Corn: Origin, History, Technology, and Production (Wiley Series in Crop Science).
Smith, C. Wayne/Betr�n, Javier/Runge, Edward C. A.
ISBN 10: 0471411841 ISBN 13: 9780471411840
Published by Wiley., 2004
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1st ed. 19 x 25 cm. 984 pages. HC Versand aus Deutschland / We dispatch from Germany via Air Mail. Einband bestoßen, daher Mängelexemplar gestempelt, sonst sehr guter Zustand. Imperfect copy due to slightly bumped cover, apart from this in very good condition. Stamped. Sprache: Englisch. Seller Inventory # 7646VB
Synopsis:
Your all-in-one guide to corn. This book provides practical advice on planting techniques and rates, seed production, treating plant diseases, insect infestation and weeds, harvesting, processing, and worldwide utilization. This is the fourth, and final, volume in the series of comprehensive references on the major crops of the world.
- Covers new biotechnology techniques for plant breeding and pest management
- Provides practical advice on planting techniques and rates, seed production, treating plant diseases, insect infestation and weeds, harvesting, processing and worldwide utilization.
About the Author:
C. Wayne Smith is an associate professor and director of the Archaeological Preservation Research Laboratory - APRL. He holds the INA Faculty Fellowship. Working as a conservator, he specializes in the preservation of organic artifacts using silicone oils, resins, and other polymers. Archaeological Conservation Using Polymers, his most recent work published by Texas A&M University Press, discusses practical applications for the stabilization of organic artifacts. Since 1981, he has participated in survey and shipwreck assessment in the Great Lakes and participated as a student and research assistant in excavations at Port Royal, Jamaica. Working in conjunction with Donny L. Hamilton of Texas A&M University and Dow Corning Corporation of Midland, Michigan, he has developed and patented new conservation strategies and industrial applications. He also participates in numerous joint international research projects.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Corn: Origin, History, Technology, and ...
Publisher: Wiley.
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition