Sustainable Potato Production: Global Case Studies. 1st ed. 2012

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edited by Zhongqi He, Robert Larkin, Wayne Honeycutt

出版情報:

Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2012

著者名:

• He, Zhongqi.
• Larkin, Robert.
• Honeycutt, Wayne.
• SpringerLink (Online service)

ISBN:

9789400741041 [9400741049]    

注記:

Preface -- Part I Introduction -- 1. Sustainable potato production and global food security -- Part II Enhancing Potato System Sustainability in the Northeast USA -- 2. Impacts of crop rotation and irrigation on soil-borne diseases and soil microbial communities -- 3. Early and late blight potential on Russet Burbank potato as affected by microclimate, cropping systems and irrigation management in North eastern United States -- 4. Comparison of soil phosphorus status and organic matter composition in potato fields with different crop rotation systems -- 5. Comparing modelled productivity to historical data in New England potato production systems -- Part III Linking Irrigated Potato Cropping Systems to Sustainable Agriculture in the West USA -- 6. Potato tuber yield, tuber size distribution, and quality as impacted by preceding cover crops.-7. Mustard green manure use in eastern Washington State -- 8. Yields of potato crops and potential rotation crops impacted by humates application -- 9. Late blight epidemi
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is grown in over 100 countries throughout the world. As a staple food, potato is the fourth most important crop after rice, wheat, and maize, and has historically contributed to food and nutrition security in the world. Global interest in potato increased recently as world food prices soared, threatening the global food security and stability. Potato is increasingly regarded as a vital food-security crop. With such importance, the 29 chapters in the edited book address the issues of sustainable potato production.  This book begins with an introduction on sustainable potato production and global food security, and then presents eight case studies selected globally and covering different issues relevant to sustainable potato production in both developed and developing countries. Each case study consists of 1-5 chapters written by the accomplished experts in relevant fields. All case studies are problem-solving-oriented, and each case study (Part) sets a theme to address the challen

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