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Journal of Crop Science
Environmental Quality Crop Science is the official journal
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Agronomy Monographs
Urban Ecosystem Ecology Nitrogen Fixation
If more than half the earth’s people live in cities and in Crop Production
the amount of paved surfaces in the United States The only book of its kind to present the science,
is equivalent to the area of Ohio, shouldn’t our application, and politics of the use of nitrogen-
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explores the ecology of urban and suburban eco- fixation in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions,
systems, but it puts humans into the ecosystem from farming strategies in nonindustrialized
rather than assigning them positions of onlookers nations to nitrogen fixation in the global economy,
or polluters. Jacqueline Aitkenhead-Peterson and scientists will find the key issues and expanding
Astrid Volder, ed. 2010; ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Agron research areas, and how they contribute to the
Monogr. 55. ISBN: 978-0-89118-175-0. Item next wave of advancements related to agriculture and the environment.
B40728. $100. Members: $80. David W. Emerich and Hari B. Krishnan, ed. Hardcover, 422 pp., 2009;
ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Agron. Monogr. 52. ISBN: 978-0-89118-170-5. Item
Organic Farming: B40724. $100. Members: $80.
The Ecological System
Sulfur: A Missing Link
“...a window on this dynamic system that is shap-
ing the profile of food in this country” Learn about between Soils, Crops,
history and certification, ecological knowledge as and Nutrition
the basis of sustainability, biodiversity, crop–ani- Readers will benefit from an up-to-date analysis
mal systems, forages, grain, oil seed, specialty of how the environmental sulfur cycle relates
crops, soil nutrient needs, vegetation and pest to specific crops and their nutritional needs.
management, marketing, food security, education Chapters explore the interplay between sulfur
and research, and the future outlook. Combining and the dietary needs of animals and humans.
farmer experience and wisdom with the best that Previous books have focused on the molecular
science has to offer can help us better understand biology and biochemistry of sulfur metabolism
organic systems and how to design them to meet and have not examined the central role of this
human needs and preserve an environment where we would like to live. nutrient as a link between crop yield and qual-
Charles Francis, ed. Hardcover, 378 pp., 2009; ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Agron. ity, animal feed value, and human diet. Joseph
Monogr. 54. ISBN: 978-0-89118-173-6. Item B40726. $70. Members: $56. Jez, ed. Hardcover, 335 pp., 2008; ASA-
CSSA-SSSA. ISBN: 978-0-89118-168-2. Item
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Twenty-first Century
The story of tall fescue is not just a story for Nitrogen in
grass scientists, but for scientists. Beginning Agricultural Systems
with the discovery of a green Kentucky pasture,
Nitrogen may well be the most studied nutri-
and the spiral of poor animal performance that
ent in agricultural systems, but how well do we
followed, tall fescue is an ongoing puzzle, with
understand it and apply that knowledge? New
an intricate series of biochemical and physiologi-
research tools and advanced management con-
cal processes and interactions among animals,
cepts are presented from a holistic perspective
plants, fungi, and the environment. Explore its
that emphasizes the complexity of the nitrogen
history and classification, ecological suitability
cycle. Accountability and nitrogen budgeting are
and adaptation, establishment and management,
emphasized because they have a strong bearing
pests, genetic improvement, seed production
on management decisions and environmental
and marketing, and turf and conservation uses.
implications. J.S. Schepers and W.R. Raun, ed.
H.A. Fribourg, D.B. Hannaway, and C.P. West, ed. Hardcover, 540 pp.,
Hardcover, 984 pp., 2008; ASA, CSSA, SSSA.
2009; ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Agron. Monogr. 53. ISBN: 978-0-89118-172-9.
Agron. Monogr. 49. ISBN: 978-0-89118-164-4.
Item B40725. $150. Members: $120.
Item B10261. $150 Members: $120.
