overviews on recent developments and potential areas for future developments in tomato improvement…the book should be commended on its breadth of coverage…and should be a valuable resource for tomato focused researchers and growers.” Plant Pathology"Authors have made remarkable efforts to balance background with basic-applied research findings enhancing the understanding of the various issues and techniques involved in tomato production, physiology, breeding and genetics…It is a valuable resource of modern knowledge for research academics and graduate students, and also applicable to consultants and managers involved in tomato R&D, such as those in seed and chemical companies."Prof. Daniel Leskovar in Chronica HorticulturaeTable of ContentsPart 1 Cultivation techniques1.Modelling crop growth and yield in tomato cultivation: Kenneth J. Boote, University of Florida, USA; 2.Optimizing yields in tomato cultivation: maximizing tomato plant use of resources: V. S. Almeida, F. T. Delazari, C. Nick, W. L. Araújo and D. J. H. Silva, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil; 3.Improving water and nutrient management in tomato cultivation: E. Simonne, M. Ozores-Hampton, A. Simonne and A. Gazula, University of Florida, USA; 4.Organic greenhouse tomato production:Martine Dorais, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Laval University, Quebec, Canada;Part 2 Plant physiology and breeding5.Understanding and improving water-use efficiency and drought resistance in tomato: A. Zsögön, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil; and M. H. Vicente, D. S. Reartes and L. E. P. Peres, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil; 6.Ensuring the genetic diversity of tomatoes: Andreas W. Ebert and Lawrence Kenyon, AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, Taiwan; 7.Tomato plant responses to biotic and abiotic stress: C. A. Avila, S. C. Irigoyen and K. K. Mandadi, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, USA; 8.Developments in tomato breeding: conventional and biotechnology tools: Y. Bai, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands; 9.Advances in marker-assisted breeding of tomatoes: Junming Li, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers – Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), China; 10.Genetic engineering of tomato to improve nutritional quality, resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses, and for non-food applications: B. Kaur and A. K. Handa, Purdue University, USA; and A. K. Mattoo, USDA-ARS, USA; 11.Developing tomato varieties with improved flavour: M. Causse, E. Albert and C. Sauvage, INRA, France; 12.Understanding and improving the shelf life of tomatoes: K. Wang and A. K. Handa, Purdue University, USA; and A. K. Mattoo, USDA-ARS, USA; Part 3 Diseases, pests and weeds13.Insect-transmitted viral diseases infecting tomato crops: H. Czosnek, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel; A. Koren, Hishtil Nursery, Israel; and F. Vidavski, Tomatech R&D, Israel; 14.Genetic resistance to viruses in tomato: Moshe Lapidot and Ilan Levin, Institute of Plant Sciences – Volcani Center, ARO, Israel; 15.Bio-ecology of major insect and mite pests of tomato crops in the tropics: R. Srinivasan, AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, Taiwan; 16.Integrated pest management in tomato cultivation: Robert L. Gilbertson, Marcela Vasquez-Mayorga and Mônica Macedo, University of California-Davis, USA; and R. Muniappan, Virginia Tech, USA; 17.Developing disease-resistant tomato varieties: D. R. Panthee, J. P. Kressin and P. Adhikari, North Carolina State University, USA; 18.Integrated weed management in tomato cultivation: Francesco Tei and Euro Pannacci, University of Perugia, Italy;
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Sugarcane
Book Synopsis"In this timely publication, Dr Rott has sourced contributions from scientists working on cane throughout the tropics…Richly referenced, this is both an informed and informative book that is well written. It will appeal to both researchers and cane growers."International Sugar Journal/Agribusiness intelligenceSugarcane is the source of over three quarters of the world’s sugar, and is grown widely in the tropics and sub-tropics. Despite rising demand, average yields have not increased significantly, partly because of continued vulnerability to pests and diseases. In addition, cultivation has been seen as damaging biodiversity and soil health with a negative effect on both yields and the environment. This volume summarises the wealth of research addressing these challenges.Volume 1 reviews cultivation techniques and sustainability issues. Part 1 summarises current best practice in sugarcane cultivation across the value chain, from planting through to post-harvest operations. Part 2 looks at ways of measuring the environmental impact of sugarcane cultivation as well as ways of supporting smallholders.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for sugarcane scientists, growers, government and non-governmental agencies responsible for supporting and monitoring the impact of sugarcane cultivation. It is accompanied by a companion volume reviewing breeding, pest and disease management.Trade Review"In this timely publication, Dr Rott has sourced contributions from scientists working on cane throughout the tropics…Richly referenced, this is both an informed and informative book that is well written. It will appeal to both researchers and cane growers."International Sugar Journal/Agribusiness intelligenceTable of ContentsPart 1 Cultivation techniques1.The development of sugarcane cultivation: Louis Jean Claude Autrey, International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT), Mauritius; Salem Saumtally and Asha Dookun-Saumtally, Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute (MSIRI), Mauritius;2.Crop modelling to support sustainable sugarcane cultivation: Abraham Singels, University of Kwazulu-Natal and University of Pretoria, South Africa; 3.The Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative: Biksham Gujja and U. S. Natarajan, AgSri Agricultural Services Pvt. Ltd., India; and Norman Uphoff, Cornell University, USA; 4.Good planting and cultivation practices in sugarcane production: Bernard L. Schroeder, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; Andrew W. Wood, Tanglewood Agricultural Services, Australia; David V. Calcino and Danielle M. Skocaj, Sugar Research Australia Limited, Australia; Alan P. Hurney, Edmonton, Australia; and Peter G. Allsopp, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Australia; 5.Improving soil management in sugarcane cultivation: Paul White and Richard Johnson, Sugar Research Unit– USDA-ARS, USA; 6.Improving nutrient management in sugarcane cultivation: Gaspar H. Korndörfer, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil; 7.Advances in sugarcane irrigation for optimisation of water supply: Jean-Louis Chopart, AGERconsult, France (Section 3.2 contributed by M. T. Sall, B. Ahondokpe, and G. Walter, Senegalese Sugar Company, Senegal); 8.Best management practices for maintaining water quality in sugarcane cultivation: Jehangir H. Bhadha, University of Florida, USA; and Bernard L. Schroeder,University of Southern Queensland, Australia; 9.Precision agriculture and sugarcane production – a case study from the Burdekin region of Australia: R. G. V. Bramley, CSIRO, Australia; T. A. Jensen, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; A. J. Webster, CSIRO, Australia; and A. J. Robson, University of New England, Australia; 10.Advances in harvesting and transport of sugarcane: Rianto van Antwerpen, South African Sugarcane Research Institute and University of the Free State, South Africa; Philipus Daniel Riekert van Heerden,, South African Sugarcane Research Institute and University of Pretoria, South Africa; Peter Tweddle, South African Sugarcane Research Institute, South Africa; Ronald Ng Cheong and Vivian Rivière, Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute (MSIRI), Mauritius; 11.Cultivating sugarcane for use in bioenergy applications: key issues: Hardev S. Sandhu, University of Florida, USA; Part 2 Quality and sustainability12.Analyzing the processing quality of sugarcane: Charley Richard, Sugar Processing Research Institute and the New York Sugar Trade Laboratory, USA; 13.Predicting the effect of climate change on sugarcane cultivation: Fábio R. Marin, University of São Paulo (USP) - Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ), Brazil; Daniel S. P. Nassif, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil; and Leandro G. Costa, Murilo S. Vianna, Kassio Carvalho and Pedro R. Pereira, University of São Paulo (USP) - Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ), Brazil; 14.Mitigating the impact of environmental, social and economic issues on sugar cane cultivation to achieve sustainability: Kathy Hurly and Richard Nicholson, SA Canegrowers, South Africa; Carolyn Baker and Michelle Binedell, South African Sugarcane Research Institute, South Africa; Vaughan Koopman, WWF-SA, South Africa; Graeme Leslie, Consultant Entomologist, South Africa; Geoff Maher, Zambia Sugar, Zambia; and Scott Pryor, North Dakota State University, USA 15.Sugarcane as a renewable resource for sustainable futures: Francis X. Johnson, Stockholm Environment Institute, Sweden
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Managing Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture
Book Synopsis"This two-volume set in Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Science may represent one of the most important projects in their series focused on sustainable agriculture and recent advances in research on key crop and animal species. Many scholars and students today often rely on the web to locate open-source references in research and courses, yet the value of comprehensive books that review specific topics cannot be ignored. The compilation on soil health edited by Prof. Reicosky is an example of quality scholarship, clear and accessible writing, and comprehensive referencing on an emerging topic in agriculture and food production… descriptions of methods and data from a wide range of sources and interpretations by experts in the field contribute to the timeless value of books such as these in the series on agricultural sciences. They should be part of contemporary library collections and available to everyone." Prof. Charles Francis in Agronomy Journal"The books offer a valuable insight into the fundamentals of managing soil health… The broad range of fundamental information provided makes both volumes worth reading, not only for students and scientists, politicians and farmers but also for laypersons interested in soil health and sustainable agriculture."Applied Soil EcologyThere has been growing concern that both intensive agriculture in the developed world and rapid expansion of crop cultivation in developing countries is damaging the health of soils which are the foundation of farming. At the same time we are discovering much more about how complex soils are as living biological systems. This volume reviews the latest research on soil monitoring and management.Part 1 starts by reviewing soil classification, sampling and ways of monitoring soil dynamics. Part 2 surveys key techniques for managing soil, from irrigation and fertiliser use to crop rotations, intercropping and cover crops. The final part of the book discusses ways of supporting smallholders in maintaining soil health in regions such as Africa, Asia and South America.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for soil scientists and agronomists as well as the farming community and government agencies responsible for monitoring soil health. It is accompanied by a companion volume looking at developments in soil science.Trade Review"This two-volume set in Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Science may represent one of the most important projects in their series focused on sustainable agriculture and recent advances in research on key crop and animal species. Many scholars and students today often rely on the web to locate open-source references in research and courses, yet the value of comprehensive books that review specific topics cannot be ignored. The compilation on soil health edited by Prof. Reicosky is an example of quality scholarship, clear and accessible writing, and comprehensive referencing on an emerging topic in agriculture and food production… descriptions of methods and data from a wide range of sources and interpretations by experts in the field contribute to the timeless value of books such as these in the series on agricultural sciences. They should be part of contemporary library collections and available to everyone." Prof. Charles Francis in Agronomy Journal"The books offer a valuable insight into the fundamentals of managing soil health… The broad range of fundamental information provided makes both volumes worth reading, not only for students and scientists, politicians and farmers but also for laypersons interested in soil health and