Principles Of Field Crop Production

by Martin, John D.; Leonard, Warren H., Deceased; Stamp, David L.; Waldren, Richard P.

• ISBN13: 9780130259677
• ISBN10: 0130259675
• Edition: 4TH
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-22
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Extensive progress has been made in the science and practice of field crop production since the Third Edition was published in 1976. Advances in the knowledge of how plants grow and respond to their environment, a better understanding of plant processes at the molecular level, and the ability to directly manipulate chromosomal material using biotechnology are but a few examples. Additionally, improvements in the equipment used in field crop production have allowed producers to more efficiently manage soil resources, provide accurate supplies of soil nutrients, and more efficiently harvest crops. Although the information in the book has been extensively updated, some of the older, more traditional information has been retained for historical purposes to show how crop production has progressed over the 50 plus years this book has been in print. "Principles of Field Crop Production" has long been one of the most comprehensive books on this topic in the world. The Fourth Edition is completely updated and discusses the advances in science and technology that are used today. It also reflects the changing emphasis of crop production in the US and the world. Provides comprehensive information on the management and use of all economically important field crops.Provides general information on crop production practices.Provides a historical perspective of crop production as well as current technology.An excellent resource for persons who are involved in providing support and services to crop producers, as well as producers themselves. Also valuable as a reference book for agronomists, soil scientists, farmers, and ranchers.

Table of Contents

General Principles of Crop Production

The Art and Science of Crop Production

Crop Production as an Art

Crop Production as a Science

Population and Food Supply

Origin of Cultivated Plants

Variation in Cultivated Plants

Spread of Cultivated Plants

Classification of Crop Plants

Botanical Classification of Crop Plants

The Leading Field Crops

Future Increases in Productivity

Crop Plants in Relation to the Environment

Factors in Crop Distribution

Climate

Air

Soil Requirements

Indicator Significance of Native Vegetation

Insects and Diseases

Economic Factors in Crop Choice

Cropping Regions in the U.S

Botany of Crop Plants

General Nature of Crop Plants

The Plant Cell

Structure and Functions of Crop Plants

Reproductive Processes in Crop Plants

Seeds and Fruits

Growth Processes in Crop Plants

Plant Competition

Crop Improvement

Possibilities in Crop Improvement

Objectives in Crop Breeding

Methods of Crop Breeding

Production of Hybrid Seed

Breeding for Disease Resistance

Biotechnology and Crop Improvement

Experimental Methods

Tillage Practices

History of Tillage Operations

Purposes of Tillage

Implements for Seedbed Preparation

Surface Implements in Final Seedbed Preparation

Tillage in Seedbed Preparation

Subsoiling

Conservation Tillage

Fallow

Soil Mulches for Moisture Conservation

Cultivation in Relation to Soil Nitrates

Other Effects of Cultivation

Intertillage or Cultivation

Artificial Mulches

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