1. 1986-01-01 Cereal crops, or grains, include a wide variety of plants that are members of the grass family (Gramineae) grown for their hard seeds or kernels, which are used primarily for food. Grains are rich in carbohydrates and contain substantial amounts of protein, as well as some fat and vitamins. They...
  2. 2001-04-20 Resilience to disaster Resilience in farm level food security Farmers' responses to reduce the risks of drought Trees for semi-nomadic farmers Enset, the tree against hunger Underground storage of sorghum African farmer Effective women's development Far from all oil palm turmoil Measuring...
  3. With its many illustrations and the comprehensive treatment of the subject, it would be an excellent source-book for the students at the graduate and postgraduate levels, and an invaluable reference book for those attempting to recognize and control the diseases to which millets are susceptible....
  4. Access Agriculture Training Video Increasing plant populations by reducing the planting distance is a key step to achieving a uniform crop stand and a high yield. On the other hand, when plants are too close to each other this can hamper good crop development. The plants will be thin and will be...
  5. 1973-05-01 Agriculture Handbook no. 441 29 pages, illustrated, photos
  6. 2 volumes, illustrated, tables
  7. The main objective of this book is to guide in problem identification and basic descriptive analysis with working examples of breeding theory applied in the field. Five general topics are covered - background on the current status of sorghum and some of its basic characteristics, the growth...