Agronomy and crop production

El protocolo busca contribuir a la transferencia, manejo y uso seguro de los organismos vivos modificados genéticamente por las nuevas biotecnologías (OVM) que puedan tener efectos adversos a la conservación y uso sostenible de la diversidad biológica, tomando también en consideración los eventuales riesgos a la salud humana y enfocándose específicamente en el movimiento transfronterizo de los OVM.

Los OMG constituyen un tema de actualidad en todo el mundo, sin embargo, los consumidores no tienen mayor conocimiento acerca de estos productos.

El concepto de desarrollo agrícola sostenible está basado en la convención de que es posible aumentar la producción agrícola sin afectar irreversiblemente los recursos naturales no renovables.

El libro es el resultado de 27 años de labores del Grupo de Investigación en "Mejoramiento Genético y Producción de Semillas de Hortalizas" y de las experiencias acumuladas en la enseñanza del fitomejoramiento durante los últimos 30 años en la Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Palmira.

Esta investigación se desarrolló en el marco del proyecto "Seguridad alimentaria, políticas y nuevos modelos de negocios entre pequeñas/os productores y mercados en tres contextos de América Latina", que en Colombia fue coordinado por el Grupo de Investigación en Gestión y Desarrollo Rural de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

"Los cultivos de raíces y tubérculos serán un componente vital del sistema alimentario global en el mundo hacia 2020" (Scott et al.

En Colombia la Moniliasis es considerada como el principal problema fitosanitario de la especie de cacao y su incidencia se ve favorecida por el manejo deficiente de las plantaciones.

La polilla de la papa Tecia solanivora (Lep.

El objetivo de la presente obra es exponer una visión global sobre las características y la utilización de los abonos, así como numerosas recomendaciones para el abonado de los cultivos.

En la tercera edición americana de Principios y aplicaciones del riego se pone un énfasis especial en los principios que rigen las prácticas del riego.

Entdecken Sie mit diesem praktischen Ratgeber die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten des Hochbeet-Gärtnerns.

Nos centramos en comprender el concepto de cadena de suministro agroalimentaria, concibiendola como funciones de colaboracion interdependientes, por las partes interesadas, para agregar o aportar valor a un producto especifico que despues se distribuyen, comercializan y llevan al consumidor final.

Früher hatte der Bauernwald lediglich die Aufgabe, den Hof mit dem notwendigen Brenn-, Bau- und Zaunholz zu versorgen sowie auch den Bedarf an Waldweide und Waldstreu zu decken.

Die Sojabohne hat in den vergangenen Jahren einen Anbauboom erlebt.

Understanding abiotic stress responses in plants is critical for the development of new varieties of crops, which are better adapted to harsh climate conditions.

Understanding abiotic stress responses in plants is critical for the development of new varieties of crops, which are better adapted to harsh climate conditions.

An up-to-date overview of current progress in improving crop quality and quantity using modern methods.

An up-to-date overview of current progress in improving crop quality and quantity using modern methods.

Induced mutagenesis is a common and promising method for screening for new crops with improved properties.

500 Jahre Reinheitsgebot –Die Bierbrauereien im NordenStolz dürfen die Norddeutschen sein – auch auf ihre norddeutschen Biere!

Dieses Buch gibt dem Leser Einblicke in die Arbeitsweise der etwas verborgenen Welt der globalen Entwicklungs-Organisationen auf dem Gebiet der Wasserwirtschaft im landwirtschaftlichen Sektor.

El ajo pertenece al género Allium que comprende algunas de las plantas cultivadas más antiguamente por el hombre.

Hops, once a marginal player in modern brewing, have risen to iconic status thanks to the American craft beer revolution.

Often playing second fiddle to hops in the minds of craft beer drinkers, malt is the backbone of beer: “No barley, no beer.

Hops, once a marginal player in modern brewing, have risen to iconic status thanks to the American craft beer revolution.

Seventy-five percent of processed foods on supermarket shelvesfrom soda to soup, crackers to condimentscontain genetically engineered ingredients.

A pocket-sized book that serves as a reminder of the many surprising facts about the medicinal and environmental value of cannabis sativa.

If there ever was a time to build an American hemp industry, the time is now.

