Agrometeorology. Principles and Application of Climate Studies in Agriculture. By H. S. Mavi and G. J. Tupper. Binghamton, NY, USA: Haworth Press (2004), pp. 364, US $95.95. ISBN 1-56022-972-1

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Author	Mavi, H. S.
Copyright Year	2005
Abstract	Among the strengths of this book are the wide range of topics covered and a strong emphasis on practicalities, e.g. in planning improved use of water. The emphasis is definitely on applications. However, these lead to some weaknesses. There is therefore, a tendency to give specimen facts and examples of crop responses rather than to explain and to convey understanding, e.g. transpiration. Or again, several methods to indicate drought are introduced but it is not possible to calculate the indices, even with the data to hand. A feature of the book is the frequency of examples taken from semi-arid climates in general and Australian examples in particular. This is not a problem but it becomes a characteristic as one reads through the book. There is an extensive list of references for further reading (13 pages) grouped according to chapter, although for some chapters the lists include a significant number that are to conference presentations and technical reports that may not be readily accessible to many readers. In all, this book represents a brave attempt to cover a very wide ranging subject and it does serve as an introduction to the many factors of weather and climate that influence both agriculture and natural systems.
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