Crop Rotation on Organic Farms

Crop Rotation on Organic Farms
Author: Charles L. Mohler
Publisher: Natural Resource Agriculture and Engineering Service (Nraes)
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2009
Genre: Crop rotation
ISBN: 9781933395210

Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Peas and Beans

Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Peas and Beans
Author: Anthony J. Biddle
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2007-02-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000738167

Anthony Biddle is among the most respected scientists in the pea and bean industry worldwide. Nigel Cattlin has an international reputation for agricultural and horticultural photography of the highest order. They have created between them a concise and practical guide to the protection of pea and bean crops, with descriptions of symptoms linked th

Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia

Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia
Author: Denis Persley
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0643096388

A diagnostic guide and a key reference for diseases affecting vegetable crops in Australia. The text is supported by over 190 pages of colour plates.

Ascochyta blights of grain legumes

Ascochyta blights of grain legumes
Author: Bernard Tivoli
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2007-09-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402060653

Ascochyta blights consistently affect large areas of grain legume production (pea, lentil, chickpea and faba bean) in all countries where they are cultivated. These diseases are capable of causing large yield losses. This book considers the state-of-the-art by taking a comparative approach of Ascochyta blight diseases of cool season food and feed legumes. Topics considered are pathogen diversity, legume genetics and breeding, and integrated disease management.

Ecological Engineering for Pest Management

Ecological Engineering for Pest Management
Author: Geoff M Gurr
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2004-08-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0643100075

Ecological engineering is about manipulating farm habitats, making them less favourable for pests and more attractive to beneficial insects. Though they have received far less research attention and funding, ecological approaches may be safer and more sustainable than their controversial cousin, genetic engineering. This book brings together contributions from international workers leading the fast moving field of habitat manipulation, reviewing the field and paving the way towards the development and application of new pest management approaches. Chapters explore the frontiers of ecological engineering methods including molecular approaches, high tech marking and remote sensing. They also review the theoretical aspects of this field and how ecological engineering may interact with genetic engineering. The technologies presented offer opportunities to reduce crop losses to insects while reducing the use of pesticides and providing potentially valuable habitat for wildlife conservation. With contributions from the USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya and Israel, this book provides comprehensive coverage of international progress towards sustainable pest management.

Legume Crops

Legume Crops
Author: Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2020-10-21
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1839682736

In a sustainable agricultural system, legume crops are one of the essential components. However, improving the productivity of legume crops and improving their tolerance to adverse environments are essential tasks for plant biologists. This book includes nine comprehensive chapters addressing various aspects of legume crop biology, production and importance. There are several chapters on the adaptation of legumes to an adverse environment. Particular focus is provided on the sustainable production of legume crops under changing environments. This book will be useful for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and researchers, particularly from the field of Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Breeding and Agronomy.