Advances in Agronomy

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 153, the latest release in this comprehensive series, continues its recognition as a leading, first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects covered are rich, varied, and exemplary of the abundant subject matter addressed by this long-running serial. Chapters in this updated volume include Novel Practice and Smart Technologies to Maximize the Nitrogen Fertilizer Value of Manure for Crop Production in Cold Humid Temperate Regions, Nitrogen Fertilization Management of Switchgrass, Miscanthus and Giant Reed: A Review, and much more.

Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews on the latest advancements in agronomyFeatures distinguished, well recognized authors from around the worldBuilds upon the venerable and iconic Advances in Agronomy seriesCovers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in the crop and soil sciences

1. Novel Practice and Smart Technologies to maximize the Nitrogen Fertilizer Value of Manure for Crop Production in Cold Humid Temperate Regions Joann K. Whalen, Ben W. Thomas and Mehdi Sharifi 2. Nitrogen Fertilization Management of Switchgrass, Miscanthus and Giant Reed: A Review Andrea Monti, Walter Zegada-Lizarazu, Federica Zanetti, and Michael Casler 3. The Effects of Mulch and Nitrogen Fertilizer on the Soil Environment of Crop Plants Xiukang Wang, Junliang Fan, Yingying Xing, Guoce Xu, Jian Deng, Yanfeng Wang, Fucang Zhang, Peng Li and Zhanbin Li 4. Utilizing Crop Wild Relatives to Combat Global Warming Kodoth Prabhakaran Nair