This book offers a comprehensive and state-of-the-art source reference for understanding the
functions and mechanisms responsible for yield and quality determination under a range of
conditions. By uncovering relationships and challenges of successful and scalable crop
management and breeding this volume addresses the challenges of environmentally sound
production of bulk and quality food fodder fiber and energy which are of ongoing
international concern. Contemporary agriculture and crop management confronts the challenge of
increasing demand in terms of quantitative and qualitative production targets. These targets
have to be achieved against a background of climate change including soil and water scarcity
and higher temperatures and the environmental and social aspects of agricultural
sustainability. This book views crop production as an active source of methods theories ideas
and tools for application in genetic improvement and agronomy.
