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Hardcover. Agroforestry is the cultivation, by farmers, of trees or other woody plants with crops or pasture. Its scientific study is attracting great interest and increasing funding because of its potential to produce sustainable agricultural systems and agroforestry is now included in most university and college courses covering land use subjects. Num Pages: 384 pages, 104 line drawings, 121 half-tones. BIC Classification: TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 196 x 28. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632040476
- ISBN
- 9780632040476
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.82
€ 238.82
Hardcover. aeo well established and highly regarded text widely read by those involved in tropical agriculture aeo internationally a best--selling title aeo it has been described as "guiding many students for many years" aeo this is the first edition where experts have been invited to contribute chapters on their specialities. Editor(s): Webster, Cyril C.; Wilson, Peter Northcote. Num Pages: 552 pages, 115 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QMT; TVQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 200 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1276.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632040544
- ISBN
- 9780632040544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.82
€ 238.82
Hardcover. The first edition of this higly regarded text was published in 1979 to provide a general introduction to the principles of plant breeding. It has been out of print since late 1993 and a new edition is long overdue as there are no up to date and comprehensive single volumes on the subject in print. Editor(s): Simmonds, Norman; Smartt, Joseph. Num Pages: 424 pages, 85. BIC Classification: PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 188 x 30. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632041916
- ISBN
- 9780632041916
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.22
€ 194.22
Hardcover. The fifth edition of this book has been completely revised and brought up--to--date, with a new co--author. It is still the most authoritative and comprehensive book on the development and production of domestic livestock in the tropics. Editor(s): Payne, W. J. A.; Wilson, R. T. Num Pages: 832 pages, 118. BIC Classification: 1QMT; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 199 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1822.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 832
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632041930
- ISBN
- 9780632041930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 297.42
€ 297.42
Hardcover. Including all the processes from seed to smoke, this book explains the science of tobacco -- the cultivation of the plant, the leaves, curing, processing, manufacture and the physical and chemical properties of the final product. Breeding and genetics of the tobacco plant are discussed in relation to the new advances in biotechnology. Editor(s): Davis, Del; Nielsen, Mark T. Series: World Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KND; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 252 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632047918
- ISBN
- 9780632047918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 328.01
€ 328.01
Hardcover. Ecological Aquaculture The evolution of the blue revolution Barry A. Costa-Pierce As the world's demand for food from aquatic environments continues to increase, the importance of performing aquaculture in an environmentally responsible manner also increases. Num Pages: 400 pages, 94. BIC Classification: PSVS; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 177 x 27. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632049615
- ISBN
- 9780632049615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.91
€ 243.91
Paperback. A guide to the management of poultry under both intensive and extensive systems. It provides information on hygiene and vaccines in disease control and the role of molecular biology and cloning, advances in management with reference to feeding, drinking, lighting and egg collection, advances in genetics, and developments in housing. Num Pages: 216 pages, 29. BIC Classification: KNAC; MZ; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632051724
- ISBN
- 9780632051724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.92
€ 85.92
Paperback. aeo Previous edition entitled a Agricultural Extensiona has sold nearly 5000 copies aeo Covers the provision of education for agricultural improvement aeo Completely rewritten and updated; supported by the CTA (Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation). Num Pages: 424 pages, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632052493
- ISBN
- 9780632052493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.00
€ 90.00
Hardcover. Recent decades have witnessed strong declines in fish stocks around the globe, amid growing concerns about the impact of fisheries on marine and freshwater biodiversity. Editor(s): Hart, Paul J. B.; Reynolds, John D. Num Pages: 432 pages, 79. BIC Classification: KNAF; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 188 x 292 x 29. Weight in Grams: 996.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054121
- ISBN
- 9780632054121
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.82
€ 238.82
Hardcover. Geostatistics for Estimating Fish Abundance J. Rivoirard, J. Simmonds, K. Foote, P. Fernandes and N. Bez Geostatistics is a branch of spatial statistics that was originally developed for the mining industry. The technique is now widely recognised as an important tool for the estimation of the abundance and distribution of natural resources. Num Pages: 216 pages, 110. BIC Classification: PSVW1; R; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054442