sustainable agriculture."Applied Soil EcologyTable of ContentsPart 1 Soil monitoring1.Soil health assessment and inventory: Indices and databases: Brian K. Slater, Ohio State University, USA; 2.Soil sampling for soil health assessment: Skye Wills, Stephen Roecker and Candiss Williams, USA-NRCS, USA; and Brian Murphy, Office of Environment and Heritage, Australia; 3.Biological indicators of soil health in organic cultivation : A. Fortuna, Washington State University, USA; A. Bhowmik, Pennsylvania State University, USA; and A. Bary and C. Cogger, Washington State University, USA; 4.The impact of heavy metal contamination on soil health: Santanu Bakshi and Chumki Banik, Iowa State University, USA; and Zhenli He, University of Florida, USA; 5.Modelling soil organic matter dynamics as a soil health indicator: Eleanor E. Campbell, University of New Hampshire, USA; John L. Field and Keith Paustian, Colorado State University, USA; Part 2 Managing soil health6.Drainage requirements to maintain soil health: Jeffrey Strock, University of Minnesota, USA; 7.Managing irrigation for soil health in arid and semi-arid regions: Jeffrey Peter Mitchell and Howard Ferris, University of California-Davis, USA; Anil Shrestha, California State University-Fresno, USA; Francis Larney, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada; and Garrison Sposito, University of California-Berkeley, USA; 8.Effects of crop rotations and intercropping on soil health; Gilbert C. Sigua, USDA-ARS, USA;9.Use of cover crops to promote soil health: Robert L. Myers, USDA – SARE and University of Missouri, USA; 10.Optimising fertiliser use to maintain soil health: Bijay-Singh, Punjab Agricultural University, India; 11.Manure and compost management to maintain soil health: Francis J. Larney, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada; 12.Pesticide use and biodiversity in soils: Robert J. Kremer, University of Missouri, USA; 13.Conservation grass hedges and soil health parameters; Humberto Blanco-Canqui, University of Nebraska, USA;14.Managing soil health in organic cultivation: A. Fortuna, Washington State University, USA; A. Bhowmik, Pennsylvania State University, USA; and A. Bary and C. Cogger, Washington State University, USA; Part 3 Regional strategies in the developing world15.Supporting smallholders in maintaining soil health: key challenges and strategies: David Güereña, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Nepal; 16.Maintaining soil health in Africa: A. O. Ogunkunle, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; and V. O. Chude, National Program for Food Security, Nigeria; 17.Organic amendments to improve soil health and crop productivity: a case study in China: Minggang Xu, Wenju Zhang and Zejiang Cai, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China; Shaoming Huang, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China; and Ping Zhu, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China; 18.Soil health assessment and maintenance in Central and South-Central Brazil: Ieda C. Mendes, EMBRAPA Cerrados, Brazil; Cássio A. Tormena, State University of Maringá, Brazil; Maurício R. Cherubin, University of São Paulo, Brazil; and Douglas L. Karlen, USDA-ARS, USA; 19.Maintaining soil health in dryland areas: Pandi Zdruli, Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes (CIHEAM), Italy; and Claudio Zucca, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Morocco;
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Precision Agriculture for Sustainability
Book SynopsisThis volume reviews key advances in precision agriculture technology and applications. Chapters summarise developments in monitoring techniques, including proximal crop and soil sensors and remote sensing technologies. The book then goes on to discuss how this information is processed to identify management zones and input targets. Chapters also assesses advances in delivery mechanisms such as variable rate application and targeted spray technologies. The final part of the book surveys the wide range of applications of precision agriculture, from controlled traffic farming to site-specific nutrient and water management.With its distinguished editor and international team of subject experts, this will be a standard reference for crop scientists and agronomists as well as all those concerned with improving the efficiency and sustainability of agriculture.Table of ContentsPart 1 Information gathering and processing1.Proximal crop sensing: Richard B. Ferguson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; 2.Proximal soil surveying and monitoring techniques: R. Gebbers, Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), Germany; 3.Airborne and satellite remote sensors for precision agriculture: Chenghai Yang, USDA-ARS, USA; 4.The use of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) in precision agriculture: Chunhua Zhang, Algoma University, Canada; and John M. Kovacs and Dan Walters, Nipissing University, Canada; 5.Key challenges and methods in identifying management zones: Spyros Fountas, Evangelos Anastasiou and Zisis Tsiropoulos, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece; Aristotelis Tagarakis, BioSense Institute - Research Institute for Information Technologies in Biosystems, Serbia; and Athanasios Balafoutis, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Bioeconomy & Agro-technology, Greece; 6.Modelling and decision support systems in precision agriculture: Nicolas Tremblay, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada; Part 2 Delivery systems7.Variable-rate application technologies in precision agriculture: Ken Sudduth, USDA-ARS, USA; Aaron J. Franzen, South Dakota State University, USA; and Heping Zhu and Scott T. Drummond, USDA-ARS, USA; 8.Spray technologies in precision agriculture: Paul Miller, Silsoe Spray Applications Unit Ltd, UK; 9.Intelligent machinery for precision agriculture: Qin Zhang, Washington State University, USA; Joseph Dvorak, University of Kentucky, USA; and Timo Oksanen, Aalto University, Finland; 10.Controlled traffic farming in precision agriculture: Diogenes L. Antille, National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; Tim Chamen, Controlled Traffic Farming Europe Ltd, UK; Jeff N. Tullberg, National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; Bindi Isbister, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Agriculture and Food, Australia; Troy A. Jensen, Guangnan Chen and Craig P. Baillie, National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture, University of Southern