CRC Handbook of Plant Science in Agriculture

by B.R. Christie

Overview

First published in 1987, this two-volume set is an exhaustive compilation of the most recent data on economically important crops. Volume I presents information on genetics, botany and growth of crop plants, while Volume II covers the production of Crops and their utilization.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367251765
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Series:	Routledge Revivals , #1
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Volume 1. GENETICS OF CROPS. Chromosome Numbers of Crop Species. Centers of Origin. Introgressive Hybridization. Breeding Systems. BOTANY OF CROPS. Plant Propagation. Life Cycles. Biological Nitrogen Fixation. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PLANT GROWTH. Light and Photoperiod. Plant Temperature Stress. Sensitivity of Crop Plants to Gaseous Pollution Stress. Index.

Volume 2. CROP PRODUCTION. Water and Agricultural Productivity. Salt Tolerance of Plants. World Production and Distribution. Dry Matter Production from Crops. Weed Science as It Relates to Crop Production. UTILIZATION OF CROPS. Cereals. Sugar Crops. Starch Crops. Oilseed Crops. Protein Crops. Plant Fibers. Vegetable Crops. Fruit Crops. Drug Crops. Forage Crops. Index.