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Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland, Tenth Edition delivers the latest developments in crop varieties, crop protection products and environmental schemes. This new edition reflects the changing world around us, with sections covering the principles of crop production and c...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Samuel, A. M. (Editor), Dines, Louisa (Editor), Lockhart, J. A. R., Wiseman, A. J. L.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA : Woodhead Publishing, an imprint of Elsevier, [2023]
Edition:Tenth edition /
Series:Woodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrition.
Subjects:
Field crops.
Cultures de plein champ.
Field crops
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland
  • Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutriti ...
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1
  • Plants
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Plant groups
  • 1.2.1 Annuals
  • 1.2.2 Biennials
  • 1.2.3 Perennials
  • 1.2.4 Monocotyledons versus dicotyledons
  • 1.3 Plant structure
  • 1.3.1 The root system
  • 1.3.1.1 The tap root or primary system
  • 1.3.1.2 The adventitious root system
  • 1.3.1.3 Root structure
  • 1.3.2 The stem
  • 1.3.2.1 Modified stems
  • 1.3.3 The leaf
  • 1.3.3.1 Modified leaves
  • 1.3.4 The inflorescence
  • 1.3.5 The flower
  • 1.4 Plant physiology
  • 1.4.1 Transpiration
  • 1.4.2 Conduction
  • 1.4.3 Translocation
  • 1.4.4 Osmosis
  • 1.4.5 Uptake of water
  • 1.4.6 Uptake of nutrients
  • 1.4.7 Photosynthesis
  • 1.4.8 Respiration
  • 1.4.9 Reproduction
  • 1.4.9.1 Pollination
  • 1.4.9.2 Fertilisation
  • 1.4.9.3 Asexual reproduction
  • 1.5 Seeds
  • 1.5.1 Dicotyledon
  • 1.5.2 Monocotyledon
  • 1.5.3 Germination
  • 1.5.4 Germination of the bean-the dicotyledon
  • 1.5.5 Germination of wheat-the monocotyledon
  • 1.6 Plant requirements
  • 1.6.1 Warmth
  • 1.6.2 Light
  • 1.6.3 Water
  • 1.6.4 Carbon dioxide
  • 1.6.5 Oxygen
  • 1.6.6 Chemical elements required by plants
  • 1.7 Legumes and nitrogen fixation
  • 1.8 The control of plant growth and development
  • 1.8.1 Plant hormones
  • 1.8.2 Phototropism
  • 1.8.3 Geotropism
  • 1.8.4 Hydrotropism
  • 1.8.5 Thigmotropism
  • 1.8.6 The effect of light
  • 1.8.6.1 Short day (long night) plants
  • 1.8.6.2 Long day (short night) plants
  • 1.8.6.3 Day neutral plants
  • 1.9 Key points
  • Sources of further information and advice
  • 2
  • Climate and weather
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Solar radiation
  • 2.3 Rainfall.
  • 2.4 Air and soil temperature
  • 2.5 Effect of weather on soils and crops
  • 2.6 Human caused climate change
  • 2.7 Future climate change predictions
  • 2.8 Impact of climate change on crop production
  • 2.9 Sources of agriculture emissions
  • 2.10 Potential for cropping systems to achieve net zero carbon emissions
  • 2.11 Summary
  • 2.12 Key points
  • Sources of further information and advice
  • 3
  • Soil health and management
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.1.1 Soil health
  • 3.1.2 Soil characteristics
  • 3.2 Soil formation
  • 3.2.1 Parent rock materials
  • 3.2.2 Some other soil forming deposits
  • 3.2.3 Weathering of rocks
  • 3.2.4 Other factors in soil formation
  • 3.3 Soil composition and properties
  • 3.3.1 Mineral matter and soil texture
  • 3.3.2 Soil structure
  • 3.3.3 Organic matter
  • 3.3.4 Water in the soil
  • 3.3.5 Soil aeration
  • 3.3.6 Soil microorganisms (microflora and microfauna)
  • 3.3.7 Soil meso- and macrofauna
  • 3.4 Farming and managing different soil types
  • 3.4.1 Clay soils
  • 3.4.1.1 Characteristics
  • 3.4.1.2 Management
  • 3.4.1.3 Cropping
  • 3.4.2 Sandy soils
  • 3.4.2.1 Characteristics
  • 3.4.2.2 Management
  • 3.4.2.3 Cropping
  • 3.4.3 Loams
  • 3.4.3.1 Characteristics
  • 3.4.3.2 Management
  • 3.4.3.3 Cropping
  • 3.4.4 Silty soils
  • 3.4.4.1 Characteristics
  • 3.4.4.2 Management
  • 3.4.4.3 Cropping
  • 3.4.5 Chalk and limestone soils
  • 3.4.5.1 Characteristics
  • 3.4.5.2 Management
  • 3.4.5.3 Cropping
  • 3.4.6 Peat and peaty soils
  • 3.4.6.1 Characteristics
  • 3.4.6.2 Management
  • 3.4.6.3 Cropping
  • 3.5 Soil fertility and productivity
  • 3.5.1 Soil erosion and runoff
  • 3.5.1.1 Wind erosion and control
  • 3.5.1.2 Water erosion, runoff and control
  • 3.5.2 Soil acidity and liming
  • 3.5.2.1 pH, acidity and cropping
  • 3.5.2.2 Lime requirement and its benefits
  • 3.5.2.3 Materials commonly used for liming soils.
