Agriculture & farming
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Agriculture & farming
Hardback. Summarizes the knowledge on the exchange of trace gases between forests and the atmosphere with the restriction that exclusively carbon and nitrogen compounds are included. For this purpose this volume brings together and interconnects knowledge from different disciplines of biological and atmospheric sciences. Editor(s): Gasche, R. (Institut Atmospharische Umweltforschung, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany); Papen, H. (Institut Atmospharische Umweltforschung, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany); Rennenberg, H. (Albert-Ludiwgs-Universitat, Freiburg, Germany). Series: Tree Physiology. Num Pages: 343 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011139
- ISBN
- 9781402011139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.07
€ 192.07
Hardback. In large parts of the developed and developing worlds soil tillage by plough or hoe is the main cause of land degradation. This book brings together the notes, lectures and other contributions of the I World Congress on Conservation Agriculture and provides a view of the environment and economic advantages of CA. Editor(s): Garcia-Torres, L.; Benites, J.; Martinez-Vilela, A.; Holgado-Cabrera, A. Num Pages: 516 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011061
- ISBN
- 9781402011061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.28
€ 242.28
Hardback. The large-scale application of new silvicultural systems has become a political reality in many parts of the world. This involves a gradual transformation of traditional silvicultural practice towards Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF). This book places emphasis on the quantitative methods and modelling. Editor(s): Gadow, Klaus von; Nagel, Jurgen; Saborowski, Joachim. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 787.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006593
- ISBN
- 9781402006593
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.57
€ 187.57
Trees on the Farm: Assessing the Adoption Potential of Agroforestry Pr...
. Ed(S): Franzel, S.Scherr; Scherr, S.J. (Uni...
hardcover. This title assesses the adoption of selected agroforestry practices developed with African farmers, describing methods, and drawing out the implications for research, development, and policy. Editor(s): Franzel, S.Scherr; Scherr, S.J. (University of Maryland, College Park, USA). Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995618
- ISBN
- 9780851995618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.10
€ 187.10
hardcover. This book is the second of two complementary volumes which describe the ecology, biology, economic dimensions and systematics of tropical Macromycetes. Written by experts in their field, the papers have been thoroughly edited and revised. Editor(s): Frankland, J. (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Natural Environmental Research Council, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria); Ainsworth, M.; Isaac, S. (University of Liverpool); Robinson, C. (University of London). Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSQ; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995434
- ISBN
- 9780851995434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.68
€ 109.68
hardcover. This book presents current knowledge of seed fate in both natural and human-disturbed landscapes, from various regions of the world. Habitats considered range from mountain and arid deserts in the temperate zone, to savanna and lowland rainforests in tropical regions of the world. Editor(s): Forget, P-M; Lambert, J. E.; Hulme, P. E.; Wall, S. B. Vander. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851998060
- ISBN
- 9780851998060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Hardback. Proposes that retrospective analysis of systems in place in which nontarget effects are documented or suspected provide the necessary information for planning and evaluating releases to reduce risk. It presents case histories of past biological control introductions from island and continental ecosystems. Editor(s): Follett, Peter A.; Duan, Jian J. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792377252
- ISBN
- 9780792377252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.97
€ 243.97
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
€ 186.57
€ 186.57
Mechanistic Modelling in Pig and Poultry Production
. Ed(S): Fisher, C.; Gous, R. M. (University ...
Hardback. Based on papers presented at a symposium held in 2005 in South Africa, this book brings together the academic writings on modelling concepts, problems and applications of models and looks at the development, usefulness and limitations of models in pigs and poultry. Editor(s): Fisher, C.; Gous, R. M. (University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa); Morris, Trevor. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930707
- ISBN
- 9781845930707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.23
€ 152.23
The Dynamics of Hired Farm Labour: Constraints and Community Responses
. Ed(S): Findeis, J.L.; Vandeman, A.; Larson,...
hardcover. Hired seasonal labour forms a significant part of the agricultural workforce in many countries. This book focuses on labour used in agriculture in the US, Canada and Australia. The perpective is interdisciplinary, with contributions from economists, sociologists and anthropologists. Editor(s): Findeis, J.L.; Vandeman, A.; Larson, J.; Runyan, J (all of Pennsylvania State University and USDA Economic Research Service, USA). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996035
- ISBN
- 9780851996035
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.70
€ 239.70
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
€ 361.44
€ 361.44
Hardback. Editor(s): Farooq, Muhammad; Siddique, Kadambot. Num Pages: 571 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 58 colour illustrations, 58 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RNPG; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1126.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 571
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319479279
- ISBN
- 9783319479279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.95
€ 288.95
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
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
hardcover. This volume of 24 chapters reviews the regulatory changes in agricultural biotechnology. It primarily considers the relationship between these changes and innovation, market development and international trade. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations ; 26 cm. BIC Classification: KCC; LNR; PSAD; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Wyd ed.
