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Advances in agronomy Volume one hundred twelve /

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. * Maintains the highest impact factor a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Sparks, Donald L.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Academic Press, 2011.
Edición:1st ed.
Colección:Advances in Agronomy.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Agronomy; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: A Review of Quantitative Tools for Assessing the Diffuse Pollution Response to Farmer Adaptations and Mitigation...; 1. Introduction; 2. Rationale for Selection of Model Criteria; 3. Conclusions; Appendix Brief Description of Selected Models; References; Chapter 2: Nitrogen Dynamics and Indices to Predict Soil Nitrogen Supply in Humid Temperate Soils; 1. Introduction; 2. Nitrogen Dynamics; 3. Predictors of Soil N Supply in Humid Temperate Regions; 4. Conclusions and Future Work; References
  • Chapter 3: Biochar Application to Soil...1. Introduction; 2. Properties of Biochar as Affected by Feedstock and Production Technology; 3. Biochar as an Effective Sorbent of Agrochemicals; 4. Agronomic Implications; 5. Environmental Implications; 6. Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Phytostabilization...; 1. Introduction; 2. The Importance of Bioavailability in Phytostabilization; 3. Phytostabilization Concepts; 4. Processes Involved in Phytostabilization; 5. Factors Affecting Phytostabilization; 6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Phytostabilization
  • 7. Enhancement of Phytostabilization8. Conclusions and Future Research Needs; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 5: Synergism...; 1. Introduction; 2. Preceding Crop Effect on WUE; 3. Preceding Crop Impact on Tolerance to Weed Interference; 4. Dry Pea Alters the Relationship Between Corn Density and Grain Yield; 5. Possible Causes of Synergism Among Crops; 6. Benefits of Synergism for Crop Production; References; Index