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Recent Advances in Crop Protection
P. Parvatha Reddy
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Description for Recent Advances in Crop Protection
Hardback. Discussing all recent advances in the arena of crop protection, this book is especially relevant to contemporary pressures and has vital material for a broad readership composed of policy makers, researchers, extension workers, students and agronomists. Num Pages: 268 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 774.
In the recent years, the need to increase food production to meet the demands of rapidly increasing population from a limited land resource necessitated the use of intensive farming systems, with the inputs like narrow genetic base, high dose of fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, monocropping, etc. which led to the development of diseases and pest. The effect of changing global climate, particularly the sharp increase in CO2 concentration, has increased the susceptibility of plants to pathogens and pests. Because of the chemicalization of agriculture, the age-old eco-friendly pest management practices like sanitation, crop rotation, mixed cropping, adjustment of date of planting, ... Read more
In the recent years, the need to increase food production to meet the demands of rapidly increasing population from a limited land resource necessitated the use of intensive farming systems, with the inputs like narrow genetic base, high dose of fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, monocropping, etc. which led to the development of diseases and pest. The effect of changing global climate, particularly the sharp increase in CO2 concentration, has increased the susceptibility of plants to pathogens and pests. Because of the chemicalization of agriculture, the age-old eco-friendly pest management practices like sanitation, crop rotation, mixed cropping, adjustment of date of planting, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer, India, Private Ltd India
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
Number of Pages
268
Place of Publication
New Delhi, India
ISBN
9788132207221
SKU
V9788132207221
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About P. Parvatha Reddy
Dr P Parvatha Reddy obtained his PhD degree in Plant Pathology jointly from the University of Florida, USA, and the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. He served as the Director of the prestigious Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) at Bangalore from 1999 to 2002 during which period the Institute was honoured with “ICAR Best Institution Award”. He also served ... Read more
Reviews for Recent Advances in Crop Protection
From the reviews: “Reddy (Indian Institute of Horticultural Research) offers an excellent analysis of advances in crop protection methodology. … The key feature of this work is that it provides invaluable information for readers from a cadre of disciplines, not an insignificant accomplishment. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners.” (R. Frederiksen, Choice, Vol. 50 (8), April, ... Read more