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Paperback. Provides a comprehensive account of the use of techniques in plant molecular biology for crop protection. This book draws together an international list of contributors from the industrial and academic world, providing information for a wide range of personnel in the crop protection industry, researchers and academics. Editor(s): Marshall, George; Walters, Dale. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412544002
- ISBN
- 9780412544002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85
Methods and Procedures for Building Sustainable Farming Systems
. Ed(S): Marta-Costa, Ana Alexandra; Soares d...
Paperback. This book shows how the method of sustainability assessment plays a key role in choosing the best agricultural productive mode, and guides the reader through the process of selection. Includes case studies from Portugal, Canada, Argentina and Lebanon. Editor(s): Marta-Costa, Ana Alexandra; Soares da Silva, Emiliana L. D. G. Num Pages: 304 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; RNU; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400796614
- ISBN
- 9789400796614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.61
€ 127.61
Hardback. Demonstrates the link between physical models of the environment and policy analysis in support of policy making. This book addresses three general areas of environmental policy - non-point source pollution in the agricultural sector, pollution generated in the extractive industries, and transboundary pollutants from burning fossil fuels. Editor(s): Martin, Professor Wade E.; McDonald, Lisa A. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; RNA; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792398554
- ISBN
- 9780792398554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.16
€ 198.16
Paperback. This book summarizes results from a long-term research project addressing land and water use in irrigated areas of the Aral Sea basin. It focuses on Khorezm, a district of Uzbekistan, located in the heart of Central Asia. Editor(s): Martius, Christopher; Rudenko, Inna; Lamers, John P. A.; Vlek, P.L.G. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RBGB; RNF; TQSW; TVB; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401781817
- ISBN
- 9789401781817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.52
€ 195.52
Managing Organic Matter in Tropical Soils: Scope and Limitations
. Ed(S): Martius, Christopher; Tiessen, Holm;...
Paperback. Proceedings of a workshop organized by the Center for Development Research at the University of Bonn (ZEF Bonn), Germany, 7-10 June 1999 Editor(s): Martius, Christopher; Tiessen, Holm; Vlek, Paul L. G. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RBGB; RBGK; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048159475
- ISBN
- 9789048159475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Irrigated Agriculture in Egypt: Past, Present and Future
. Ed(S): Masayoshi, Satoh; Aboulroos, Samir
hardcover. Targeting water scarcity in Egypt as an example of the world water crisis, the aim is that the irrigation sector, the biggest user of water, should increase efficiency, and how this can be achieved, This book addresses this challenge through case studies from the Nile delta, with the situation before and after the advent of the Aswan High Dam. Editor(s): Masayoshi, Satoh; Aboulroos, Samir. Num Pages: 290 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 82 colour illustrations, 52 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1HBE; KCT; RNFD; RNU; TVDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer Switzerland
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319302157
- ISBN
- 9783319302157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.86
€ 150.86
Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Production of Energy and Co-produc...
. Ed(S): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen;...
Hardback. The successful use of plant biomass for the sustainable production of energy and co-products such as chemicals is crucial to mankind's future. This volume examines the uses of plant biomass and ways to improve the productivity and composition of plant species. Editor(s): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen; Widholm, Jack M. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. Num Pages: 458 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; PSTL; RNU; TCB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 958.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642134395
- ISBN
- 9783642134395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.40
€ 197.40
Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Production of Energy and Co-Produc...
. Ed(S): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen;...
Paperback. The successful use of plant biomass for the sustainable production of energy and co-products such as chemicals is crucial to mankind's future. This volume examines the uses of plant biomass and ways to improve the productivity and composition of plant species. Editor(s): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen; Widholm, Jack M. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. Num Pages: 458 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RNU; TCB; THX; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642264993
- ISBN
- 9783642264993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.95
€ 195.95
Crop-Soil Simulation Models: Applications in Developing Countries
. Ed(S): Matthews, R.B.; Stephens, W.
