Agronomy & crop production
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Agronomy & crop production
A key examination of the abiotic stresses that pose a significant threat to sustainable agriculture. Covering increasing temperature, flooding, drought, salinity, and heavy metals and ozone, it discusses how these abiotic stresses can be managed in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way. Editor(s): Chakraborty, Usha; Chakraborty, Bishwanath. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 251 x 22. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643731
- ISBN
- 9781780643731
Condition: New
€ 61.99
€ 61.99
hardcover. This volume highlights work on the pests and diseases that may cause spoilage, adverse health effects and loss of the crop after harvest, and discusses new techniques for the safe, effective and environmentally friendly management of stored commodities. Editor(s): Credland, P.F. (Royal Holloway, University of London); Armitage, D.M.; Bell, C.H.; Cogan, P.M.; Highley, E. Num Pages: 1071 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 57. Weight in Grams: 3515.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1071
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996912
- ISBN
- 9780851996912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 619.97
€ 619.97
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
€ 139.49
€ 139.49
Hardcover. 216 pages, Illustrations. With practical coverage of the principles of producing seeds for the main agricultural crops, this book emphasises producing optimal quality seed, and applies to small and large scale farms worldwide. It covers cereals such as wheat, rice, barley, rye and maize along with pulses, legumes, oil seed rape and soybean. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: TVK. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 19. Weight: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938192
- ISBN
- 9781845938192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.38
€ 104.38
Hardback. Editor(s): Mwinyihija, Mwinyikione. Num Pages: 225 pages. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNK; RNP; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 260 x 18. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634831888
- ISBN
- 9781634831888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 290.46€ 213.19
€ 290.46
€ 213.19
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
€ 147.12
€ 147.12
Hardback.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937614
- ISBN
- 9781845937614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.66
€ 220.66
Hardback. Editor(s): Dagar, Jagdish Chander; Tewari, J.C. Num Pages: 690 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 261 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1204.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634850469
- ISBN
- 9781634850469
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 438.08€ 319.92
€ 438.08
€ 319.92
Paperback. Editor(s): Hirsh, Marie L. Num Pages: 97 pages. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629487526
- ISBN
- 9781629487526
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 116.65€ 79.84
€ 116.65
€ 79.84
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
€ 391.74
€ 391.74
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: RNP; TVKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 8. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University Press of Southern Denmark
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788776747121
- ISBN
- 9788776747121
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.21
€ 26.99
€ 20.21
Hardback. Although avocado has been cultivated and consumed for more than 9000 years near its centre of origin in Latin America, world production and trade has increased dramatically over the past few decades. This book provides a comprehensive review of avocado production, science and technology. Editor(s): Schaffer, B.; Whiley, A. W.; Wolstenholme, B. N.; Litz, Richard E. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 178 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1464. Botany, Production and Uses. 576 pages, Illustrationsstrations. Editor(s): Schaffer, B.; Whiley, A. W.; Wolstenholme, B. N.; Litz, Richard E. Although avocado has been cultivated and consumed for more than 9000 years near its centre of origin in Latin America, world production and trade has increased dramatically over the past few decades. This book provides a comprehensive review of avocado production, science and technology. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: TVK. Dimension: 251 x 178 x 40. Weight: 1456.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937010
- ISBN
- 9781845937010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.88
€ 176.88
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851987651
- ISBN
- 9780851987651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.27
€ 213.27
Paperback. Bananas and plantains are major fruit crops in the tropics and subtropics, making a vital contribution to the economies of many countries. This book provides a review of the scientific principles of banana production and how these relate to field practices. Series: Crop Production Science in Horticulture. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVK; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936587
- ISBN
- 9781845936587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 105.83
€ 105.83
paperback. Editor(s): Pearson, Valerie A. Num Pages: 155 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 232 x 11. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634854184
- ISBN
- 9781634854184
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.08€ 104.47
€ 138.08
€ 104.47
Hardback. Editor(s): Hasunuma, Kohji. Num Pages: 261 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 182 x 20. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629489049
- ISBN
- 9781629489049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 232.13€ 155.75
€ 232.13
€ 155.75
Hardcover. Editor(s): Popescu, Elena; Golubev, Ivan. Num Pages: Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVB; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 188 x 29. Weight in Grams: 946.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621000426
- ISBN
- 9781621000426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.23€ 197.23
€ 295.23
€ 197.23
Hardback. A cohesive state-of-the-art review of the invasive potential of bioenergy crops, this book covers the identified risks of invasion, distributions of key crops and management issues. Including a section on developing predictive models, this book also assesses the potential societal impact of bioenergy crops and how to mitigate invasive risks. Editor(s): Quinn, Lauren D.; Matlaga, David P.; Barney, Jacob N. Series: CABI Invasives Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, 30. BIC Classification: THX; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643304
- ISBN
- 9781780643304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.63
€ 55.63
Offers coverage of biofuel crop production, with a focus on individual crops and longer term sustainability. This title examines in detail individual crops of current importance or with high future prospects, including algae, sugar crops, and grass, oil and forestry species. It is suitable for students in agronomy and industry personnel. Editor(s): Singh, B. P. Num Pages: 548 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1364.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938857
- ISBN
- 9781845938857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.19
€ 190.19
hardcover. Various biotic factors cause diseases in crops, which result in food losses. Historically pesticide development has been instructive to us in terms of the benefits derived as well as the hazards that accompany their indiscriminate use. Editor(s): Sharma, Neeta. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1046.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118533062
- ISBN
- 9781118533062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.09
€ 235.09