Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy
Author: Victor Sadras Ph.D. , Daniel Calderini Ph.D.
Publisher: Academic Press
Edition: 2nd edition
Publication Date: 2014-09-29
Language: Academic Press; 2nd edition (September 29, 2014)
Paperback: English
ISBN-10: 564 pages
ISBN-13: 9780124171046
Book Description
From climate change to farming systems to genetic modification of organisms, Crop Physiology, Second Edition provides a practical tool for understanding the relationships and challenges of successful cropping. With a focus on genetic improvement and agronomy, this book addresses the challenges of environmentally sound production of bulk and quality food, fodder, fiber, and energy which are of ongoing international concern. The second edition of Crop Physiology continues to provide a unique analysis of these topics while reflecting important changes and advances in the relevant science and implementation systems.
Contemporary agriculture confronts the challenge of increasing demand in terms of quantitative and qualitative production targets. These targets have to be achieved against the background of soil and water scarcity, worldwide and regional shifts in the patterns of land use driven by both climate change and the need to develop crop-based sources of energy, and the environmental and social aspects of agricultural sustainability.
- Provides a view of crop physiology as an active source of methods, theories, ideas, and tools for application in genetic improvement and agronomy
- Written by leading scientists from around the world
- Combines environment-specific cropping systems and general principles of crop science to appeal to advanced students, and scientists in agriculture-related disciplines, from molecular sciences to natural resources management
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About the Author
Dr. Daniel Calderini is a full professor of the Plant Production and Plant Protection Institute of Universidad Austral de Chile since 2002. He has specialised in the Physiology of Crops and Cereals. Dr. Calderini was distinguished with The People’s Republic of China Friendship Award. He is Coordinator of the Network “Sustainable Intensification of Extensive Crop Production of the Ibero-American Program of Science and Technology for Development. He was the head of the Graduate School and the Doctorate Program of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. His physiological research was carried out on pea, lupin, rapeseed, sunflower and quinoa in addition to temperate cereals.
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