  • 3.5.2.4 Lime application, costs and losses
  • 3.6 Evaluating soil health on the farm
  • 3.7 Key points
  • Sources of further information and advice
  • 4
  • Fertilisers and manures
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Crop nutrient requirements
  • 4.3 Major nutrients
  • 4.3.1 Nitrogen
  • 4.3.1.1 Soil nitrogen
  • 4.3.1.2 Loss of nitrogen
  • 4.3.2 Phosphorus
  • 4.3.2.1 Soil phosphorus
  • 4.3.2.2 Loss of phosphorus
  • 4.3.3 Potassium
  • 4.3.3.1 Soil potassium
  • 4.3.4 Sulphur, magnesium and calcium
  • 4.4 Micronutrients (trace elements)
  • 4.4 Micronutrients (trace elements)
  • 4.5 Assessment of soil nutrient content
  • 4.6 Assessment of crop nutrient content
  • 4.7 Terminology and formulation of fertiliser products
  • 4.8 Fertiliser products and nutrient supply
  • 4.8.1 Nitrogen fertilisers
  • 4.8.2 Phosphorus fertilisers
  • 4.8.3 Potassium fertilisers
  • 4.8.4 Sulphur fertilisers
  • 4.8.5 Magnesium fertilisers
  • 4.9 Fertilisers and nutrient supply
  • 4.9.1 Plant nutrient requirements
  • 4.9.2 Nutrient cost comparison
  • 4.10 Fluid (liquid) fertilisers
  • 4.10.1 Solutions
  • 4.10.2 Suspensions
  • 4.10.3 'Distressed' fertiliser
  • 4.11 Application of fertilisers
  • 4.12 Organic materials
  • 4.12.1 Effective nutrient utilisation
  • 4.12.2 Livestock manures
  • 4.12.2.1 Farmyard manure (FYM)
  • 4.12.2.2 Poultry manure
  • 4.12.2.3 Slurry and liquid manure
  • 4.12.3 Other organic materials
  • 4.12.3.1 Sewage sludge (biosolids)
  • 4.12.3.2 Digestate
  • 4.12.3.3 Compost
  • 4.12.3.4 Waste-derived materials
  • 4.12.3.5 Cereal straw
  • 4.12.3.6 Seaweed
  • 4.13 Fertilisers, organic materials and the environment
  • 4.14 Key points
  • Sources of further information and advice
  • 5
  • Weeds of farm crops
  • 5.1 The impact of weeds
  • 5.1.1 Success of plants as weeds
  • 5.1.1.1 Seed production
  • 5.1.1.2 Seed spread
  • 5.1.1.3 Time of germination
  • 5.1.1.4 Same family as crop.
