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Paperback. This is the first of two volumes comprising a range of papers on the natural transport and resorting of sand and soil. This volume deals specifically with wind (aeolian) transport and how it operates. Several new observational techniques are examined. Editor(s): Barndorff-Nielsen, Ole E.; Willets, Brian B. (University of Aberdeen). Series: Acta Mechanica, Supplementa. Num Pages: 190 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; PHD; RBGB; RGB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783211822692
- ISBN
- 9783211822692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.51
€ 67.51
The abundance of insects can change dramatically from generation to generation; these generational changes may occur within a growing season or over a period of years. Such extraordinary density changes or "outbreaks" may be abrupt and ostensibly random, or population peaks may occur in a more or less cyclic fashion. Editor(s): Barbosa, Pedro; Letourneau, Deborah; Agrawal, Anurag. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1118.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444337594
- ISBN
- 9781444337594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 163.67
€ 163.67
paperback. Selected Papers from an International Workshop, Israel, June 1987 Editor(s): Bar-Yosef, Bnayahu; Barrow, N. J.; Goldshmid, J. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB; TQSW; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642744532
- ISBN
- 9783642744532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.98
€ 126.98
The Economic Impact of Public Support to Agriculture: An International...
. Ed(S): Ball, Virgil; Fanfani, Roberto; Guti...
paperback. This volume explores the economic implications of recent changes in the design of agricultural policies for the economic performance of the sector in the E.U. and the U.S. It applies concepts of productivity and efficiency analysis to agriculture policy. Editor(s): Ball, Virgil; Fanfani, Roberto; Gutierrez, Luciano. Series: Studies in Productivity and Efficiency. Num Pages: 360 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461426417
- ISBN
- 9781461426417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.68
€ 194.68
Hardback. Addresses measurement issues and techniques in agricultural productivity analysis, applying those techniques to data sets for American agriculture. This book provides a guide to using the productivity data available on the website of the US Department of Agriculture/Economic Research Service. Editor(s): Ball, V. Eldon; Norton, George W. Series: Studies in Productivity and Efficiency. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792376224
- ISBN
- 9780792376224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.65
€ 200.65
Biological Resource Management Connecting Science and Policy
. Ed(S): Balazs, Ervin; Galante, Ennio; Lynch...
Paperback. Editor(s): Balazs, Ervin; Galante, Ennio; Lynch, James M.; Schepers, James Stuart; Toutant, Jean-Pierre; Werner, Dietrich; Werry, P. A. T. J. Num Pages: 327 pages, 47 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; TCB; TDCT; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662040355
- ISBN
- 9783662040355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.21
€ 128.21
Hardback. This is a review of emerging knowledge-intensive technologies and decision aids for improved nutrient management in rice, technology adoption constraints at the farm level, and innovative approaches for field evaluation and promotion of new technologies to farmers. Editor(s): Balasubramanian, V.; Ladha, J. K.; Denning, G. L. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RBGB; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 875.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECO
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792351993
- ISBN
- 9780792351993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.83
€ 204.83
Jatropha, Challenges for a New Energy Crop: Volume 2: Genetic Improvem...
. Ed(S): Bahadur, Bir; Sujatha, Mulpuri; Care...
hardcover. Jatropha curcas or Physic Nut produces fruits under tropical climate that contain seeds that are an excellent source for biodiesel. This book examines ways this plant can be transformed into a successful industrial crop and viable resource for production. Editor(s): Bahadur, Bir; Sujatha, Mulpuri; Carels, Nicolas. Num Pages: 614 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1106.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 614
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- SKU
- V9781461449140
- ISBN
- 9781461449140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.91
€ 252.91
Jatropha, Challenges for a New Energy Crop: Volume 1: Farming, Economi...
. Ed(S): Bahadur, Bir; Sujatha, Mulpuri; Care...
hardcover. The most complete resource on jatropha curcus, an essential new bioenergy crop, this volume reports on the last ten years of scientific progress in researching this abstemious, semi-wild species, and includes in vitro culture and genomic sequencing. Editor(s): Bahadur, Bir; Sujatha, Mulpuri; Carels, Nicolas. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- SKU
- V9781461448051
- ISBN
- 9781461448051
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.51
€ 253.51
Paperback. Editor(s): Baehr, Wolfgang; Palczewski, Krzysztof. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 653 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PHFC; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461349334
- ISBN
- 9781461349334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 254.45
€ 254.45
hardcover. This is the fourth volume in the proposed eleven-volume series Handbook of Plant Breeding. The book devotes seventeen chapters to individual fruit crops, and four more to coverage of such topics as breeding trends, new varieties, protection and marketing. Editor(s): Badenes, Marisa Luisa; Byrne, David. Series: Handbook of Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 875 pages, 83 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 875
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441907622
- ISBN
- 9781441907622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.21
€ 256.21
Hardback. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Acremonium/Grass Interactions held in Athens, Georgia, May 28-31, 1997 Editor(s): Bacon, Charles W.; Hill, Nicholas S. Num Pages: 452 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSQ; PSVD; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 2470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306456886
- ISBN
- 9780306456886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 262.07
€ 262.07
Assessment of Biodiversity for Improved Forest Planning
. Ed(S): Bachmann, Peter A.; Kohl, Michael; P...
