Weed Management in Rice

Weed Management in Rice
Author: Bruce Archibald Auld
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1996
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9789251039120

Plant Microbe Symbiosis

Plant Microbe Symbiosis
Author: Ajit Varma
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2020-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030362485

This book provides an overview of the latest advances concerning symbiotic relationships between plants and microbes, and their applications in plant productivity and agricultural sustainability. Symbiosis is a living phenomenon including dynamic variations in the genome, metabolism and signaling network, and adopting a multidirectional perspective on their interactions is required when studying symbiotic organisms. Although various plant-microbe symbiotic systems are covered in this book, it especially focuses on arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) symbiosis and root nodule symbiosis, the two most prevalent systems. AM symbiosis involves the most extensive interaction between plants and microbes, in the context of phylogeny and ecology. As more than 90% of all known species of plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal associations, the productivity and species composition, as well as the diversity of natural ecosystems, are frequently dependent upon the presence and activity of mycorrhizas. In turn, root nodule symbiosis includes morphogenesis and is formed by communication between plants and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The biotechnological application of plant–microbe symbiosis is expected to foster the production of agricultural and horticultural products while maintaining ecologically and economically sustainable production systems. Designed as a hands-on guide, this book offers an essential resource for researchers and students in the areas of agri-biotechnology, soil biology and fungal biology.

Weedy Rices

Weedy Rices
Author: James C. Delouche
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789251056769

Drawing on literature reviews from ongoing unpublished research, research reports and symposia carried out on various aspects of the importance, ecology, biology and control of weedy rices, this publication also highlights global economic and environmental problems created by weedy rices, including red rice types.

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.

Direct Seeding

Direct Seeding
Author:
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2002
Genre: Rice
ISBN: 9712201732

A Handbook for Weed Control in Rice

A Handbook for Weed Control in Rice
Author: Kwesi Ampong-Nyarko
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Total Pages: 114
Release: 1991
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9712200205

Significance of weeds in rice farming; Rice weeds of world importance; Weed control; Principles of herbicide use; Principal rice herbicides; Weed control in irrigated rice; Weed control in rainfed lowland rice; Weed control in upland rice; Weed control in deepwater and floating rice; Management of some difficult weeds.