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Agriculture & farming
hardcover. Developed from a British Society of Animal Science meeting, held in September 2000, this book brings together the scientific disciplines involved in the pre- and post-weaning biology of the piglet. It concentrates on topics such as: growth/development, nutrition, immunology/health, ethology, and the physical environment. Editor(s): Varley, M.A.; Wiseman, Julian. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVW7; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995328
- ISBN
- 9780851995328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
hardcover. This book is the second of two complementary volumes which describe the ecology, biology, economic dimensions and systematics of tropical Macromycetes. Written by experts in their field, the papers have been thoroughly edited and revised. Editor(s): Frankland, J. (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Natural Environmental Research Council, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria); Ainsworth, M.; Isaac, S. (University of Liverpool); Robinson, C. (University of London). Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSQ; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995434
- ISBN
- 9780851995434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.27
€ 111.27
hardcover. This text is a collection of reviews of global problems of diffuse water pollution from agriculture, which affects the water quality of rivers, lakes, resevoirs and the oceans. It is aimed at researchers and advanced level students as a reference book. Editor(s): Haygarth, P.; Jarvis, S. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQSW; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995458
- ISBN
- 9780851995458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.47
€ 206.47
hardcover. Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This book addresses these subjects. Editor(s): Drechsel, P.; Kunze, D. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HF; GTF; RBGB; TQ; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- V9780851995489
- ISBN
- 9780851995489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
Hardcover. This text provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It reviews fundamental biology; setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial processes involved in parasitism and to nematode ecology, and describes technological advances and control methodologies. Editor(s): Gaugler, R. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSG; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 171 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1158.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995670
- ISBN
- 9780851995670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
hardcover. Mites are major pests of greenhouse crops and cause significant economic impact. This book describes the biology, identification and control of such mites. Topics covered include: introduction to the Acari; keys to orders, families and selected species; and collecting, rearing and studying mites. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVP; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995908
- ISBN
- 9780851995908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
hardcover. This volume provides a comprehensive reference work, summarizing knowledge of apples and their production world wide. It includes 24 chapters written by international authorities from the USA, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. Num Pages: 672 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995922
- ISBN
- 9780851995922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.47
€ 206.47
Hardcover. This book provides a review of the current state of knowledge on all aspects of sheep nutrition. The main emphasis is on sheep grazing in systems that range from intensively utilized sown pastures to extensive rangelands. Series: Animal nutrition. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZD; MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 174 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995953
- ISBN
- 9780851995953
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
Hardcover. An understanding of genetic resources is an essential prerequisite for any breeding programme. The cacao (Theobroma cacao) plant has a rich genetic diversity that exists at two levels: that of the primitive populations in the area of original distribution of the species, and that of the derived cultivated populations. Num Pages: 368 pages, 32 colour pl. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 171 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996196
- ISBN
- 9780851996196
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
hardcover. General information about rice and data about worldwide rice production is brought together in this handbook. Key features include chapters reviewing general issues on rice and its production and four-page entries for the top ten rice-growing countries in the world. Editor(s): Maclean, J.L.; Dawe, D.C.; Hardy, B.; Hettel, G.P. (all members of the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines). Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVB; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996363
- ISBN
- 9780851996363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
hardcover. Biological control has made a major contribution to integrated pest management (IPM) in Africa, but its documentation has often been under-reported. This book provides a review of the most important studies. The focus is on arthropod pests and weeds, but diseases are covered where significant. Num Pages: 448 pages, colour plates. BIC Classification: 1H; KCLT; KNAC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996394
- ISBN
- 9780851996394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
hardcover. This is the first volume of a two-book set that provides a broad overview of nematology. This text addresses basic biology, while the second covers applied aspects of nematodes as parasites or disease vectors, and the control of pest nematodes. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; TVK; TVP; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1315.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996455
- ISBN
- 9780851996455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
Hardcover. An Ecological Approach. 288 pages, bibliographical references. A guide to dealing with the appearance and management of plants with different traits that occur as weeds on arable land. It describes and discusses matters and relationships that are important as a basis for understanding the varying occurrence of weeds in different crops and cropping systems. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: TVP. Dimension: 250 x 178 x 22. Weight: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996516
- ISBN
- 9780851996516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.45
€ 154.45
hardcover. A presentation of experiences and successful case studies of integrated pest management (IPM) from developed and developing countries and from major international centres and programmes. Editor(s): Maredia, K.; Dakouo, D.; Mota-Sanchez, D. Num Pages: 560 pages, bibliographical references. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996523
- ISBN
- 9780851996523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
hardcover. Amino acid metabolism and nutrition of farm animals continues to be an active area of research. Fully updated, this second edition discusses the nutrition of a wider range of species, including companion animals. There are species-specific chapters on pigs, poultry, ruminants and companion animals. Num Pages: 544 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996547
- ISBN
- 9780851996547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.57
€ 220.57
hardcover. This reference work addresses issues associated with poultry breeding, by examining quantitative and molecular genetics and the uses of transgenic technology. The important area of genetic disease resistance and transmission is also covered. Editor(s): Muir, W.M.; Aggrey, S.E. Num Pages: 744 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: TCBG; TVHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996608
- ISBN
- 9780851996608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 292.24
€ 292.24
hardcover. The World Trade Organization Agreement on Agriculture has had a fundamental impact on agricultural policy worldwide. This book addresses the interface between the law, the WTO and agricultural policy reform, and brings together leading authorities in the law of international trade. Num Pages: 352 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC; LBBM; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 699.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780851996639
- ISBN
- 9780851996639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
hardcover. This new edition reviews advances in embryo production technology, based on some 3500 reports that have appeared since the first edition was published in 1994. The work emphasizes the common ground between those working in cattle and human embryology. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 592 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: MFKC3; TVHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- SKU
- V9780851996660
- ISBN
- 9780851996660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 292.24
€ 292.24
paperback. This authoritative textbook provides an introduction and guide to poultry behaviour and welfare. It describes the origin and biology of the various species of bird that are of agricultural importance, as well as giving succinct accounts of their key behaviour patterns. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996677
- ISBN
- 9780851996677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.49
€ 60.49
Hardcover. 448 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Vaarst, M. (Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Tjele, Denmark); Roderick, S. (Duchy College, Cornwall); Lund, V. (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skara, Sweden); Lockeretz, W. (Tufts University, MA, USA). Helps in understanding organic animal husbandry, demonstrating practical solutions and innovative methods, and drawing mainly on research and practical experience with organic farming in Europe. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: KNAC; TVG; TVH. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 31. Weight: 826.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996684
- ISBN
- 9780851996684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
hardcover. Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production. It demonstrates how efficiency of water use can be enhanced to maximize yields. Editor(s): Kijne, J.W.; Barker, R.; Molden, D.; Kijine, J.W. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliog references. BIC Classification: RNF; TVDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996691
- ISBN
- 9780851996691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
hardcover. Acknowledging that administrative methods of plant pest control are important in crop production, this text provides an understanding of international plant health management, which is essential in an increasingly free-trade environment. Num Pages: 302 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996806
- ISBN
- 9780851996806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
hardcover. IPM Systems need to be developed for agriculture to be economically and environmentally strong, in production, storage and food processing. Editor(s): Koul, O.; Dhaliwal, G. S.; Cuperus, G.W. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: P; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996868
- ISBN
- 9780851996868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
hardcover. The use of biological control agents has been increasing worldwide but there is a need for strict quality control in the production and use of these natural enemies. Written by scientists from Europe and North America, this book provides background theory and practical guidance on this subject. Editor(s): Lenteren, J.C.Von. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996882
- ISBN
- 9780851996882
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.97
€ 169.97