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hardcover. Presents a compilation of studies of consumer acceptance of GM foods. These studies utilized different methods and evidence including: price and expenditure data; experimental methods; willingness to pay; consumer attitudes; and economic consequences. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFT; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851997476
- ISBN
- 9780851997476
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
Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms
. Ed(S): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, D. A.; Fontes, E...
hardcover. Focuses on transgenic cotton that is resistant to insect pests in Brazil, and addresses both environmental and agricultural impacts. This book draws out general risk assessment guidelines, and demonstrates the need for case-by-case analysis. Editor(s): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, D. A.; Fontes, E. M. G. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TCBG; TVK; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930004
- ISBN
- 9781845930004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms
. Ed(S): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, David A.
hardcover. Using a case study of Bt maize in Kenya, this book explores the environmental impacts of transgenic plants and the methods used to evaluate these impacts. It draws out general risk assessment guidelines, and demonstrates the need for case-by-case analysis. It's findings and recommendations are applicable to a multitude of nations and GM crops. Editor(s): Hilbeck, A.; Andow, David A. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; RNP; TVKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851998619
- ISBN
- 9780851998619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.45
€ 154.45
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
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
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
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
€ 275.14
€ 275.14
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
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
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
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. 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
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
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
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
€ 373.60
€ 373.60
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
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): Vidal, S.; Kuhlmann, U.; Edwards, C.R. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVKC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998176
- ISBN
- 9780851998176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
hardcover. Chickpea, an ancient crop of modern times is important in both developing and developed nations. This book contains information on various aspects of chickpea breeding and management. It covers topics such as integrated pest management and biotechnology applications. Editor(s): Yadav, Shyam Singh; Redden, R.; Chen, W.; Sharma, B. Num Pages: 638 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932138
- ISBN
- 9781845932138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 348.85
€ 348.85
Hardcover. Historically at the mercy of everything from war to weather, the price of sugar has always been extremely volatile. This book explores the broad scope of the sugar market, providing a global tour of the international sugar trade in all its intricacy. It also includes topics ranging from cultivation and refinement to importing and exporting. Series: Wiley Trading. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; KCLT; KNAC; KNDF; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 168 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471190547
- ISBN
- 9780471190547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.51
€ 232.51
Hardback. Num Pages: 261 pages. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 191 x 270 x 18. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634828031
- ISBN
- 9781634828031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.26€ 216.89
€ 290.26
€ 216.89
Hardback. Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and performance of systems. Focusing on crop modelling, this book provides an introduction to the concepts of crop development, growth, and yield, with step-by-step outlines to each topic, suggested exercises and simple equations. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTD; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 872. 336 pages, Illustrations. Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and performance of systems. Focusing on crop modelling, this book provides an introduction to the concepts of crop development, growth, and yield, with step-by-step outlines to each topic, suggested exercises and simple equations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSTD; TVK. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 24. Weight: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845939700
- ISBN
- 9781845939700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.67€ 144.80
€ 150.67
€ 144.80