Cropping Systems

Content: Preface
 Chapter 1
 The Role of Intercropping in Plant Biofortification
 Abstract
 Introduction
 The Effect of Strip Intercropping Systems on the Yield
 The Influence of Intercropping on the Availability and Uptake of Nutrients by Plants
 Macroelements
 Nitrogen
 Phosphorus
 Micronutrients
 Iron
 Zinc
 Copper
 Conclusion
 References
 Biographical Sketch
 Chapter 2
 Phosphorus Dynamic in the Soil-Plant System under Different Management Practices in Semiarid Pampas
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Soil P-Cycling
 Importance of Organic Phosphorus
 Chemical and Physical Phosphorus Fractions. Influence of Natural Factors on P StatusSoil Texture
 Soil pH
 Influence of Management Practices on P Status
 Soil Tillage
 Crop Rotation
 Fertilization
 Conceptual Model P Transformations
 Relationship between Soil P Forms and Availability
 A Conceptual P Model
 Conclusion
 References
 Biographical Sketches
 Chapter 3
 Long-Term Winter Wheat Cropping Influence on Soil Quality and Yield Stability
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Methods
 Results and Discussion
 Lessons Learned from a Long-Term Experiment "Crop Rotation"
 Soil Physical Properties
 Soil Chemical Properties
 Winter Wheat Yield. ConclusionReferences
 Chapter 4
 Gender Analysis of Cassava Farmers' Climate Change Awareness and Adaptation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Problem Statement
 Research Objectives
 Research Methodology
 The Study Area
 Sampling Technique, Size and Data Collection
 Data Collection
 Analytical Techniques and Model Specification
 Likert Scale
 Multinomial Logit Regression Model
 Model Specification
 Results and Discussion
 Gender-Based Socioeconomic Characteristics of Cassava Farmers in the Study Area. Gender-Based Cropping System Characteristics of Cassava Farmers in the Study AreaGender-Based Climate Change Awareness of Cassava Farmers in the Study Area
 Gender-Based Cassava Farmers' Understanding of Climate Change
 Gender-Based Cassava Farmers' Source of Information on Climate Change
 Gender-Based Cassava Farmers' Constraints to Climate Change Adaptation in the Study Area
 Factors Influencing Gender-Based Cassava Farmers' Choice of Adaptation Strategies in the Study Area
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 5. Increased Soil Fertility in a Long-Term Rice-Oilseed Rape Cropping System and Its Potential Roles in Reducing Nitrogen Inputs and Environmental ImpactsAbstract
 Introduction
 Materials and Methods
 Results and Discussion
 Conclusion
 References
 Index.