Harpal S. Mavi, Graeme J. Tupper

Agrometeorology

Principles and Applications of Climate Studies in Agriculture

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Produktbeschreibung

Agrometeorology: Principles and Applications of Climate Studies in Agriculture is a much-needed reference resource on the practice of merging the science of meteorology with the service of agriculture. Written in a concise, straightforward style, the book presents examples of clinical applications

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 159mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 668g
• ISBN-13: 9781560229728
• ISBN-10: 1560229721
• Artikelnr.: 21754488

Autorenporträt

Harpal S. Mavi, Graeme J. Tupper

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Agrometeorology: Perspectives and Applications
Definition
A Holistic Science
Scope
Practical Utility
Chronology of Developments
Future Needs
Chapter 2. Solar Radiation and Its Role in Plant Growth
The Sun: The Source of Energy
Nature and Laws of Radiation
Earth's Annual Global Mean Radiative Energy Budget
Solar Radiation and Crop Plants
Solar Radiation Interception by Plants
Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR)
Solar Radiation Use Efficiency
Chapter 3. Environmental Temperature and Crop Production
Soil Temperature
Air Temperature
Plant Injury Due to Sudden Changes in Temperature
Frost: Damage and Control
Thermoperiodism
Temperature As a Measure of Plant Growth and Development
Chapter 4. Climatological Methods for Managing Farm Water Resources
Water for Crop Production
Making Effective Use of Rainfall
Evaporation and Evapotranspiration
Water Use and Loss in Irrigation
Climatological Information in Improving Water-Use Efficiency (WUE)
Reducing Water Losses from Reservoirs
Chapter 5. Drought Monitoring and Planning for Mitigation
Definition of Drought
Meteorological Indicators of Drought
Drought Monitoring in Australia
Drought Exceptional Circumstances
Overview of Drought Assessment Methods
Meeting the Challenge: A Drought Mitigation Plan
Desertification
Chapter 6. Climate
Crop Pests
and Parasites of Animals
Role of Weather