Cropping Systems (trends And Advances)

Cropping Systems: Trends and Advances is a comprehensive review of past and present research efforts in North America and other parts of the world. It brings together biological, economic, sociological, and technical aspects of cropping systems in a single soruce to provide a reference unlike any other on the subject that is available today. This valuable book also points to future directions that cropping system research needs to take in order to increase sustainable agriculture and feed the growing world population. Charts, tables, and illustrations make the information easy to access and understand.
About Author :
Anil Shrestha, Ph.D. is currently a Weed Ecologist with the University of California Statewide IPM Program. He is based at the University Kearney Agricultural center in Parlier, California.
Contents :
Emerging Trends in Cropping systems Research Advances in the Design of Resource Efficient Cropping Systems Cropping Systems and Soil Quality The role of cover crops in North American cropping system Advances in Tillage research in north American Cropping system The importance of root dynamics in cropping systems Research Key Indicators for assessign Nitrogen use efficiency in cereal based agroeconomsy