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  • Handbook of Plant and Crop Stressby Mohammad Pessarakli

    Marcel Dekker Inc 1999; US$ 259.95

    Detailing interrelated topics, this work addresses issues and concerns related to plant and crop stress. This edition includes information on pH stress, temperature stress, water-deficit conditions, carotenoids and stress, light stress, pollution stress and agrichemical stress. more...

  • Agrometeorologyby Harpal S. Mavi; Graeme J. Tupper

    Haworth Press 2004; US$ 59.95

    Agrometeorology: Principles and Applications of Climate Studies in Agriculture is a much-needed reference resource on the practice of merging the science of meteorology with the service of agriculture. Written in a concise, straightforward style, the book presents examples of clinical applications (methods, techniques, models, and services) in varying climates and agricultural systems, documenting up-to-date research literature from around the world. Its systematic approach different from most books on the subject makes it an essential tool for teaching, planning, and practical use by working farmers, as it examines topics such as solar radiation, effective rain, drought monitoring, evapotranspiration, and remote sensing. more...

  • Climate Change and Global Food Securityby Rattan Lal

    CRC Press 2005; US$ 149.95

    In order to feed their burgeoning populations, developing nations will need to double cereal production by 2050. Lal (natural resources, The Ohio State University) collects work by soil scientists and ecologists to explore possible solutions to this impending agricultural crisis. Contributors address the impact of projected climate change on soil q more...

  • Agronomic Handbookby J. Benton Jr. Jones

    CRC Press 2002; US$ 109.95

    Containing essential information on the culture of the world's major agronomic crops grown on a wide range of soil types, this handbook provides practical data on the management of crops, soil fertility management, and irrigation. more...

  • Monitoring and Predicting Agricultural Droughtby Vijendra K. Boken

    Oxford University Press 2004; US$ 150.00

    Accurate monitoring and prediction of agricultural droughts helps manage them, minimize losses attributed to them, and mitigate their extreme forms, which some countries face. This book presents the concepts of agricultural drought, various remote sensing techniques used to monitor them, and efforts by international organizations to check them. more...

  • Desiccation and Survival in Plantsby M. Black; H.W. Pritchard

    CAB International 2002; US$ 155.00

    This book is divided into three sections, dealing with: the technical background to desiccation tolerance studies; the frequency and levels of dehydration stress tolerance in biological systems; mechanisms of damage and tolerance. more...

  • Climate Change and Global Crop Productivityby K.R. Reddy; H.F. Hodges

    CAB International 2000; US$ 155.00

    Written by international experts, this book is a comprehensive examination of the potential effects climate change, particularly greenhouses gases, will have on agrosystems. It also reviews the effects such systems have on climate change itself. more...

  • Climate Change in Contrasting River Basinsby J. Aerts; P. Droogers

    CAB International 2004; US$ 100.00

    Dealing with climate change is generally considered to be one of the greatest challenges for the coming decades. Changes in precipitation are likely to have a major impact on the hydrological cycle and subsequently on the environment and food production. more...

  • Climate Prediction and Agricultureby Mannava V.K. Sivakumar; James Hansen

    Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2007; US$ 209.00

    Increasing climate knowledge and improved prediction capabilities facilitate the development of relevant climate information to reduce the negative impacts due to climate variations. This book reviews the advances made in climate predictions and identifies the challenges to be addressed so as to enhance their applications in agriculture. more...

  • Tomato Plant Cultureby J. Benton Jones Jr.

    Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 79.95

    While tomatoes continue to be one of the widely grown plants, the production and distribution of tomato fruits have been changing worldwide. This book presents the characteristics, nutritional information, environmental requirements, and production aspects of tomato plants and fruits. It outlines the history of the tomato plant and fruit. more...