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OverviewWheat researchers have made unique contributions and excellent progress to the production increase over the past several decades, mainly in the less developed countries; however, there are many challenges that still lie ahead to make food more accessible than ever before in a sustainable manner and to meet the needs of a global growing population. Numerous biotic and abiotic stresses affect wheat in major production areas and its future growth will most likely come from marginal envir- ments where such stresses play even more important role. Developing countries are becoming increasingly urbanized. As urban populations grow, productive land disappears and this implies the need for more intensive cropping to keep pace. Water utilization for agriculture is also facing more competition from uses in urban areas. Focused efforts to improve wheat water-use efficiency are crucial to ensure sustainability of food production in water-constrained regions. Current crop management systems such as reduced or zero tillage, stubble retention and precision agriculture are vital to satisfy the increasing needs of food and maintain at the same time the sustainability of natural resources. The widespread adoption of conservation farming techniques requires the introduction of changes to wheat varieties in disease resistance, particularly stubble-born diseases. Full Product DetailsAuthor: H.T. Buck , J.E. Nisi , N. SalomónPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2007 ed. Volume: 12 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.388kg ISBN: 9781402054969ISBN 10: 1402054963 Pages: 795 Publication Date: 30 May 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface.- International and Local Committees.- Benefactors of the Conference.- Conference Sponsors.- Opening Session.- Breeding for Resistance to Biotic Stress.- Crop and Natural Resource Management.- Breeding for Resistance to Abiotic Stress.- Breeding for Improved Industrial and Nutritional Quality.- Physiology of Wheat Production.- Biotechnology and Cytogenetics.-Conservation and Management of Genetic Resources.- Closing RemarksReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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