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Hardback. The future of agriculture depends on our ability to enhance productivity without sacrificing long-term production potential. Using microorganisms such as plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) is one economically and ecologically sustainable solution. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642234644
- ISBN
- 9783642234644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.61
€ 195.61
Paperback. Here are up-to-date findings on interactions between plants and beneficial prokaryotes, including the use of genomics for the analysis of plant-prokaryote symbioses and their evolution. Rhizobia-legume, actinorhizal and cyanobacterial symbioses are presented. Editor(s): Pawlowski, Katharina (Albrecht von Haller Institute for Plant Sciences, Gottingen, Germany). Series: Microbiology Monographs. Num Pages: 306 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642242595
- ISBN
- 9783642242595
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Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Paperback. Human activity has resulted in an increased concentration of heavy metals in soils. This book discusses how plants and soil microorganisms cope with this situation, and it details the sophisticated techniques developed for survival in contaminated soils. Editor(s): Sherameti, Irena; Varma, Ajit. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 510 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 62 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PST; RBGB; RNP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642261572
- ISBN
- 9783642261572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.44
€ 251.44
Paperback. The agricultural world has been forced to adapt in recent years to the excessive use of heavy machinery, waste disposal, and the use of agrochemicals. This Soil Biology volume updates readers on several cutting-edge aspects of sustainable soil engineering. Editor(s): Dedousis, Athanasios P.; Bartzanas, Thomas. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 242 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC; RNH; RNU; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262449
- ISBN
- 9783642262449
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Condition: New
€ 193.57
€ 193.57
Paperback. Editor(s): Dion, Patrice. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 363 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262616
- ISBN
- 9783642262616
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Condition: New
€ 194.58
€ 194.58
Paperback. Providing a range of perspectives on the topic, this overview presents the role of ion channels in plant stress responses. New insights into plant CA2+ signaling, salinity tolerance mechanisms, cyclic nucleotide gated channels and more are covered. Editor(s): Demidchik, Vadim; Maathuis, Frans J.M. Series: Signaling and Communication in Plants. Num Pages: 247 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Previously published in hardcover
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262951
- ISBN
- 9783642262951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.69
€ 193.69
Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Production of Energy and Co-Produc...
. Ed(S): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen;...
Paperback. The successful use of plant biomass for the sustainable production of energy and co-products such as chemicals is crucial to mankind's future. This volume examines the uses of plant biomass and ways to improve the productivity and composition of plant species. Editor(s): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen; Widholm, Jack M. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. Num Pages: 458 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RNU; TCB; THX; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642264993
- ISBN
- 9783642264993
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Condition: New
€ 195.95
€ 195.95
Paperback. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are as effective as pure chemicals in terms of plant growth enhancement and disease control. The various facets of these groups of bacteria are treated in this book, with emphasis on their emergence in agriculture. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K. Series: Microbiology Monographs. Num Pages: 448 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSGD; PSTL; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265006
- ISBN
- 9783642265006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.99
€ 250.99
Paperback. This series presents critical reviews of the state of modern chemical research, as well as discussion of future trends, in concise reports on chemistry, each contributed by a world renowned expert. Editor(s): Rauter, Amelia Pilar; Vogel, Pierre; Queneau, Yves. Series: Topics in Current Chemistry. Num Pages: 216 pages, 192 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PNN; PNRD; PSBF; RNU; THX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265129
- ISBN
- 9783642265129
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Condition: New
€ 193.38
€ 193.38
Paperback. This volume covers the various facets of soil enzymes, such as their functions, biochemical and microbiological properties and the factors affecting their activities. It describes enzymes in the rhizosphere, in forest soils, and in volcanic ash-derived soils. Editor(s): Shukla, Girish; Varma, Ajit. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 400 pages, 69 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSBZ; RBGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265310
- ISBN
- 9783642265310
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Condition: New
€ 250.48
€ 250.48
Paperback. This milestone book presents the exciting topic of soil biocommunication, dealing with the important roles of soil bacteria in parasitic and symbiotic interactions with plants, animals and fungi. It provides a unique and valuable source of information. Editor(s): Witzany, Gunther. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 496 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSF; RBGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265723
- ISBN
- 9783642265723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.29
€ 251.29
Paperback. Phosphorus in Action presents the latest information on biological processes in soil P cycling. Readers will find a discussion of spectroscopic techniques and the characterization of microbial P forms, as well as the use of tracers, molecular approaches and modeling of soil-plant systems. Editor(s): Bunemann, Else K.; Oberson, Astrid; Frossard, Emmanuel. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 498 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSG; PSTD; RBGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 759.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265921
- ISBN
- 9783642265921
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Condition: New
€ 250.23
€ 250.23
Paperback. This book examines the functions of earthworms, and their role in soil improvement, soil structure and the biocontrol of soil-borne plant fungal diseases. Covers earthworms' innate immune system, and the influences of organic farming systems and tillage. Editor(s): Karaca, Ayten. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVT; RBGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265945
- ISBN
- 9783642265945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.41
€ 194.41
Paperback. Bioaugmentation, Biostimulation and Biocontrol presents recent advances in molecular methods and metagenomics for microbial diversity evaluation. Contributions from experts in the field deal with the application of biofertilizers and organic amendments. Editor(s): Singh, Ajay; Parmar, Nagina; Kuhad, Ramesh Chander. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RBGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642268458
- ISBN
- 9783642268458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.85
€ 194.85
Paperback. This, the first review of the range of factors affecting the welfare of farmed flightless birds, focuses on the ostrich, emu and rhea. It discusses husbandry and management protocols at each stage of the farming process as well as their welfare implications. Editor(s): Glatz, Phil; Lunam, Christine; Malecki, Irek. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; PSVS; RNKH; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642268519
- ISBN
- 9783642268519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 282.52
€ 282.52
Paperback. This book integrates the latest developments in forestry science and practice and how they inform sustainable forest management in the tropics. It provides details about the full spectrum of forest formations, from dry to moist and from lowland to mountain. Editor(s): Gunter, Sven; Weber, Michael; Stimm, Bernd; Mosandl, Reinhard. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 576 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642268939
- ISBN
- 9783642268939
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 428.91
€ 428.91
Paperback. This book focuses on the modelling of flow paths that affect the fluxes of dissolved compounds from a small agricultural catchment (the Narew Catchment) during snowmelt, as this is the dominant hydrological event in many moderate and high latitude catchments. Editor(s): Swiatek, Dorota; Ignar, Stefan. Series: Geoplanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBK; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642269585
- ISBN
- 9783642269585
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.34
€ 126.34
Paperback. With contributions from internationally-renowned experts, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the concept of soil health. A valuable source of information, it also presents the latest results in the field of soil quality in view of climate change. Editor(s): Singh, B. P.; Cowie, Annette L.; Chan, K. Yin. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RN; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642271045
- ISBN
- 9783642271045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.63
€ 250.63
Hardback. This book reviews current research and practice, and prospects for new uses of beneficial microorganisms as probiotics. Covers applications in aboveground fitness of plants, in mountain ecosystems, in tropical and Mediterranean forests and in muga silkworms. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PSTD; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642275142
- ISBN
- 9783642275142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.07
€ 196.07
Paperback. Based on the author's life time experience in exploring and researching the genus Avena, this book describes some great events in oat research and minor stories along the way. It is of interest to those working with oats and to students and scientists of crop evolution, including those dealing with collecting and conserving wild genetic resources. Series: SpringerBriefs in Agriculture. Num Pages: 87 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RNCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 165.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 87
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642305467
- ISBN
- 9783642305467
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.05
€ 65.05