Innovations in Dryland Agriculture edited by Muhammad Farooq, Kadambot H.M. Siddique.

In this book leading scientists in the field describe the basic principles of dryland agriculture, and synthesize recent experiences and innovations in dryland agriculture research and development. It is a ready reference on the subject and reinforces the understanding for its utilization to develop...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Farooq, Muhammad (Editor), Siddique, Kadambot H.M (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
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505 0 |a PART 1: INTRODUCTION -- 1. Dryland Farming: Concepts, Origin and Brief History -- 2. Research and Developmental Issues in Dryland Agriculture -- PART 2: ELEMENTS OF DRYLAND AGRICULTURE -- 3. Water Harvesting in the Dry Environments -- 4. Weed Management in Dryland Agriculture Systems -- 5. Nutrient Management in Dryland Agriculture Systems -- 6. Insect-pests in Dryland Agriculture and their Integrated Management -- 7. Epidemiology and Management of Fungal Diseases in Dry Environments -- 8. Integrated and Innovative Livestock Production in Drylands -- PART 3: MODELING AND CROP IMPROVEMENT FOR DRYLAND AGRICULTURE -- 9. Modelling Dryland Agricultural Systems -- 10. Breeding and Genetic Enhancement of Dryland Crops -- PART 4: DRYLAND AGRICULTURE: SOME CASE STUDIES -- 11. Dryland Agriculture in Australia -- 12. Pastures in Australia’s Dryland Agricultural Zone -- 13. Dryland Agriculture in South Asia -- 14. Integrated Dryland Agriculture Sustainable Management in Northwest China -- 15. Dryland Agriculture in North America -- 16. Nurturing Agricultural Productivity and Resilience in Drylands of Sub-Saharan Africa -- PART 5: INNOVATIONS IN DRYLAND AGRICULTURE -- 17. Soil Carbon Sequestration in Dryland Agriculture -- 18. Application of Microbiology in Dryland Agriculture -- 19. Salinity in Drylands: Challenges and Opportunities -- 20. Supplemental Irrigation: A Promising Climate-resilience Practice for Sustainable Dryland Agriculture. 
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