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Agriculture & farming
hardcover. Due to the nature of agricultural commodities as carriers of exotic pests, importing countries have employed varying methods of pest control for postharvest products. Thermal treatments are emerging as effective alternatives to traditional methods. This book provides information of these increasingly important treatments. Editor(s): Tang, Juming; Mitcham, E.; Wang, S.; Lurie, S. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932527
- ISBN
- 9781845932527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.58
€ 145.58
hardcover. This text reviews the state of knowledge on the management of vertisols in Africa, with comparative chapters covering other parts of the world. Editor(s): Syers, J.K.; Penning de Vries,F.W.T.; Nyamudela, P.; Penning de Vries, F. (IBSRAM, Thailand); Nyamudeza, P. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994505
- ISBN
- 9780851994505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.23
€ 152.23
Redesigning Animal Agriculture: The Challenge of the 21st Century
. Ed(S): Swain, D. L.; Charmley, E.; Steel, J...
hardcover. Focusing on livestock production systems, this text addresses how the diversity of global food demands will be met in future, providing insights into scientific areas and the implications for addressing global drivers for change. Editor(s): Swain, D. L.; Charmley, E.; Steel, J. W.; Coffey, S. G. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KNAC; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932237
- ISBN
- 9781845932237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.47
€ 234.47
Developing Principles and Models for Sustainable Forestry in Sweden
. Ed(S): Sverdrup, Harald; Stjernquist, Ingri...
Hardback. Summarizes those management principles that should be valid in areas where forests continuously are used for production, where biodiversity aspects are important, as well as economy and productivity, and where demands on soil status and water quality are set. This book also shows how system model thinking is used to reach the goals. Editor(s): Sverdrup, Harald; Stjernquist, Ingrid. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; KNAL; RNF; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 481
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009990
- ISBN
- 9781402009990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.81
€ 258.81
hardcover. With the expansion of the world aquaculture industry, there has been increasing concern over sustainability and environmental impact. This book addresses this topical issue, concentrating on marine aquaculture. Editor(s): Stickney, Robert R.; McVey, James P. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996042
- ISBN
- 9780851996042
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.53
€ 160.53
Good Statistical Practice for Natural Resources Research
. Ed(S): Stern, R. D.; Coe, R.; Allan, E. F.;...
Paperback. This title provides a practical approach to applying statistics to a wide variety of studies or projects. It helps to bring together the biophysical and socio-economic aspects, which are increasingly seen as integral to successful natural resources management. Editor(s): Stern, R. D.; Coe, R.; Allan, E. F.; Dale, I. C. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; TQ; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997223
- ISBN
- 9780851997223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.79
€ 67.79
Hardback. Addresses methodological issues of production ecology, and contains scientific contributions. This book is illustrated with various practical studies, ranging from the individual model to the whole European Community. It is intended for graduate and post-graduate agricultural scientists, practitioners and politicians. Editor(s): Stein, Alfred; Vries, F. W. T. Penning de. Series: Current Issues in Production Ecology. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356196
- ISBN
- 9780792356196
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.45
€ 188.45
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive overview of research in rice fungal pathology. This book covers progress in a number of key fundamental aspects such as pathogenicity, pathogen diversity, molecular characterisation, gene cloning, genetics of host resistance and host-pathogen interactions. Editor(s): Sreenivasaprasad, S.; Johnson, R. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402000508
- ISBN
- 9781402000508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.26
€ 194.26
Impacts of Global Change on the Hydrological Cycle in West and Northwe...
. Ed(S): Speth, Peter; Michael, Christopher (...
