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Crop Physiology,

Edition 3 Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems

Edited by Ignacio Ciampitti, Ph.D., Daniela Bustos-Korts, Ph.D., Daniel Calderini, Ph.D. and Victor Sadras, Ph.D.

Publication Date: 01 Dec 2025

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Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems, Third Edition continues to provide the most comprehensive and current guide to crop science. From breeding and genetic improvements to adapting to climate change and different farming systems, this book offers a practical tool for understanding the relationships and challenges of successful cropping. It also addresses the need for environmentally sound production of food, fodder, fiber, and energy. With its focus on genetic improvement and agronomy, the book is crucial for those involved in modern agriculture.

Additionally, the third edition introduces a new section on crop ecophysiology, providing insights into the latest scientific advances and practical implementations. It discusses challenges like soil and water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable agricultural practices. The book emphasizes the importance of genetic improvements and agronomic strategies for achieving higher yields. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students seeking to navigate the complexities of contemporary agriculture and to meet both quantitative and qualitative production targets.

Key Features

Includes real-world examples of worldwide cropping systems
Connects the "significance" dimension to the "application" of the science
Provides a view of crop physiology as an active source of methods, theories, ideas, and tools for applications in genetic improvement and agronomy
Combines environment-specific cropping systems and general principles of crop science
Includes a new section that explores integration within crop ecophysiology
Highlights genetic improvement and advancements throughout

About the author

Edited by Ignacio Ciampitti, Ph.D., Kansas State University, USA; Daniela Bustos-Korts, Ph.D., Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile; Daniel Calderini, Ph.D., Professor of the Plant Production and Plant Protection Institute, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile and Victor Sadras, Ph.D., South Australian R&D Institute, The University of Adelaide, Australia

Part 1. Cropping systems
1. Brazil
2. Kenya / broader
3. Spain
4. India
5. SE Asia

Part 2. Crop ecophysiology
Section I: Development
6. Development of cereals I
7. Development of pulses and oilseed crops II
8. Allocation of plant resources
9. Plant-Plant relations

Section II: Resources
10. Capture and efficiency in the use of carbon
11. Capture and efficiency in the use of water
12. Capture and efficiency in the use of nitrogen
13. Capture and efficiency in the use of phosphorous
14. N fixation (legumes, and non-legumes)

Section III: Stresses
15. Waterlogging
16. Heat
17. Drought
18. Low Temperatures
19. Soil Chemical and Physical Constraints

Section IV: Integration
20. Complexity of cropping systems
21. Genotype x Environment x Management (GxExM)
22. Precision farming