Dryland agriculture /

Dryland agriculture is of more consequence now than ever because the world's dependence on food produced in dryland areas is even greater. In recognition of this, and the fact that global food supply is increasingly interconnected, this volume takes a world view of dryland production continent...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America
Other Authors: Peterson, Gary, 1940-, Unger, Paul W., Payne, William A. (William Albert), 1958-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Madison, Wis. : American Society of Agronomy : Crop Science Society of America : Soil Science Society of America, 2006.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Agronomy ; no. 23.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Dryland agriculture is of more consequence now than ever because the world's dependence on food produced in dryland areas is even greater. In recognition of this, and the fact that global food supply is increasingly interconnected, this volume takes a world view of dryland production continent by continent. The initial chapters of the monograph address the principles that underlie all dryland farming, and are the basis for the following chapters that address dryland farming issues around the world.--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 928 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.