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Principles of Crop Production : Theory, Techniques, and Technology by George Acquaah (2004, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

This book contains the most comprehensive, detailed coverage of crop production issues in the US. It provides the "how and why" things are the way they are, and recognizes the business of crop production. Other coverage includes the latest trends impacting crop production--i.e., sustainable agriculture, organic farming, environmental safety consciousness, and more. For individuals preparing for a future in agriculture and for the Crop Certification exams.

Number of Pages
768 Pages
Publication Name
Principles of Crop Production : Theory, Techniques, and Technology
Language
English
Subject
Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, Agriculture / General
Publication Year
2004
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Author
George Acquaah
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering
Format
Trade Paperback

Edition Number
2
LCCN
2004-041762
Dewey Edition
22
Target Audience
College Audience
LeafCats
2228
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
631
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Lc Classification Number
Sb185.A27 2005
Table of Content
Part I. UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES. 1. Crop Production and Society. 2. Plant Morphology. 3. Fundamental Plant Growth Processes. 4. Plant Growth and Development. 5. Crop Improvement. 6. Climate and Weather. 7. Soil and Land. 8. Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers. 9. Plant and Soil Water. 10. Pests in Crop Production. 11. Agricultural Production Systems. 12. Organic Crop Production. 13. Transgenics in Crop Production. 14. Rangeland and Pastures and Their Management. 15. Tillage Systems and Farm Energy. 16. Seed, Seedling, and Seeding. 17. Harvesting and Storage of Crops. 18. Marketing and Handling Grain Crops. Part II. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF SELECTED FIELD CROPS. 19 Wheat (Common). 20. Rice. 21. Corn. 22. Sorghum. 23. Barley. 24. Soybean. 25. Peanut. 26. Cotton. 27. Potato. 28. Alfalfa.

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