Civic Agriculture

Civic Agriculture
Author: Thomas A. Lyson
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1611683033

A engaging analysis of food production in the United States emphasizing that sustainable agricultural development is important to community health.

Applied Statistics in Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Sciences

Applied Statistics in Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Sciences
Author: Barry Glaz
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 672
Release: 2020-01-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0891183590

Better experimental design and statistical analysis make for more robust science. A thorough understanding of modern statistical methods can mean the difference between discovering and missing crucial results and conclusions in your research, and can shape the course of your entire research career. With Applied Statistics, Barry Glaz and Kathleen M. Yeater have worked with a team of expert authors to create a comprehensive text for graduate students and practicing scientists in the agricultural, biological, and environmental sciences. The contributors cover fundamental concepts and methodologies of experimental design and analysis, and also delve into advanced statistical topics, all explored by analyzing real agronomic data with practical and creative approaches using available software tools. IN PRESS! This book is being published according to the “Just Published” model, with more chapters to be published online as they are completed.

Crop Production and Crop Protection

Crop Production and Crop Protection
Author: E.-C. Oerke
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 829
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0444597948

The objective of this book is to provide information to be used as a basis for evaluating the fragile, shaky structure of global food production. The volume analyses the data by region and by intensity of cultivation; and furnishes information about the yield response, giving some indication of the health of the plants. It will be invaluable to all plant and crop scientists as well as to agriculturalists.

Using the Agricultural, Environmental, and Food Literature

Using the Agricultural, Environmental, and Food Literature
Author: Barbara S. Hutchinson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2002-07-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780203909119

This reference provides the groundwork, tools, and terminology required when conducting specialized searches for information and resources pertaining to traditional and emerging fields of agriculture. The editors present 16 contributions from librarians and other information workers that offer information on research resources across the academic a

Scientific writing for agricultural research scientists

Scientific writing for agricultural research scientists
Author: Youdeowei, A.
Publisher: CTA
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2012-12-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929081506X

This new, fully revised edition aims to serve as a guide for agricultural research scientists and other practitioners in writing papers for publication. It also looks to provide a resource manual for training courses in scientific writing. There are three new chapters on reporting statistical results, communicating science to non-scientific audiences and electronic publishing. In addition, the original chapters have all been rewritten to reflect current developments and to make the content more complete and easily comprehensible.

Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology

Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
Author: Ching T. Hou
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2009-04-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420077074

Worldwide energy and food crises are spotlighting the importance of bio-based products - an area many are calling on for solutions to these shortages. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology encapsulates the cutting-edge advances in the field with contributions from more than 50 international experts comprising sectors of academia, industry, an

Agricultural Education in Europe

Agricultural Education in Europe
Author: British Council
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1977
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Comparison of agricultural education in EC countries, together with a conference report on the relevance of particular issues for the UK - describes the functions, scope and administrative aspects of agricultural institutes, relevant university faculties and other higher education institutions, the possibilities for student exchange, the international comparability of occupational qualifications and degrees, apprenticeship programmes and curriculum, etc. Flow charts and statistical tables. Conference held in london 1977 feb. 9.