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Reviews key recent research on the main fungal diseases, their modes of infection and potential strategies for dealing with them Summarises the range of techniques for breeding more resistant varieties Assesses ways to manage fungicide resistance and the range of methods in developing integrated disease management of cereals
Puts soil health in the broader context of ecosystem services, conservation and climate change Summarises current research on soil structure and composition Reviews latest developments in understanding nutrient and other cycles in soil
Focuses on plant health issues in sub-Saharan Africa which are key to improving yields Reviews ways of improving the health of key African crops such as cassava, maize and grain legumes Brings together leading experts on plant health in sub-Saharan Africa
Comprehensive review of current research on the causes of major fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of tree fruit Summarises current understanding of the ecology of key insect pests of tree fruit Assesses ways of improving integrated disease and pest management, with a particular focus on biological control
Comprehensive review of key technologies in precision agriculture, from proximal and remote sensing to decision support systems and variable rate technologies Surveys key applications of precision agriculture from controlled traffic farming to site-specific nutrient and water management Includes discussion of the economics of precision agriculture
With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences. The present volume includes reviews on genetics, cell biology, physiology, comparative morphology, systematics, ecology and vegetation science
Reviews the main types of contaminants in agricultural soils, such as heavy metals, pesticide residues and petroleum hydrocarbon waste products, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminants Explores bioremediation techniques such as the use of soil amendments and additives Covers techniques such as phyto-stabilisation and phyto-extraction
Barley is one of the world's most important crops with uses ranging from food and feed production, malting and brewing to its use as a model organism in molecular research. The demand and uses of barley continue to grow and there is a need for an up-to-date comprehensive reference that looks at all aspects of the barley crop from taxonomy and morphology through to end use. Barley will fill this increasing void. Barley will stand as a must have reference for anyone researching, growing, or utilizing this important crop.