Crop Production : Evolution, History, and Technology

Crop Production : Evolution, History, and Technology

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Book Description
This book deals with the agronomy of the eight major grain, fiber and oilseed row crops produced in the United States: Corn, Wheat, Grain Sorghum, Barley, Rice, Cotton, Soybeans, and Peanuts. For each crop, Dr. Smith presents a structured discussion of: the types of cultivars, the history of the crop, its uses and processing, a detailed discussion of how to plant and grow the crop, the pests and problems involved, and the harvesting, grading and marketing practices.

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Topics include: corn, wheat, grain sorghum, barley, rice, cotton, soybean, and peanut. Discusses each crops evolution, history, and technology. DLC: Field crops - U.S.

Crop Production : Evolution, History, and Technology

Crop Production: Evolution, History, and Technology,C. Wayne Smith,Wiley,0471079723,Agriculture - Agronomy,Field Crops,General,Science,Science/Mathematics,United States,Crop husbandry,Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry

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