Modification of Seed
Irrigation of Agricultural
Composition to Promote
Crops, 2nd Edition
Health and Nutrition It has been estimated that to meet the needs
Biotechnology and its advancements offer a of population by 2025, the irrigated area must
realistic means to improve the overall nutritional expand more than 20% and irrigated crop yields
quality of seeds. This book gathers the current must improve by 40%. The newest technolo-
state-of-the-art information on biotechnologi- gies are compiled in comprehensive chapters to
cal improvement of seed composition with a facilitate sustainable, economical, and environ-
primary focus on improving the nutritional value mentally responsible irrigation. Subjects include
of human food. Chapters included in this book, the latest on monitoring technology, efficiency,
contributed by prominent scientists from around and specific information tailored to individual
the world, will become a valuable resource for crops. R.J. Lascano and R.E. Sojka, ed. 2007,
students and researchers engaged in modifica- Hardcover, 664 pp. ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Agron.
tion of seed composition. Hari Krishnan, ed. Hardcover, 328 pp., 2009; Monogr. 30, 2nd ed. ISBN: 978-0-89118-162-0.
ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Agron. Monogr. 51. ISBN: 978-0-89118-169-9. Item B40719. $105. Members: $84.
Item B40723. $105. Members: $84.
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Dryland Agriculture, 2nd Edition
Dryland agriculture is of more consequence now
than ever because the world’s growing depen-
dence on food produced in these areas. This
volume takes a world view of dryland production
continent by continent. Initial chapters address the
principles as the basis for the following chapters
that address dryland farming issues around the
world. G.A. Peterson, P.W. Unger, and W.A. Payne,
ed. 2006, Hardcover, 1026 pp., ASA, CSSA,
SSSA. Agron. Monogr. 23. ISBN: 978-0-89118-
160-6. Item B40714. $145. Members: $116.
Roots and Soil Management: New
Interactions between Roots
and the Soil
Readers will discover root–soil interactions and
how to use them to manage the productivity of our
soils. Learn the four classes of root, the dynamic Epub available at
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such as bio-herbicides, the molecular genetic
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and VAM fungi. R.W. Zobel and S.F. Wright, ed.
2005, Hardcover, 312 pp., ASA, CSSA, SSSA.
Agron. Monogr. 48. ISBN: 978-0-89118-159-0.
Item B40713. $70. Members: $56.
Special Publications
Phosphorus: Agriculture
Soil and Water
and the Environment
Conservation Advances in
Phosphorus has become a hotly contested issue.
A thorough discussion by 78 experts, topics range the United States
from the properties and sources of phosphorus to Have agricultural management efforts begun in the
strategies for its management. Learn about sourc- desperation of the Dust Bowl brought us to where
es, cycling in soils, plant nutrition and manage- we need to be tomorrow? Questions about the
ment, animal nutrition, and more. J.T. Sims, A.N. environmental footprint of farming make this book
Sharpley, G.M. Pierzynski, D.T. Westermann, M.L. required reading. Approximately 62% of U.S. land
Cabrera, J.M. Powell, T.C. Daniel, and P.J.A. With- area is used for agriculture, and this land also pro-
ers, ed. 2005; Hardcover, 1121 pp., ASA, CSSA, vides critical ecosystem functions. Authors describe
SSSA. Agron. Monogr. 46. ISBN: 978-0-89118- the progress of conservation in U.S. regions and
157-6. Item B40711. $155. Members: $124. visualize how production practices must change to
address new challenges. Ted M. Zobeck and Wil-
Soybeans: Improvement, liam F. Schillinger, ed. Hardcover, 320 pp., 2010; SSSA. SSSA Spec. Publ. 60.
ISBN: 978-0-89118-852-0. Item B60936. $60. Members: $48.
Production, and Uses, 3rd Edition
The complete sourcebook for soybean information,
Soil Carbon Sequestration
topics include morphology, production, disease,
management, genomics and genetic improvement, and the Greenhouse Effect
economics and marketing, processing and use, Second Edition
and the role of soybean in human health. Soybean
Observed and predicted climate changes attribut-
is a global crop and the contents of this edition
ed to anthropogenic increases in atmospheric CO
span the breadth of its worldwide significance. H.R. 2
urgently present the question, what can be done?
