Download or read book Studies on the Productivity and Resource Use of the Field Pea and Canola Intercropping System written by I. Nyoman Prijo Soetedjo and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These studies showed that by intercropping with canola, field pea can be grown as a productive and sustainable crop in the Western Australian wheatbelt.
Download or read book Studies on Peaola written by Mechelle Jane Owen and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journal of South Pacific Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effect of Intercropping Pea with Canola Or Yellow Mustard written by Peter Kipkemoi Langat and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intercropping is a farming practice that has recently received attention as a means of improving land productivity in western Canada. The main reason for such advantage would appear to be that when grown together the component crops complement each other and make better use of environmental resources. The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of intercropping pea with yellow mustard or canola on growth and development, and yield of each of the component crops. The crops were planted in both sole and mixed stands. The sole stands of pea were sown at 120 and 180 kg/ha Canola sole stands were sown at 2 and 6 kg/ha whereas those of yellow mustard were 3 and 9 kg/ha. Mixtures were sown at 120 kg/ha of pea with either 2 kg/ha of canola or 3 kg/ha of yellow mustard. 'Century' pea was used in 1990 and 'Bohatyr' pea was used in 1991. 'Westar' canola was used in 1990 and 'Legend' canola was used in 1991. 'Gisilba' yellow mustard was used in both years. In 1990, dry matter accumulation of pea was not affected in the intercrop, while that of both yellow mustard and canola was reduced (significant at p
Download or read book Crop Physiology Case Histories for Major Crops written by Victor Sadras and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-12-05 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crop Physiology: Case Histories of Major Crops updates the physiology of broad-acre crops with a focus on the genetic, environmental and management drivers of development, capture and efficiency in the use of radiation, water and nutrients, the formation of yield and aspects of quality. These physiological process are presented in a double context of challenges and solutions. The challenges to increase plant-based food, fodder, fiber and energy against the backdrop of population increase, climate change, dietary choices and declining public funding for research and development in agriculture are unprecedented and urgent. The proximal technological solutions to these challenges are genetic improvement and agronomy. Hence, the premise of the book is that crop physiology is most valuable when it engages meaningfully with breeding and agronomy. With contributions from 92 leading scientists from around the world, each chapter deals with a crop: maize, rice, wheat, barley, sorghum and oat; quinoa; soybean, field pea, chickpea, peanut, common bean, lentil, lupin and faba bean; sunflower and canola; potato, cassava, sugar beet and sugarcane; and cotton. A crop-based approach to crop physiology in a G x E x M context Captures the perspectives of global experts on 22 crops
Download or read book Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 1258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Biodiversity written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 5485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 7-volume Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Second Edition maintains the reputation of the highly regarded original, presenting the most current information available in this globally crucial area of research and study. It brings together the dimensions of biodiversity and examines both the services it provides and the measures to protect it. Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity. The science of biodiversity has become the science of our future. It is an interdisciplinary field spanning areas of both physical and life sciences. Our awareness of the loss of biodiversity has brought a long overdue appreciation of the magnitude of this loss and a determination to develop the tools to protect our future. Second edition includes over 100 new articles and 226 updated articles covering this multidisciplinary field— from evolution to habits to economics, in 7 volumes The editors of this edition are all well respected, instantly recognizable academics operating at the top of their respective fields in biodiversity research; readers can be assured that they are reading material that has been meticulously checked and reviewed by experts Approximately 1,800 figures and 350 tables complement the text, and more than 3,000 glossary entries explain key terms
Download or read book Advances in Agronomy written by Donald L. Sparks and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-03-24 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Agronomy, Volume 173, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, with each chapter written by an international board of authors. - 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
Download or read book Exploring the Merits of Field Pea canola Intercrops written by Saskatchewan. Ministry of Agriculture. Agriculture Research Branch and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Managing Cover Crops Profitably 3rd Ed written by Andy Clark and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover crops slow erosion, improve soil, smother weeds, enhance nutrient and moisture availability, help control many pests and bring a host of other benefits to your farm. At the same time, they can reduce costs, increase profits and even create new sources of income. You¿ll reap dividends on your cover crop investments for years, since their benefits accumulate over the long term. This book will help you find which ones are right for you. Captures farmer and other research results from the past ten years. The authors verified the info. from the 2nd ed., added new results and updated farmer profiles and research data, and added 2 chap. Includes maps and charts, detailed narratives about individual cover crop species, and chap. about aspects of cover cropping.