Hardback. Proceedings of the Conference on Assessment of Biodiversity of Improved Forest Planning, 7-11 October 1996, held at Monte Verita, Switzerland Editor(s): Bachmann, Peter A.; Kohl, Michael; Paivinen, Risto. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 431 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 892.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 431
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348726
- ISBN
- 9780792348726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.38
€ 252.38
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Environmental Reconstruction in Headwater Areas in Liberec and Prague, Czech Republic, November 21-26, 1997 Editor(s): Bach, Martin F.; Haigh, Martin; Krecek, Josef. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362951
- ISBN
- 9780792362951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Environmental Reconstruction in Headwater Areas in Liberec and Prague, Czech Republic, November 21-26, 1997 Editor(s): Bach, Martin F.; Haigh, Martin J.; Krecek, Josef. Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362944
- ISBN
- 9780792362944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardback. Addresses one of the key features of contemporary government policy: how to integrate the economic role of agriculture with the societal role of the rural environment. This book contains a set of six theoretical contributions to the economics of the agri-environment, including consideration of the associated policy implications. Editor(s): Babcock, Bruce A.; Fraser, Robert W.; Lekakis, Joseph N. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009815
- ISBN
- 9781402009815
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.93
€ 131.93
Paperback. Editor(s): Azevedo, Joao C.; Perera, Ajith H. (Ontario Forest Research Institute); Pinto, M. Alice. Num Pages: 275 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 427.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493942800
- ISBN
- 9781493942800
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.34
€ 127.34
hardcover. Comprises a selection of contributions presented at a workshop held in Montpellier in 1997. The two main objectives of the workshop were to bring together what is understood about the processes underlying agroforestry practice, and to provide a forum to explore models and modelling approaches. Editor(s): Auclair, Daniel; Duprez, Christian. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DS; 1FB; 1HB; RNF; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS, 43:1-3, 1999
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357995
- ISBN
- 9780792357995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.66
€ 199.66
Paperback. Editor(s): Auclair, Daniel; Dupraz, C. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PSAF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048152582
- ISBN
- 9789048152582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.14
€ 194.14
Hardback. Global food security and sustainable agriculture are central challenges to science in an era of climatic uncertainty and rising population. This book explores the central role agrometeorology must play in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Editor(s): Attri, S.D.; Rathore, L. S.; Sivakumar, Mannava V. K.; Dash, S.K. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1087.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642193590
- ISBN
- 9783642193590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.54
€ 253.54
Highlighting the use of biocontrol agents as an alternative to chemical pesticides in the management of plant nematodes, this book reviews current progress and developments. Each biocontrol agent, i.e. nematophagous fungi, parasitic bacteria, predaceous mites, rhizobacteria, mycorrhiza and predaceous nematodes, has been described separately. Editor(s): Askary, Tarique Hassan; Martinelli, P. R. P. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 183 x 251 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643755
- ISBN
- 9781780643755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.52
€ 101.52
Hardback. Editor(s): Ashraf, Muhammad; Ozturk, Munir; Ahmad, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel; Aksoy, Ahmet. Num Pages: 803 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 803
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741157
- ISBN
- 9789400741157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.40
€ 256.40
Paperback. This book offers strategies for increasing the efficiency of crops under stressful environments. The strategies are based on conventional breeding and advanced molecular techniques and are discussed using specific case studies to illustrate their potential. Editor(s): Ashraf, M.; Ozturk, Munir; Athar, Habib-Ur-Rehman. Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; RBGB; RNC; RNF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048180608
- ISBN
- 9789048180608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. This vital book covers recent updates in biochemical, metabolic and physiological responses of plants to toxins and tolerance mechanisms. It summarises approaches for use of phytoremediation as a potential source for amelioration of contaminated soils. Editor(s): Ashraf, M.; Ozturk, Munir; Ahmad, M. S. A. Num Pages: 481 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL; RNC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 481
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048193691
- ISBN
- 9789048193691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.98
€ 252.98