Development of science and technology: 1850 to 1950.
Thomas R. SinclairDepartment of Crop Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh
North Carolina
USAC. J. Sinclair
2010en
ABI
Abstract
This chapter discusses scientific and technological developments in Europe and the USA during 1850-1950 that resulted in a total revolution of crop and food production. These technological developments included nitrogen fertilizers, irrigation, chemical weed control, plant breeding and genetics, internal combustion engines and tractors, and food storage/preservation.
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