- ISBN
- 9780632054442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 269.40
€ 269.40
Hardcover. aeo deals with all cultivated crustaceans of commercial significance aeo examines the criteria by which both the feasiblity and desirability of farming proposals are assessed. Num Pages: 464 pages, 55 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 256 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054640
- ISBN
- 9780632054640
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.32
€ 278.32
Hardcover. From enhancing the flavour of food to providing a substrate for fermentation, sugar is renowned worldwide for its importance as a commodity. For many centuries sugarcane has been cultivated and developed, and we now have a huge range of crop varieties. Editor(s): James, Glyn. Series: World Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 14. BIC Classification: GBC; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 194 x 17. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054763
- ISBN
- 9780632054763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.51
€ 209.51
Hardcover. This manual provides comprehensive coverage of the biology, culture methods and uses of live prey species in aquaculture. These species , which includes shrimps, algae and copepods, are cultured and fed to fish mainly in marine culture systems. Editor(s): Stottrup, Josianne G.; Mcevoy, Lesley. Num Pages: 336 pages, 58 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 188 x 24. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054954
- ISBN
- 9780632054954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.93
€ 257.93
Hardcover. Livestock biodiversity is integral to our culture, history, environment, economy and, most importantly, our future. Thousands of livestock breeds, from relatively small genetic pools, have evolved over time to suit particular environments and farming systems. Num Pages: 280 pages, 49. BIC Classification: TVH; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054992
- ISBN
- 9780632054992
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.21
€ 180.21
Hardcover. Pest and Disease Management Handbook updates the 3rd edition of the Pest and Disease Control Handbook (1989). The structure of this important new book differs in several respects, acknowledging the advances that have been made in integrated crop management and the trends towards the more rational use of pesticides. Editor(s): Alford, David V. Num Pages: 624 pages, 1. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1034.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055036
- ISBN
- 9780632055036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 366.23
€ 366.23
Hardcover. Coffee: Recent Developments Edited by R.J. Clarke and O.G. Vitzthum Coffee, one of the most commercially important crops grown, is distributed and traded globally in a multi--million dollar world industry. This exciting new book brings together in one volume the most important recent developments affecting the crop. Series: World Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 78. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 269 x 182 x 21. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055531
- ISBN
- 9780632055531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 313.99
€ 313.99
Hardcover. aeo comprehensive text, written by international experts aeo of huge importance to the aquaculture feed industry aeo definitive reference source for many years into the future. Editor(s): Houlihan, Dominic; Boujard, Thierry; Jobling, Malcolm. Num Pages: 448 pages, 120. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 187 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1016.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055760
- ISBN
- 9780632055760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 263.02
€ 263.02
Hardcover. This important title encompasses features of genetic processes in complexly organised population systems of salmonids, one of the most commercially valuable families of fish worldwide. Series: Fish and Aquatic Resources. Num Pages: 368 pages, 80 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 24. Weight in Grams: 974.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055876
- ISBN
- 9780632055876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.51
€ 288.51
Hardcover. aeo the definitive work on the subject aeo prawn culture is an expanding multibillion dollar business aeo increasing competition and environmental problems demand the most up--to--date scientific know--how aeo edited by world authorities, with contributions from distinguished experts. Editor(s): New, Michael Bernard; Valenti, Wagner Cotroni. Num Pages: 464 pages, 97 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 191 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1308.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056026
- ISBN
- 9780632056026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 336.93
€ 336.93
Paperback. Based on research by leading scientists, this work offers an accessible account of fishing activities and their impacts on marine habitats, biodiversity and species of conservation concern. It covers fishing methods that range from trawling in the Antarctic to fishing with dynamite in the tropics. Editor(s): Moore, G.; Jennings, Simon. Series: British Ecological Society: Ecological Issues S. Num Pages: 72 pages, 52 illustrations. BIC Classification: RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056088
- ISBN
- 9780632056088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.98
€ 62.98