Hardback. Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume provides strategies for sustainable water management for the future of West and Northwest Africa. The text presents a range of management options based on different scenarios for two river catchments in the region. Editor(s): Speth, Peter; Michael, Christopher (National Semiconductor, Santa Clara, California, USA); Diekkruger, Berndt. Num Pages: 675 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; MBN; RBK; RNPG; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1157.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 675
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642129568
- ISBN
- 9783642129568
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.39
€ 288.39
hardcover. Handbook of Major Palm Pests: Biology and Management contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the red palm weevil and the palm borer moth, two newly emergent invasive palm pests which are adversely affecting palm trees around the world. Editor(s): Soroker, Victoria; Colazza, Stefano. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119057451
- ISBN
- 9781119057451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.02
€ 236.02
Hardback. Broadening the Genetic Base of Grain Legumes Editor(s): Singh, Mohar; Bisht, Ishwari Singh; Dutta, Manoranjan. Num Pages: 225 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 7 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132220220
- ISBN
- 9788132220220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.46
€ 186.46
hardcover. Addresses ecological and environmental issues associated with responsible and sustainable marine fisheries. This book includes 20 chapters developed from an international conference and concurrent symposium held in Iceland in October 2001. Contributors include leading international authorities from around the world. Editor(s): Sinclaire, M.; Valdimarsson, G.; Sinclair, M. (Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Nova Scotia, Canada). Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSPM; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1148.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996332
- ISBN
- 9780851996332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
hardcover. Provides a review of various themes in forest resource economics. This book shows how neo-classical economic principles can be used to analyze forest policy issues across market economies in the United States, Latin America, and South and Southeast Asia. It is intended for forest economists, forest policy analysts, and graduate students. Editor(s): Sills, Erin O.; Lee Abt, Karen. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9781402010286
- ISBN
- 9781402010286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.78
€ 247.78
hardcover. Assesses the regional territorial impact of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Rural Development Policy (RDP), asking the question how far these are compatible with objectives of territorial cohesion across the enlarged European Union. This work concludes with proposals for policy reform. Editor(s): Shucksmith, Professor Mark; Thomson, Keith; Roberts, D. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851990552
- ISBN
- 9780851990552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.68
€ 109.68
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
€ 241.25
€ 241.25
Hardback. The subject of fruit ripening is one of vital interest and importance to the massive international fruit growing and fruit trade industries. This book brings together important information from an experienced team of international contributors. Editor(s): Seymour, G.B.; Taylor, J.E.; Tucker, Gregory A. Num Pages: 454 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 454
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412408304
- ISBN
- 9780412408304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 360.80
€ 360.80
hardcover. This volume addresses the use of urban wastewater in agriculture, a centuries old practice that is receiving renewed attention with the increasing scarcity of fresh water resources faced by many arid and semi-arid countries. Editor(s): Scott, C.A.; Faruqui, Naser I.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- SKU
- V9780851998237
- ISBN
- 9780851998237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.03
€ 103.03
Paperback. Driven by rapid urbanization and growing wastewater volumes, wastewater is used as a low cost alternative to conventional irrigation water, and generates considerable value in urban and peri-urban agriculture despite the health and environmental risks associated with this practice. This volume addresses the use of urban wastewater in agriculture. Editor(s): Scott, C.A.; Faruqui, N.I.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 13. Weight in Grams: 476. Confronting the Livelihood and Environmental Realities. 208 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Scott, C.A.; Faruqui, N.I.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa. Driven by rapid urbanization and growing wastewater volumes, wastewater is used as a low cost alternative to conventional irrigation water, and generates considerable value in urban and peri-urban agriculture despite the health and environmental risks associated with this practice. This volume addresses the use of urban wastewater in agriculture. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: TVDR. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 13. Weight: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934514
- ISBN
- 9781845934514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 52.49
€ 54.99
€ 52.49
hardcover. Successful agroforestry requires an understanding of the complex relationship between trees, crops and soils. This book provides a review of both social and biophysical aspects of soil use and research in agroforestry in the tropics, with an emphasis on nutrient-poor forest and savanna soils. Editor(s): Schroth, G.; Sinclair, F. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995939
- ISBN
- 9780851995939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 294.58
€ 294.58
Hardback. Decision making in land management involves preferential selection among competing alternatives. Often, such choices are difficult owing to the complexity of the decision context. This book contains some of the works in this area including the analytic hierarchy process. Editor(s): Schmoldt, Daniel L.; Kangas, Jyrki (Finnish Forest Research Institute, Kannus Research Station, Finland); Mendoza, Guillermo A. (University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Urbana, USA); Pesonen, Mauno (Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa, Finland). Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370765
- ISBN
- 9780792370765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.54
€ 193.54