Download or read book Intercropping Studies in Organic Pea Production written by Will Bailey-Elkin and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semi-leafless field peas (Pisum sativum L.) do not compete well with weeds and synthetic herbicides are prohibited in certified organic crop production. Therefore, significant interest has been placed on the development of alternative strategies of weed management in organic field pea production. Pea intercropping has recently become popular in the Canadian Prairies as a means of suppressing weeds. However, little research has been completed on additive pea intercrops under organic management. The objectives of this research project were to evaluate different yellow pea (cv. CDC Amarillo) intercrop mixtures to examine their effect on weed suppression, grain yield and quality, plant growth, and profitability. In 2019 and 2020 three separate pea intercrop experiments were completed in Carman Manitoba, Canada, under organic management. The three experiments were separated by companion crop species. Peas were planted in both monoculture and additive intercropping designs with low, medium, or high seeding rates of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), mustard (Brassica juncea L.), or oats (Avena sativa L.). When averaged across site-years weed biomass suppression varied between the three experiments. The medium and high seeding rates reduced (P
Download or read book Multiple Cropping Systems written by Charles A. Francis and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen papers discuss the various aspects of multiple cropping. Plant interactions, weed and pest management, the role of cereals and legumes, economics, research methods for multiple cropping and finally the future of multiple cropping
Download or read book Sustainable Intensification written by Jules N. Pretty and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continued population growth, rapidly changing consumption patterns and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are driving limited resources of food, energy, water and materials towards critical thresholds worldwide. These pressures are likely to be substantial across Africa, where countries will have to find innovative ways to boost crop and livestock production to avoid becoming more reliant on imports and food aid. Sustainable agricultural intensification - producing more output from the same area of land while reducing the negative environmental impacts - represents a solution for millions of African farmers. This volume presents the lessons learned from 40 sustainable agricultural intensification programmes in 20 countries across Africa, commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project. Through detailed case studies, the authors of each chapter examine how to develop productive and sustainable agricultural systems and how to scale up these systems to reach many more millions of people in the future. Themes covered include crop improvements, agroforestry and soil conservation, conservation agriculture, integrated pest management, horticulture, livestock and fodder crops, aquaculture, and novel policies and partnerships.
Download or read book Root Physiology from Gene to Function written by Hans Lambers and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-11-28 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Reprinted from Plant and soil, volume 274 (2005)."
Download or read book Crop Rotation on Organic Farms written by Charles L. Mohler and published by Natural Resource Agriculture and Engineering Service (Nraes). This book was released on 2009 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Root Physiology from Gene to Function written by Hans Lambers and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last decade, enormous progress has been made on the physiology of plant roots, including on a wide range of molecular aspects. Much of that progress has been captured in the chapters of this book. Breakthroughs have been made possible through integration of molecular and whole-plant aspects. The classical boundaries between physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology have vanished. There has been a strong focus on a limited number of model species, including Arabidopsis thaliana. That focus has allowed greater insight into the significance of specific genes for plant development and functioning. However, many species are very different from A. thaliana, in that they are mycorrhizal, develop a symbiosis with N2-fixing microsymbionts, or have other specialised root structures. Also, some have a much greater capacity to resist extreme environments, such as soil acidity, salinity, flooding or heavy-metal toxicities, due to specific adaptations. Research on species other than A. thaliana is therefore pivotal, to develop new knowledge in plant sciences in a comprehensive manner. This fundamental new knowledge can be the basis for important applications in, e.g., agriculture and plant conservation. Although significant progress has been made, much remains to be learnt. It is envisaged that discoveries made in the recent past will likely lead to major breakthroughs in the next decade.
