Growing Food : A Guide to Food Production /
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Formato: | eBook |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer,
2006.
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Edición: | 1st ed. 2006. |
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Tabla de Contenidos:
- Section 1. The Principles and Practices Used in Agriculture and Horticulture. A. Plant Growth. B. Arid Regions. C. Soil. D. Fertiliser. E. The Plant. F. The Seed. G. Crops. H. Farming Systems. I. The Harvest. J. Insects. K. Diseases. L. Weeds. M. Tools. N. Irrigation. O. Storage
- Section 2. Description and Characteristics of The Main Food Crops. A. Cereals. B. Legumes. C. Oilseeds. D. Root Crops. E. Vegetables. F. Fruits. G. Under exploited Crops
- Section 3. A. Naming and Classification of Food Crops. B. Seed Purchase Procedures. C. Conversion Tables and Statistics. D. Some issues to consider when planning or assessing agricultural projects
- Bibliography
- Index.