Additional product details
eText:
ISBN-10 0-13-172102-X, ISBN-13 978-0-13-172102-9
Print:
ISBN-10 0-13-025967-5, ISBN-13 978-0-13-025967-7
Author(s): John H. Martin - Late, of Oregon State University & United States Department of Agriculture; Richard P. Waldren - University of Nebraska–Lincoln; David L. Stamp - Late, of Texas Technological University
Publisher: Pearson
Copyright year: © 2006 Pages: 976
Description
Known for its comprehensive coverage, Principles of Field Crop Production introduces students to over fifty species of crops and the most current principles and practices used in crop production today. Learn the botanical characteristics, economic importance, history and adaptation of various species and how science and technology are impacting their production. This fourth edition maintains its historical perspective while discussing current topics such as: how plants grow and respond to their environment, biotechnology and crop improvement, and the latest developments in equipment and production techniques.
