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Agricultural science
The Public, the Media and Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbi...
hardcover. Reviews the literature on communication about biotechnology. With the use of case studies, this book looks at public opinion data, communication theory, and international examples; and provides a complementary overview of how the public sees this controversial topic. Editor(s): Brossard, D.; Shanahan, James; Nesbitt, T.C. Num Pages: 405 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVK; KCM; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932046
- ISBN
- 9781845932046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.35
€ 264.35
hardcover. Since the 1970s, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. This fully revised and updated edition, with five completely new chapters, presents information on intellectual property law in a simplified form, with a minimum of legal jargon. Editor(s): Erbisch, F.H.; Maredia, K. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: LNR; PSAD; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997391
- ISBN
- 9780851997391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
Crop Variety Improvement and its Effect on Productivity: The Impact of...
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Gollin, D.
hardcover. This volume reports the findings of a study of the productivity impacts of varietal improvements research conducted at a number of international centres affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Gollin, D. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1193.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995496
- ISBN
- 9780851995496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 318.56
€ 318.56
hardcover. This volume of 24 chapters reviews the regulatory changes in agricultural biotechnology. It primarily considers the relationship between these changes and innovation, market development and international trade. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations ; 26 cm. BIC Classification: KCC; LNR; PSAD; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Wyd ed.
- SKU
- V9780851997421
- ISBN
- 9780851997421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
hardcover. This volume presents the proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation, held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in July 2001. It covers molecular and biochemical aspects, plant genomics, stresses and factors limiting nitrogen fixation, and applied aspects. Editor(s): Finan, Timothy J.; etc.; O'Brian, M.R. (State University of New York, USA); et al. Series: Crop & plant sciences. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: PSB; PSG; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995915
- ISBN
- 9780851995915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 374.27
€ 374.27
Paperback. Editor(s): Gildemacher, Peter; Mur, Remco. Num Pages: 184 pages, colour photos, tables & charts. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 240 x 14. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- KIT Publishers Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789460222337
- ISBN
- 9789460222337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 25.45
€ 37.99
€ 25.45
Economics of Pesticides, Sustainable Food Production, and Organic Food...
. Ed(S): Hall, Darwin C.; Moffitt, L. Joe
Hardback. Economic assessment of sustainable agricultural practices has continued to mature and to add to our understanding of how we might design policies to ensure an adequate and diverse food supply. This volume presents some of the developments and applications in this field; and also provides a comprehensive treatment of topics. Editor(s): Hall, Darwin C.; Moffitt, L. Joe. Series: Advances in the Economics of Environmental Resources S. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308507
- ISBN
- 9780762308507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.86
€ 204.86
hardcover. Cassava is a major tropical tuber crop found throughout the tropics (India, Africa and Latin America). This text covers all aspects of cassava biology, production and utilization. It is a comprehensive research level overview of this crop. Editor(s): Hillocks, R.J.; Thresh, J.M.; Bellotti, A.C.; Belloti, A. (Centro International de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) Colombia). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVK; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995243
- ISBN
- 9780851995243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Environment and Livelihoods in Tropical Coastal Zones: Managing Agricu...
. Ed(S): Hoanh, C. T.; Tuong, T. P.; Gowing, ...
hardcover. Focuses on the challenges people face in managing agricultural crops, aquaculture, fisheries and related ecosystems in inland areas of coastal zones in the tropics of Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. This book discusses the nature of the conflicts and identifies what is known and not known about how to manage them. Editor(s): Hoanh, C. T.; Tuong, T. P.; Gowing, J. W. (University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK); Hardy, B. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNP; TVB; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931070
- ISBN
- 9781845931070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.16
€ 237.16
The first book to cover crop breeding and crop management issues as well as genomic issues. Editor(s): Kumar, Arvind; Banga, Surinder S.; Meena, Prabhu Dayal; Kumar, Priya Ranjan. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: TVB; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644837
- ISBN
- 9781780644837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.23
€ 62.23
hardcover. This text contains chapters adapted from the Third International Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal held in August 2000 in Rio Quente, Brazil. Editor(s): Levey, D.; Silva, W.; Galetti, M. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; PSVS; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995250
- ISBN
- 9780851995250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
hardcover. General information about rice and data about worldwide rice production is brought together in this handbook. Key features include chapters reviewing general issues on rice and its production and four-page entries for the top ten rice-growing countries in the world. Editor(s): Maclean, J.L.; Dawe, D.C.; Hardy, B.; Hettel, G.P. (all members of the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines). Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVB; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996363
- ISBN
- 9780851996363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
book describes lessons learnt from an innovative scheme in India that improved yields in drylands. It shows how the scheme can be scaled up for other Dryland regions of the world. The scheme uses localised soil nutrient analyses to create an integrated, climate-smart fertilizer and planting plan that maximises yields for farmers. Editor(s): Raju, K. V.; Wani, S.P. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780648156
- ISBN
- 9781780648156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.21
€ 163.21
hardcover. Written by international experts, this book is a comprehensive examination of the potential effects climate change, particularly greenhouses gases, will have on agrosystems. It also reviews the effects such systems have on climate change itself. Editor(s): Reddy, K. R.; Hodges, H.F. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNPG; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1021.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1.
- SKU
- V9780851994390
- ISBN
- 9780851994390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Sugar and Related Sweetener Markets: International Perspectives (Cabi)
. Ed(S): Schmitz, A.; Etc.; Spreen, T.; Messi...
hardcover. World sweetener markets are reviewed in this book, with particular chapters devoted to the US, the EU, Australia, Brazil, Cuba and India. Topics such as international trade liberalization, US policy reform and regional integration are also addressed. Editor(s): Schmitz, A.; etc.; Spreen, T.; Messina, W.; Moss, C. (all of Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, USA). Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996448
- ISBN
- 9780851996448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.94
€ 288.94
Good Statistical Practice for Natural Resources Research
. Ed(S): Stern, R. D.; Coe, R.; Allan, E. F.;...
Paperback. This title provides a practical approach to applying statistics to a wide variety of studies or projects. It helps to bring together the biophysical and socio-economic aspects, which are increasingly seen as integral to successful natural resources management. Editor(s): Stern, R. D.; Coe, R.; Allan, E. F.; Dale, I. C. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; TQ; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997223
- ISBN
- 9780851997223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
hardcover. Soil degradation and nutrient depletion have become serious threats to agricultural productivity in Africa. Soils cannot supply the quantities of nutrients required and yield levels decline rapidly once cropping commences. This book addresses these issues. Editor(s): Vanlauwe, B.; etc.; Diels, J. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Obadan, Nigeria); Sanginga, N. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Obadan, Nigeria); Merckz, R. (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium). Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; RBGB; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2002
- SKU
- V9780851995762
- ISBN
- 9780851995762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
hardcover. Editor(s): Villalobos, Francisco J.; Fereres, Elias. Num Pages: 555 pages, 110 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 100 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1099.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 555
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- SKU
- V9783319461151
- ISBN
- 9783319461151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 343.18
€ 343.18
Hardback. Editor(s): Tiwari, A.K.; Lal, M.; Singh, A. K. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 186 x 260 x 18. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634634588
- ISBN
- 9781634634588
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.78€ 172.78
€ 252.78
€ 172.78
Paperback. The only way to recommend new crop varieties, agrochemicals and husbandry systems is after they have been thoroughly tested in a series of replicated field trials. The trials, which are used to test these products or systems, need to be designed in such a way that the results obtained are reasonable and representative. Num Pages: 346 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PBT; PSTD; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 346
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471899099
- ISBN
- 9780471899099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.56
€ 93.56