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100 1 _aOsborne, Thomas S.
245 1 0 _aAtoms in Agriculture: Applications of Nuclear Science to Agriculture (Revised)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aUnderstanding the atom
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-23
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Atoms in Agriculture: Applications of Nuclear Science to Agriculture (Revised)" by Thomas S. Osborne is a scientific publication written during the early 1960s. This book explores the innovative applications of nuclear science in agricultural practices, detailing how radioactive isotopes and radiation can enhance agricultural research and productivity. It serves as a comprehensive examination of the benefits and methodologies that come from integrating nuclear techniques into various aspects of farming. The content of the book systematically discusses how radioisotopes act as tracer elements in studying plant nutrition, growth rates, and disease management. Osborne delves into practical inquiries such as how fertilizers move and are absorbed by plants, the impact of radiation on plant and animal metabolism, and the control of pests through biological means. Each chapter highlights case studies and research outcomes, illustrating the improvements achieved through these advanced techniques. Ultimately, the text advocates for the role of nuclear science in resolving ongoing challenges in agriculture, emphasizing its significance in ensuring food security and enhancing agricultural efficiency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRadioisotopes in agriculture
653 _aAgriculture -- Research
830 0 _aUnderstanding the atom
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49036
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