Advances in agronomy. Volume 146 /

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects covered are rich, varied, and exemplary of the abund...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Sparks, Donald L., 1953- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Academic Press, 2017.
Colección:Advances in agronomy ; v. 146
Temas:
Agronomy.
Agronomie.
agronomy.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agriculture > Agronomy > Crop Science.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agriculture > Agronomy > General.
Agronomy
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Machine generated contents note: 1. National Comparison of the Total and Sequestered Organic Matter Contents of Conventional and Organic Farm Soils / Jessica Shade
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Origin and Nature of SOC
  • 3. HS Functions and Interrelations
  • 4. Views on HS
  • 5. Agriculture and Soil Health
  • 6.Comparison of Organic and Conventional Agricultural Soils for Carbon Sequestration
  • 7. Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 2. Harvest Index of Maize (Zea mays L): Are There Possibilities for Improvement? / Sven Schubert
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. HI of Wheat and Barley in Comparison to Maize
  • 3. Maize Yield Development
  • 4. Suggested Ways to Improve Maize HI
  • 5. Abiotic Stress and Hormones
  • 6. Changes in Use Efficiencies of Water and Nutrients
  • 7. Conclusions and Perspectives
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 3. Significance and Role of Si in Crop Production / Richard J. Haynes
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Silicon Status of Soils
  • Note continued: 3. Silicon Uptake by Plants
  • 4. Crop Yield and Resistance to Stress
  • 5. Soil Testing and Plant Analysis
  • 6. Fertilizer Silicon Sources
  • 7. Conclusions
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • 4. Purine-Derived Ureides Under Drought and Salinity / Maria Luisa Izaguirre-Mayoral
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Ureide Synthesis in Drought- or Salt-Stressed Rhizobia-Nodulated Legumes
  • 3. Ureide Catabolism in Drought- or Salt-Stressed Rhizobia-Nodulated Legumes
  • 4. Ureide Synthesis and Catabolism in Drought- and Salinity-Challenged Nonnodulated Legumes and Nonlegumes
  • 5. Concluding Thoughts
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • 5. Enhanced Plant Rooting and Crop System Management for Improved N Use Efficiency / Sacha J. Mooney
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Rhizosphere Processes, Root Exudates, Soil Microbiology, and N Cycling
  • 3.N Losses Through Leaching, Nitrous Oxide Emission, and Ammonia Volatilization
  • 4. Root Architecture, N Acquisition, and Cycling
  • Note continued: 5.N Cycling in Cropping Systems
  • 6. Key Research Challenges
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Further Reading.

Ejemplares similares