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Growing Food: A Guide to Food Production by Springer serves as a specialist handbook for anyone involved in the production of food. Whether you are working in agriculture or horticulture, this manual acts as a quick and easy reference guide to help you navigate the complexities of plant-based food production. This book is designed to demystify the process of growing food by answering fundamental questions about how crops are produced. It focuses heavily on the technical aspects of plant production, providing a clear and accessible way to understand the science behind the food we eat. While it briefly touches on animal husbandry, agrochemicals, and genetic engineering, the primary goal is to provide a technical foundation for plant-based food systems. With a strong international perspective, this guide is suitable for both individuals and organizations seeking a reliable reference tool. It provides the technical knowledge needed to understand the lifecycle of food crops, making it an essential resource for students, professionals, and organizations dedicated to food production and agricultural studies.

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Provides a quick and easy reference guide for professionals and organizations working in agriculture and horticulture.

Demystifies the subject of growing food by answering basic questions about how plants are produced.

Focuses on the technical aspects of food crops to provide a practical understanding of plant production.

Designed as a specialist handbook that can be used as a reliable reference book for technical information.

Includes a strong international flavour to make it useful for a wide range of global users.

Offers brief mentions of related topics like animal husbandry and agrochemicals for a well-rounded overview.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
12 October 2006
Listed Since
19 December 2006

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