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ISBN 10: 0080522270

ISBN 13: 9780123739872 

Author: Donald L. Sparks

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 93 contains six indespensable reviews.

* Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture
* Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues such as nutrients, water relations, polyacrylamide, and more
* Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Agricultural Contributions of Antimicrobials and Hormones on Soil and Water Quality
I. Introduction
II. Use and Occurrence
A. Antimicrobials
B. Hormones
III. Sorption by Soils and Sediments
A. Antimicrobials
B. Hormones
IV. Degradation in Soil, Manure, and Aqueous Environments
A. Antimicrobial Degradation in Manure and Soil
B. Antimicrobial Degradation in Aqueous Environments
C. Hormone Stability in Manure, Urine, and Composted Manure
D. Hormone Stability in Soils and Manure-Amended Soils
V. Transport Processes
A. DOM-Faciliated Transport of Antimicrobials
B. Runoff Versus Drainage of Antimicrobials
C. Hormone Transport
VI. Ecological and Human Health Effects
A. Antimicrobial Toxicity
B. Development of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria
C. Hormone-Induced Endocrine Disruption
VII. Analytical Methods
A. Method Development
B. Antimicrobials
C. Hormones
VIII. Summary and Future Needs
Acknowledgments
References

Chapter 2: Anthropogenic Influences on World Soils and Implications to Global Food Security
I. Introduction
II. Land Area of Natural Ecosystems Converted to Agriculture
III. Consequences of Agricultural Expansion and Intensification
IV. Water Consumption and Change in the Hydrologic Cycle
V. Anthropogenic Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles of Principal Elements
A. The Carbon Cycle
B. The Nitrogen Cycle
C. The Phosphorus Cycle
VI. Food Demands for the World’s Growing Population
VII. Stewardship of Soil and Water Resources
VIII. Conclusions
References

Chapter 3: Mitigation and Current Management Attempts to Limit Pathogen Survival and Movement Within
I. Introduction
II. Sources of Pathogens in the Farm Environment
A. Manures Spread to Land
B. Grazing Animals
C. Manure Spreading Versus Grazing as a Source
D. Farmyards and Animal Feeding Operations
III. Reducing Pathogen Numbers via Manure Management
A. Solid Manures
B. Liquid Manures
C. Livestock Welfare
IV. Land Management Strategies to Limit Pathogen Transfer from Land to Water
A. Measures to Reduce Pathogen Mobilization from Land
B. Measures to Reduce Pathogen Delivery to Water
V. Synthesis and Concluding Remarks
A. Conceptualizing Microbial Mitigation
B. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References

Chapter 4: Weed Management in Direct-Seeded Rice
I. Introduction
A. Direct-Seeding of Rice
B. Yield Loss Due to Weeds in Direct-Seeded Rice
II. Weeds, Weed Competition, and Ecology in Direct-Seeded Rice
A. Occurrence of Major Weeds in Different Methods of Direct-Seeding Across the World
B. Crop-Weed Competition in Direct-Seeded Rice
C. Weed Species Shifts and Weed Population Dynamics Due to Changes in the Methods of Rice Establishment
III. Integrating Weed Management Practices In Direct-Seeded Rice
IV. Future Research Needs
Acknowledgments
References

Chapter 5: Ecoregional Research for Development
Abbreviations
I. Introduction
II. Changing Concepts of Development
III. Research in Relation to the Policy Cycle
IV. Examples from the Projects of the Fund
A. Developing the Kenyan Highlands
B. Reacting to Trade Liberalization
C. Signaling Constraints in Sustainable Use of Water Resources on the Tibetan Plateau
D. Multiple Goals for Land Use in Southeast Asia
E. From Environment to Human Health
F. Really Dealing with Soil Erosion
G. Reestablishing Farmers’ Credit in the Highveld Region, South Africa
V. Where Do We Stand Now and Where to Go?
A. Showing New Ways of Conducting Research
B. Showing New Ways of Presenting Results
C. Presenting New Messages to Policymakers and Land Users
Acknowledgments
References

Chapter 6: Influence of High Temperature and Breeding for Heat Tolerance in Cotton: A Review
I. Introduction
II. Effects of High Temperature
A. Morphological and Yield Traits
B. Physiological and Biochemical Traits
III. Heat Stress and Heat Tolerance
A. Definition and Levels of Heat Stress
B. Heat Tolerance
IV. Screening for Heat-Tolerance Traits
A. Physiological and/or Biochemical Traits
B. Ecophysiological Traits
C. Association Among Ecophysiological, Morphological, and Yield Traits
V. Breeding for High-Temperature Tolerance
A. Trait Selection
B. Correlated Response of Selected Trait
C. Isogenic Lines to Study Individual Trait Performance
D. Genetic Variability
E. Inheritance Studies
F. Impact of Heat-Tolerant Genes
G. Breeding for High-Temperature Tolerance
H. Practical Achievements
VI. Summary and Conclusions

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