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hardcover. Nitrogen and phosphorus excretions from dairy cattle are a major environmental pollutant. This book looks at the latest knowledge in nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition of cattle including: requirements, ruminal and total tract metabolism, possibilities of increasing the efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus excretions from beef operations. Editor(s): Pfeffer, E.; Hristov, A. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851990132
- ISBN
- 9780851990132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
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
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
€ 373.60
€ 373.60
Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management
. Ed(S): Raison, J.; Brown, A.; Flinn, D.; Fr...
Hardback. There is increasing pressure on the forestry industry to adopt sustainable practices. This book reviews thinking about scientifically based indicators, and sustainable management of natural forests and plantations. Editor(s): Raison, J.; Brown, A.; Flinn, D.; Franc, A. (ENGREF, France). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 427 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 427
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993928
- ISBN
- 9780851993928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.19
€ 184.19
book describes lessons learnt from an innovative scheme in India that improved yields in drylands. It shows how the scheme can be scaled up for other Dryland regions of the world. The scheme uses localised soil nutrient analyses to create an integrated, climate-smart fertilizer and planting plan that maximises yields for farmers. Editor(s): Raju, K. V.; Wani, S.P. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780648156
- ISBN
- 9781780648156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.21
€ 163.21
hardcover. Reviews how vegetation and soils act as naturally occurring buffers which use up the gases responsible for global warming and the greenhouse effect. This book provides information on the importance of these sinks, how they may respond to increased greenhouse gas emissions, how we can protect them and how they can help us mitigate climate change. Editor(s): Reay, Dave; Hewitt, Nick; Smith, K.; Grace, J. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KNAL; RBP; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931896
- ISBN
- 9781845931896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
hardcover. Written by international experts, this book is a comprehensive examination of the potential effects climate change, particularly greenhouses gases, will have on agrosystems. It also reviews the effects such systems have on climate change itself. Editor(s): Reddy, K. R.; Hodges, H.F. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNPG; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1021.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1.
- SKU
- V9780851994390
- ISBN
- 9780851994390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.93
€ 176.93
Intellectual Property Rights in Animal Breeding and Genetics
. Ed(S): Rothschild, Max F.; Newman, S.
hardcover. The purpose of this book is to review the role that intellectual property plays in the development of modern animal breeding and genetics. Editor(s): Rothschild, Max F.; Newman, S. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: LNR; TCBG; TVHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 717.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996417
- ISBN
- 9780851996417
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.45
€ 154.45
Modelling is a useful tool for decision making in complex agro-industrial scenarios. Containing a selection of papers presented at the International Symposium of Modelling in Pig and Poultry Production 2013, this book reviews basic modelling concepts, descriptions and applications of production models and new methods and approaches in modelling. Editor(s): Sakomura, Nilva K.; Gous, Rob; Kyriazakis, Ilias. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 898.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644110
- ISBN
- 9781780644110
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.77
€ 70.77
Compares and contrasts alternative housing with conventional and traditional systems for commercial poultry (laying hens, meat chickens, turkeys, waterfowl and gamebirds) with regards to welfare, disease, health, nutrition, sustainability and genotype-environment interaction. This book is suitable for researchers and students in poultry science. Editor(s): Sandilands, Victoria; Hocking, Paul M. Series: Poultry Science Symposium Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, 89 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; TVHP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 32. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938246
- ISBN
- 9781845938246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Sugar and Related Sweetener Markets: International Perspectives (Cabi)
. Ed(S): Schmitz, A.; Etc.; Spreen, T.; Messi...
hardcover. World sweetener markets are reviewed in this book, with particular chapters devoted to the US, the EU, Australia, Brazil, Cuba and India. Topics such as international trade liberalization, US policy reform and regional integration are also addressed. Editor(s): Schmitz, A.; etc.; Spreen, T.; Messina, W.; Moss, C. (all of Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, USA). Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996448
- ISBN
- 9780851996448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.94
€ 288.94
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
€ 305.00
€ 305.00
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€ 53.09
€ 54.99
€ 53.09
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
€ 191.34
€ 191.34
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
€ 252.59
€ 252.59
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
€ 111.27
€ 111.27
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
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
A comprehensive reference on BT resistance, focused on updated knowledge of the mechanisms of resistance that insects have developed against BT toxins and strategies that have been proposed to overcome this problem. Editor(s): Soberon, Mario; Gao, Yulin; Bravo, Alejandra. Series: CABI Biotechnology Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644370
- ISBN
- 9781780644370
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.70
€ 55.70
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
€ 250.33
€ 250.33
Rangeland Degradation and Recovery in China's Pastoral Lands
. Ed(S): Squires, Victor; Lu, Xiaobo; Wang, T...
Addressing the issues of greater climate extremes in the future, this book discusses both new approaches and past successes and failures in order to provide the necessary insight to develop sustainable rangeland management strategies, drawing on regional case studies and lessons learned from Australia, Canada and the USA. Editor(s): Squires, Victor; Lu, Xiaobo; Wang, T.; Lu, Q.; Yang, Y. Num Pages: 280 pages, 77 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAC; RNF; TQD; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934965
- ISBN
- 9781845934965
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
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
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
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
€ 161.44
€ 161.44
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
€ 248.69
€ 248.69
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
€ 154.45
€ 154.45