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According to the Resource Allocation Theory, an individual's genetic potential can only be realized in an environment in which essential food resources are adequately supplied. This book describes resource allocation patterns in natural populations, the costs, preferences and trade-offs of maintenance, growth, reproduction and immune function. Editor(s): Rauw, W.M. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PSV; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933944
- ISBN
- 9781845933944
Condition: New
€ 147.12
€ 147.12
An Australian Case Study. 240 pages, Illustrationsstrations. Australia's agricultural system has developed from almost non-existence 220 years ago to one of the most advanced and efficient in today's world. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNAC. Dimension: 248 x 177 x 19. Weight: 704.
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939458
- ISBN
- 9781845939458
Condition: New
€ 118.09
€ 118.09
Based on the 2010 conference 'Towards the establishment of genetic reserves for crop wild relatives and landraces in Europe', this book discusses agrobiodiversity conservation. Considering the benefits of understanding and preserving crop wild relatives and landraces, it covers such issues as habitat protection, ecosystem health and food security. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan; Ford-Lloyd, Brian V.; Iriondo, Jose M.; Carvalho, M. A. A. Pinheiro de. Num Pages: 392 pages, 71 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PST; RNK; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938512
- ISBN
- 9781845938512
Condition: New
€ 147.12
€ 147.12
Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 714. 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight: 714.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936662
- ISBN
- 9781845936662
Condition: New
€ 133.61
€ 133.61
376 pages, 280 illustrations (128 are in colour). Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics. This book intends to provide a broad-based, international review of this subject at a level suitable for advanced students and practitioners. It describes the ecology and biology of the insects with special reference to the economic damage they cause to trees. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVP; TVQ; TVR. Dimension: 249 x 170 x 28. Weight: 1080.
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936365
- ISBN
- 9781845936365
Condition: New
€ 133.61
€ 133.61
Agri-food traditional, regional and typical products are an important resource for agricultural and rural development in many areas of the European Union. Based on research conducted in European countries, this book provides an account of the of OLPs, enabling an understanding of their characteristics and evolution in the agri-food system. Editor(s): Barham, Elizabeth; Sylvander, Bertil. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 169 x 20. Weight in Grams: 694. Local Development, Global Recognition. 240 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Barham, Elizabeth; Sylvander, Bertil. Agri-food traditional, regional and typical products are an important resource for agricultural and rural development in many areas of the European Union. Based on research conducted in European countries, this book provides an account of the of OLPs, enabling an understanding of their characteristics and evolution in the agri-food system. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC. Dimension: 253 x 169 x 20. Weight: 694.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933524
- ISBN
- 9781845933524
Condition: New
€ 118.09
€ 118.09
It is believed that the major countries of the former Soviet Union - specifically Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine (KRU region) - are the part of the world with the most potential to increase food supplies and strengthen world food security. This book examines the future of the KRU countries in global agricultural markets. Editor(s): Schmitz, Andrew; Meyers, William H. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1DVUK; 1FCZ; KCT; KNAC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 180 x 252 x 22. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645353
- ISBN
- 9781780645353
Condition: New
€ 61.99
€ 61.99
Crop Improvement, Adoption and Impact of Improved Varieties in Food Cr...
. Ed(S): Walker, Tomas S; Alwang, Jeffrey R
Editor(s): Walker, Tomas S; Alwang, Jeffrey R. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 182 x 251 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644011
- ISBN
- 9781780644011
Condition: New
€ 183.45
€ 183.45
This book is targeted primarily at agricultural economists, i.e. university faculty and students interested in the topics of Indian agriculture and the world market. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCLT; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 252 x 20. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642826
- ISBN
- 9781780642826
Condition: New
€ 106.80
€ 106.80
Consequences for Agricultural Policy and the Agri-food Chain. 232 pages, 48 illustrations. Following Serbia's acceptance as a candidate for EU membership, it's agriculture and rural issues will receive attention as agriculture is an important activity in Serbia, especially in the low-income rural areas. This book explores the consequences of preparing for EU accession for Serbia's agricultural policies and its agri-food supply chain. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DVWYS; KCT; KNAC. Dimension: 244 x 180 x 19. Weight: 682.
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641454
- ISBN
- 9781780641454
Condition: New
€ 118.09
€ 118.09
In most developing countries, good quality seed is hard to obtain and farmers struggle to save seed from one year to the next. This title takes a people-centred look at the companies, public agencies and family farms that are taking on this role and making a difference to food security across Africa. Editor(s): Mele, P. Van; Bently, Jeffrey W.; Guei, Robert. G. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JPQ; KNAC; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 9020.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938437
- ISBN
- 9781845938437
Condition: New
€ 139.49
€ 139.49
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933487
- ISBN
- 9781845933487
Condition: New
€ 277.72
€ 277.72
This broad introductory textbook sets world forestry in a social, environmental, historical, and economic context. Fully updated throughout and with new contributions from international experts, this 2nd edition includes new chapters on climate change, international forest policy, and expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production. Editor(s): Sands, R. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641560
- ISBN
- 9781780641560
Condition: New
€ 129.87
€ 129.87
Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems, providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes the latest research in an accessible format, providing a practical worldwide overview and guide to their basic characteristics, cultivation and use, and issues, problems and trends. Editor(s): Isebrands, J G; Richardson, J (Loughborough University). Num Pages: 634 pages, 19. BIC Classification: KNAL; RN; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 171 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1656.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780641089
- ISBN
- 9781780641089
Condition: New
€ 196.84
€ 196.84
This fully updated second edition presents a conceptual framework of outdoor recreation management in the form of a series of management matrices. It then illustrates this framework through new and updated case studies in the US national parks, and concludes with the principles of outdoor recreation management. Editor(s): Manning, Robert E.; Anderson, Laura Ellen; Pettengill, Peter. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: KNAL; WS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786391025
- ISBN
- 9781786391025
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Women Feeding Cities: Mainstreaming Gender in Urban Agriculture and Fo...
. Ed(S): Hovorka, Alice; Zeeuw, Henk De; Njen...
paperback. Editor(s): Hovorka, Alice; Zeeuw, Henk de; Njenga, Mary. Num Pages: 399 pages, 15 black & white line drawings, 13 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSJ1; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 238 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853396854
- ISBN
- 9781853396854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.59
€ 42.59
Paperback. Documenting the farm labour system, this text presents a collection of voices - from workers who labour in the fields, to union organizers and lobbyists. The stories present the world of migrant farmworkers as a complex social and economic system. Num Pages: 352 pages, 35 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: JHBL; JHM; KCFM; KNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520227347
- ISBN
- 9780520227347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.20
€ 42.20
Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism
. Ed(S): Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University,...
hardcover. Provides a comprehensive review of the digestion and metabolism of ruminant animals. Editor(s): Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Forbes, J.M.; France, J. Num Pages: 736 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998145
- ISBN
- 9780851998145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 277.57
€ 277.57
hardcover. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 1565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- CENGAGE Delmar Learning United States
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305949706
- ISBN
- 9781305949706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.57
€ 217.57
Paperback. Series: What Everyone Needs to Know. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: KNAF; RNF; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199798148
- ISBN
- 9780199798148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.38
€ 17.99
€ 17.38