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Polymers in agriculture and horticulture /

Polymers have been used in agriculture and horticulture since the middle of the last century. There is a tremendous potential for using polymers in agriculture and our fields and garden would look very different if we did not use polymers in them. This review traces the history of polymer use, discu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Brown, Roger (Roger P.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Shawbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology Ltd., 2004.
Colección:Rapra review reports ; v. 15, no. 2.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Polymers have been used in agriculture and horticulture since the middle of the last century. There is a tremendous potential for using polymers in agriculture and our fields and garden would look very different if we did not use polymers in them. This review traces the history of polymer use, discusses the markets for polymers in these applications, and describes in detail the different types of polymers that can be used and their specific applications. Topics covered include: Crop protection - use of greenhouses, large tunnels, low tunnels, direct covers, windbreaks, shading, and pest contro.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (92 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1847351972
9781847351975
1281774545
9781281774545
9786611774547
6611774548
ISSN:0889-3144 ;