There is more sugar in the world's diet than ever before, but life is far from sweet for the exploited producers making nature's 'white gold' and the unhealthy consumers eating it.

Plants have been successfully selectively bred for thousands of years, culminating in incredible yields, quality, resistance and so on that we see in our modern day crops and ornamental plants.

This important book provides a comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the world's leguminous plants and their symbiotic bacteria.

From enhancing the flavour of food to providing a substrate for fermentation, sugar is renowned worldwide for its importance as a commodity.

Organic Crop Breeding provides readers with a thorough review of the latest efforts by crop breeders and geneticists to develop improved varieties for organic production.

Organic Crop Breeding provides readers with a thorough review of the latest efforts by crop breeders and geneticists to develop improved varieties for organic production.

Sustainable Agriculture Systems and Technologies A robust treatment of traditional and new techniques in sustainable agriculture In Sustainable Agriculture Systems and Technologies, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date and comprehensive exploration of sustainable agriculture and its relationship to the drivers of climate change.

Sustainable Agriculture Systems and Technologies A robust treatment of traditional and new techniques in sustainable agriculture In Sustainable Agriculture Systems and Technologies, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date and comprehensive exploration of sustainable agriculture and its relationship to the drivers of climate change.

Dry Beans and Pulses The second edition of the most complete and authoritative reference on dry beans production, processing, and nutrition available Since the first edition of Dry Beans and Pulses: Production, Processing, and Nutrition was published in 2012, the popularity of pulse crops as sustainable, nutritionally-rich food ingredients for alternate meat and other food products has increased significantly beyond traditional utilization.

Dry Beans and Pulses The second edition of the most complete and authoritative reference on dry beans production, processing, and nutrition available Since the first edition of Dry Beans and Pulses: Production, Processing, and Nutrition was published in 2012, the popularity of pulse crops as sustainable, nutritionally-rich food ingredients for alternate meat and other food products has increased significantly beyond traditional utilization.

Bioresource Technology Discover the latest developments in the field of bioresource technology with this practical handbook The management and cultivation of bioresources are critical components of the economic survival of nations.

Bioresource Technology Discover the latest developments in the field of bioresource technology with this practical handbook The management and cultivation of bioresources are critical components of the economic survival of nations.

Great attention has been paid to reduce the use of conventional chemical fertilizers harming living beings through food chain supplements from the soil environment.

Great attention has been paid to reduce the use of conventional chemical fertilizers harming living beings through food chain supplements from the soil environment.

OGENOTYPING BY SEQUENCING FOR CROP IMPROVEMENT A thoroughly up-to-date exploration of genotyping-by-sequencing technologies and related methods in plant science In Genotyping by Sequencing for Crop Improvement, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an in-depth and current exploration of the latest advances in genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) methods, the statistical approaches used to analyze GBS data, and its applications, including quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and genomic selection (GS) in crop improvement.

OGENOTYPING BY SEQUENCING FOR CROP IMPROVEMENT A thoroughly up-to-date exploration of genotyping-by-sequencing technologies and related methods in plant science In Genotyping by Sequencing for Crop Improvement, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an in-depth and current exploration of the latest advances in genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) methods, the statistical approaches used to analyze GBS data, and its applications, including quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and genomic selection (GS) in crop improvement.

In recent years, significant advancements have been made in the management of nutritional deficiency using genome engineering enriching the nutritional properties of agricultural and horticultural crop plants such as wheat, rice, potatoes, grapes, and bananas.

In recent years, significant advancements have been made in the management of nutritional deficiency using genome engineering enriching the nutritional properties of agricultural and horticultural crop plants such as wheat, rice, potatoes, grapes, and bananas.

Presents the latest knowledge of improving the stress tolerance, yield, and quality of rice crops One of the most important cereal crops, rice provides food to more than half of the world population.

Presents the latest knowledge of improving the stress tolerance, yield, and quality of rice crops One of the most important cereal crops, rice provides food to more than half of the world population.

Wheat is produced on a greater area, grown over a wider geographic range, and traded internationally as a commodity more than any other arable crop.

Wheat is produced on a greater area, grown over a wider geographic range, and traded internationally as a commodity more than any other arable crop.