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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
paperback. Vital in the context of a growing world population, this volume features the most renowned scientists in genomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics technologies, reflecting attempts to address the multigenicity of plants' abiotic stress responses. Editor(s): Tuteja, Narendra; Gill, Sarvajeet Singh. Num Pages: 416 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992987
- ISBN
- 9781489992987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.89
€ 194.89
hardcover. Vital in the context of a growing world population, this volume features the most renowned scientists in genomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics technologies, reflecting attempts to address the multigenicity of plants' abiotic stress responses. Editor(s): Tuteja, Narendra; Gill, Sarvajeet Singh. Num Pages: 394 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 783.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461446323
- ISBN
- 9781461446323
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.53
€ 251.53
Genomics of Plant Genetic Resources: Volume 2. Crop productivity, food...
. Ed(S): Tuberosa, Roberto; Graner, Andreas; ...
paperback. This book shows the pivotal role played by genomics in order to mine germplasm collections, elucidate gene function, identify superior alleles and, ultimately, release improved cultivars. It features a number of compelling case studies and examples. Editor(s): Tuberosa, Roberto; Graner, Andreas; Frison, Emile. Num Pages: 534 pages, 60 colour illustrations, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTD; PSTS; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 534
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789402402773
- ISBN
- 9789402402773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.35
€ 251.35
Hardback. Proceedings of the 2nd International Rice Blast Conference, 4-8 August 1998, Montpellier, France Editor(s): Tharreau, D.; Lebrun, M.H.; Talbot, N.J.; Notteghem, J.L. Series: Developments in Plant Pathology. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362579
- ISBN
- 9780792362579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.46
€ 201.46
paperback. Editor(s): Subramanyam, Bhadriraju; Hagstrum, David W. Num Pages: 437 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; TDCT; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 437
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461369561
- ISBN
- 9781461369561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.66
€ 195.66
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive overview of research in rice fungal pathology. This book covers progress in a number of key fundamental aspects such as pathogenicity, pathogen diversity, molecular characterisation, gene cloning, genetics of host resistance and host-pathogen interactions. Editor(s): Sreenivasaprasad, S.; Johnson, R. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402000508
- ISBN
- 9781402000508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.53
€ 201.53
Hardback. Roots and tubers are considered as the most important food crops after cereals and contribute significantly to sustainable development, income generation and food security especially in the tropical regions. Editor(s): Sharma, Harish K.; Njintang, Nicolas Y.; Singhal, Rekha S.; Kaushal, Pragati. Series: IFST Advances in Food Science. Num Pages: 648 pages. BIC Classification: TDCT; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1248.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118992692
- ISBN
- 9781118992692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.59
€ 252.59
Hardback. The subject of fruit ripening is one of vital interest and importance to the massive international fruit growing and fruit trade industries. This book brings together important information from an experienced team of international contributors. Editor(s): Seymour, G.B.; Taylor, J.E.; Tucker, Gregory A. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412408304
- ISBN
- 9780412408304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 374.40
€ 374.40
Paperback. Editor(s): Saxena, Mohan C.; Stewart, R.A. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 8. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789024728466
- ISBN
- 9789024728466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Hardback. Contains papers and posters presented at the 18th Eucarpia Fodder Crops Section Meeting held at Loen, Nordfjord, Norway in August 1993. The book demonstrates the diversity both in crops and environmental stresses that confront the forage breeders. It presents both general and specific aspects of adaptation to marginal growing conditions. Editor(s): Rognli, O.A.; Solberg, Eric; Schjelderup, I. (Holt Research Station). Series: Developments in Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 330 pages, 81 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from EUPHYTICA, 77:3, 1994
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329480
- ISBN
- 9780792329480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.16
€ 256.16
hardcover. The Alliums are some of the most ancient cultivated crops and include onions, garlic, leeks and other related plants. This book provides a review of Allium science for postgraduates and researchers, paying particular attention to topics that have shown major advances during the 1990s. Editor(s): Rabinowitch, H.D.; Currah, Lesley. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVK; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995106
- ISBN
- 9780851995106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 373.79
€ 373.79
Vegetables I: Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Chenopodicaceae, and Cucurbita...
