Physiological Control of Growth and Yield in Wheat: Analysis and Synthesis.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Components of Yield.- 3 Wheat Development.- 4 Quantitative Aspects of Development: Canopy Generation.- 5 Leaf (Green) Area Index and the Interception of PAR.- 6 Radiation-Use Efficiency.- 7 Quantitative Aspects of Development: Generation of Grain Population Density.- 8 Conclusions.- References.- Growth and Development of Oat with Special Reference to Source-Sink Interaction and Productivity.- 1 Oat as a Subject for Crop Physiological Studies.- 2 Phenostages and Phenophases of Oat with Agricultural Interest.- 3 Canopy Architecture and Function in Relation to Dry-Matter Production.- 4 Vegetative Organs as Competing Sinks During Formation and Realization of Yield Potential.- 5 The Need for Description of Oat Ideotypes?.- References.- Barley: Physiology of Yield.- 1 Apex Development and Contribution to Yield.- 2 Tillering and Tiller Contribution to Grain Yield.- 3 Grain Filling.- 4 Carbon Metabolism.- 5 Nitrogen Metabolism.- 6 Protein Synthesis and Amino Acid Composition.- 7 Contribution of Preanthesis Carbon and Nitrogen to Yield.- 8 Phosphorus Uptake and Mycorrhizal Associations.- 9 Potassium Uptake.- 10 Plant Lodging and Growth Regulators.- 11 Conclusions.- References.- Rice.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Growth and Development.- 3 Photosynthesis and Dry-Matter Production.- 4 Environmental Control of Growth and Yield.- 5 Yield Determining Processes.- 6 Analysis of Yield Components.- 7 Response to Cultural Factors.- 8 Improving Yield Potential.- 9 New Plant Types.- 10 Hybrid Rice.- 11 Biotechnological Approaches.- 12 Future Directions.- References.- Physiology of Maize.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Phenology.- 3 Dry Matter Accumulation.- 4 Dry Matter Partitioning.- 5 Genetic Improvement.- References.- Leaf Expansion and Phenological Development: Key Determinants of Sunflower Plasticity, Growth and Yield.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Phenotypic Plasticity.- 3 Leaf Area.- 4 Phenological Development.- 5Conclusions.- References.- Cotton: Factors Associated with Assimilation Capacity, Flower Production, Boll Set, and Yield.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Root and Canopy Development.- 3 CO2-Assimilation Capacity.- 4 Fruiting-Form Formation.- 5 Carbohydrate Metabolism and Utilization.- 6 Environmental Effects.- 7 Monitoring and Management.- 8 Breeding and Yield Physiology Research Challenges.- 9 Summary.- 10 Glossary of Cotton Yield Physiology Terms.- References.- Jute.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Seed: Viability and Germination.- 3 Seedling Growth and Initial Field Operations.- 4 Root System.- 5 Leaf Area, Light Interception and Canopy Photosynthesis.- 6 CO2 Metabolism and Carbon-Use Efficiency.- 7 Assimilate Translocation and Partitioning.- 8 Photoperiod and Flowering.- 9 Improvement of Jute Productivity: Problems and Prospects.- References.- Sugarcane.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Growth and Yield Dynamics.- 3 Sucrose Synthesis and Partitioning.- 4 Conclusion: Prospects for Increasing Sucrose Yield.- References.- Sugar Beet.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Crop Establishment and Early Development.- 3 Leaf Growth and Development.- 4 Fibrous Root Development.- 5 Growth and Development of the Storage Root.- 6 Photosynthesis and Growth.- 7 Water Relations and Stress.- 8 Assimilate Partitioning.- 9 Crop Growth and Sucrose Accumulation.- 10 Sugar Beet and Climate Change.- 11 Sugarbeet in the Future.- References.- Potato.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The Basic Plan of the Potato Plant.- 3 Physiological Age and Growth Vigour.- 4 Interrelations Between Numbers of Component Plant Parts.- 5 The Process of Tuber Formation.- 6 Rate and Duration of Development Processes.- 7 Radiation Interception, Growth Rate and Total Dry Matter Production.- 8 Temperature and the Rate of Growth Processes.- 9 Dry Matter Distribution.- 10 Nitrogen Nutrition and Potato Production.- 11 Drought and Potato Production.- 12 Second Growth.- 13 Tuber Size Distribution.- References.- Cowpea.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Grain Yield in Optimal Environments.- 3 Grain Yield Under Drought.- 4 Photoperiod and Temperature Effects on Phenology and Responses to Stress.- 5 Conclusions.- References.- Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] Physiology and Symbiotic Dinitrogen Fixation.- 1 Origin and Introduction.- 2 Plant Development.- 3 Plant Physiology.- 4 Symbiotic Dinitrogen Fixation.- References.- Physiological Control of Growth and Yield in White Clover.- 1 Growth Form of White Clover.- 2 Physiological Control of Growth.- References.- Physiological Control of Alfalfa Growth and Yield.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Alfalfa Yield Component Analysis.- 3 Factors Influencing Alfalfa Yield Components.- 4 Conclusions and Future Prospects.- References.- Physiological Control of Forage Grass Yield and Growth.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Dynamic Models.- 3 Seasonal Models.- 4 Examples.- 5 Summary.- References.

This book summarizes recent research on the physiology of yield of all the world's major field crops. The authors focus on the development of crop yield, the physiology underlying this process and the interactions between this physiology and the environment in which the crops develop. The need for the integration of the knowledge available for each of these crops has never been greater. In view of the increasing demand for food supplies of the world's growing population, the development and improvement of crop yield will play a crucial role in the future.

In view of the rising demand for food supplies for the world's increasing population, the development and improvement of crop yield plays a crucial role. This book will aid in the transfer of knowledge from research to application.