Features:

• Enhanced content and format
• Over 50 new figures and 40 new charts
• Emphasis on the underlying science of crop production
• Coverage of latest trends impacting crop production i.e., sustainable agriculture, organic farming, environmental safety consciousness, etc.
• Technology and trends of agriculture discussed
• Risk management and produce marketing discussed in detail
• Additional Web Resources provided at the end of each chapter
• Well-organized content with cross-referencing

This comprehensive text emphasizes the general principles of crop production as a science, art, and a business whose impact on society is inestimable.

It provides the necessary background for a solid understanding of all topics related to this exciting field—in addition to offering information on the latest technologies used and addressing the current trends and issues. The scientific principles presented are applicable globally, while special reference is made to the North American experience.

Principles of Crop Production is an invaluable reference for students and professionals alike!

Contents

1. Crop Production and Society.
2. Plant Morphology.
3. Fundamental Plant Growth Processes.
4. Plant Growth and Development.
5. Crop Improvement.
6. Climate and Weather.
7. Soil and Land.
8. Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers.
9. Plant and Soil Water.
10. Pests in Crop Production.
11. Agricultural Production Systems.
12. Organic Crop Production.
13. Transgenics in Crop Production.
14. Rangeland and Pastures and Their Management.
15. Land Preparation and Farm Energy.
16. Seed, Seedling, and Seeding.
17. Harvesting and Storage of Crops.
18. Marketing and Handling Grain Crops.
19. Wheat common.
20. Rice.
21. Corn.
22. Sorghum.
23. Barley.
24. Soybean.
25. Peanut.
26. Cotton.
27. Potato.
28. Alfalfa

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