| Description |
1 online resource (570 pages) |
| Contents |
Preface page; Part I Farming systems and their biological components; 1 Agricultural systems; 2 Trophic chains; 3 Community concepts; 4 Genetic resources; 5 Development; Part II Physical and chemical environments; 6 Aerial environment; 7 Soil resources; Part III Production processes; 8 Nitrogen processes; 9 Water relations; 10 Photosynthesis; 11 Respiration and partitioning; Part IV Resource management; 12 Soil management; 13 Strategies and tactics for rainfed agriculture; 14 Water management in irrigated agriculture; 15 Energy and labor; Part V Farming past, present, and future |
| Summary |
A detailed exploration of the impact of environmental conditions and management on crops, resource requirements and soil resources |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Agricultural ecology.
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Agricultural systems.
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Agricultural ecology
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Agricultural systems
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Loomis, Robert S
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Cassman, Kenneth G
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| ISBN |
9781139011518 |
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1139011510 |
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9781139011259 |
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1139011251 |
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