Description |
1 online resource : colour tables, photographs and figures |
Series |
Burleigh Dodds series in agricultural science ; number 04 |
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Burleigh Dodds series in agricultural science ; no. 04.
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Contents |
Series list ; Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; Part 1 Rice cultivation techniques ; Part 2 Overall management of rice cultivation ; Part 3 Rice pests ; Summary ; Part 1 Rice cultivation techniques ; Chapter 1 Advances in irrigation techniques for rice cultivation ; 1 Introduction ; 2 Water-savings measures ; 3 Scale-dependency of water productivity and water savings ; 4 Aerobic rice as a water-saving measure ; 5 Alternate wetting and drying (AWD) as a water-saving measure |
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6 Saturated soil culture (SSC) as a water-saving measure 7 Case study: water-saving irrigation in southeast Australia ; 8 Future trends and conclusion ; 9 Where to look for further information ; 10 References ; Chapter 2 Advances in nutrient management in rice cultivation ; 1 Introduction ; 2 Real-time site-specific nitrogen management in rice using non-invasive optical methods ; 3 Site-specific nutrient management for intensive rice-cropping systems ; 4 Controlled-release and slow-release nitrogen fertilizers |
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5 Urease and nitrification inhibitors 6 Deep placement of nitrogen fertilizers ; 7 Phosphorus and potassium ; 8 Micronutrients ; 9 Integrated plant nutrient management based on organic resources and mineral fertilizers ; 10 Summary and future trends ; 11 Where to look for further information ; 12 References ; Chapter 3 Sustainable rice cultivation in coastal saline soils: a case study ; 1 Introduction ; 2 The Sundarbans region of India ; 3 Management of coastal acid saline soils |
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4 Salt- and flood-tolerant rice varieties for coastal saline soils 5 Nursery management for wet season rice ; 6 Rice field management after transplanting ; 7 Management practices for dry season rice ; 8 Managing toxic gases from coastal rice fields ; 9 Removing excess soluble salts from the root zone ; 10 Integrated nutrient management (INM) for coastal saline soils ; 11 Reducing salinity build-up through mulching/cover crops ; 12 Management practices for increasing income from rainfed lowlands ; 13 Contingency plan for cyclone affected area |
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14 Recommended practices for cultivation of kharif and rabi rice 15 Alternative livelihood options ; 16 Future trends and conclusion ; 17 Where to look for further information ; 18 References ; Chapter 4 Dry-seeded and aerobic rice cultivation ; 1 Introduction ; 2 Dry direct seeded rice cultivation ; 3 Good agricultural practices (GAP) in dry direct seeding ; 4 Aerobic rice cultivation ; 5 Good agricultural practices (GAP) in aerobic rice cultivation ; 6 Conclusion and future trends ; 7 Where to look for further information |
Summary |
Volume 2 reviews ways of improving cultivation of rice, from planting to soil management, nutrition and irrigation as well as techniques such as integrated crop management. It also discusses key pests and diseases and methods for their control in making cultivation more productive and sustainable |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Rice -- Irrigation.
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Rice -- Diseases and pests.
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Agricultural pests.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Agronomy -- Crop Science.
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TECHNOLOGY / Agriculture / General
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TECHNOLOGY / Agriculture / Crop Science
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TECHNOLOGY / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture
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Agricultural pests
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Rice -- Diseases and pests
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Rice -- Irrigation
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Sasaki, Takuji, editor
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Gaydon, D. S., author
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Singh, V. K., author
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Singh, Bijay, author
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Maji, Buddheswar, author
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Sarangi, Sukanta K., author
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Vered, Eli, author
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Surendran, A., author
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Tariq, A., author
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Vanitha, K., author
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Kowsalya, A., author
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Meenakshi, V., author
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Selvakumar, D., author
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Kokila, M., author
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Pathasarathi, T, author
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Demont, Matty, author
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Gummert, Martin, author
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Sander, Bjoern Ole, author
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Quilty, James, author
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Balingbing, Carilto, author
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Van Hung, Nguyen, author
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Nanfumba, David, author
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Ablede, Komlan A., author
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Kajiru, Geophrey J., author
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Baggie, Idriss, author
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Gasore, Elie R., author
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Mabone, Fanny L., author
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Bakare, Oladele S., author
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Maiga Mossi, Illiassou, author
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Kamissoko, Nianankoro, author
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Rabeson, Raymond, author
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Sekou, Keita, author
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Dogbe, Wilson, author
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Bam, Ralph K., author
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Jaiteh, Famara, author
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Bayuh, Belay A., author
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Gbakatchetche, Henri, author
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Allarangaye, Moundibaye D., author
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Mapiemfu Lamare, Delphine, author
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Bassoro, Ibrahim, author
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Segda, Zacharie, author
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Akakpo, Cyriaque, author
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Vandamme, Elke, author
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Senthilkumar, Kalimuthu, author
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Tanaka, Atsuko, author
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Delali Alognon, Amakoe, author
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Ahouanton, Kokou, author
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Niang, Abibou, author
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Johnson, Jean-Martial, author
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Van Oort, Pepijn, author
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Dieng, Ibnou, author
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Saito, Kazuki, author
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Uphoff, Norman, author
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Ellis, Wyn, author
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Freitas, Thais, author
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Hadi, Buyung A. R., author
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Stout, Michael J., author
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Nwilene, Francis E., author
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Heinrichs, E. A., author
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Calliera, Maura, author
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Capri, Ettore, author
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Horgan, F. G., author
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Stuart, A. M., author
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Singleton, G. R., author
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My Phung, N. T., author
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Mulungu, L., author
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Jacob, J., author
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Htwe, N. M., author
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Douangboupha, B., author
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Brown, P. R., author
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Mahajan, Gulshan, author
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Kaur, Simerjeet, author
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Chauhan, Bhagirath Singh, author
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ISBN |
9781786760319 |
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1786760312 |
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9781786760302 |
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1786760304 |
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9781351114196 |
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1351114190 |
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9781351114707 |
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1351114700 |
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