hardcover. The use of crop-soil modelling has so far been mainly confined to the research community. Practical applications have occurred in the areas of decision tools for irrigation studies and pest management. However, there is potential to increase its applied use. This book reviews progress. Editor(s): Matthews, R.B.; Stephens, W. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995632
- ISBN
- 9780851995632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.27
€ 275.27
Paperback. Editor(s): Mattson, William J.; Levieux, Jean; Bernard-Dagan, C. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461283683
- ISBN
- 9781461283683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.08
€ 129.08
Hardback. This volume gathers a timely understanding of resource allocation and its regulation in herbaceous and woody plant systems, linking molecular with biochemical and physiological process levels. Editor(s): Matyssek, Rainer; Schnyder, Hans; Osswald, Wolfgang; Ernst, Dieter; Munch, Jean Charles; Pretzsch, Hans. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 500 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTP; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 901.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642306440
- ISBN
- 9783642306440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.40
€ 252.40
Paperback. This volume gathers a timely understanding of resource allocation and its regulation in herbaceous and woody plant systems, linking molecular with biochemical and physiological process levels. Editor(s): Matyssek, Rainer; Schnyder, Hans; Osswald, Wolfgang; Ernst, Dieter; Munch, Jean Charles; Pretzsch, Hans. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 500 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTP; PSTS; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 759.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642428784
- ISBN
- 9783642428784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.32
€ 251.32
Plant Genetic Resources of Legumes in the Mediterranean
. Ed(S): Maxted, Nigel; Bennett, Sarita Jane
Hardback. Designed to ensure that a breadth of legume diversity is conserved and to help maximise the use of that conserved diversity, this book introduces the subjects of conservation and use of legume diversity, the Mediterranean ecosystem and taxonomy of legumes. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Bennett, Sarita Jane. Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DS; 1DVW; 1HB; PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792367079
- ISBN
- 9780792367079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.68
€ 251.68
Based on the 2010 conference 'Towards the establishment of genetic reserves for crop wild relatives and landraces in Europe', this book discusses agrobiodiversity conservation. Considering the benefits of understanding and preserving crop wild relatives and landraces, it covers such issues as habitat protection, ecosystem health and food security. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan; Ford-Lloyd, Brian V.; Iriondo, Jose M.; Carvalho, M. A. A. Pinheiro de. Num Pages: 392 pages, 71 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PST; RNK; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938512
- ISBN
- 9781845938512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
hardcover. Crop wild relatives (CWR) are species related to crop plants which can contribute beneficial traits, such as pest or disease resistance. Through an examination of the national, regional and global context of CWR, these studies present methodologies and case studies that review and provide recommendations for global conservation and use. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Ford-Lloyd, B. V. (University of Birmingham); Kell, S P; Iriondo, Jose M.; Dulloo, E.; Turok, J. Num Pages: 720 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930998
- ISBN
- 9781845930998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.47
€ 206.47
hardcover. This volume presents the proceedings of the 26th Poultry Science Symposium, held in Peebles, Scotland. Dealing with all aspects of feedstuffs, the papers have been written by international authorities. Editor(s): McNab, J.; Boorman, N. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 178 x 245 x 27. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994642
- ISBN
- 9780851994642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Building Agricultural Extension Capacity in Post-Conflict Settings
. Ed(S): McNamara, Paul; Moore, Austen
This book (a) investigates the experiences and issues involved with rebuilding extension systems (including public sector, private sector, and non-governmental organization (NGO) extension) in post-conflict settings. Editor(s): McNamara, Paul; Moore, Austen. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786390592
- ISBN
- 9781786390592
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.97
€ 117.97
Paperback. Editor(s): Meer, H.G.Van Der; Ryden, J.C.; Ennik, G.C. (Centre for Agrobiological Research (CABO), Wageningen, The Netherlands). Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 113 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNK; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 6. Weight in Grams: 207.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986
- Number of pages
- 113
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401084543
- ISBN
- 9789401084543
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.10
€ 126.10
Organic Amendments and Soil Suppressiveness in Plant Disease Managemen...
. Ed(S): Meghvansi, Mukesh K.; Varma, Ajit
Hardback. Organic Amendments and Soil Suppressiveness in Plant Disease Management Editor(s): Meghvansi, Mukesh K.; Varma, Ajit. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; RBGB; TVB; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 979.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319230740
- ISBN
- 9783319230740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.25
€ 197.25
Paperback. This book pulls back the wrappings that cloak U.S. agriculture and explains how and why politics has affected the traditional stewardship role played by agriculture. Editor(s): Meiners, Roger E.; Yandle, Bruce. Series: The Political Economy Forum. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 145 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742527690
- ISBN
- 9780742527690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.55
€ 74.55
In most developing countries, good quality seed is hard to obtain and farmers struggle to save seed from one year to the next. This title takes a people-centred look at the companies, public agencies and family farms that are taking on this role and making a difference to food security across Africa. Editor(s): Mele, P. Van; Bently, Jeffrey W.; Guei, Robert. G. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JPQ; KNAC; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 9020.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938437
- ISBN
- 9781845938437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 140.04
€ 140.04
Hardback. Forest ecosystems grow at the interface between the land and the atmosphere. This book presents an overview of many topics that are of significance at this interface, starting at the scale of intra-leaf organelles, leaves and plants and ranging to higher levels of organization such as communities. Editor(s): Mencuccini, M.; Grace, J.; Moncrieff, J.; McNaughton, K. (University of Edinburgh). Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps (some col.), 1 port. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RNC; TQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996776
- ISBN
- 9780851996776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 289.38
€ 289.38
Hardback. Adding to our toolkit for improving agricultural efficiency, this volume shows how to deploy techniques such as data envelopment analysis and stochastic frontier analysis in crop production, opening up a fruitful new arena that could profit from these methods. Editor(s): Mendes, Armando B.; Soares da Silva, Emiliana L. D. G.; Santos, Jorge M. Azevedo. Num Pages: 200 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBU; RN; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400757387
- ISBN
- 9789400757387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Paperback. Adding to our toolkit for improving agricultural efficiency, this volume shows how to deploy techniques such as data envelopment analysis and stochastic frontier analysis in crop production, opening up a fruitful new arena that could profit from these methods. Editor(s): Mendes, Armando B.; Soares da Silva, Emiliana L. D. G.; Santos, Jorge M. Azevedo. Num Pages: 216 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401782197
- ISBN
- 9789401782197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.82
€ 126.82