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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paperback. Editor(s): Mendgen, Kurt; Lesemann, Dietrich Eckhardt. Num Pages: 336 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSG; PST; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642758201
ISBN
9783642758201
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.75

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