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Informationen zum Autor A. Philip Draycott, formerly of Broom's Barn Research Station, Suffolk. Donald R. Christenson, Professor Emeritus in Crop and Soil Science, Michigan State University. Klappentext Sugar beet, alongside sugar cane, is the main source of sugar across the world. Grown widely in Europe, North and South America, Asia and parts of North Africa, the crop is at the core of a multi-billion dollar global industry. A. Philip Draycott has gathered 32 international experts to create this defining text, providing a comprehensive review of the latest research in a clear and accessible form, providing the reader with: Definitive account of this major world crop Coverage of all aspects of successful sugar beet growing Over 2,500 references from international literature Colour images to assist in the identification of sugar beet pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies All those involved with the crop, including growers and processors, sugar beet and sugar organisations and society members will find this book to be an invaluable resource. Agricultural and plant scientists, food scientists and technologists and all libraries in research institutions where these subjects are studied and taught will find it a valuable addition to their shelves. Zusammenfassung * Definitive account of this major world crop * Coverage of all aspects of successful sugar beet growing * Over 2!500 references from international literature * Colour images to assist in the identification of sugar beet pests! diseases and nutrient deficiencies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents . . Contributors . . Foreword . J D Pidgeon, Director, Broom's Barn Research Centre . . Preface and Acknowledgements . A P Draycott, formerly of Broom's Barn Research Centre . . 1 Introduction . A P Draycott, formerly of Broom's Barn Research Centre . Origins of crop. Production. Crop improvement. Where grown. Sugar consumption. Economics and politics. World production of sugar from beet and cane. Sugar beet performance. Future. Summary. References. . 2 Development of sugar beet . S A Francis, Broom's Barn Research Centre . Introduction. Early domestication of beet crops. Development of sugar beet from fodder beet. Discovery of sugar in roots of beet. Re-examination of beets for sugar production. First beet sugar factory. Achard's legacy. Establishment of a global beet sugar industry. Europe. North and South America. Asia and Africa. Technical development of sugar beet. Plant breeding and genetics. Agronomy and plant protection. Crop mechanization. Future developments. References. . 3 Plant structure and crop physiology . G F J Milford, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden. Introduction. Canopy development and dry matter production. Leaf canopies and radiation interception. Factors affecting expansion of leaf area. Storage root development and sugar accumulation. Storage root development. Sugar accumulation. Nutritional physiology and beet quality. Nitrogen relations. Potassium and sodium. Reproductive development. Physiological and agronomic aspects of bolting. Genetic and molecular control of flowering. Summary. References. . 4 Genetics and breeding . N O Bosemark . Introduction. Objectives of sugar beet breeding. Characters subjected to selection. The inheritance of specific characte...
