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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785904003321

Titolo

Agricultural sustainability [[electronic resource] ] : progress and prospects in crop research / / edited by Gurbir S. Bhullar and Navreet K. Bhullar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Academic Press, 2013

ISBN

1-283-85405-8

0-12-404608-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (311 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BhullarGurbir S

BhullarNavreet K

Disciplina

631.5

Soggetti

Sustainable agriculture

Food crops - Research

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

section I. Agricultural biodiversity, organic farming, and new crops -- section II. Effective management of resources (nutrients and water) and crop modelling -- section III. Molecular, biotechnological, and industrial approaches for enhancement of crop production and quality -- section IV. Expert advice on policy and developmental aspects.

Sommario/riassunto

Collaboratively written by top international experts and established scientists in various fields of agricultural research, this book focuses on the state of food production and sustainability; the problems with degradation of valuable sources of land, water, and air and their effects on food crops; the increasing demand of food resources; and the challenges of food security worldwide. The book provides cutting edge scientific tools and methods of research as well as solid background information that is accessible for those who have a strong interest in agricultural research and development