Advances in Agronomy, Volume 154 continues the legacy of this leading series 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 abundant subject matter addressed by this long-running serial. Chapters in this updated volume include Experiments, Uptake Mechanisms and Functioning of Si foliar fertilization – A Review Focusing on Maize, Rice and Wheat, Pre-drought Priming: A Key Drought Tolerance Engine in Support of Grain Development in Wheat, Bio-Waste Management in Sub-Tropical Soils of India, and more.
Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews on the latest advancements in agronomy
Features distinguished, well recognized authors from around the world
Builds upon this venerable and iconic review series
Covers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in the crop and soil sciences
ISBN-13:9780128174067 ISBN-10: 0128174064 Pagini:308 Dimensiuni: 152 x 229
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Scientists and practitioners in academia, government, and industry and students in an array of fields including crop and soil sciences, agronomy, plant biology, and environmental sciences.
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1. Preface Kathy Fleischut 2. Experiments, Uptake Mechanisms and Functioning of Si foliar fertilization – A Review Focusing on Maize, Rice and Wheat Michael Sommer 3. Pre-drought Priming: A Key Drought Tolerance Engine in Support of Grain Development in Wheat Muhammad Abid 4. Bio-Waste Management in Sub-Tropical Soils of India: Future Challenges and Opportunities in Agriculture M.C. Manna 5. Feeding the Palm: A Review of Oil Palm Nutrition T. Oberthur