Environmental and Ecological Aspects of Crop Production

Contents: Preface. 1. Crop production. 2. Organic crop production. 3. Fertiliser use. 4. Organic fruits production. 5. Ecologically sustainable crop production. 6. Ecological approaches to weed management. 7. Environmentally sustainable livestock production. 8. Global climate change on crop production. 9. Strategic planning for crop development. 10. Soil management for better crop production. 11. Saline waters for crop production. 12. Corn production. 13. Soybean production. 14. Ecological and environmental transgenic crops. 15. In situ conservation of crop resources. Bibliography. Index.

"Challenges of poverty and hunger continue to haunt developing nations, and have become more compelling than ever before. Despite the unprecedented, remarkable changes in agricultural practices, and increased crop production in the last few decades, the ever multiplying numbers of under nourished people continue to place huge demands on agroecosystems for more food. Meeting these demands on a sustainable basis remains the primary goal for all developing countries.

Viewing in this context, the science of crop production is no doubt an essential field in biology. Exploring crop production as a science, an art and a business, the book adequately stresses on current trends in the field, with an emphasis on the issue of the impact of these trends and practices on crop production, including that of environmental safety and ecological balance.

A conceptual approach navigating easier understanding of the text renders this book a feel of expertise, making it an invaluable guide for scientists, researchers and students dealing with agronomy, plant science and crop cultivation." (jacket)