Crop Physiology

Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems, Third Edition, continues to provide the most comprehensive and current guide to crop science, from breeding and genetic improvements to adapting to climate change and farming systems. Providing a practical tool for understanding the relationships and challenges of successful cropping, and with a focus on genetic improvement and agronomy, this book addresses the challenges of environmentally sound production of bulk and quality food, fodder, fiber, and energy which are of ongoing international concern. The third edition of Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems, Third Edition now includes a new section focused on exploring integration within crop ecophysiology which continues to reveal important insights into changes and advances in the relevant science and implementation systems. Contemporary agriculture confronts the challenge of increasing demand in terms of quantitative and qualitative production targets. These targets must be achieved against the background of soil and water scarcity, worldwide and regional shifts in the patterns of land use driven by both climate change and the need to develop crop-based sources of energy, and the environmental and social aspects of agricultural sustainability.

Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems, Third Edition, focuses on genetic improvement and agronomy, providing the latest insights into improving crop physiology for increased yield. This book provides important insights for researchers as well as advanced level students seeking clear understanding of this complex topic.

• Includes real-world examples of worldwide cropping systems
• Connects the "significance" dimension to the "application" of the science
• Features expert insights from a global team of editors and contributors
• Provides a view of crop physiology as an active source of methods, theories, ideas, and tools for application in genetic improvement and agronomy
• Combines environment-specific cropping systems and general principles of crop science

New to this Edition:

• Revised and updated information on water, nitrogen and radiation
• Includes a new section exploring integration within crop ecophysiology
• Highlights genetic improvement and advancements throughout