Agronomy and crop production Books

This comprehensive guide to sugar cane farming in the West Indies is an essential resource for agronomists and sugar cane farmers alike. With detailed information on planting and harvesting techniques, as well as pest management and soil health, this...

This practical guide to cultivating and harvesting alfalfa is a must-have for farmers and gardeners alike. Covering everything from the history and varieties of alfalfa to planting and care, this book offers straightforward advice for anyone looking to...

This book provides a detailed history of wheat raising in the Red River Valley. It covers the challenges faced by the farmers, the technological advancements that boosted their production, and the impact of wheat production on the economy. The author...

About 20 years ago the emphasis in soil chemistry research switched from studies of problems related to scarcities of plant nutrients to those arising from soil pollutants. The new problems have come about because of the...

"This Basics of ... series is quite interesting. How-to guides are not particularly new, but this series offers a new take on the concept. I learn something in every book, enough so I could try my hand at it -- whether it be Farming, Pottery, or...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This volume is intended for reference by the commercial sugar cane grower. Disciplines are covered for the successful production of a sugar cane crop. A number of good books exist on field practices related to the growing of...

One of the earliest scientific works on all aspects of compost and manure. Still of value today, especially to those interested in organic agriculture. Howard is the author of the very influencial book "An Agricultural Testament".

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This antique book contains a collection of articles on mowers, harvesting, bailing, and other aspects of hay production on the farm. Each of the articles contained herein constitute a thorough treatise on their respective topics, and contain a wealth of...

This volume compiles information on different aspects of diseases of oil crops and their management. It contains 11 chapters based on different crops contributed by various authors.

This volume compiles information on different aspects of diseases of commercial crops and their management. It contains 17 chapters based on different crops contributed by various authors.

This book is an informative introduction to the post-harvest technology of horticultural crops, and their conservation and management.

This groundbreaking study examines the factors that contribute to variability in crop yield within a single field. With practical recommendations for improving productivity, it is an essential resource for anyone involved in crop management.This work has...

This book presents the proceedings of a regional workshop on the use of stylosanthes in West Africa. It covers topics such as forage yield, nutritional value, and potential use in fallow systems, as well as issues related to seed production and extension...

Learn about the science of wheat breeding and how it has helped to improve the quality and yield of American wheat crops with this informative book. Drawing upon research from leading agronomists and breeders, this book provides a detailed analysis of...

This comprehensive study of tobacco culture in Ohio provides a detailed look at the history, methods, and challenges of growing and harvesting tobacco in the state. Written by two leading experts in the field, this book is essential reading for anyone...

This book is an essential guide for farmers and growers looking to maximize their crop yields with forage crops. Kiesselbach presents a detailed overview of the various types of forage crops, their nutritional value, planting and maintenance techniques,...

This book is a comprehensive guide to corn breeding in the state of Minnesota. It provides detailed information on the history of corn breeding, techniques for selecting and improving seed, and the challenges faced by modern corn breeders. Illustrated...

First published in 1798, this book is an early survey of the agriculture and agricultural practices in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Written by St. John Priest, a noted agriculturalist and farmer of his time, this book covers everything from...

Ce livre est une présentation complète des principes fondamentaux de l'agronomie, de la chimie agricole et de la physiologie des plantes. L'auteur discute de l'importance de la recherche scientifique pour améliorer la production agricole et fournit des...

Explore the fascinating history of wheat, from its introduction to the Canadian prairies to its wild origins in Palestine, through a collection of essays by agronomist A. H. Reginald Buller. With detailed insights into specific wheat varieties and their...

Over the past decade, organic products have become the fastest growing sector of agriculture, with an annual increase of at least 20 percent. This book explains why organic production and consumption have seen such phenomenal growth in recent years-and,...

Sound formulation is a vital aspect of microbial products used to protect plants from pests and diseases and to improve plant performance. Formulation of Microbial Biopesticides is an in-depth treatment of this vitally...

This major work has but one aim: to provide breeders and researchers from the public and private sectors with all the latest information on the breeding of crops of economic relevance. Also, it serves as a major reference book...

The insect!1 remain in symbiotic associations with a tremendous number of microorganisms, and some of them could be classified as parasitic/pathogenic. Without question, insect pathogens act as natural mortality agents and...

Plant based Biotechnology has come to represent a means of mitigating the problems of global food security in the twenty first century. Products and processes in agriculture are increasingly becoming linked to science and...

The potato (Solanum tuberosum L. ) tuber is a major food source in many countries of the world, and subsequently potato has been the target of a good deal of effort directed at engineering disease and herbicide tolerance, and...

The concept of using mathematical models to investigate crop growth and productivity has attracted much attention in recent years. A major reason is that modelling can allow an expert in one area to assess the impact of his...

Alongside other factors, cultural values and identities help to explain different regulatory frameworks for genetically modified organisms. This book uses insights from environmental history and sociology to illuminate the cultural politics of regulation...

This informative book provides a practical guide to using nitrate of soda for profit with sugar-beets. The reader will gain an in-depth understanding of this industry and how to optimize their practices for maximum return.This work has been selected by...

This comprehensive guide to the downy mildew of cucurbits caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis B C Rostow is an essential resource for plant pathologists, growers, and anyone interested in the health and wellbeing of cucurbits. With detailed descriptions...

Bryan Higgins was a chemist and sugar planter who worked in the Caribbean in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In this book, he shares his observations and advice on the processes involved in producing sugar and rum, drawing on his extensive...

Volume 6 d'un manuel de chimie agricole publié au XIXe siècle. Boussingault explore les liens entre la chimie, la biologie et l'agriculture en se concentrant sur des sujets tels que les engrais, les sols et la photosynthèse.This work has been selected by...

In diesem Werk wird die Geschichte und Kultur der Reispflanzenkultur in Italien detailliert beschrieben, unterstützt von einer Karte des Verbreitungsgebiets. Ein Muss für jeden Landwirt und Agro-Politiker.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This book offers a comprehensive guide on the proper ways of spraying crops. It details the reasons why spraying is necessary, the appropriate times to do so, and the recommended methods that farmers and agriculturists should use. With practical tips on...