. Ed(S): Prohens-Tomas, Jaime; Nuez, Fernando
hardcover. The first volume of the Handbook of Plant Breeding book series, Vegetables I is devoted to vegetable crops breeding. It contains a comprehensive review of the diversity, breeding techniques, and use of the most advanced molecular techniques in the genetic improvement of these crops. Editor(s): Prohens-Tomas, Jaime; Nuez, Fernando. Series: Handbook of Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 428 pages, 67 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, 27 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387722917
- ISBN
- 9780387722917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 340.28
€ 340.28
Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1242. 432 pages, 26 illustrations. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight: 1242.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937669
- ISBN
- 9781845937669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Biological Nitrogen Fixation Associated with Rice Production
. Ed(S): Podder, Azit Kumar; Hove, Charles Va...
Hardback. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Biological Nitrogen Fixation Associated with Rice, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 28-December 2, 1994 Editor(s): Podder, Azit Kumar; Hove, Charles van; Begum, Z.N. Tahmida; Heulin, Thierry; Hartmann, Anton. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792341970
- ISBN
- 9780792341970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.22
€ 199.22
Hardback. The coconut palm occupies a significant place in the world economy as an important subsistence and cash crop in various areas where it is cultivated. This book, on coconut biotechnology, describes research in three areas: molecular markers, diversity and genetic improvement; molecular detection and diagnosis of diseases; and vitro propagation. Editor(s): Oropeza, C.; Verdeil, J. L.; Ashburner, G. R. (Institute of Sustainable Irrigated Agriculture); Cardena, R. (Centro de Investigacion Cientifica de Yucatan); Santamaria, J. M. (Centro de Investigacion Cientiifica de Yucatan). Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358237
- ISBN
- 9780792358237
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Condition: New
€ 258.28
€ 258.28
Hardback. Life Cycle Assessment in the Agrifood Sector Editor(s): Notarnicola, Bruno; Salomone, Roberta; Renzulli, Pietro Alexander; Petti, Luigia; Roma, Rocco; Cerutti, Alessandro K. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAT; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319119397
- ISBN
- 9783319119397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.71
€ 129.71
Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a broad discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth; water use and seed production; covers all aspects of pest management; reviews postharvest issues; and nutritional value and flavour. Editor(s): Navarre, Roy; Pavek, Mark J. Num Pages: 384 pages, 120. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642802
- ISBN
- 9781780642802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
Hardback. Proceedings of the III International Congress on Allelopathy in Ecological Agriculture and Forestry, Dharwad, India, 18-21 August 1998 Editor(s): Narwal, Shamsher S.; Hoagland, R. E.; Dilday, R. H. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363484
- ISBN
- 9780792363484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.06
€ 195.06
Management of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers in Sub-Saharan Afric...
. Ed(S): Mokwunye, A. Uzo; Vlek, P.L.G.
Hardback. Proceedings of a Symposium, held in Lome, Togo, March 25-28, 1985 Editor(s): Mokwunye, A. Uzo; Vlek, P.L.G. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789024733125
- ISBN
- 9789024733125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.44
€ 201.44
hardcover. Litchi (lychee) and the related fruit longan are grown extensively in China and South-East Asia, as well as in Australia, Florida (USA), Southern Europe and Southern Africa. This book represents a comprehensive, balanced and internationally focused publication on these fruit. Editor(s): Menzel, C.; Waite, G. K.; Mitra, S.K. Num Pages: 336 pages, 72 colour plates. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996967
- ISBN
- 9780851996967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
hardcover. Crop wild relatives (CWR) are species related to crop plants which can contribute beneficial traits, such as pest or disease resistance. Through an examination of the national, regional and global context of CWR, these studies present methodologies and case studies that review and provide recommendations for global conservation and use. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Ford-Lloyd, B. V. (University of Birmingham); Kell, S P; Iriondo, Jose M.; Dulloo, E.; Turok, J. Num Pages: 720 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930998
- ISBN
- 9781845930998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.47
€ 206.47
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
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70