Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Sugarcane Volume 1 : Cultivation Techniques, Quality and Sustainability Hardback
Edited by Prof. Philippe Rott
Part of the Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science series
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"In this timely publication, Dr Rott has sourced contributions from scientists working on cane throughout the tropics...Richly referenced, this is both an informed and informative book that is well written.
It will appeal to both researchers and cane growers."International Sugar Journal/Agribusiness intelligenceSugarcane is the source of over three quarters of the world's sugar, and is grown widely in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Despite rising demand, average yields have not increased significantly, partly because of continued vulnerability to pests and diseases.
In addition, cultivation has been seen as damaging biodiversity and soil health with a negative effect on both yields and the environment.
This volume summarises the wealth of research addressing these challenges. Volume 1 reviews cultivation techniques and sustainability issues.
Part 1 summarises current best practice in sugarcane cultivation across the value chain, from planting through to post-harvest operations.
Part 2 looks at ways of measuring the environmental impact of sugarcane cultivation as well as ways of supporting smallholders. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for sugarcane scientists, growers, government and non-governmental agencies responsible for supporting and monitoring the impact of sugarcane cultivation.
It is accompanied by a companion volume reviewing breeding, pest and disease management.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:360 pages, Colour tables, photos and figures
- Publisher:Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
- Publication Date:28/11/2017
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- ISBN:9781786761446
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:360 pages, Colour tables, photos and figures
- Publisher:Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
- Publication Date:28/11/2017
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- ISBN:9781786761446