Advances in agronomy. Volume 51 /

Volume 51 is a compilation of cutting-edge reviews written by leading crop and soil scientists. Several chapters emphasize ecology and the environment: conservation tillage with emphasis on ecological approaches to soil management, especially its effects on the environment, soil physical and chemica...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Sparks, Donald L., 1953-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: San Diego : Academic Press, ©1993.
Series:Advances in Agronomy.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Volume 51 is a compilation of cutting-edge reviews written by leading crop and soil scientists. Several chapters emphasize ecology and the environment: conservation tillage with emphasis on ecological approaches to soil management, especially its effects on the environment, soil physical and chemical properties, and surface mulch, nutrient, and pest management; a complete and contemporary review on integrated pest management, ecological and environmental considerations, and future directions; a comprehensive review of cadmium accumulation in plants and its effects on human health. Other topics which are of interest to agronomists around the world include a comprehensive review on gypsum and acid soils; and transposable elements in maize and their role in creating plant genetic variability. Key Features * Gypsum and acid soils * Conservation tillage * Transposable elements in maize * Concepts and directions in arthropod pest management * Accumulation of cadmium in crop plants and its consequences to human health.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 217 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080563640
0080563643
0120007517
9780120007516
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9781281740175
9786611740177
6611740171