American Society of Agronomy
Dryland agriculture, 2d ed.
In recognition of the fact that the global food supply is interconnected, this edition of the Dryland Monograph examines dryland agriculture around the world. It covers subjects ranging from fundamental soil and plant issues to management strategies that can minimize production hazards found in crop and livestock systems cultivated under dryland conditions. Initial chapters address principles underlying all dryland farming, such as water conservation, crop choices and rotation principles, and integration of ecological pest management with rotation design. Later chapters cover dryland agriculture in specific regions of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Final chapters look at dryland agriculture research issues, and policies and market development to accelerate technological change in the semiarid zones. The book is for students, researchers, and scientists. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
