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PublisherPearson Education

ISBN-100130259675

ISBN-139780130259677

eBay Product ID (ePID)44475949

Product Key Features

Number of Pages976 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePrinciples of Field Crop Production

SubjectAgriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, Agriculture / General

Publication Year2005

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering

AuthorRichard Waldren, John Martin, David Stamp, Warren Leonard

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height2.2 in

Item Weight69.6 Oz

Item Length9.9 in

Item Width8.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2004-028707

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal633

Table Of ContentI. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CROP PRODUCTION. 1. The Art and Science of Crop Production. Crop Production as an Art. Crop Production as a Science. Population and Food Supply. Origin of Cultivated Plants. Variation in Cultivated Plants. Spread of Cultivated Plants. Classification of Crop Plants. Botanical Classification of Crop Plants. The Leading Field Crops. Future Increases in Productivity. 2. Crop Plants in Relation to the Environment. Factors in Crop Distribution. Climate. Air. Soil Requirements. Indicator Significance of Native Vegetation. Insects and Diseases. Economic Factors in Crop Choice. Cropping Regions in the U.S. 3. Botany of Crop Plants. General Nature of Crop Plants. The Plant Cell. Structure and Functions of Crop Plants. Reproductive Processes in Crop Plants. Seeds and Fruits. Growth Processes in Crop Plants. Plant Competition. 4. Crop Improvement. Possibilities in Crop Improvement. Objectives in Crop Breeding. Methods of Crop Breeding. Production of Hybrid Seed. Breeding for Disease Resistance. Biotechnology and Crop Improvement. Experimental Methods. 5. Tillage Practices. History of Tillage Operations. Purposes of Tillage. Implements for Seedbed Preparation. Surface Implements in Final Seedbed Preparation. Tillage in Seedbed Preparation. Subsoiling. Conservation Tillage. Fallow. Soil Mulches for Moisture Conservation. Cultivation in Relation to Soil Nitrates. Other Effects of Cultivation. Intertillage or Cultivation. Artificial Mulches. Tillage in Relation to Water Erosion. Tillage in Relation to Wind Erosion. 6. Fertilizer, Green Manuring, Rotation, and Multiple Cropping Practices. Purpose of Fertilization. Effect of Nutrient Elements on Plant Growth. Commercial Fertilizers. Lime as a Soil Amendment. Animal Manure. Sewage Sludge (Biosolids). Green Manure and Cover Crops. Crop Rotation. Organic Farming. Multiple Cropping. 7. Seeds and Seeding. Importance of Good Seeds. Chemical Composition of Seeds. Seed Germination. Germination and Purity Tests. Seed Laws and Regulations. Seed Associations. Sources of Farm Seeds. Seeding Crops. 8. Harvest of Field Crops. Grain and Seed Crops. Hay and Hay Making. Silage. 9. Handling and Marketing Grain, Seeds, and Hay. Marketing Grain. Marketing Seeds. Handling Grain at a Terminal Market. Hedging. Futures Trading. Grain Trading. Storage and Drying of Grain and Seeds. Drying Grain and Seeds. Cleaning Grain and Seeds. Insects in Stored Grain. Marketing Hay. Forage Quality. Crop Judging. 10. Pastureland and Rangeland. Importance of Pastures and Range. Advantages of Pastures. Kinds of Pastures. Permanent Pastures. Adapted Pasture Species. Characteristics of Pasture Plants. Basic Principles of Plant Behavior. Plants in Pasture Mixtures. Pasture Mixtures for Different Regions. Establishment of Permanent Pastures. Fertilization of Pastures. Renovation and Reseeding. Grazing Systems. Burning Grasslands and Brush. Eradication of Weeds or Brush. Poisonous Plants. Crops for Temporary or Annual Pastures. Winter Wheat for Pasture. 11. Weeds and Their Control. Economic Importance. Types of Crop Weeds. Losses Caused by Weeds. Persistence of Weeds. Dissemination of Weeds. Control of Common Crop Weeds. Serious Perennial Weeds. Serious Annual Weeds. Parasitic Plants. II. CROPS OF THE GRASS FAMILY. 12. Corn or Maize. Economic Importance. History of Corn Culture.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisKnown for its comprehensive coverage, Principles of Field Crop Production introduces students to over fifty species of crops and the most current principles and practices used in crop production today. Learn the botanical characteristics, economic importance, history and adaptation of various species and how science and technology are impacting their production. This fourth edition maintains its historical perspective while discussing current topics such as: how plants grow and respond to their environment, biotechnology and crop improvement, and the latest developments in equipment and production techniques., Extensive progress has been made in the science and practice of field crop production since the Third Edition was published in 1976. Advances in the knowledge of how plants grow and respond to their environment, a better understanding of plant processes at the molecular level, and the ability to directly manipulate chromosomal material using biotechnology are but a few examples. Additionally, improvements in the equipment used in field crop production have allowed producers to more efficiently manage soil resources, provide accurate supplies of soil nutrients, and more efficiently harvest crops. Although the information in the book has been extensively updated, some of the older, more traditional information has been retained for historical purposes to show how crop production has progressed over the 50 plus years this book has been in print. "Principles of Field Crop Production" has long been one of the most comprehensive books on this topic in the world. The Fourth Edition is completely updated and discusses the advances in science and technology that are used today. It also reflects the changing emphasis of crop production in the US and the world. KEY TOPICS: Provides comprehensive information on the management and use of all economically important field crops.Provides general information on crop production practices.Provides a historical perspective of crop production as well as current technology. An excellent resource for persons who are involved in providing support and services to crop producers, as well as producers themselves. Also valuable as a reference book for agronomists, soil scientists, farmers, and ranchers.

LC Classification NumberSB187.U6M3 2006