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Advances in agronomy. Volume 89
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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 m...
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 myraid of subject matter dealt with by thislong-running serial.Volume 89 contains six comprehensive and timely reviews. Chapter 1 presents a thorough coverage of wet chemistry and state-of-the art molecular scale techniques, such as x-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies, that can be used to characterize phosphorus in organic wastes. C
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- Creator
- edited by Donald L. Sparks
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- San Diego ; London : Academic Press, 2006
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (360 p.)
- ISBNs
- 1280635657, 9786610635658, 0080463274, 0120008076
- OCLC
- ocn647616835
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliography and index.
- English
- Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Advances in the Characterization of Phosphorus in Organic Wastes: Environmental and Agronomic Applications; I. Introduction; II. Types of Organic Wastes; A. Agricultural Wastes; B. Municipal Wastes; III. Factors Affecting Phosphorus Composition in Organic Wastes; A. Dietary Effects; B. Organic Wastes Handling Effects; IV. Methods for Characterizing Phosphorus in Organic Wastes; A. Total Phosphorus; B. Water Extractable Phosphorus; C. Physicochemical Fractionation; D. Sequential Phosphorus Fractionation
- E. Enzyme HydrolysisF. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; G. X-Ray Absorption Near Edge Structure Spectroscopy; V. Summary; References; Chapter 2: Wheat Genetics Resource Center: The First 25 Years; I. Introduction; II. Wheat Genetic Resources; A. Taxonomic Considerations; B. Collection and Maintenance; C. Evaluation and Genetic Diversity Analysis of the WGRC Collection; D. Distribution of the Collection; III. Advances in Molecular Cytogenetics of Wheat and Triticeae Species; IV. Genomic Breeding and Intergenomic Transfers by Chromosome Engineering
- A. The Journey from Genome Sharing to Gene DonorsB. Intergenomic Transfers by Chromosome Engineering; V. Documentation of Genetic Novelty; VI. Germplasm for Wheat-Breeding Programs; VII. The Next 25 Years; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3: Cultivation of Stevia [Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Bertoni]: A Comprehensive Review; I. Introduction; II. Agricultural History; III. Agricultural Impact and Use; IV. Botanical Description; A. Growth Pattern; B. Plant Morphological Variation; C. Root System; D. Stem; E. Leaves; F. Flowers; G. Seeds; H. Sweet Glycoside Content in Plant Parts
- V. Environmental VersatilityA. Geographic Distribution; B. Day Length/Photoperiod; C. Temperature; D. Light; VI. Cultivation; A. Seed Germination, Nursery, and Crop Establishment; B. Spacing/Crop Density; C. Vegetative Propagation; D. Nutrient Management; E. Crop-Weed Competition and Weed Management; F. Water Requirement; G. Soil Requirement; H. Harvest; I. Growth Regulators; J. Seed Production; K. Correlation Studies; L. Biotic Stresses; M. Crop Productivity; VII. Chemistry and Quality; VIII. Research Needs; Acknowledgments; References
- Chapter 4: Assessing Soil Fertility Decline in the Tropics Using Soil Chemical DataI. Introduction; II. Changes in Soil Chemical Properties; A. Additions, Removals, Transformations, and Transfers; B. Spatial Boundaries; C. Temporal Boundaries; III. Data Types; A. Expert Knowledge; B. The Nutrient Balance; C. Measured Change in Soil Chemical Properties: Type I Data; D. Measured Change in Soil Chemical Properties: Type II Data; E. Minimum Data Sets; IV. Soil Sampling, Soil Analysis, and Errors; A. Errors in Soil Sampling; B. Errors in Soil Handling and Storage; C. Errors in Soil Analysis
- D. Soil Variation