Advances in agronomy. Volume 94 /

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. Volume 94 contains six outstanding revi...

Πλήρης περιγραφή

Λεπτομέρειες βιβλιογραφικής εγγραφής
Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Sparks, Donald L., 1953-
Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: Boston ; Amsterdam : Elsevier, ©2007.
Σειρά:Advances in Agronomy ; v. 94.
Θέματα:
Διαθέσιμο Online:Full Text via HEAL-Link
LEADER 05304nam a2200505 4500
001 ocn648246041
003 OCoLC
005 20180501121930.0
006 m o d
007 cr cn|||||||||
008 080801s2007 maua ob 001 0 eng d
040 |a E7B  |b eng  |e pn  |c E7B  |d OCLCQ  |d UBY  |d OCLCQ  |d OPELS  |d OCLCQ  |d ZAD  |d OCLCF  |d OCLCA  |d IDEBK  |d UIU  |d EBLCP  |d YDXCP  |d DEBSZ  |d OCLCQ  |d DEBBG  |d GrThAP 
019 |a 505100192  |a 742284207  |a 808616721  |a 814452285  |a 823107367 
020 |a 0080522270  |q (electronic bk.) 
020 |a 9780080522272  |q (electronic bk.) 
020 |a 0123741076 
020 |a 9780123741073 
035 |a (OCoLC)648246041  |z (OCoLC)505100192  |z (OCoLC)742284207  |z (OCoLC)808616721  |z (OCoLC)814452285  |z (OCoLC)823107367 
050 4 |a S405  |b .A2494 2007eb 
082 0 4 |a 630  |2 23 
049 |a TEFA 
245 0 0 |a Advances in agronomy.  |n Volume 94 /  |c edited by Donald L. Sparks. 
260 |a Boston ;  |a Amsterdam :  |b Elsevier,  |c ©2007. 
300 |a 1 online resource (xiii, 292 pages) :  |b illustrations. 
336 |a text  |b txt  |2 rdacontent 
337 |a computer  |b c  |2 rdamedia 
338 |a online resource  |b cr  |2 rdacarrier 
490 1 |a Advances in Agronomy ;  |v v. 94 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
588 0 |a Print version record. 
520 |a Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. Volume 94 contains six outstanding reviews and more than 20 color figures. * Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture * Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues * Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field. 
505 0 |a Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Soil Redox Potential: Importance, Field Measurements, and Observations; I. Introduction; A. Redox and Wetland Issues; B. Relevance of Redox Measurements in Soil Science; II. Potentiometric Measuring Techniques; A. Reference Cell; B. Working Redox Electrodes; C. Problems of Soil Redox Measurements; D. Testing Electrodes Prior to Installation; III. Data Interpretation; A. Correction of Field Data; B. Variability; C. Pooling of Long-Term Data Sets; IV. Alternative Methods for Assessing Reduction in the Field. 
505 8 |a A. Iron-Coated (IRIS) TubesB. Dyes; C. Zero Valence Iron Rods; V. Field Installation and Procedures for Redox Potential Measurements; A. Number of Electrodes to Install; B. Installing Pt Electrodes; C. Reading the Electrodes; D. Common Field Problems; E. Field pH Measurements; F. Interpreting Redox Potential; VI. Summary; References; Chapter 2: Increasing Rice Production in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities; I. Introduction; II. Rice Demand and Supply; III. Wetlands: The Potential Resource for Rice Production in SSA; A. Definition, Area and Distribution of Wetlands. 
505 8 |a B. Types and Characteristics of WetlandsIV. Rice Soil Resources; A. Dryland Soils and Their Characteristics; B. Wetland Soils and Their Characteristics; V. Agroclimatic Zones and Rice Ecosystems; A. Dryland Rice Ecosystems; B. Wetland Rice Ecosystems; VI. Rice Production Constraints in SSA; A. Physical, Biological, and Management Constraints; B. Human Resource Constraints; C. Socioeconomic and Policy Constraints; VII. Rice Research and Technology Development During the Past 20 Years; A. Rice Germplasm, Breeding, and Variety Development; B. Rice Seed Production and Distribution Services. 
505 8 |a C. Crop EstablishmentD. Nutrient Management; E. Water Management for Rainfed and Irrigated Areas; F. Weeds, Insect Pests, and Diseases and Their Management; G. Grain Quality Management: From Breeding to Milling; H. Diversification of Rice Farming Systems; I. ICM for Rice; VIII. Rice Intensification Issues and Thoughts for the Future; A. Rice Intensification in Relation to Vector-Borne Human Diseases; B. Environmental Issues Related to Rice Intensification in SSA; C. Preparing for the Impact of Climate Change; D. Technology Delivery and Deployment Issues. 
505 8 |a E. Policy Support for Rice Intensification in SSAIX. Conclusions: Challenges to and Opportunities for Enhancing Rice Production in SSA; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3: Phosphate Reaction Dynamics in Soils and Soil Components: A Multiscale Approach; I. Introduction; II. P Chemistry; III. Phosphate Adsorption on Soil Components; A. Phosphate Adsorption on Soils (Empirical Approaches); B. Phosphate Retention as Affected by Physicochemical Properties of Soils; C. pH Effects on Phosphate Adsorption on Variable Charge Minerals; D. Phosphate Adsorption on Metal Oxides. 
650 0 |a Agronomy. 
650 0 |a Agriculture. 
650 7 |a Agriculture.  |2 fast  |0 (OCoLC)fst00801355 
650 7 |a Agronomy.  |2 fast  |0 (OCoLC)fst00801886 
655 4 |a Electronic books. 
700 1 |a Sparks, Donald L.,  |d 1953- 
776 0 8 |i Print version:  |t Advances in agronomy. Volume 94.  |d Boston ; Amsterdam : Elsevier, ©2007  |w (DLC) 50005598 
830 0 |a Advances in Agronomy ;  |v v. 94. 
856 4 0 |u https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/bookseries/00652113/94  |z Full Text via HEAL-Link