Advances in agronomy. Volume 64 (©1998)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Donald L. Sparks.
• Other Names: Sparks, Donald L, 1953-
• Contents: Front Cover; Advances in Agronomy, Volume 64; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. Cytogenetics and Genetics of Pearl Millet; I. Introduction; II. Origin; III. Taxonomic Treatment; IV. Chromosomes, Karyotype, and Meiosis; V. Genome Relationships; VI. Aneuploidy and Gene Mapping; VII. Molecular Markers and Gene Mapping; VIII. Wide Hybridization with Pearl Millet; IX. Wide Hybridization and Genetic Enrichment for Fodder Traits; X. Hybridization and Exploitation of Hybrid Vigor; XI. Apomixis; XII. Genetics of Qualitative Traits; XIII. Genetics of Quantitative Traits. XIV. Conclusion and PerspectivesReferences; Chapter 2. Advances in ICP Emission and ICP Mass Spectrometry; I. Introduction; II. ICP-AES and ICP-MS Instrumentation; III. Spectrometers; IV. Analytical Capabilities; V. ICP-AES Interferences; VI. ICP-MS Interferences; VII. Practical Applications; VIII. Quality Control Methods; IX. Summary; Appendix; References; Chapter 3. Managing Cotton Nitrogen Supply; I. Introduction; II. Cotton Growth and Nitrogen Response; III. Soil Nitrogen Availability and Dynamics; IV. Foliar-Nitrogen Fertilization in Cotton; V. Monitoring Cotton Nirrogen Status. VII. Managing Cotton Nitrogen SupplyVII. Summary; References; Chapter 4. Arsenic in the Soil Environment: A Review; I. Introducdon; II. Position in the Periodic Table; III. Background Sources; IV. Anthropogenic Sources; V. As Toxicity; VI. Physiochemical Behavior of As in Soil; VII. Soil As and Vegetation; VIII. Soil As and Microorganisms; IX. Conclusions; References; Chapter 5. Dryland Cropping Intensification: A Fundamental Solution to Efficient Use of Precipitation; I. Introduction; II. Summer Fallow: A Second Look; III. Dryland Cropping Intensification. IV. A Systems Approach to IntensificationV. Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. How do Plant Roots Acquire Mineral Nutrients? Chemical Processes Involved in the Rhizosphere; I. Introduction; II. Definition of the Rhizosphere; III. Root-Induced Changes of Ionic Concentrations in the Rhizosphere; IV. Root-Induced Changes of Rhizosphere pH; V. Root-Induced Changes of Redox Conditions in the Rhizosphere; VI. Root-Induced Complexation of Metals in the Rhizosphere; VII. Other Interactions Involving Root Exudates; VIII. Conclusion; References; Index.
• Publisher Details: San Diego, Calif London : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Copyright Date: 1998
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 274 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 630; Agronomy; Crops -- Genetic engineering; Soil science; Allelopathy; Agriculture; Agriculture -- Periodicals; Agriculture -- Research -- Periodicals; Agriculture -- Research; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Agronomy -- Crop Science; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Agronomy -- General; Agronomy; Allelopathy; Crops -- Genetic engineering; Soil science; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080563770; 0080563775; 0120007649; 9780120007646
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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