Abstract This paper traces the development of agriculture in terms of the economy of the country in the past and predicts the future growth in the same terms.
Abstract This paper compares plant breeding in the traditional mode and that in the genetic mode and presents the final comparison of the two and importance.
Abstract This paper focuses on different attributes of genetically engineered plants. Genetically modified plants are more diseases resistant and herbicide-tolerant than many traditionally bred plants. The author points out that opponents of biotechnology feel that genetics engineering must stay away from the field of agriculture because crops produced by this method can create numerous health risks.
Abstract It outlines the development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have an accelerated growth rate and produce a higher yield faster. The focus is on salmon, trout and catfish. Their development is outlined and their growth rates are compared to those of comparable species.
Abstract This paper focuses on roof gardens cities in North America such as Toronto and Chicago. The ability of roof gardens to meet agricultural needs, as opposed to their economic and environmental benefits is the specific subject of this paper.
Abstract Tea, which has long been the most popular and widely- accessible form of beverage in human society, is found throughout the world in many different forms and has a long tradition of being connected to both cultural rituals and the economic development of countries. This paper examines the most notable uses of tea that have occurred, with a concentration on the use of tea from the Wadmalaw Island plantation in the United States.
Abstract This paper focuses on sugar cane and issues relating to its interaction with soil. Sugar cane places a heavy burden on the soil on which it grows. It also releases extremely large quantities of phosphorous into the surrounding environment.
Abstract It will be argued in this paper that a considerable amount of free trade already exists in the region of Canada, U.S. and Mexico and that two main issues characterize this topic. First, though freer trade in this area will benefit the three countries, each country will be affected differently. Second, it will be argued that dispute resolution is likely to be an important part of efforts to promote freer trade in agricultural products between the three countries.
Abstract This piece is a review of "So Shall You Reap" a textbook which studies how agriculture has evolved from the earliest civilizations to the modern forms of farming in use today, with an eye toward examining how agriculture has evolved, as well as its effects on the environment. The author of this review points out how the book's two authors (both Harvard employees - one a researcher, the other a librarian) seek to prove how the development of society and agriculture are mixed. The author of this review takes the stance that the book is generally well-written, informative, and relevant, believing it to be neither too dry nor too much a pro-environmentalism essay. While the author believes that the book's fairly simple analysis (especially of how older civilizations evolved) may be a bit too simplistic for highly-informed readers, the book is generally a good introduction for those looking for a point of entry on this sorely-neglected subject.
Abstract This six-page undergraduate paper explains the impact of demand supply of water on the growth of agriculture. The problem of scarcity of water has been associated with the concept of agriculture. The problem has been explained with respect to demand and supply of water in China.
Abstract This paper discusses the history and uses of the crop known as oat. It looks briefly at the problems that can be caused if not properly taken care of and also the description of the crop.
Abstract This paper studies the various diseases and insects that are likely to affect the Bermuda grass. This type of grass is suitable for most places as they do not require much maintenance, but they like any other grass specie must be protected against possible infections.
Tags: LITERATURE / CLASSIC LITERATURE, bermuda grass
Questions whether modern agriculture is sustainable, based on an analysis on two articles on the subject, "Averting a Disaster" and "Assault on the Earth".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, 2002, $ 35.95
Abstract Virtually everyone is aware of the importance of agriculture in supporting the lives of the more than six billion people on the planet., but the fact that food is quite plentiful in Western societies and available at a relatively low cost can hide the crisis that exists in agriculture. This crisis is outlined in the articles "Averting a Disaster", published in "International Agricultural Development", and "Assault on the Earth" by Elena Wilken. Close examination of these articles shows that, together, they provide a comprehensive look at the problem of soil degradation and loss. An attempt is made to outline possible solutions, but these articles fail to pay enough attention to the underlying cause of this situation and an area where the greatest chance for success in solving problems exists, namely, the lack of a global management system.
Abstract After providing a brief autobiography of the author of "Silent Spring", Rachel Carson, the paper discusses the book itself in a chapter-by-chapter summary. "Silent Spring" was Carson's way of presenting to the public the dangers of the use of DDT. The paper also includes quotes from the text.
From the Paper "In Detroit, Michigan the Michigan Department of Agriculture decided to cover their city with Aldrin pellets, the most dangerous poison at the time (and the cheapest), to destroy their population of Japanese Beetles which had arrived in Detroit on plants imported from Mississippi. Carelessly they sprayed the pellets over the human population and when it rained over night the pellets were watered down and puddles of lethal poison lay scattered across the ground."
