Plant Science: An Introduction to World CropsBlends the twin themes of plant science and crop agriculture into a single narrative. His broad reference use through its spectrum of pertinent data and principles derived from numerous principles. |
Contents
Crop Plants and World Affairs | 3 |
Energy and Crop Production | 25 |
Food and Human Needs | 37 |
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