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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
Plant Genetic Resources of Legumes in the Mediterranean
. Ed(S): Maxted, Nigel; Bennett, Sarita Jane
Hardback. Designed to ensure that a breadth of legume diversity is conserved and to help maximise the use of that conserved diversity, this book introduces the subjects of conservation and use of legume diversity, the Mediterranean ecosystem and taxonomy of legumes. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Bennett, Sarita Jane. Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DS; 1DVW; 1HB; PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792367079
- ISBN
- 9780792367079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.68
€ 251.68
Crop-Soil Simulation Models: Applications in Developing Countries
. Ed(S): Matthews, R.B.; Stephens, W.
hardcover. The use of crop-soil modelling has so far been mainly confined to the research community. Practical applications have occurred in the areas of decision tools for irrigation studies and pest management. However, there is potential to increase its applied use. This book reviews progress. Editor(s): Matthews, R.B.; Stephens, W. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995632
- ISBN
- 9780851995632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.27
€ 275.27
Hardback. Waterlogging is a major problem for plant cultivation in many regions in the world. This book on the topic is academic and practical and covers such issues as whole-plant regulation and intracellular signaling as well as agronomic and environmental aspects. Editor(s): Mancuso, Stefano; Shabala, Sergey. Num Pages: 294 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; TVK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 171 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642103049
- ISBN
- 9783642103049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.09
€ 284.09
Hardback. Presents a set of protocols for production of doubled haploids (DH) in 22 major crop plant species including 4 tree species. This book contains various protocols and approaches of DH production proven for different germplasm of the same species. It describes in detail all the steps of DH production. It features numerous colour illustrations. Editor(s): Maluszynski, M.; Kasha, J.K.; Forster, B.P (Scottish Crop Research Institute, Dundee); Szarejko, I. (Department of Gentics, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland). Num Pages: 428 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 239 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1196.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015441
- ISBN
- 9781402015441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.38
€ 254.38
Hardback. This book examines the role of beneficial bacteria in crop growth, increased nutrient uptake and mobilization, and defense against phytopathogens. It details a diverse group of agricultural crops and medicinal plants as well as PGPR-mediated bioremediation. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K.; Saraf, Meenu; Aeron, Abhinav. Num Pages: 515 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; TCB; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 931.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 515
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642372407
- ISBN
- 9783642372407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.07
€ 252.07
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
Hardback. This is an up-to-date publication of the sweetpotato with emphasis on propagation technologies, pests and diseases, and curing and storage. Special attention is given to sweetpotato growing practices in different areas of the world. Editor(s): Loebenstein, Gad; Thottappilly, G. (Mahyco Research Foundation, Hyderabad, India). Num Pages: 522 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1083.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094743
- ISBN
- 9781402094743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.51
€ 253.51
Hardback. Follows up a seminal meeting, presenting reports on progress made with recommendations made there. This volume reports on the development of pilot projects and on the organization of an international organization. Editor(s): Lieth, Helmut; Mochtchenko, Marina. Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNC; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012020
- ISBN
- 9781402012020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.15
€ 257.15
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
Paperback. Editor(s): Lawes, D.A.; Thomas, H. Series: World Crops: Production, Utilization and Description. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401084611
- ISBN
- 9789401084611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Phenomics in Crop Plants: Trends, Options and Limitations
. Ed(S): Kumar, Jitendra; Pratap, Aditya; Kum...
Hardback. Phenomics in Crop Plants: Trends, Options and Limitations Editor(s): Kumar, Jitendra; Pratap, Aditya; Kumar, Shiv. Num Pages: 314 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 44 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSBC; PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132222255
- ISBN
- 9788132222255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.80
€ 129.80
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
Hardback. The past decade has brought great progress in maize biotechnology. This text discusses current knowledge of maize molecular genetics including how it is being used to improve the crop and future possibilities for crop enhancement. Editor(s): Kriz, Alan L.; Larkins, B.A. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. Num Pages: 369 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TCB; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 369
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540689195
- ISBN
- 9783540689195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.41
€ 251.41
hardcover. The conservation of genetic resources is vital to the maintenance of biodiversity and to the world's ability to feed its growing population. There are now more than a thousand genebanks worldwide involved in the ex situ (meaning "away from the source") storage of particular classes of crops. Editor(s): Koo, B.; Pardey, P. G.; Wright, B. D. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998596
- ISBN
- 9780851998596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.27
€ 111.27
Paperback. Editor(s): Kjellsson, Gosta; Simonsen, Vibeke; Ammann, Klaus. Num Pages: 308 pages, 3 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Basel Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034898140
- ISBN
- 9783034898140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardback. This book provides scientifically based information on organic agriculture such as crop yields, food safety, nutrient use efficiency, leaching, long-term sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions and energy aspects. Editor(s): Kirchmann, H.; Bergstrom, Lars. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVG; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 169 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402093159
- ISBN
- 9781402093159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.91
€ 198.91