Queensland, Australia; and John K. Schueller, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida-Gainesville, USA; Part 3 Applications11.Precision tillage systems: Pedro Andrade-Sanchez, University of Arizona, USA; and Shrinivasa K. Upadhyaya, University of California-Davis, USA; 12.Variable-rate seeding systems for precision agriculture: John Fulton, The Ohio State University, USA; 13.Site-specific nutrient management systems: Dan S. Long, USDA-ARS, USA; 14.Site-specific irrigation systems: Amir Haghverdi, University of California-Riverside, USA; and Brian G. Leib, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, USA; 15.Precision crop protection systems: E. C. Oerke, University of Bonn, Germany; 16.Precision weed management systems: Roland Gerhards, University of Hohenheim, Germany; 17.Precision livestock farming and pasture management systems: Mark Trotter, Central Queensland University Institute for Future Farming Systems, Australia; 18.The economics of precision agriculture: James Lowenberg-DeBoer, Harper Adams University, UK;
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Improving Water Management in
Book SynopsisThis specially curated collection features five reviews of current and key research on improving water management in crop cultivation.The first chapter focuses on site-specific variable rate irrigation systems utilised across agriculture and examines site-specific data acquisition and mining approaches, such as soil mapping and zone delineation.The second chapter considers the main deficit irrigation strategies used in agriculture to improve crop water productivity. It also explores the status of site-specific irrigation management and its role in minimizing agricultural water use.The third chapter reviews progress in winter wheat water management and water-use efficiency (WUE), drawing on long-term field experiments in the U.S. southern Great Plains. It discusses the key relationships between yield, evapotranspiration, WUE and best management practices.The fourth chapter considers the key techniques for improving rice water productivity through enhanced irrigation practices aiming to reduce irrigation water use in rice cultivation, such as the Alternate Wetting and Drying technique.The final chapter examines the main irrigation methods used in dryland sorghum production. It also reviews the relationship between soil properties and irrigation management.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Site-specific irrigation systems: Amir Hagverdi, University of California-Riverside, USA; and Brian G. Leib, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Field-level mapping of soil variability 3 Delineation of irrigation management zones 4 Quantifying the potential impact of variable rate irrigation 5 Site-specific irrigation management 6 Future trends and conclusion 7 List of abbreviations 8 Where to look for further information 9 References Chapter 2 - Deficit irrigation and site-specific irrigation scheduling techniques to minimize water use: Susan A. O’Shaughnessy, USDA-ARS, USA; and Manuel A. Andrade, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, USA; 1 Introduction 2 DI strategies: overview 3 DI strategies: approaches, risks and advantages 4 SSIM: achieving precision irrigation 5 Variable rate irrigation 6 Integration of plant feedback sensor systems for site-specific VRI control 7 Conclusions 8 Where to look for further information 9 Acknowledgements 10 Disclaimer 11 References Chapter 3 - Improving water management in winter wheat: Q. Xue, J. Rudd, J. Bell, T. Marek and S. Liu, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Winter wheat yield 3 Yield determination under water-limited conditions 4 The role of measuring evapotranspiration (ET) 5 Water-use efficiency 6 Wheat yield, evapotranspiration (ET) and water-use efficiency (WUE) relationships 7 Case studies 8 Future trends and conclusion 9 Where to look for further information 10 References Chapter 4 - Advances in irrigation techniques for rice cultivation: D. S. Gaydon, CSIRO Agriculture, Australia; 1 Introduction 2 Water-saving measures 3 Scale-dependency of water productivity and water savings 4 Aerobic rice as a water-saving measure 5 Alternate wetting and drying (AWD) as a water-saving measure 6 Saturated soil culture (SSC) as a water-saving measure 7 Case study: water-saving irrigation in southeast Australia 8 Future trends and conclusion 9 Where to look for further information 10 References Chapter 5 - Improving water management in sorghum cultivation: Jourdan Bell, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension, USA; Robert C. Schwartz, USDA-ARS Conservation and Production Research Laboratory, USA; Kevin McInnes, Texas A&M University, USA; Qingwu Xue and Dana Porter, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Dryland production 3 Irrigation 4 Deficit irrigation 5 Soils and irrigation management 6 Conclusion 7 Where to look for further information 8 References
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Economics of Key Agricultural
Book SynopsisThis collection features six peer-reviewed reviews on the economics of key agricultural practices.The first chapter assesses the economic impact of horticultural crops and integrated pest management programmes. The chapter highlights the importance of considering agricultural system design and the utilisation of novel control tactics.The second chapter considers the economic consequences of novel integrated weed management (IWM) strategies, as well as the different approaches used to assess the economics of IWM strategies.The third chapter reviews developments in methods to assess the economic value of agricultural biodiversity. The chapter also outlines the limitations of these methods and proposes a possible, novel way forward.The fourth chapter provides an overview of the economic barriers faced by smallholder farmers, including land, labour, capital and inputs, and their impact on farm profitability.The fifth chapter reviews the economics of soil health, focussing on the adoption of soil health management practices by farmers and the effectiveness of incentives.The final chapter examines the use of economic research as a tool to determine the profitability and adoption potential for a number of precision agriculture technologies.