Boerma and J.E. Specht, ed. Hardcover, 1180 pp.,
This edition is required reading for understanding
2004; ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Agron. Monogr. 16, 3rd
the processes, properties, and practices affecting
edition. ISBN: 978-0-89118-154-5. Item B40333.
the soil carbon pool dynamics. New themes are
$155. Members: $124.
urban soils, minesoils, biochemically recalcitrant
compounds, carbonaceous materials, below-
Agroecosystems Analysis ground carbon storage by woody plants, and peat
Look beyond a simple production paradigm and soils. R. Lal and R.F. Follett, ed. Softcover, 452 pp.,
learn a holistic approach aimed at ensuring sustain- 2009; SSSA. SSSA Spec. Publ. 57. ISBN: 978-
ability through understanding the biological, eco- 089118-850-6. Item B60917. $70. Members: $56.
logical, economic, and social dimensions of agro-
ecosystems. Discussions include multifunctional
American Society of Agronomy
economic analysis, whole-farm planning, conserva-
Soil Science Society of America
tion at the landscape scale, agroecosystem func-
Crop Science Society of America
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and C. Francis, ed. Hardcover, 207 pp., 2004; ASA,
CSSA, SSSA. Agron. Monogr. 43. ISBN: 978-0-
89118-153-8. Item B40332. $90. Members: $72.
SSSA Book Series
Methods of Soil Analysis
Part 1. Physical &
Mineralogical Methods
This is the classic text on physical and mineralogi-
cal characteristics of soils and how they relate to
New
each other and to chemical properties. Methods
of Soil Analysis, Part 1 provides a uniform set of
procedures that can be used by soil scientists,
engineers, students and more to conduct precise
soil analysis. A. Klute, ed. Hardcover, 1188 pp.,
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One of the primary references on analytical meth-
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Part 3. Chemical Methods
A thorough presentation of analytical methods for
Methods of Soil Enzymology characterizing soil chemical properties and process-
es, Methods, Part 3 includes chapters on Fourier
Richard Dick, Editor transform infrared, Raman, electron spin resonance,
Methods in Soil Enzymology provides the first comprehensive set of x-ray photoelectron, and x-ray absorption fine struc-
vetted methods for studying enzymes in soils. Main topics include activ- ture spectroscopies, and more. D.L. Sparks, ed.
ity assays, enzyme extraction, and synthetic enzyme complexes. Each Hardcover, 1358 pp., 1996; SSSA and ASA. SSSA
method covered includes background informaton, step-by-step descrip- Book Ser. 5. ISBN: 0-89118-825-8; 978-0-89118-
tions of the procedure, and special comments regarding nuances, pit- 825-4. Item B40312. $65. Members: $52.
falls, and interpretation of the method. Learn the latest research meth-
ods, including enzyme extraction methods and procedures for creating Part 4. Physical Methods
synthetic enzyme complexes, as well as the newest ways to use small-
The best single reference for both the theory and
scale and high-throughput methods for enzyme activity assays. In the
practice of soil physical measurements, Meth-
tradition of SSSA methods books, Methods of Soil Enzymology features
ods, Part 4 adopts a more hierarchical approach
a comprehensive approach with a focus on ease of use. Richard P. Dick,
to allow readers to easily find their specific topic
ed. Hardcover, 425 pp., 2011; SSSA. SSSA Book Ser. 9. ISBN: 978-0-
or measurement of interest. As such it is divided
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into eight main chapters on soil sampling and
statistics, the solid, solution, and gas phases,
soil heat, solute transport, multi-fluid flow, and
erosion. More than 100 world experts contribute
detailed sections. J.H. Dane and G.C. Topp, ed.
Chemical Processes in Soils
Hardcover, 1692 pp., 2002; SSSA. SSSA Book
A thorough understanding of the chemical and bio- Ser. 5. ISBN: 0-89118-841-X; 978-0-89118-
logical processes taking place within the soil is criti- 841-4. Item B40328. $100. Members: $80.
cal for those studying or working in the agricultural,
ecological, environmental, earth, and soil sciences.
