The Soybean
：Botany, Production and Uses
Publication subTitle ：Botany, Production and Uses
Publisher： CABI Publishing
Publication year： 2010
E-ISBN: 9781845936457
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781845936440
Subject： S565.1 Soybean
Language： ENG
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Description
The soybean is a crop of global importance and is one of most frequently cultivated crops worldwide. It is rich in oil and protein, used for human and animal consumption as well as for industrial purposes. Soybean plants also play an important role in crop diversification and benefit the growth of other crops, adding nitrogen to the soil during crop rotation. With contributions from eminent researchers from around the world, The Soybean provides a concise coverage of all aspects of this important crop, including genetics and physiology, varietal improvement, production and protection technology, utilization and nutritional value.
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