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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
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
Hardback. Editor(s): Hincha, Dirk K.; Zuther, Ellen. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 282 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 49 colour illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PST; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 183 x 17. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493908431
- ISBN
- 9781493908431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.87
€ 123.87
Environment and Livelihoods in Tropical Coastal Zones: Managing Agricu...
. Ed(S): Hoanh, C. T.; Tuong, T. P.; Gowing, ...
hardcover. Focuses on the challenges people face in managing agricultural crops, aquaculture, fisheries and related ecosystems in inland areas of coastal zones in the tropics of Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. This book discusses the nature of the conflicts and identifies what is known and not known about how to manage them. Editor(s): Hoanh, C. T.; Tuong, T. P.; Gowing, J. W. (University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK); Hardy, B. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNP; TVB; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931070
- ISBN
- 9781845931070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.08
€ 229.08
Hardback. Government subsidized crop insurance has been used by a number of developed countries as a mechanism to reduce farm income instability by reducing yield risks. This book provides an in-depth analysis and evaluation of government provided crop insurance in developed countries. Editor(s): Hueth, Darrell L.; Furtan, William H. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KFFN; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792394358
- ISBN
- 9780792394358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.59
€ 239.59
Changes of Atmospheric Chemistry and Effects on Forest Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Huttl, R. F.; Bellmann, Klaus
Hardback. Summarises the result of an interdisciplinary research programme entitled 'Rehabilitation of the Atmosphere of the New States of Germany - Effects on Terrestrial Ecosystems'. Editor(s): Huttl, R. F.; Bellmann, Klaus. Series: Nutrients in Ecosystems. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; PSAF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357131
- ISBN
- 9780792357131
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.51
€ 186.51
Hardback. Presents an overview of the tree physiology research within the European tree physiology Eurosilva network. Editor(s): Huttunen, Satu; Jarvis, Paul; Heikkila, Hannele (Thule Institute, University of Oulu, Finland); Sundberg, Bjorn; Bucher, Jurg; Matyssek, Rainer. Series: Tree Physiology. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJPR; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402000232
- ISBN
- 9781402000232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.49
€ 190.49
hardcover. Examines the interactions between forestry and environmental change, from a social, economic, and political perspective. This book presents insights into topics such as the influence of forest reserves on timber prices, the relationship between forestry and aboriginal populations, and the issues facing forests in transition countries. Editor(s): Innes, J. L.; Hickey, G. (University of British Columbia, Canada); Hoen, H. F. (Agricultural University of Norway). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCN; KNAL; RGBL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2006
- SKU
- V9780851990026
- ISBN
- 9780851990026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.68
€ 109.68
Hardback. Contains the proceedings of an international symposium on the durability of disease resistance in plants. Topics covered range from the analysis of some of the world's most important pathosystems, to the genetic variation in pathogen populations and the variation in the hosts. Editor(s): Jacobs, T.; Parlevliet, J. E. Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792323143
- ISBN
- 9780792323143
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.43
€ 192.43
Hardback. Covering aspects of plant molecular biology that are relevant to the improvement of woody plants, this volume covers general aspects of the technology of gene transfer plants and several examples of the current status of the applications of the techniques of molecular biology to woody species. Editor(s): Jain, Mohan; Minocha, Subhash C. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 527 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 917.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 527
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362418
- ISBN
- 9780792362418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.80
€ 241.80
Hardback. Presents progress on somatic embryogenesis and its prospects for potential application to improving woody plants. This work is divided into 3 sections covering topics such as historical insights into some contemporary problems in somatic embryogenesis (SE) and applications of SE for the improvement of tropical fruit trees. Editor(s): Jain, S. Mohan; Gupta, P. K.; Newton, Ronald J. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 758 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PSTL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 758
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364191
- ISBN
- 9780792364191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.68
€ 358.68