Part 5. Mineralogical
Designed to complement the methods series, this
book details the foundation of the chemical and Methods
biological processes of soils. M.A. Tabatabai and The latest installment in the well-received Meth-
D.L. Sparks, ed. Hardcover, 723 pp., 2005; SSSA. ods of Soil Analysis series presents valuable
SSSA Book Ser. 8. ISBN: 0-89118-843-6; 978-0- techniques that will enable researchers to ana-
89118-843-8. Item B60908. $90. Members: $72. lyze mineralogy for a wide variety of applications.
An understanding of mineralogical composition
Soil Mineralogy with provides crucial insight into the fundamental
Environmental Applications behavior of soils and their response to environ-
mental conditions and management. Highlights
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tifc theory and real world environmental problems,
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but this one does. Generous use of color images,
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exercises, and case studies make it friendly for the
dissolution methodologies. Each chapter provides the basic principles of
classroom or non-mineralogist. Discover crystal-
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sis of results. A.L. Ulery and L.R. Drees, ed. Hardcover, 544 pp., 2008;
equilibria, organic matter, and soil mineral analysis,
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The International
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Agronomy: Past and Future
For more than 100 years scientists have
made the American Society of Agronomy
a force for international change to improve
agriculture. Learn the linkages and meet
some of the luminaries. The real treasure of
this book is its look forward with “viewpoint”
essays from leading agronomists who
prophesize the future of world agronomy in
the context of changing diets, food crises,
biofuels, fertilizer trends, the emergence
of organic agriculture, the underinvestment in agricultural research, and
more. Bill Payne and John Ryan, ed. Softcover, 126 pp., 2010. ASA.
ISBN: 978-0-89118-176-7. Item B10264. $30. Members: $24.
Grassland: Quietness and
Strength for a New American
Agriculture
Geared toward agriculturists, students, the
public, and policy makers, Grassland takes
on the task of increasing our awareness of
the vital role grass and grassland plants have Methods of Introducing
in ensuring a sustainable future for America.
Aiming to inspire and educate, the book’s System Models into
three main sections highlight the voices
Agricultural Research
of grassland advocates through history,
examine the many functions of grassland
Laj R. Ahuja and Liwang Ma, Editors
today, and look at the benefits grass-based
agriculture can provide when grass is treated Agricultural system models enhance and extend field research...to synthe-
as an essential resource. Includes a foreword by Wendell Berry and a size and examine experiment data and advance our knowledge faster, to
companion CD with the 1948 USDA Grass Yearbook. Walter F. Wedin extend current research in time to predict best management systems, and
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Agroforestry: An Integrated climates. Laj R. Ahuja and Liwang Ma, ed. Hardcover plus companion CD
Science and Practice, 2nd Edition with modeling software, 450 pp., 2011; ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Advances
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technology that has truly “come of age.” Creat-
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cial viability of new practices. New topics in this First in the Advances in Agricultural Systems Mod-
edition include tree–crop interactions, marketing, eling series, this book compiles the work of world
and wildlife benefits. Perfect for the classroom, experts, systematically presenting recent knowledge
each chapter includes a set of study questions. H.E. “Gene” Garrett, ed. Hard- of water stress effects and emphasizing the knowl-
cover, 400 pp., 2009; ASA. ISBN: 978-0-89118-163-7. Item B10262. $70. edge synthesis that will move agriculture forward.
Members: $56. L.R. Ahuja, V.R. Reddy, S.A. Saseendran, and
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Soils of Florida
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Alfalfa Management Guide
background theory and with a focus on
usefulness for real-life applications. Sally
Dan Undersander et al.
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Craig Grau, Marlin E. Rice, Mark Renz, Craig Sheaffer, Glen Shewmaker, A Laboratory Manual
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Fescue Toxicosis
genetics, meiosis and crossing over,
and Management complementation test, molecular markers
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understand description of this complex
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on Science Education
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rational book. Marvin Druger, author. Softcover,
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