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First published in 1987, this two-volume set is an exhaustive compilation of the most recent data on economically important crops. Volume I presents information on genetics, botany and growth of crop plants, while Volume II covers the production of Crops and their utilization.

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Author:   B. R. Christie
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Volume:   2
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367252410

ISBN 10:   0367252414
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   10 December 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Volume 1. GENETICS OF CROPS. Chromosome Numbers of Crop Species. Centers of Origin. Introgressive Hybridization. Breeding Systems. BOTANY OF CROPS. Plant Propagation. Life Cycles. Biological Nitrogen Fixation. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PLANT GROWTH. Light and Photoperiod. Plant Temperature Stress. Sensitivity of Crop Plants to Gaseous Pollution Stress. Index. Volume 2. CROP PRODUCTION. Water and Agricultural Productivity. Salt Tolerance of Plants. World Production and Distribution. Dry Matter Production from Crops. Weed Science as It Relates to Crop Production. UTILIZATION OF CROPS. Cereals. Sugar Crops. Starch Crops. Oilseed Crops. Protein Crops. Plant Fibers. Vegetable Crops. Fruit Crops. Drug Crops. Forage Crops. Index.

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