A Practical Guide to Non-Food and Oilseed Agriculture
Simon Meakin
Colour illustrations
320 pages
Publisher:
Crowood Press, UK
Crops for Industry provides readers with all they need to know about the uses, production and husbandry of a whole range of crops. This invaluable reference work covers both established and new non-food and speciality crops, as well as a number of edible plant species.
Over 35 crops are examined including: industrial and nutraceutical crops; edible oils and speciality food crops; pharmaceutical and medical crops; fibre crops; energy and fuel crops; biocidal, trap and biofumigation crops; and dye crops. Each crop is discussed in meticulous detail, and attention is paid to its uses and applications, morphology ad areas of production. Detailed agronomy notes for producing each crop are also provided, and these consider the rotational 'fit', soil preferences, seedbed preparation, planting, weed control, nutrition, pest and disease management, harvesting techniques and post-harvest conditioning.
Written in an easily understandable style by a leading expert in this new and growing field of agriculture, this unique guide is packed with useful information and handy, practical hints. This book is indispensable, not only for farmers, growers, farm advisors, crop consultants, agricultural contractors, and agronomists, but also for academics, agricultural students, scientists and botanists. Containing over 100 colour photographs and diagrams, Crops for Industry is essential reading for all those involved in the production of non-food or speciality crops.
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