9781334559693 - The Influence of Soil and Climate Upon the Composition of the Sugar Beet, 1901 (Classic Reprint) di Wiley, Harvey W. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the relationship between the environment and the composition of sugar beets during the early 1900s, using collaborative fieldwork from nine different stations across the US and portions of data from a tenth. The author's main focus is on the effects of soil composition and climate on the sugar content and yield of beets. The work positions the research within the context of the growing interest in sugar beet production at the time, particularly in light of the McKinley Tariff of 1890 and the development of domestic sugar industries. Thematic depth is achieved through an examination of the impact of rainfall, temperature, sunlight, and soil nutrients on the quality of sugar beets, providing valuable insights into the factors that contribute to successful beet cultivation. The book's findings have implications for understanding the environmental influences on sugar beet production, and they contribute to the broader knowledge base in agricultural science and crop optimization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.