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hardcover. This text reviews the state of knowledge on the management of vertisols in Africa, with comparative chapters covering other parts of the world. Editor(s): Syers, J.K.; Penning de Vries,F.W.T.; Nyamudela, P.; Penning de Vries, F. (IBSRAM, Thailand); Nyamudeza, P. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994505
- ISBN
- 9780851994505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.23
€ 152.23
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991825
- ISBN
- 9780851991825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.43
€ 142.43
Hardcover. Reviews the major achievements made in soil erosion and sediment redistribution research and management. This book examines the developments made in three themes - measurement, modelling and management - and covers a variety of scales, in both time and space, and geographical locations. Editor(s): Owens, P. N. (National Soil Resources Institute, Cranfield University, UK). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; RBKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 29. Weight in Grams: 924.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990507
- ISBN
- 9780851990507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.23
€ 152.23
hardcover. Drawing together the work of 25 nematologists from 12 countries, this book examines the taxonomy and ecology of freshwater nematodes. The book also summarizes previous work in the area and indicates avenues for future research. Overall, the book provides a synthesis of the subject. Editor(s): Eyualem-Abebe (University of New Hampshire, USA); Traunspurger, W. (University of Bielefeld, Germany); Andrassy, I. (University of Budapest, Hungary). Num Pages: 752 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780851990095
- ISBN
- 9780851990095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.15
€ 246.15
Perspectives on Climate Change: Science, Economics, Politics, Ethics
. Ed(S): Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter; Howarth, ...
hardcover. Explores the interplay between science, economics, politics, and ethics in understanding the challenge that climate change poses to the international community. Editor(s): Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter; Howarth, Richard B. Series: Advances in the Economics of Environmental Resources S. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762312719
- ISBN
- 9780762312719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.02
€ 140.02
Hardcover. 212 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Mycorrhizal symbioses are widespread and fundamental components of terrestrial ecosystems and have shaped plant evolution. This book features such topics as plant/fungal communication, the interaction of mycorrhizal fungi with other soil microorganisms, and the use of mycorrhizal fungi in plant-production systems. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSQ; PSTS; RBGB. Dimension: 289 x 227 x 19. Weight: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935863
- ISBN
- 9781845935863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.68
€ 109.68
Paperback. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Series: Modular Texts. Num Pages: 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 876. Series: Modular Texts. 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935634
- ISBN
- 9781845935634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.25
€ 52.99
€ 50.25
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935009
- ISBN
- 9781845935009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.36
€ 54.36
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931162
- ISBN
- 9781845931162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.58
€ 145.58
hardcover. It is generally assumed that soil fertility decline is widespread in the tropics. In contrast, perennial plant cover provides better protection for the soil. This book reviews these concepts, focusing on soil chemical changes under different land-use systems in the tropics, including perennial crops, annual crops, and forest plantations. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog references, index. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996707
- ISBN
- 9780851996707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
hardcover. Describing trophic interactions between species that carry out the decomposition of organic matter in the soil, this title addresses the key topics of functional groups, spatial stratification and succession patterns over time, involving bacteria, protists, fungi and micro-invertebrates. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996615
- ISBN
- 9780851996615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.34
€ 161.34
hardcover. Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This book addresses these subjects. Editor(s): Drechsel, P.; Kunze, D. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HF; GTF; RBGB; TQ; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- V9780851995489
- ISBN
- 9780851995489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.86
€ 116.86
hardcover. This text is a collection of reviews of global problems of diffuse water pollution from agriculture, which affects the water quality of rivers, lakes, resevoirs and the oceans. It is aimed at researchers and advanced level students as a reference book. Editor(s): Haygarth, P.; Jarvis, S. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQSW; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995458
- ISBN
- 9780851995458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.48
€ 203.48
hardcover. This volume contains papers from an international conference held by the British Society of Soil Science in Edinburgh in September 1999. It includes exploration of the results of recent research studies examining how organic matter functions in soils. Editor(s): Rees, R. M.; etc.; Ball, B. (Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh); Watson, C. (Scottish Agricultural College, Aberdeen); Campbell, C. (Macauley Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen). Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1111.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994659
- ISBN
- 9780851994659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
Hardcover. 336 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Tow, P. (University of Adelaide, Australia); Lazenby, A. (formerly of the University of Tasmania, Australia). This text describes how competition between plant species, and succession in plant ecosystems, operate in grasslands and grazed pastures, both natural and sown. It also examines the ways in which competition and succession are analyzed, evaluated and measured. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; RBGB. Dimension: 255 x 185 x 24. Weight: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994413
- ISBN
- 9780851994413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
hardcover. This text is a reference source covering the chemical elements that are nutrients for plants and animals. It deals with the concentrations and transformations of these elements in soils, grassland plants, and ruminant aniamls, particularly cattle and sheep. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSB; PSTS; PSVS; RBGB; RGBC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994376
- ISBN
- 9780851994376
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994178
- ISBN
- 9780851994178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.83
€ 176.83
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991634
- ISBN
- 9780851991634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.04
€ 120.04
Paperback. There has recently been a major increase in interest in the scientific development and management of turf and grasslands for sport and amenity. This book is aimed at students taking courses in turf science and sportsground management, landscape and recreation provision, and amenity horticulture. Num Pages: 416 pages, 9 colour plates, 76 line illustrations, 18 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AMV; RBGB; WMP; WSBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662. 416 pages, 9 colour plates, 76 line illustrations, 18 b&w illustrations. There has recently been a major increase in interest in the scientific development and management of turf and grasslands for sport and amenity. This book is aimed at students taking courses in turf science and sportsground management, landscape and recreation provision, and amenity horticulture. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: AMV; RBGB; WMP; WSBV. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 24. Weight: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851987200
- ISBN
- 9780851987200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.18
€ 53.99
€ 51.18
Paperback. Palaeobiology: A Synthesis was widely acclaimed both for its content and production quality. Ten years on, Derek Briggs and Peter Crowther have once again brought together over 150 leading authorities from around the world to produce Palaeobiology II. Editor(s): Briggs, Derek; Crowther, Peter R. Num Pages: 600 pages, 206 illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 282 x 216 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632051496
- ISBN
- 9780632051496
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 145.35
€ 145.35