Manual on Fundamentals of Agronomy

Manual on Fundamentals of Agronomy
Author: L.K. Jain
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9387991636

This book is intended as a text for undergraduate students of Agriculture. It is useful to research scholars and other professionals in the field of agriculture development and management especially under teaching stream. Introductory Agronomy involves several basic subjects like agronomy, soil and water, farm machinery, entomology, engineering, soil science and plant breeding and genetics etc. For an integrated development and management of agriculture knowledge of all these subjects are necessary for undergraduate students. A sincere attempt is made to provide such prospective to the students. A fundamental knowledge of identification of crops, seeds, weeds, fertilizers and plant protection chemicals, water quality analysis and measurement will be needed in crop planning under different situations. Therefore, an attempt has been to present the topics relevant to the needs of the agronomy. Thus, book is therefore, designed to fulfill the need for students of agriculture and serves as reference tool for the teachers in the field of Agronomy from all points of view.

Principles of Agronomy for Sustainable Agriculture

Principles of Agronomy for Sustainable Agriculture
Author: Francisco J. Villalobos
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2017-01-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319461168

This textbook explains the various aspects of sustainable agricultures to undergraduate and graduate students. The book first quantifies the components of the crop energy balance, i.e. the partitioning of net radiation, and their effect on the thermal environment of the canopy. The soil water balance and the quantification of its main component (evapotranspiration) are studied to determine the availability of water to rain fed crops and to calculate crop water requirements. Then it sets the limitations of crop production in relation to crop phenology, radiation interception and resource availability (e.g. nutrients). With that in mind the different agricultural techniques (sowing, tillage, irrigation, fertilization, harvest, application of pesticides, etc.) are analyzed with special emphasis in quantifying the inputs (sowing rates, fertilizer amounts, irrigation schedules, tillage plans) required for a given target yield under specific environmental conditions (soil & climate). For all techniques strategies are provided for improving the ratio productivity/resource use while ensuring sustainability. The book comes with online practical focusing on the key aspects of management in a crop rotation (collecting weather data, calculating productivity, sowing rates, irrigation programs, fertilizers rates etc).

Fundamentals of Agronomy

Fundamentals of Agronomy
Author: Venera S. Kamburova
Publisher:
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2018-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781642230253

Agronomy deals with the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation. The importance of agronomy provides farmers with agricultural information about how to grow and care for plants and soils in certain environments. Factors such as climate, roots, moisture, weeds, pests, fungi, and erosion can pose significant challenges when farmers attempt to produce a plentiful harvest. In order to discover ways of integrating crops into the environment in ways that will allow them to prosper, agronomists study these agricultural hurdles. Throughout history, scientific and technological advances have greatly impacted the agriculture industry. Early farmers improved their crop production by inventing the first hoes. Today, farmers improve crop production through the use of global positioning systems (GPS). How did these changes happen? How did people learn about new ideas? How have these ideas changed farming methods? In recent times, research and development in this area have made innovations in farming products and practices.Fundamentals Of Agronomy presents the comprehensive coverage in the pursuit of improving the yield of crops, protecting crops against diseases and pest, making livestock healthy all the time, designing the best method of crops storage and even helping in predicting the climate conducive for agricultural practice cannot be over emphasized. Crop protection is very vital in agriculture. Disease affects plants and leads to delay in metabolic activities, stunted growth, shedding of flowers and fruits and sometimes the actual death of the plant. Cultural and chemical controls are most of the time used. Culturally, crop rotation is adopted, burning remains after harvesting, regular weeding of the soil, proper spacing of crops using of high yielding and resistant varieties and practicing of irrigation during dry season are adopted.This book will be of interest to students, professional practitioners, educators, and advisers who work directly with farmers, companies, and others in the agriculture community to implement the latest methods and tools for growing crops profitably and sustainably.

Practical Manual on Basic Agronomy (With Theory) 2nd Revised Ed.

Practical Manual on Basic Agronomy (With Theory) 2nd Revised Ed.
Author: N.R. Das
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2017-10-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9387869814

This book has been written in short, as a 'practical text book' in Agronomy subject, based on theoretical background, for thorough knowledge of that subject, after a long teaching experience in the universities. Practical classes, with lesson numbers have been fitted, immediately after theoretical discussions, in different sub-chapters in Chapters, on the same studies. The lesson, has been divided into 'Introduction', 'Objective', 'Materials required' & 'Procedure'. In some cases, 'assignments' have also been given.

Practical Manual On Basic Agronomy (With Theory)

Practical Manual On Basic Agronomy (With Theory)
Author: N. R. Das
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Agronomy
ISBN: 9788172335847

The book has been written keeping in view of the necessity of practical as well as theoreticalknowledge, during the conduct of practical classes theoretical knowledge is essential, for betterunderstanding of the subject. Therefore, for better understanding of the student, the book Pr

A Textbook of Agronomy

A Textbook of Agronomy
Author: B. Chandrasekaran
Publisher: New Age International
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Agronomy
ISBN: 9788122427431

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Author: John S. Rayfield
Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher
Total Pages: 1087
Release: 2021-10-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781637760963

Written by leaders in agriculture education, Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is a user-friendly, visual introduction to the systems and concepts that define modern agriculture, including food systems and natural resources. This text is aligned to AFNR standards, providing practical information on building leadership, communication, and career-ready skills while integrating pedagogical tools designed for learner success. Using a modern approach to learning design, information is delivered in smaller sections so students can process and then interact with assessment and review to foster application, analysis, evaluation, and creation. This comprehensive text welcomes today's learners to the diverse and exciting world of agriscience and FFA opportunities, encouraging students to participate in their school, communities, and enroll in advanced courses.

Practical Statistics and Experimental Design for Plant and Crop Science

Practical Statistics and Experimental Design for Plant and Crop Science
Author: Alan G. Clewer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2013-06-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118685660

Presents readers with a user-friendly, non-technical introductionto statistics and the principles of plant and crop experimentation.Avoiding mathematical jargon, it explains how to plan and design anexperiment, analyse results, interpret computer output and presentfindings. Using specific crop and plant case studies, this guidepresents: * The reasoning behind each statistical method is explained beforegiving relevant, practical examples * Step-by-step calculations with examples linked to three computerpackages (MINITAB, GENSTAT and SAS) * Exercises at the end of many chapters * Advice on presenting results and report writing Written by experienced lecturers, this text will be invaluable toundergraduate and postgraduate students studying plant sciences,including plant and crop physiology, biotechnology, plant pathologyand agronomy, plus ecology and environmental science students andthose wanting a refresher or reference book in statistics.

Banana

Banana
Author: Dan Koeppel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781594630385

"Award-winning journalist Dan Koeppel navigates across the planet and throughout history, telling the cultural and scientific story of the world's most ubiquitous fruit"--Page 4 of cover.