Agriculture & farming
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Agriculture & farming
Hardback. Discusses about freshwater fish in streams, lakes, reservoirs, and special habitats around the world. This book addresses approximately twenty major topics in freshwater fish ecology in a format suitable for use in graduate-level courses. It focuses on basic ecology and contains much data from fisheries ecology. Num Pages: 756 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1265.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 756
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412028311
- ISBN
- 9780412028311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 490.64
€ 490.64
The Pesticide Question. Environment, Economics and Ethics.
. Ed(S): Pimentel, David, Phd; Lehman, H.
Hardback. Pesticides have contributed impressively to our present-day agricultural productivity, but at the same time they are at the center of serious concerns about safety, health, and the environment. The public wonders whether the benefits of pesticides - 'the perfect red apple' - outweigh the costs of environmental pollution and human illness. Editor(s): Pimentel, David, PhD; Lehman, H. Num Pages: 442 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; RN; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412035814
- ISBN
- 9780412035814
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.03
€ 196.03
Hardback. This text deals with seed science and production. It should be of interest to students of agronomy, crop and soil science, plant science; agronomic professionals; breeders and seed technicians; pesticide manufacturers; and contract growers for seed companies. Num Pages: 409 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 409
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412063015
- ISBN
- 9780412063015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.42
€ 248.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 191 x 20. Weight in Grams: 723.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1992
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412069611
- ISBN
- 9780412069611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.34
€ 66.34
Hardback. This book is a guide to the management and use of formulated feeds in semi-intensive and intensive fish and shrimp culture. Num Pages: 194 pages, 77 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412070815
- ISBN
- 9780412070815
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
Hardback. With the depletion of wild fish stocks by factors such as overfishing, habitat degradation, pollution, and red tides, the pressures and incentives for commercial farming of marine food and aquarium fish have increased dramatically. This book provides a comprehensive reference on this subject and information on 870 species in 129 families. Num Pages: 750 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSPM; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1249.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 750
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412071515
- ISBN
- 9780412071515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 490.14
€ 490.14
Hardback. Water quality is a critical issue in aquaculture. Among the topics covered in this text are: water quality requirements of aquatic animals; aquaculture ecosystems; water quality in aquaculture systems; liming; fertilization; aeration; water circulation; and turbidity and sedimentation. Series: Aquaculture Series. Num Pages: 715 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1221.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 715
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412071812
- ISBN
- 9780412071812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 362.51
€ 362.51
Hardback. Integrates seed technology and the production of agronomic species. This book covers the principles and practices involved in producing, conditioning, evaluating, and marketing high quality seeds. It reviews the seed production technology for each species, including seeding methods; weed, insect and disease control; and roguing and purification. Num Pages: 749 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1248.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 749
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412075513
- ISBN
- 9780412075513
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 415.95
€ 415.95
Hardback. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412123313
- ISBN
- 9780412123313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.48
€ 249.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 730 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1139.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1978
- Number of pages
- 730
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412128301
- ISBN
- 9780412128301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.74
€ 127.74
Hardback. A study on the methods of managing animals in such a way that their natural instincts and behaviour is considered. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412299803
- ISBN
- 9780412299803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.38
€ 192.38
Hardback. Examining the development of alternative crops, this volume covers topics which include genetic engineering and tissue culture techniques, and marketing potential utility of new crops. Editor(s): Wickens, G. E.; Hag, N. (University of Southampton); Day, P. (Director, Centre of Agricultural Molecular Biology, Rutgers University, USA). Num Pages: 446 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412315008
- ISBN
- 9780412315008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.16
€ 249.16
Hardback. Emphasis is placed on phylogenetic relationships among the recognised species of cichlid fish and the distribution ecology of lake and river-living species. The book also discusses feeding, sexual and parental care behaviour and communication. Editor(s): Keenleyside, M.H. (Professor of Zoology, University of Western Ontario, Canada). Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412322006
- ISBN
- 9780412322006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 418.94
€ 418.94
Hardback. The aim of this text is to present new perspectives on the biological study of social behaviour. Evolutionary analyses of agonistic and antagonistic behaviour are discussed, including primative warfare, competitive behaviour, and the theory that conflict and co-operation are intertwined. Editor(s): Dennen, Johan Van Der. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412337703
- ISBN
- 9780412337703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.25
€ 247.25
Hardback. This volume summarizes the enormous wealth of data and hypotheses elaborated in the huge research field of control mechanisms in bird migration. Topics covered include: control systems and ecophysiology; and current microevolutionary processes. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW6; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412363801
- ISBN
- 9780412363801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.65
€ 247.65
Hardback. This is a summary of current research on distance orientation in animals, including such phenomena as spatial activity inside familiar areas and long distance migration. It covers a range of invertebrate and vertebrate species, giving an overview of homing in natural and experimental situations. Editor(s): Papi, F. Series: Chapman & Hall Animal Behaviour Series. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412363900
- ISBN
- 9780412363900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.34
€ 248.34
Hardback. Provides a review of the crop from planting to consumption. This book is intended for plant and agricultural scientists and food scientists and technologists. Editor(s): Gowen, S. Series: Topics in Contemporary Semiotics. Num Pages: 627 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1383.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 627
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412368707
- ISBN
- 9780412368707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 363.96
€ 363.96
Paperback. The presentation of a biological approach to social behaviour. It emphasizes the need for careful observation of the huge variety of social phenomena occurring in nature by emphasis on three main biological problems - function, causation and evolution. Num Pages: 188 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1965
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412369209
- ISBN
- 9780412369209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.04
€ 122.04
Hardback. Covers oats in depth, including coverage of the crop's history, botany, breeding, processing and food uses. Editor(s): Welch, Robert W. Series: World Crop Series. Num Pages: 604 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVKC; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 604
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412373107
- ISBN
- 9780412373107
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 361.03
€ 361.03
hardcover. Covers the development and use of the electric sense in fishes. This book includes coverage of taxonomy of the species involved, electric organs and electroreception, hormones and behaviour and the role of other sensory systems in conjunction with the electric sense. It is sutable for fish biologists, physiologists, and evolutionary scientists. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 608 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1028.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412373800
- ISBN
- 9780412373800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 489.66
€ 489.66
Paperback. This work is concerned with the ecology of exploited fish populations. It takes a broad view of the subject, including a consideration of fish as elements in a delicately-balanced ecosystem. It also discusses the economics of fisheries in terms of a throughput of both energy and finance. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412382604
- ISBN
- 9780412382604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.55
€ 128.55
hardcover. Deals with the bottom-living fishes of the world's largest ecosystem, the deep-sea. This book offers a review of the oceanographic setting, and the diversity and ecology of ichthyofauna. It emphasises on slope fisheries, both developed and developing. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412394102
- ISBN
- 9780412394102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.67
€ 192.67
Hardback. Covers the biology, exploitation and conservation of the sea bass, a species of major commercial importance. This book is intended for fisheries workers, fish biologists and aquaculturists involved and interested in the biology and exploitation of this important species. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412400902
- ISBN
- 9780412400902
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.50
€ 247.50
Hardback. Following a general section on larval stages, this volume examines various species in more detail. It includes chapters on dromiacea, archaeobrachyura, parthenopina, oxyrhyncha, cancridae, brachyrhyncha and oxystomata. Series: Identification Guide. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSAN; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412406003
- ISBN
- 9780412406003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.91
€ 250.91