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Assessing the economics of integrated pest management for horticultural crops: Philip R. Crain and David W. Onstad, Corteva Agriscience, USA; 1 Introduction2 Concepts of economic thinking3 Economic impact of horticultural crops and case studies on the complexity of integrated pest management4 Conclusion5 Future trends in research6 Where to look for further information7 ReferencesChapter 2 - Evaluating the economics of integrated weed management: Pieter de Wolf, Saskia Houben, William Bijker and Koen Klompe, Wageningen Plant Research, The Netherlands; 1 Introduction2 Approaches to economic evaluation3 The case study in IWMPRAISE4 Comparing the economics of different integrated weed management strategies5 Different approaches in assessing the economics of integrated weed management strategies6 Comparing different approaches in the economic evaluation of integrated weed management strategies7 Where to look for further information8 ReferencesChapter 3 - Assessing the economic value of agricultural biodiversity: a critical perspective: Corrado Topi, Stockholm Environment Institute at York, Department of Environment and Geography and Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre, University of York, UK; and Leonie J. Pearson, Stockholm Environment Institute, Thailand; 1 Introduction2 The relationship between definitions and economic approaches3 What does valuing agricultural biodiversity mean?4 The ecosystem services framework (ESF)5 Ecosystem interactions6 Understanding the limitations of ecosystem service valuations7 The investor perspective: the natural environment as a legally structured persona8 Conclusions9 ReferencesChapter 4 - The economics of smallholder farming: David Eagle and Nadira Saleh, Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), Canada; 1 Introduction2 Segmentation3 Land4 Labour5 Capital6 Inputs7 Market access8 Decision-making9 Case study: BEST Cassava10 Summary11 Where to look for further information12 ReferencesChapter 5 - The economics of soil health: Maria Bowman, ERS-USDA, USA; 1 Introduction2 Use of key soil health practices by farmers in the USA3 Costs and benefits of soil health practices4 Case studies in soil health: strengths and limitations5 Public benefits of soil health and soil health management practices6 Barriers to adoption of soil health practices7 Evaluating the role of federal and state regulations, policies and incentive programmes8 Future trends and conclusion9 Where to look for further information10 ReferencesChapter 6 - The economics of precision agriculture: James Lowenberg-DeBoer, Harper Adams University, UK; 1 Introduction2 Adoption of PA technology3 PA adoption and economics4 Predicting future trends based on recent studies of PA profitability5 Future trends and conclusion6 Where to look for further information7 References
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Artificial Intelligence
Book SynopsisThis collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in agriculture.The first chapter reviews developments in the use of AI techniques to improve the functionality of decision support systems in agriculture. It reviews the use of techniques such as data mining, artificial neural networks, Bayesian networks, support vector machines and association rule mining.The second chapter examines how robotic and AI can be used to improve precision irrigation in vineyards. The chapter pays particular attention to robot-assisted precision irrigation delivery (RAPID), a novel system currently being developed and tested at the University of California in the United States.The third chapter reviews the current state of mechanized collection technology, such as the development of harvest-assist platforms, as well as the possibilities of these machines to incorporate artificial vision systems to perform an in-field pre-grading of the product.The final chapter explores the emergence of the automated assessment of plant diseases and traits through new sensor systems, AI and robotics. The chapter then considers the application of these digital technologies in plant breeding, focussing on smart farming and plant phenotyping.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) for more effective decision making in agriculture: L. J. Armstrong, Edith Cowan University, Australia; N. Gandhi, University of Mumbai, India; P. Taechatanasat, Edith Cowan University, Australia; and D. A. Diepeveen, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Australia; 1 Introduction2 Agricultural DSS using AI technologies: an overview3 Data and image acquisition4 Core AI technologies5 Case study 1: AgData DSS tool for Western Australian broad acrecropping6 Case study 2: GeoSense7 Case study 3: Rice-based DSS8 Summary and future trends9 Where to look for further information10 ReferencesChapter 2 - The use of intelligent/autonomous systems in crop irrigation: Stefano Carpin, University of California-Merced, USA; Ken Goldberg, University of California- Berkeley, USA; Stavros Vougioukas, University of California-Davis, USA; Ron Berenstein, University of California-Berkeley, USA; and Josh Viers, University of California-Merced, USA; 1 Introduction2 Related work3 Overview of RAPID4 Preliminary results5 Future trends and conclusion6 Acknowledgements7 Where to look for further information8 ReferencesChapter 3 - Advances in automated in-field grading of harvested crops: Jose Blasco, María Gyomar González González, Patricia Chueca and Sergio Cubero, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA), Spain; and Nuria Aleixos, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain; 1 Introduction2 Advantages of in-field sorting3 Harvest-assist platforms4 Case study: in-field pre-sorting of citrus5 Summary6 Future trends in research7 Where to look for further information8 ReferencesChapter 4 - Automated assessment of plant diseases and traits by sensors: how can digital technologies support smart farming and plant breeding?: Anne-Katrin Mahlein, Institute of Sugar Beet Research, Germany; Jan Behmann, Bayer Crop Science, Germany; David Bohnenkamp, BASF Digital Farming GmbH, Germany; René H. J. Heim, UAV Research Centre (URC), Ghent University, Belgium; and Sebastian Streit and Stefan Paulus, Institute of Sugar Beet Research, Germany; 1 Introduction2 Digital plant disease detection3 Complexity of host–pathogen interactions4 Complexity in a crop stand5 Case study: application of deep learning to foliar plant diseases6 Summary7 Future trends in research8 Where to look for further information9 Acknowledgement10 References
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Irrigation Management in
