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969250
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b723620
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Advances in agronomy.\ prepared under the auspices of the American Society of Agronomy ; edited by N.C. Brady.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Academic Press,, 1978.
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Advances in agronomy
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1 online resource (xi, 293 pages) :: illustrations.
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0080563430
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: 0120007304
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: 1281410896
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: 6611410899
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: 9780080563435
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: 9780120007301
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: 9781281410894
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9780080563435
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Front Cover; Advances in Agronomy, Volume 30; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors to Volume 30; Preface; CHAPTER 1. ANION ADSORPTION BY SOILS AND SOIL MATERIALS; I. Introduction; II. Techniques; III. Determination of Adsorption Sites on Mineral Surfaces; IV. Adsorption Mechanisms; V. Identification of Adsorption Sites in Soils; VI. Adsorption by Soils; VII. Summary and Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 2. COLD HARDINESS AND FREEZING INJURY OF AGRONOMIC CROPS; I. Introduction; II. Characterization of the Freezing Process and Freezing Injury
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CHAPTER 5. THE USE OF PHOSPHATE ROCK FOR DIRECT APPLICATION TO SOILSI. Introduction; II. Mineralogy and Chemistry of Phosphate Rock; III. Reactions of Phosphate Rocks in Soils; IV. Agronomic Evaluation of Phosphate Rock for Direct Application; References; CHAPTER 6. PRODUCTION OF SOLASODINE FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY; I. Perspective; II. Solasodine-Containing Species of Solanum; III. Chemistry; IV. Biochemistry; V. Isolation and Determination of Solasodine; VI. Agronomy of Poroporo; VII. Medical Aspects of the Glycoalkaloids; VIII. Conclusions; References
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CHAPTER 7. TECHNICAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR SOIL SURVEY INTERPRETATIONI. Introduction; II. Principles of Technical Classification; III. Systems for Organizing Soil Survey Interpretations; IV. Plant Suitability Evaluation Systems; V. Systems to Evaluate Engineering Properties; VI. The Application of Technical Classification to Soil Surveys; VII. Conclusion; References; Subject Index
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III. Environmental Factors Affecting Cold HardinessIV. Effect of Developmental Stage on Cold Hardiness; V. Physiological and Biochemical Aspects of Cold Acclimation; VI. Screening and Stress Procedures for Determining Cold Hardiness; VII. Summary and Conclusions; References; CHAPTER 3. THE ROLE OF ROOTING CHARACTERISTICS IN THE SUPPLY OF WATER TO PLANTS; I. Introduction; II. A Model of Water Uptake by Roots; III. Diurnal Water Potentials in the Soil-Plant System; IV. Axial Resistances; V. Resistances in the Absorption Pathway; VI. Rooting Volume; VII. The Real World
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VIII. Factors that Man Can ControlIX. A Final Thought; References; CHAPTER 4. HYBRID COTTON: SPECIFIC PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS; I. Introduction; II. Heterotic Expression of Cotton Hybrids; III. Effects of Heterosis on Phenology; IV. Plant Type and Harvest Efficiency; V. Pest Resistance Potential for Hybrids; VI. Fiber Properties of Hybrids; VII. Breeding Hybrids with Marketable Fiber Properties; VIII. The Production of Hybrid Seed; IX. The Association of Heterosis and Plant Pubescence; X. Breeding Methodology; XI. Summary; References
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ADVANCES IN AGRONOMY VOLUME 30.
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Agriculture-- Research.
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Agriculture.
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Agronomy.
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Crops-- Genetic engineering.
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Soil science.
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Agriculture-- Research.
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Agriculture.
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Agronomy.
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Crops-- Genetic engineering.
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Soil science.
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| Dewey Classification
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630
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S405.A38 1978eb
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Brady, Nyle C.
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American Society of Agronomy.
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