- SKU
- V9780851997421
- ISBN
- 9780851997421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
Crop Variety Improvement and its Effect on Productivity: The Impact of...
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Gollin, D.
hardcover. This volume reports the findings of a study of the productivity impacts of varietal improvements research conducted at a number of international centres affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Gollin, D. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1193.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995496
- ISBN
- 9780851995496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 307.66
€ 307.66
hardcover. Since the 1970s, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. This fully revised and updated edition, with five completely new chapters, presents information on intellectual property law in a simplified form, with a minimum of legal jargon. Editor(s): Erbisch, F.H.; Maredia, K. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: LNR; PSAD; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997391
- ISBN
- 9780851997391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Interchanges of Insects Between Agricultural and Surrounding Landscape...
. Ed(S): Ekbom, Barbara; Irwin, Michael E.; R...
Hardback. The rationale for this book is based on an appreciation of the fact that all insects are profoundly influenced by their surroundings. Through an understanding of how landscape structure influences the fitness and survival of insect species, we may be able to find ways to optimize land use. Editor(s): Ekbom, Barbara; Irwin, Michael E.; Robert, Yves. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412822902
- ISBN
- 9780412822902
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.09
€ 190.09
hardcover. This volume has been developed from the keynote addresses delivered at the third IOBC International Symposium (co-organized with CILBA) that was held in Montpellier in October 2002, to address developments in genetics and evolutionary biology, and their relevance to biological control. Editor(s): Ehler, L.E.; Sforza, R.; Mateille, T. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851997353
- ISBN
- 9780851997353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
hardcover. This book addresses key issues in aquaculture and rural development, with case studies drawn from several countries in South and South-East Asia. Papers included cover topics ranging from production and technical issues to social aspects and research and development methodology. Editor(s): Edwards, Paul; Little, D.C.; Demaine, H. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995656
- ISBN
- 9780851995656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.90
€ 139.90
hardcover. Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This book addresses these subjects. Editor(s): Drechsel, P.; Kunze, D. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HF; GTF; RBGB; TQ; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- V9780851995489
- ISBN
- 9780851995489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.86
€ 116.86
hardcover. Biofouling Methods provides a cook book for both established workers and those new to the field. The methods included in this important new book range from tried and tested techniques to those at the cutting edge, encompassing the full diversity of this multidisciplinary field. Editor(s): Dobretsov, Sergey; Williams, David N.; Thomason, Jeremy C. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 169 x 26. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470659854
- ISBN
- 9780470659854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.28
€ 221.28
Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism
. Ed(S): Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University,...
hardcover. Provides a comprehensive review of the digestion and metabolism of ruminant animals. Editor(s): Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Forbes, J.M.; France, J. Num Pages: 736 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 736
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998145
- ISBN
- 9780851998145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 276.60
€ 276.60
Introgression from Genetically Modified Plants into Wild Relatives
. Ed(S): Den Nijs, H. C. M.; Bartsch, D.; Swe...
hardcover. Contributes to the GM debate by examining the unintentional spread of new genes from cultivated plants to their wild relatives, and the subsequent impacts on the ecology of wild plants and their associated flora and fauna. Editor(s): Den Nijs, H. C. M.; Bartsch, D.; Sweet, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998169
- ISBN
- 9780851998169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 306.79
€ 306.79
Economic, Environmental, and Health Trade Offs in Agriculture
. Ed(S): Crissman, Charles C.; Antle, John M....
Hardback. The key to designing sustainable agricultural production technologies is in understanding their economic, environmental, and human health impacts. This volume presents a methodology designed to quantify such impacts and to represent them as tradeoffs. Editor(s): Crissman, Charles C.; Antle, John M.; Capalbo, Susan M. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792380566
- ISBN
- 9780792380566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.60
€ 243.60