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Hardcover. This is an identification guide and information source for a major group of agriculturally important insects on a world-wide basis. It enables the non-specialist anywhere in the world to identify aphids found colonising crop plants, and offers summaries of available knowledge of each species. Num Pages: 476 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVK; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 196 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 476
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471851912
- ISBN
- 9780471851912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 403.18
€ 403.18
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
€ 173.51€ 165.77
€ 173.51
€ 165.77
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
€ 204.05
€ 204.05
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
€ 63.78
€ 63.78
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
€ 137.98€ 104.77
€ 137.98
€ 104.77
Hardcover. With coverage of chemistry, genetics, and molecular breeding, this book provides comprehensive and current information on barley types, composition, characteristics, processing techniques, and products. Num Pages: 246 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3; TDCT; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470102497
- ISBN
- 9780470102497
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.52
€ 144.52
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
€ 231.97€ 158.44
€ 231.97
€ 158.44
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
€ 295.02€ 200.65
€ 295.02
€ 200.65
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
€ 55.70
€ 55.70
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
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
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
€ 235.78
€ 235.78
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
Paperback. Editor(s): Rye, Tristan. Num Pages: 60 pages. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633214149
- ISBN
- 9781633214149
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.11€ 70.85
€ 101.11
€ 70.85
Hardcover. Bioenergy Feedstocks: Breeding and Genetics is a timely collection of the latest advances from large scale research efforts on the breeding and genetic improvement of a number of key crops that show excellent potential as sources of biomass. Editor(s): Saha, Malay; Bhandhari, Hem S.; Bouton, Joseph C. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: PS; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470960332
- ISBN
- 9780470960332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.82
€ 238.82
Hardback. The first part of the book will cover the world's major cereals and focus on new developments and trends. The second part will be technology rather than species-led, detailing fundamental developments in technologies and significant target traits. Editor(s): Jones, Huw. BIC Classification: TCB; TVKC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 180 x 252 x 21. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645193
- ISBN
- 9781780645193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.40
€ 121.40
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. Food production and population growth are inextricably linked. Remarkable progress in production and productivity of major food staples has been achieved, and the addition of valuable new technologies such as bioinformatics and biofortification are important to continue to produce nutrient-filled crops for the growing world population. Num Pages: 438 pages, 160 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 186 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813818351
- ISBN
- 9780813818351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.32
€ 278.32
hardcover. This text focuses on the interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. It seeks to show that much conserved germplan has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programmes. Editor(s): Cooper, H. D.; Spillane, C.; Hodgkin, T. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 975.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994116
- ISBN
- 9780851994116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
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. 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
Paperback. Covers the biology and cultivation of citrus and considers the citrus industry from an international perspective. This edition includes coverage of new cultivars, advances in the molecular approaches to taxonomic studies, new findings in the physiological understanding of key citrus fruits. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 0. .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938154
- ISBN
- 9781845938154
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.31€ 64.21
€ 65.31
€ 64.21
Hardcover. Editor(s): Slaker, Duane A. Num Pages: 228 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 255 x 19. Weight in Grams: 624.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617611896
- ISBN
- 9781617611896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.14€ 175.96
€ 258.14
€ 175.96
Hardcover. 320 pages, 50 illustrations. Editor(s): Reynolds, M.P. Trends in population growth suggest that global food production is unlikely to satisfy future demand under predicted climate change scenarios unless rates of crop improvement are accelerated. This book provides an overview of the essential disciplines required for sustainable crop production in unpredictable environments. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RNPG; TVK. Dimension: 254 x 181 x 24. Weight: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936334
- ISBN
- 9781845936334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
Hardcover. Coffee: Recent Developments Edited by R.J. Clarke and O.G. Vitzthum Coffee, one of the most commercially important crops grown, is distributed and traded globally in a multi--million dollar world industry. This exciting new book brings together in one volume the most important recent developments affecting the crop. Series: World Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 78. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 269 x 182 x 21. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055531
- ISBN
- 9780632055531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 313.99
€ 313.99