• Authors:
    • Pedersen, J. B.
  • Source: Oversigt over Landsfors<o>gene. Fors<o>g og unders<o>gelser i de land<o>konomiske foreninger, 2008
  • Year: 2008
  • Summary: Following a general account of the weather, land use, application of fertilizers and pest and disease control products, and an overview of the crops grown and their yields, most of the review is devoted to reports on individual crops. These were winter barley, winter rye, triticale, winter wheat, spring barley, oats, spring wheat, peas, grasses, spinach, rape, potatoes, sugarbeet and maize. Other sections cover alternative crops (for bioenergy production), manuring and fertilizers, cultural methods, organic methods, advisory work on plant breeding, tables of approved species and varieties of crop plants, lists of relevant organizations, a list of authors of the sections, and a comprehensive subject index.
  • Authors:
    • Christopher, A.
    • Thomas, B.
    • Albaho, M.
  • Source: International Journal of Vegetable Science
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 1
  • Year: 2008
  • Summary: Two hydroponic techniques, i.e. nutrient film technique and A-shaped aeroponics, and a closed insulated pallet system based on continuous subirrigation system with fertilizers in reservoirs to ensure a reserve within the root zone (CIPS) were evaluated and compared to the conventional soil-based cultivation method (control) in Kuwait. The experiment was conducted in an acrylic covered greenhouse having an evaporative cooling system with ambient temperatures ranging from 15 to 20degreesC at night and 24 to 35degreesC during the day from October 2005 to May 2006. The vegetative growth, flowering, and fruiting of bell pepper ( Capsicum annuum cv. Yara) and strawberry ( Fragaria vesca cv. Americana Porter) were evaluated. Yields were lower in the closed systems than in the control. Significant differences were observed between the amounts of water consumed in the soilless techniques, with consumption ranging from 42.9 to 62.9% of the control for pepper and 54.3 to 79.1% of the control for strawberry. CIPS was the most promising system for protected agriculture because of its simplicity, recyclability of most of its components, and water conservation efficiency.
  • Authors:
    • Pedersen, J. B.
  • Source: Oversigt over Landsfors<o>gene 2007. Fors<o>g og unders<o>gelser i de land<o>konomiske foreninger
  • Year: 2007
  • Summary: Work conducted by Landsforsgene, a collaborative body that undertakes field trials and experiments on crop plants in Denmark, is reported. A general introduction gives details of conditions in the 2007 growing season (warmer in spring and wetter than usual in summer), and their effects on factors such as the efficacy of fertilizer application and the harvest. The aim is to give growers a basis for future planning, taking account of environmental conditions and profitable plant production. Most of the report is devoted to separate sections covering individual crops: winter barley, winter rye, triticale, winter wheat, spring barley, oats, spring wheat, field peas, grass seeds, rape, hemp, spinach, strawberries, potatoes, sugar beet, pasture plants (grasses and clovers), and maize. Within these sections details of varieties, fertilizers, weeds, and diseases are provided in the text and in numerous tables and photographs. Other small sections deal with topics including organic production, fertilizers, plant breeding, statistical methods, policies, and names and addresses of suppliers. The report concludes with a list of the 23 authors of sections, and a comprehensive index.
  • Authors:
    • Davey, M. R.
    • Pua, E. C.
  • Source: Transgenic crops IV
  • Year: 2007
  • Summary: This volume is part of a book series that reviews the progress in cell and tissue culture and genetic transformation methodologies, and presents aspects of the molecular genetics of target crops and the practical applications of transgenic plants. The first 3 volumes cover crop biotechnology before 2001, whereas the last 3 volumes deal with the more recent advances in this field. This book focuses on cereals, vegetables, root crops, herbs and spices. Section I (one chapter) is an introductory chapter that places into perspective the impact of plant biotechnology on agriculture. Section II (7 chapters) focuses on cereals (rice, wheat, maize, rye, pearl millet, barley and oats), whereas section III (7 chapters) covers vegetables (tomato, cucumber, aubergine, lettuce, chickpea, Phaseolus vulgaris and cowpea, carrot and radish). Root crops (potato, cassava, sweet potato and sugarbeet) are included in section IV (5 chapters), whereas herbs and spices (sweet and hot peppers, onion, garlic and mint) are presented in section V (3 chapters). This volume is an invaluable reference for plant breeders, researchers and graduate students in the fields of plant biotechnology, agronomy, horticulture, genetics, and plant and cell biology.