| Advances in Agronomy: Volume 73 Second and Edition Contributor(s): Sparks, Donald L. |
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ISBN: 0120007738 ISBN-13: 9780120007738 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2001 Annotation: Volume 73 contains 4 reviews on contemporary and important topics in the agronomic sciences. In Chapter 1, "Interactions among Root-Inhabiting Fungi and Their Implications for Biological Control of Root Pathogens," fungi are defined, their distribution and abundance are discussed, and their role in agroecosystems is present. Chapter 2, "Dwarfing Genes in Plant Improvement," discusses advances in the role of dwarfing genes in plant improvement. Emphasis is placed on breeding and genetic aspects. Chapter 3, "A Review of the Effect of N Fertilizer Type on Gaseous Emissions," covers a topic that is of great environmental interest ??? the effect of nitrogen fertilizers on gaseous emissions. Chapter 4, "Rhizobia in the Field," is a comprehensive review of rhizobia including diversity, systematics, natural populations, and field introduction of rhizobia. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
| Dewey: 630 |
| Series: Advances in Agronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9" (0.92 lbs) 173 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 160779 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Volume 73 contains 4 reviews on contemporary and important topics in the agronomic sciences. In Chapter 1, Interactions among Root-Inhabiting Fungi and Their Implications for Biological Control of Root Pathogens, fungi are defined, their distribution and abundance are discussed, and their role in agroecosystems is present. Chapter 2, Dwarfing Genes in Plant Improvement, discusses advances in the role of dwarfing genes in plant improvement. Emphasis is placed on breeding and genetic aspects. Chapter 3, A Review of the Effect of N Fertilizer Type on Gaseous Emissions, covers a topic that is of great environmental interest -- the effect of nitrogen fertilizers on gaseous emissions. Chapter 4, Rhizobia in the Field, is a comprehensive review of rhizobia including diversity, systematics, natural populations, and field introduction of rhizobia. |