Book SynopsisThis collection features six peer-reviewed reviews on optimising rootstock health.The first chapter considers recent advances in irrigation techniques used in sustainable vegetable cultivation and reviews the performance and efficiency of these systems.The second chapter details the need to optimise precision in orchard irrigation management, focussing on matching water supply to plant demand as a means of achieving this.The third chapter assesses irrigation management systems for tomato production and how these can be optimised alongside nutrient management to ensure the production of safe and nutritious tomatoes.The fourth chapter summarises the common types of irrigation systems found in soilless culture production, as well as the emergence of new systems, including plant-based sensing and monitoring systems.The fifth chapter highlights the need for more sustainable water use in ornamental production systems and the methods which can be used to achieve this, such as reducing runoff volume.The final chapter considers recent advances in irrigation management in greenhouse cultivation, focussing on water balance, crop evapotranspiration techniques and irrigation scheduling.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Advances in irrigation techniques in vegetable cultivation: Andre da Silva and Timothy Coolong, University of Georgia, USA; 1 Introduction2 Irrigation systems3 Irrigation system performance4 Irrigation scheduling5 Conclusions6 Where to look for further information7 ReferencesChapter 2 - Optimizing precision in orchard irrigation and nutrient management: Denise Neilsen and Gerry Neilsen, Summerland Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada; 1 Introduction2 Optimizing precision in orchard irrigation management3 Optimizing precision in orchard nutrient management4 Fertigation5 Fertigation methods6 Nutrient requirements7 Foliar application8 Where to look for further information9 ReferencesChapter 3 - Improving water and nutrient management in tomato cultivation: E. Simonne, M. Ozores-Hampton, A. Simonne and A. Gazula, University of Florida, USA; 1 Introduction2 Overview of tomato production systems3 Environmental regulations affecting tomato production in the United States4 Changing approaches to water and nutrient management: from optimizing production to optimizing input efficiency5 Irrigation management systems for tomato production6 Optimizing irrigation volumes and scheduling7 Fertilization in tomato production: introduction and soil sampling8 Nutrient sources for tomato production9 Optimizing nitrogen (N) rates10 Fertilizer recommendations, nutrient uptake and leaching11 Implications of water and fertilizer use for food safety12 Teaching water and nutrient management to tomato producers13 Future trends and conclusion14 Where to look for further information15 ReferencesChapter 4 - Advances in irrigation/fertigation techniques in greenhouse soilless culture systems (SCS): Georgios Nikolaou and Damianos Neocleous, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Cyprus; and Evangelini Kitta and Nikolaos Katsoulas, University of Thessaly, Greece; 1 Introduction2 Types of irrigation and fertigation system in SCS3 Factors affecting irrigation decisions4 Common irrigation management systems5 Plant-based sensing and monitoring systems6 Case study: effects of greenhouse microclimate on irrigation scheduling and the use of contact plant-sensing technology in SCS7 The use of internet of things (IoT) technologies8 Conclusion and future trends9 Where to look for further information10 Acknowledgment11 ReferencesChapter 5 - Advances in irrigation practices and technology in ornamental cultivation: John D. Lea-Cox, University of Maryland, USA; 1 Introduction2 Ornamental production systems and water use3 Key challenges for improving irrigation efficiency: systems design and maintenance4 Sensor-based technologies for irrigation scheduling5 Irrigation data management and decision support systems6 Developing a universal irrigation protocol: a case study7 Future trends8 Where to look for further information9 ReferencesChapter 6 - Advances in irrigation management in greenhouse cultivation: Stefania De Pascale, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; Luca Incrocci, University of Pisa, Italy; Daniele Massa, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Italy; Youssef Rouphael, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; and Alberto Pardossi, University of Pisa, Italy; 1 Introduction2 Irrigation systems3 Irrigation management strategies4 Irrigation scheduling5 Coupling crop management practices with IE6 Future trends and conclusion7 References
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Advances in Fertilisers and
Book SynopsisThis book features four peer-reviewed reviews on the recent advances in fertiliser use and fertiliser technology in agriculture.The first chapter describes features of field crop sprayers for precision agriculture, including control of delivered dose, spatial resolution, matching physical characteristics of sprays to target requirements and minimising drift and exposure of systems outside the treatment area.The second chapter reviews the range of system inputs that are used to inform site-specific nutrient management systems. The chapter also includes examples from the Midwestern and Western regions of the United States to illustrate system processes and outputs.The third chapter discusses the history, current status, and future needs of fertiliser developments in light of the goal of global sustainability for both agriculturally advanced and deficient areas. It reviews developments in using efficient fertilisers sources using proper techniques of rate, placement, and timing to meet the needs of advancing yields of modern crop cultivars.The final chapter reviews the latest research on the ways that fertigation can be used to optimise the fertiliser application process, focussing on the ‘4Rs’ principle. The chapter discusses nutrient consumption curves and supply, optimising irrigation efficiency, as well as the use of models and decision support systems to support fertigation systems.Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Spray technologies in precision agriculture: Paul Miller, Silsoe Spray Applications Unit Ltd, UK; 1 Introduction 2 Features of field crop sprayers for precision agriculture 3 Case study 1: designing and developing a system for spot treatment of volunteer potatoes 4 Case study 2: a patch spraying system for applying herbicides to field crops 5 Conclusion 6 Future trends 7 Where to look for further information 8 References Chapter 2 - Site-specific nutrient management systems: Dan S. Long, USDA-ARS, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Processes to inform site-specific nutrient management 3 Regional perspectives 4 Conclusions and future trends 5 Where to look for further information 6 References Chapter 3 - Developments in the use of fertilizers: Bryan G. Hopkins, Brigham Young University, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Nutrient pollution and resource depletion 3 Achieving more sustainable use of fertilizers 4 Developments in nitrogen fertilizers 5 Developments in phosphorus fertilizers 6 Developments in potassium fertilizers 7 Developments in sulfur fertilizers 8 Developments in calcium, magnesium, and micronutrient fertilizers 9 Case study 10 Conclusion and future trends 11 Where to look for further information 12 References Chapter 4 - Advances in fertigation techniques to optimize crop nutrition: Asher Bar-Tal, Uri Yermiyahu and Alon Ben-Gal, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Israel; 1 Introduction 2 The right rate at the right time: nutrient consumption curves and supply 3 Irrigation frequency 4 The right place: water, salt, nutrient and root development under irrigation 5 The right source: fertilizer type and source 6 Models and decision support tools for design, operation and optimization of fertigation systems 7 Case studies 8 Conclusion 9 Future trends 10 References
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Irrigated Agriculture and the Environment
Book SynopsisThe global expansion of irrigated lands during the 20th century and beyond continues to contribute to food production, but also degrades the environment significantly. The consequent search for policy remedies has stimulated a vital body of economic research.The issues addressed in this comprehensive collection of previously published articles include the effects of existing government intervention on the environmental impacts of agriculture, the economic costs and benefits of environmental regulations for agriculture, and the economic and environmental merits of alternative mechanisms for water allocation and water quality protection.In this volume the editors present a sampling of economic research on the interface of irrigated agriculture with the environment. The articles included are by leading researchers in this field and span the topics of nonpoint pollution control, salinity management, and the allocation of water.Trade Review'This book is a very useful collection for those interested in the impact of agriculture on water resources, and on the allocation of water resources within the agricultural system. It pulls together most of the important theoretical papers since the early 1980s on the economics of non-point pollution control. The book also shows how interdisciplinary modelling has improved our understanding of water quality and quantity issues, and how better management of water resources generates real economic benefits. It will be of interest to all economists working in this area, whether academic or professional, as well as to water managers.' -- Nick Hanley, University of Glasgow, UKTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Introduction James S. Shortle and Ronald C. Griffin PART I POLLUTION CONTROL INSTRUMENTS FOR IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE 1. Ronald C. Griffin and Daniel W. Bromley (1982), ‘Agricultural Runoff as a Nonpoint Externality: A Theoretical Development’ 2. James S. Shortle and James W. Dunn (1986), ‘The Relative Efficiency of Agricultural Source Water Pollution Control Policies’ 3. Kathleen Segerson (1988), ‘Uncertainty and Incentives for Nonpoint Pollution Control’ 4. Richard D. Horan, James S. Shortle and David G. Abler (1998), ‘Ambient Taxes When Polluters Have Multiple Choices’ 5. Richard Cabe and Joseph A. Herriges (1992), ‘The Regulation of Non-Point-Source Pollution Under Imperfect and Asymmetric Information’ 6. Scott L. Johnson, Richard M. Adams and Gregory M. Perry (1991), ‘The On-Farm Costs of Reducing Groundwater Pollution’ 7. Gloria E. Helfand and Brett W. House (1995), ‘Regulating Nonpoint Source Pollution Under Heterogeneous Conditions’ 8. Erik Lichtenberg, David Zilberman and Kenneth T. Bogen (1989), ‘Regulating Environmental Health Risks Under Uncertainty: Groundwater Contamination in California’ PART II SALINITY AND WATER ALLOCATION 9. Ariel Dinar, Mark B. Campbell and David Zilberman (1992), ‘Adoption of Improved Irrigation and Drainage Reduction Technologies Under Limiting Environmental Conditions’ 10. J.F. Booker and R.A. Young (1994), ‘Modeling Intrastate and Interstate Markets for Colorado River Water Resources’ 11. Donna J. Lee and Richard E. Howitt (1996), ‘Modeling Regional Agricultural Production and Salinity Control Alternatives for Water Quality Policy Analysis’ 12. Marca Weinberg and Catherine L. Kling (1996), ‘Uncoordinated Agricultural Environmental Policy Making: An Application to Irrigated Agriculture in the West’ PART III WATER REALLOCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT 13. Bonnie G. Colby (1990), ‘Enhancing Instream Flow Benefits in an Era of Water Marketing’ 14. Michael R. Moore, Aimee Mulville and Marca Weinberg (1996), ‘Water Allocation in the American West: Endangered Fish Versus Irrigated Agriculture’ 15. Ronald C. Griffin and Shih-Hsun Hsu (1993), ‘The Potential for Water Market Efficiency When Instream Flows Have Value’ 16. Neal S. Johnson and Richard M. Adams (1988), ‘Benefits of Increased Streamflow: The Case of the John Day River Steelhead Fishery’ 17. David B. Willis, Jose Caldas, Marshall Frasier, Norman K. Whittlesey and Joel R. Hamilton (1998), ‘The Effects of Water Rights and Irrigation Technology on Streamflow Augmentation Cost in the Snake River Basin’ 18. Bruce A. McCarl, Carl R. Dillon, Keith O. Keplinger and R. Lynn Williams (1999), ‘Limiting Pumping from the Edwards Aquifer: An Economic Investigation of Proposals, Water Markets, and Spring Flow Guarantees’ Name Index
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WEDC Water Quality Surveillance: A practical guide
Book SynopsisThis guide is designed to help staff who undertake surveillance and monitoring of water supplies in developing countries. It provides simple information on how data may be collected and explains the use of equipment and inspection techniques. It also provides example forms that can be easily photocopied, guidance on how monitoring data can be used to improve water supplies and water handling, and how reporting of information can be used to initiate dialogue with communities.