Hardback. Contains chapters, which cover studies of embryo development and cell biology of white spruce, proliferative somatic embryogenesis in woody species, somatic embryo germination and desiccation tolerance in conifers, performance of conifer somatic seedlings, and apoptosis during early somatic embryogenesis. Editor(s): Jain, S. Mohan; Gupta, Pramod P. K. (Weyerhaeuser Inc.); Newton, R. J. (Dept. of Biology, East Carolina University Greenville, NC, USA). Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 562 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PSTL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 962.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 562
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792353409
- ISBN
- 9780792353409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.32
€ 248.32
Hardback. Each chapter in this volume contains introductory material on the selected plant, the techniques used most successfully for haploid production, the factors that influence the success of these techniques, and the identification and genetic characterization of haploid regenerants. Editor(s): Jain, S. Mohan; Sopory, S. K.; Veilleux, R. E. (Dept. of Horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA). Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 414 pages, 66 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PST; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792335795
- ISBN
- 9780792335795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.80
€ 245.80
hardcover. This fifth and final volume on "In Vitro Haploid Production in Higher Plants" comprises 13 chapters and is divided into three sections. Most chapters are crop specific and each chapter contains an introduction about the selected plant. Editor(s): Jain, S. Mohan; Sopory, S. K.; Veilleux, R. E. (Dept. of Horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA). Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 258 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PST; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792339793
- ISBN
- 9780792339793
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.17
€ 190.17
hardcover. A compendium of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate fruit and nut science. It combines the knowledge of over 100 international experts, providing the definitive resource on fruit and nuts. It includes coverage of palms, cacti, and vegetable fruits. Editor(s): Janick, J.; Paull, Robert E. Num Pages: 800 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 281 x 224 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2985.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996387
- ISBN
- 9780851996387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 327.69
€ 327.69
Paperback. Editor(s): Jensen, Antony; Collins, K. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358459
- ISBN
- 9780792358459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.88
€ 188.88
Root feeders have been classified as agricultural pests but can be used as biological control agents against invasive species and can affect community dynamics of plants, soil micro-organisms and populations of above ground organisms. This book presents a review of knowledge on root herbivores and illustrates their importance within ecosystems. Editor(s): Johnson, Scott N.; Murray, Philip J. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934613
- ISBN
- 9781845934613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 234.58
€ 234.58
hardcover. Presents scientific methodologies, combined with stakeholder deliberation, for assessing and managing ecological risks of transgenic fish. This book addresses the science needed to inform environmental biosafety policy and regulation for transgenic animals in aquaculture, particularly in developing countries. Editor(s): Kapuscinski, A R; Hayes, K. R.; Li, Shujie; Dana, G. Num Pages: 305 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KNAF; TCBG; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 871.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932961
- ISBN
- 9781845932961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
Balkan and Eastern European Countries in the Midst of the Global Econo...
. Ed(S): Karasavvoglou, Anastasios G.; Polych...
Paperback. Editor(s): Karasavvoglou, Anastasios G.; Polychronidou, Persefoni. Series: Contributions to Economics. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KCS; KFF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 291.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co Germany
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783790829358
- ISBN
- 9783790829358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.94
€ 120.94
Hardback. This book provides a review, written by international forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases, on forest ecosystems. Editor(s): Karnosky, D.F.; etc.; Ceulemans, R. (University of Antwerp, Belgium); Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. (University of Tuscia, Italy); Innes, J.L. (University of British Columbia, Canada). Series: IUFRO Research S. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995519
- ISBN
- 9780851995519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.96
€ 272.96
Nutrient Digestion and Utilization in Farm Animals: Modelling Approach...
. Ed(S): Kebreab, E. (University Of Guelph, C...
hardcover. Brings together the papers presented at the Sixth International Workshop on Modelling Nutrient Utilization in Farm Animals. Divided into six sections, th purpose of this book is to present research in modelling nutrient digestion and utilization in cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and fish. It will interest researchers and students of animal science. Editor(s): Kebreab, E. (University of Guelph, Canada); Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Bannink, A. (Wageningen University); Gerrits, W. J. J. (Wageningen University); France, J. (University of Guelph). Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930059
- ISBN
- 9781845930059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.85
€ 250.85