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The genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution is the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. Num Pages: 256 pages, 110 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 251 x 21. Weight in Grams: 754. 256 pages, 110 illustrations. The genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution is the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TVK. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 21. Weight: 754.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938017
- ISBN
- 9781845938017
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
336 pages, 17 illustrations. Disease resistance is one of the major factors that can be improved to sustain yield potential in cultivated crops. This book looks at disease resistance in wheat, concentrating on all the economically important diseases - their economic impact and geographical spread, breeding for resistance, pathogen variability, and resistance mechanisms. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 25. Weight: 916.
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938185
- ISBN
- 9781845938185
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
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
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
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
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990163
- ISBN
- 9780851990163
Condition: New
€ 132.61
€ 132.61
Phytophthora diseases pose a major threat to a huge range of plant species, and have a significant economic impact on crops, forests, nurseries, greenhouses and natural areas worldwide. This book intends to focus solely on phytophthora diseases. It offers comprehensive overview of these global plant-destroying diseases. Editor(s): Lamour, Kurt. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 186 x 21. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640938
- ISBN
- 9781780640938
Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
A vital update featuring new text boxes and supplementary resources to enhance the learning experience. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB; TVF; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643816
- ISBN
- 9781780643816
Condition: New
€ 172.30
€ 172.30
According to the Resource Allocation Theory, an individual's genetic potential can only be realized in an environment in which essential food resources are adequately supplied. This book describes resource allocation patterns in natural populations, the costs, preferences and trade-offs of maintenance, growth, reproduction and immune function. Editor(s): Rauw, W.M. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PSV; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933944
- ISBN
- 9781845933944
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934927
- ISBN
- 9781845934927
Condition: New
€ 169.97
€ 169.97
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
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
Using river basin case studies in a variety of contexts, this book provides an overview of how societies have gradually developed their water resources and furthers our understanding of how such resources can be managed successfully or unsuccessfully. Editor(s): Molle, Francois; Wester, P. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, 71 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; RBKF; RNF; TVDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935382
- ISBN
- 9781845935382
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938291
- ISBN
- 9781845938291
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Provides an understanding of how horticulture shaped the vegetation around us, and how it influenced our experiences of the native, the naturalized, and the alien - and how to manage the landscapes around us. Num Pages: 352 pages, 37 halftones, 6 line illustrations, 11 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; HBT; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674026636
- ISBN
- 9780674026636
Condition: New
€ 62.94€ 58.84
€ 62.94
€ 58.84
hardcover. Where do wine grapes come from and how are they related to each other? What is the historical background of each grape variety? Where are they grown? Using DNA analysis and detailing almost 1,400 distinct grape varieties, as well as myriad correct synonyms, this book includes revelatory grape family trees, and a rich variety of illustrations. Num Pages: 1280 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVSW; WBXD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 190 x 289 x 80. Weight in Grams: 3054.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Allen Lane
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781846144462
- ISBN
- 9781846144462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.99€ 125.61
€ 199.99
€ 125.61
hardcover. The author looks into the history and development of dry stone walling before demonstrating how to build a wall with step-by-step explanations accompanied by photographs and diagrams. Num Pages: 128 pages, 60 b&w photographs, 20 diagrams. BIC Classification: TNK; TNT; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781861264442
- ISBN
- 9781861264442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.38
€ 19.99
€ 15.38
paperback. An illustrated guide to native plants for Florida gardening and landscaping, all readily available from the state's nurseries. Each of the 200 species accounts offers information on size and form, uses, features, range and distribution, appearance, culture, best companion plants, and more. Num Pages: 416 pages, 710 colour photographs, 180 watercolours, resources, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; TVS; WMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813026442
- ISBN
- 9780813026442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 39.20
€ 40.99
€ 39.20
Hardback. This book provides an outstanding collection of interdisciplinary and international essays examining the food-place relationship. It explores such topics as the history of food and agriculture, the globalization and localization of food, and the role of place in defining the broader societal consequences of this ever-changing phenomena. Editor(s): Fitzpatrick, Kevin M.; Willis, Don. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6 maps, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFCV; RGC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137408365
- ISBN
- 9781137408365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
Hardback. Editor(s): Robertson, Marvin R.; Schmidt, Jeffery I. Num Pages: 171 pages. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634633277
- ISBN
- 9781634633277
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 227.47€ 158.44
€ 227.47
€ 158.44
Hardback. Editor(s): Winslow, Karlene. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 165 x 14. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633215856
- ISBN
- 9781633215856
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.97€ 162.79
€ 237.97
€ 162.79
Paperback. Editor(s): Roberts, Noel C. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RN; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631178153
- ISBN
- 9781631178153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 135.31€ 95.35
€ 135.31
€ 95.35