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CABI Publishing Integrated Watershed Management: Connecting
Book SynopsisAs human populations expand and demands upon natural resources increase, the need to manage the environments in which people live becomes more important but also more difficult. Land and water management is especially critical as the use of upstream watersheds can drastically affect large numbers of people living in downstream watersheds. An integrated approach that stresses both the importance of participatory planning and the institutional and technical constraints and opportunities is therefore necessary. The institutional and technical context for managing watersheds and river basins, including the involvement of both the public and private sectors, is also examined.Table of Contents1: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 2: LAND USE, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, AND CUMULATIVE EFFECTS 3: INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT 4: PLANNING AND POLICY MAKING 5: HYDROLOGIC PROCESSES AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS 6: MONITORING AND EVALUATION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE 7: RESEARCH, TRAINING, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 8: ADAPTIVE, INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF WATERSHEDS: CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
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CABI Publishing Irrigation Water Pricing: The Gap Between Theory
Book SynopsisMuch hope has been vested in pricing as a means of helping to regulate and rationalize water management, notably in the irrigation sector. The pricing of water has often been applied universally, using general and ideological policies, and not considering regional environmental and economic differences. Almost fifteen years after the emphasis laid at the Dublin and Rio conferences on treating water as an economic good, a comprehensive review of how such policies have helped manage water resources an irrigation use is necessary.The case-studies presented here offer a re-assessment of current policies by evaluating their objectives and constraints and often demonstrating their failure by not considering the regional context. They will therefore contribute to avoiding costly and misplaced reforms and help design water policies that are based on a deeper understanding of the factors which eventually dictate their effectiveness.Table of Contents1: Water pricing in irrigation: The lifetime of an idea, 2: Water pricing in irrigation: Mapping the debate in the light of experience, 3: Why is agricultural water demand irresponsive at low price ranges? 4: 'Get the prices right': A model of water prices and irrigation efficiency in Maharashtra, India, 5: Thailand's 'Free Water': Rationale for a water charge and policy shifts, 6: Water rights and water fees in Tanzania, 7: Who will pay for water? The Vietnamese state's dilemma of decentralization of water management in the Red River Delta, 8: Water pricing in Haryana, India, 9: Energy-Irrigation Nexus in South Asia: Pricing versus rationing as practical tool for efficient resource allocation, 10: Wells and canals in Jordan: Can pricing policies regulate irrigation water use? 11: Water pricing in Tadla, Morocco, 12: Water pricing policies and recent reforms in China: The conflict between conservation and other policy goals, 13: Water pricing and irrigation: A review of the European experience, 14: Policy-driven determinants of irrigation development and environmental sustainability: A case study in Spain,
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CABI Publishing Conserving Land, Protecting Water
Book SynopsisThe degradation of land and water resources resulting primarily from agricultural activities has had enormous impact on human society. In order to alleviate this problem an advanced understanding of the state of our resources and the process of degradation is needed. Conserving Land, Protecting Water includes an overview of existing literature focusing on global patterns of land and water degradation and discussions of new insights drawn from successful case studies on reversing soil and water degradation and their impact on food and environmental security.Table of ContentsPart 1: Land and Water Degradation: Assessment and Issues 1.1: Learning from bright spots to enhance food security and to combat degradation of water and land resources. 1.2: Land degradation and water productivity in agricultural landscapes. 1.3: Land Degradation, ecosystem services and resilience of smallholder farmers in Makanya catachment, Tanzania. 1.4: Political ecologies of bright spots 1.5: Large scale fluxes of crop nutrients in food cause environmental problems at the sources and at sinks 1.6: Carbon sequestration, land degradation and water Part 2: Towards Better Land and Water Management 2.1: Local Innovation in ‘Green Water’ Management 2.2: Sustainability and Resilience of the Urban Agricultural Phenomenon in Africa 2.3: Safeguarding water resources by making the land greener: knowledge management through WOCAT 2.4: Bright basins - do many bright spots make a basin shine? 2.5: The influence of plant cover structures on water fluxes in agricultural landscapes 2.6: Investments in collective capacity and social capital Part 3: ‘ Bright Spots’ 3.1: ‘Bright spots’: Pathways to ensuring food security and environmental integrity 3.2: Ecosystem benefits of ‘Bright Spots’
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