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Book reviews = Agricultural Systems 83 (2005) 101–111
Reference Arrow, K.J., Dasgupta, P., Maler, K.G., 2003. Evaluating projects and assessing sustainable development in imperfect economies. Working paper of the Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics, Stockholm, Sweden.
Brian Walker CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems P.O. Box 284 Canberra CT 2601 Australia E-mail address: [email protected] doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2004.06.005
SOYBEANS: Improvement, Production, and Uses. Third Edition Boerma, H.R., Specht, J.E. (Eds), American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 2004, 1144 pp. Price: US$155.00 (hardback). ISBN 0-89118-154-7 This book presents a thorough review of soybean research related to improvement, production and uses with a focus on articles published between 1985 and 2001. The First Second and Third Editions, were published in 1973, 1987 and 2004, had 34, 42 and 46 authors, 20, 21 and 21 Chapters and 681, 888 and 1144 pages, respectively. The editorial team and authors that produced this book have produced a well organized, easy to read publication that is filled with new information published about soybean during the past 15–20 years. Major changes have occurred over the past 15 years in soybean research. There are ten chapters in this Third Edition that are addressing new areas of research that were not included in the First or Second Editions. The new Chapters include; Soybean Genomics, Transgenic Soybean, Genetic Diversity in Soybean, Genetic Improvement: Conventional and Molecular-Based Strategies, Managing Inputs for Peak Production, Improved Carbon and Nitrogen Assimilation for Increased Yield, Physiological Traits for Ameliorating Drought Stress, Seed Composition, Economics and Marketing, and Soybean and the Prevention of Chronic Human Disease. Nine chapters have subjects similar to chapters in the Second Edition, but the information is updated. The nine chapters with updated information are: World Distribution and Trade of Soybean; Speciation and Cytogenetics; Quantitative Genetics; Fungal Diseases; Viral, Bacterial, and Phytoplasmal Diseases of Soybean; Nematode Pathogens of Soybean; Integrated Management of Soybean Insects; Weed Biology and Management; and Soybean Processing and Utilization. There are two chapters, Vegetative and Reproductive Morphology that were reproduced from the Second edition and included in the Third Edition.
Book reviews = Agricultural Systems 83 (2005) 101–111
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This book will be an excellent source of information for anyone doing research or extension that involves soybean improvement, production or use. It is very easy to find specific information as each chapter is divided into several sections and subsections and there is a 26-page subject index. The book will be a valuable addition to any library that has readers interested in agriculture research or production, applied genetics, or prevention of chronic human diseases. Kenton Dashiell Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Oklahoma State University 368 Agricultural Hall Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-5269 USA E-mail address: [email protected] doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2004.06.006
Book reviews = Agricultural Systems 83 (2005) 101–111
Reference Arrow, K.J., Dasgupta, P., Maler, K.G., 2003. Evaluating projects and assessing sustainable development in imperfect economies. Working paper of the Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics, Stockholm, Sweden.
Brian Walker CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems P.O. Box 284 Canberra CT 2601 Australia E-mail address: [email protected] doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2004.06.005
SOYBEANS: Improvement, Production, and Uses. Third Edition Boerma, H.R., Specht, J.E. (Eds), American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 2004, 1144 pp. Price: US$155.00 (hardback). ISBN 0-89118-154-7 This book presents a thorough review of soybean research related to improvement, production and uses with a focus on articles published between 1985 and 2001. The First Second and Third Editions, were published in 1973, 1987 and 2004, had 34, 42 and 46 authors, 20, 21 and 21 Chapters and 681, 888 and 1144 pages, respectively. The editorial team and authors that produced this book have produced a well organized, easy to read publication that is filled with new information published about soybean during the past 15–20 years. Major changes have occurred over the past 15 years in soybean research. There are ten chapters in this Third Edition that are addressing new areas of research that were not included in the First or Second Editions. The new Chapters include; Soybean Genomics, Transgenic Soybean, Genetic Diversity in Soybean, Genetic Improvement: Conventional and Molecular-Based Strategies, Managing Inputs for Peak Production, Improved Carbon and Nitrogen Assimilation for Increased Yield, Physiological Traits for Ameliorating Drought Stress, Seed Composition, Economics and Marketing, and Soybean and the Prevention of Chronic Human Disease. Nine chapters have subjects similar to chapters in the Second Edition, but the information is updated. The nine chapters with updated information are: World Distribution and Trade of Soybean; Speciation and Cytogenetics; Quantitative Genetics; Fungal Diseases; Viral, Bacterial, and Phytoplasmal Diseases of Soybean; Nematode Pathogens of Soybean; Integrated Management of Soybean Insects; Weed Biology and Management; and Soybean Processing and Utilization. There are two chapters, Vegetative and Reproductive Morphology that were reproduced from the Second edition and included in the Third Edition.
Book reviews = Agricultural Systems 83 (2005) 101–111
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This book will be an excellent source of information for anyone doing research or extension that involves soybean improvement, production or use. It is very easy to find specific information as each chapter is divided into several sections and subsections and there is a 26-page subject index. The book will be a valuable addition to any library that has readers interested in agriculture research or production, applied genetics, or prevention of chronic human diseases. Kenton Dashiell Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Oklahoma State University 368 Agricultural Hall Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-5269 USA E-mail address: [email protected] doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2004.06.006