ISNAR Agricultural Research Indicator Series

ISNAR Agricultural Research Indicator Series
Author: Philip G. Pardey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2004-01-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780521543330

Fully-sourced country-specific files on the basic resources committed to national agricultural research systems for 154 developing and developed countries.

Maize

Maize
Author: Akbar Hossain
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2020-04-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1838802614

Maize is a staple cereal after wheat and rice. It is an important source of carbohydrate, protein, iron, vitamin B and minerals for many poor people in the world. In developing countries maize is a major source of income in resource-poor farmers. As maize is used both as silage and as crop residue and the grains of maize are usually used for food, starch and oil extraction industrially, the demand for maize is rising day by day. Therefore, it is imperative for improvement of maize to meet the increasing demand. This book entitled "Maize - Production and Use" highlights the importance of maize and the improved management approaches for improving the productivity of maize in the era of changing climate.

Grasses as Food and Feed

Grasses as Food and Feed
Author: Zerihun Tadele
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2018-12-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1789847982

The grass or Poaceae family includes all cereal crops and forage grasses. Hence, they play a significant role in the economy of both the developed and developing world. Similar to other crop types, grasses are continuously challenged by a variety of environmental constraints. These constraints include a variety of biotic and abiotic stresses, and an enabling environment, which mainly refers to policy-related issues that affect productivity. In this book, the importance of selected cereal crops and grasses as well as associated constraints are presented. In addition, techniques proven to improve the productivity of these groups of crops are discussed. The techniques include variety development, soil and crop management practices, and biological control of fungal pathogens using different types of bacterial strains.

Agricultural Sciences - Volume II

Agricultural Sciences - Volume II
Author: Rattan Lal
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 184826092X

Agricultural Sciences is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The theme on Agricultural Sciences with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses this multi-disciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs

Goat Science - From Keeping to Precision Production

Goat Science - From Keeping to Precision Production
Author: Sándor Kukovics
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2023-09-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1837695059

The goat is one of the earliest domesticated species and has great significance for the world economy. This book provides a comprehensive overview of goat husbandry. It includes thirteen chapters that address such topics as breeding, genetics, reproduction, health, nutrition, and more.