Advances in agronomy Volume 14 /
ADVANCES IN AGRONOMY VOLUME 14.
| Other Authors: | Norman, A. G. 1905-1982., American Society of Agronomy. |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Academic Press,
1962.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xii, 432 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series: |
Advances in Agronomy.
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Table of Contents:
- Front Cover; Advances in Agronomy, Volume 14; Copyright Page; CONTENTS; CONTRIBUTORS TO VOLUME 14; PREFACE; CHAPTER 1. LATERITE; I. The Term "Laterite"; II. The Nature of Laterite; III. The Environment of Laterite; IV. Profiles Containing Laterite; V. Formation of Laterite; VI. Geomorphic Relationships; VII. Softening of Laterite; CHAPTER 2. RICE IMPROVEMENT AND CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES; I. Introduction; II. Rice Culture in the United States; III. Rice Field Pests; IV. Origin, Botany, and Genetics of Rice; V. Rice Breeding and Improvement in the United States; References.
- CHAPTER 3. RAINFALL EROSIONI. Introduction; II. Mechanics of Rainfall Erosion; III. Basic Factors Affecting Field Soil Loss; IV. Soil Loss Prediction; References; CHAPTER 4. SOYBEAN GENETICS AND BREEDING; I. Introduction; II. Reproduction; III. Genetics of Qualitative Characters; IV. Genetics of Quantitative Characters; V. Breeding; References; CHAPTER 5. FERTILIZERS AND THE EFFICIENT USE OF WATER; I. Introduction; II. Definition of the Problem; III. Validity of Evapotranspiration Data; IV. The Effects of Fertilizers on the Relationship of Evapotranspiration and Yield.
- V. Fertilizers and Water-Use Efficiency in Terms of Applied WaterVI. Fertilization and Water-Use Efficiency with Limited Moisture Supply; VII. Fertilization and Moisture Extraction by Roots; VIII. Fertilizers and the Infiltration of Water; IX. Fertilization, Crop Maturity, and Water Use; X. Other Practices for Increasing Water-Use Efficiency; XI. Is Maximum Water-Use Efficiency Desirable?; XII. Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 6. EVALUATION OF FERTILIZERS BY BIOLOGICAL METHODS; I. Introduction; II. Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Fertilizers; III. Concepts of Fertilizer Evaluation.
- IV. Methods Used in Fertilizer Evaluation TestsV. Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 7. ISOTOPES METHODS AND USES IN SOIL PHYSICS RESEARCH; I. Introduction; II. Soil Water; III. Soil Density and Soil Structure; IV. Soil Aeration; V. Soil Temperature; VI. Soil Particle Movement; VII. Transformation of Soil Materials from One Form to Another; VIII. Soil Profile Formation and Dating; IX. Disposal of Radioactive Waste; X. Proposed Future Work; References; CHAPTER 8. THE MANAGEMENT OF SOYBEANS; I. introduction; II. Soil and Climatic Adaptation; III. Time of Planting and Varietal Adaptation.
- IV. Planting Methods and EquipmentV. Rotation Practices and Erosion Control; VI. Weed Control; VII. Seed Quality and Seed Treatment; VIII. Nutrient Requirements; IX. Water Requirements and Utilization; X. Growth-Regulating Chemicals; XI. Harvesting; XII. Seed Storage; XIII. Discussion; References; AUTHOR INDEX; SUBJECT INDEX.