  • 5.1.1.5 Weed competitiveness
  • 5.1.2 Assessing weed problems in the field
  • 5.1.3 Weeds and biodiversity
  • 5.2 Weed types and identification
  • 5.2.1 Grass weeds
  • 5.2.1.1 Other grass weeds
  • 5.2.2 Broad-leaved weeds
  • 5.3 Management of weeds: general
  • 5.3.1 Methods of weed management
  • 5.3.2 Herbicides-modes of action
  • 5.3.3 Herbicide choice
  • 5.4 Herbicide resistance
  • 5.4.1 Mechanisms of herbicide resistance
  • 5.4.2 Management of herbicide resistant weeds
  • 5.5 Spraying with herbicides: precautions
  • 5.6 Key points
  • Sources of further information and advice
  • 6
  • Diseases of farm crops
  • 6.1 Introduction to plant diseases and disorders
  • 6.1.1 Key terminology
  • 6.2 Disease symptoms
  • 6.3 Some important types of plant pathogens
  • 6.3.1 Fungi
  • 6.3.1.1 Fungal infection
  • 6.3.1.2 Reproduction
  • 6.3.1.3 Fungal survival and dispersal
  • 6.3.2 Oomycetes (water moulds)
  • 6.3.3 Plasmodiophoromycetes (slime moulds)
  • 6.3.4 Viruses
  • 6.3.5 Bacteria
  • 6.4 Abiotic disorders
  • 6.4.1 Lack of essential plant foods (mineral/nutrient deficiency)
  • 6.4.2 Physiological diseases (stress)
  • 6.4.3 Herbicide damage
  • 6.5 The control of plant diseases
  • 6.5.1 Non-chemical methods of control
  • 6.5.2 Chemical control-fungicides
  • 6.5.2.1 Protectant fungicides
  • 6.5.2.2 Systemic fungicides
  • 6.6 Fungicide resistance
  • 6.7 Management of specific diseases of field crops
  • 6.8 Key points
  • 6.8 Key points
  • Sources of further information and advice
  • 7
  • Pests
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Invertebrate pests
  • 7.2.1 Insects
  • 7.2.2 Nematodes (eelworms)
  • 7.2.3 Molluscs
  • 7.2.4 Mites
  • 7.3 Vertebrate crop pests
  • 7.3.1 Birds
  • 7.3.2 Mammals
  • 7.4 Damage types
  • 7.5 Integrated pest management (IPM)
  • 7.5.1 Cultural control
  • 7.5.2 Biological control
  • 7.5.3 Biopesticides
  • 7.5.4 Chemical control.
  • 7.6 Pesticide classification
  • 7.6.1 Insecticides
  • 7.6.2 Nematicides
  • 7.6.3 Molluscicides
  • 7.6.4 Acaricides
  • 7.6.5 Pesticide resistance
  • 7.7 Key points
  • 7.7 Key points
  • 7.7 Key points
  • 7.7 Key points
  • 7.7 Key points
  • 7.7 Key points
  • 7.7 Key points
  • 7.7 Key points
  • Sources of further information and advice
  • 8
  • Sustainable crop production
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Crop production techniques
  • 8.2.1 Drainage
  • 8.2.1.1 Ditches and open drains
  • 8.2.1.2 Underground drains
  • 8.2.1.3 Underground piped drains
  • 8.2.1.4 Underground drains-mole drainage
  • 8.2.2 Seedbed preparation
  • 8.2.2.1 Sub-surface restructuring
  • 8.2.2.2 Inversion tillage (ploughing)
  • 8.2.2.3 Non-inversion (minimum tillage)
  • 8.2.2.4 Strip-tillage
  • 8.2.2.5 Direct drilling
  • 8.2.3 Sowing
  • 8.2.4 Crop rotations
  • 8.2.5 The use of cover cropping and companion cropping in rotations
  • 8.2.6 Integrated pest management
  • 8.2.7 Crop nutrition
  • 8.2.8 Irrigation
  • 8.2.8.1 Soil water availability
  • 8.2.8.2 Timing and sources of irrigation
  • 8.2.8.3 Application of irrigation
  • 8.3 Drivers of change in crop production
  • 8.3.1 UK agricultural policy
  • 8.3.2 Encouraging biodiversity
  • 8.3.3 Protection of soils
  • 8.3.4 Protection of water
  • 8.3.5 Climate change and 'net zero'
  • 8.3.5.1 Reducing emissions from arable agriculture
  • 8.3.6 Food safety and security
  • 8.4 Whole farm approaches to sustainability
  • 8.4.1 Regenerative farming
  • 8.4.2 Agroforestry
  • 8.4.3 Integrating livestock into arable rotations
  • 8.5 Key points
  • Sources of further information and advice
  • 9
  • Precision crop production
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Obtaining georeferenced data
  • 9.2.1 Remote sensing
  • 9.2.2 Machine and field based sensors
  • 9.2.2.1 Crop sensing
  • 9.2.2.2 Soil sensors
  • 9.2.2.3 Yield monitors
  • 9.2.2.4 Field walking
  • 9.2.2.5 Weather.