Introduction to agronomy /  
edited by Cassius Foster. 
 - New York, NY :  Larsen & Keller,  c2017 
 - viii, 262 pages :  color illustrations ;  27 cm 
<br/><br/> Includes index. 
<br/><br/>An introduction to agronomy -- Integrated aspects of agronomy -- Techniques and practices of agronomy -- Tillage: a comprehensive study -- Agricultural productivity and its sources -- Pesticides, herbicides and weed control -- New frontiers in permaculture -- Harvest and harvesting technologies -- Irrigation.<br/> 
<br/><br/> "Agronomy is that branch of agriculture, which deals with the study of plants in order to manufacture food, fiber, fuel, etc. The major topics included in agronomy are pant breeding, crop rotation, soil classification, weed control, irrigation, plant physiology, soil fertility, pest control, etc. Contents in this book focus on the practices that promote the production of healthier food. This book provides detailed information about the subject of agronomy. It aims to understand the various topics that fall under this discipline, and also examines the techniques and how these have practical applications. Coherent flow of topics and student friendly language make this text an invaluable source of knowledge."--Back cover<br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781635493139 (paperback) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Agronomy<br/>Agriculture
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>SB91  / In8 2017