Project Gutenberg 2015-05-23 Public domain in the USA. 262 Osborne, Thomas S. 64060274 Atoms in Agriculture: Applications of Nuclear Science to Agriculture (Revised) Understanding the atom Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Atoms in Agriculture: Applications of Nuclear Science to Agriculture (Revised)" by Thomas S. Osborne is a scientific publication written during the early 1960s. This book explores the innovative applications of nuclear science in agricultural practices, detailing how radioactive isotopes and radiation can enhance agricultural research and productivity. It serves as a comprehensive examination of the benefits and methodologies that come from integrating nuclear techniques into various aspects of farming. The content of the book systematically discusses how radioisotopes act as tracer elements in studying plant nutrition, growth rates, and disease management. Osborne delves into practical inquiries such as how fertilizers move and are absorbed by plants, the impact of radiation on plant and animal metabolism, and the control of pests through biological means. Each chapter highlights case studies and research outcomes, illustrating the improvements achieved through these advanced techniques. Ultimately, the text advocates for the role of nuclear science in resolving ongoing challenges in agriculture, emphasizing its significance in ensuring food security and enhancing agricultural efficiency. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Radioisotopes in agriculture Agriculture -- Research S Text Category: Science - Physics Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 90076 2025-11-19T14:43:42.993528 text/html 62780 2024-10-24T17:27:35 text/html 473680 2025-11-19T14:43:47.547484 application/epub+zip 473199 2025-11-19T14:43:45.031540 application/epub+zip 84867 2025-11-19T14:43:44.136486 application/epub+zip 522152 2025-11-19T14:43:49.308461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 505108 2025-11-19T14:43:46.701474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118386 2022-09-22T08:47:34.003092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 66337 2025-11-19T14:43:42.590495 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46283 2024-10-24T17:27:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16060 2025-11-19T14:43:49.640459 application/rdf+xml 21276 2025-11-19T14:43:44.223510 image/jpeg 3718 2025-11-19T14:43:44.180518 image/jpeg 428103 2025-11-19T14:43:43.027546 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog