CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE USE AND CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR ADVANCES (HB 2019) Hardcover

Crop Production Technologies for Sustainable Use and Conservation: Physiological and Molecular Advances presents a wealth of research on new and important production technologies aimed at sustainable crop production. The book focuses on key crops used for food, sugar, and commercial fibers, addressing sustainability and conservation challenges. It covers molecular and physiological innovations designed to enhance yield, quality, and safety, while also considering the increasing demand, shrinking water and land resources, and the impact of climate change on agriculture. The book discusses major crops such as wheat, mungbean, cotton, jute, sugarcane, eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, okra, apples, pears, and more. It highlights recent developments in crop production techniques, including fertilizer use, biosystematics, molecular biology, and strategies for improving resilience to climate change, such as drought and salinity tolerance.