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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

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

hardcover. Editor(s): Fleury, Delphine; Whitford, Ryan. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 255 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, 58 colour illustrations, 30 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSD; PST; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Humana United States
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493904457
ISBN
9781493904457
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.59

Hardback. Report of an FAO/IAEA Technical Expert Meeting held in Rome, 13-15 March 2001 Editor(s): Hardarson, Gudni; Broughton, William J. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 236 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RBGB; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 724.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402012372
ISBN
9781402012372
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.88

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

€ 257.08

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

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

€ 254.31

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

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

€ 251.72

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

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

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

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

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

€ 195.01

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