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Organic Agriculture: A Global Perspective (Cabi Publishing)
Kristiansen, Paul, Taji, Acram, Reganold, Joh...
Hardcover. There is a growing niche market world-wide for organic produce. This book provides an overview of organic systems, from production through to the economic, social and political aspects. It highlights the innovations and also presents a critical appraisal of the successes and limitations of organic production systems. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931698
- ISBN
- 9781845931698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
hardcover. While addressing the issues of using groundwater in agriculture for irrigation in the developing world, this book discusses the problems associated with the degradation and overexploitation of using it. It explores the practiced and potential methods for its management in the context of agricultural development. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1111.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845931728
- ISBN
- 9781845931728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.50
€ 137.50
Hardback. Derived from the 28th Poultry Science Symposium of the World's Poultry Science Association (UK), this book focuses on the interest of the phasing out of antibiotic use in poultry. It covers interactions between the bird, its diet and potential pathogens. It also demonstrates the understanding of the gut health in the 21st century. Editor(s): Perry, G. C. Series: Poultry Science Symposium Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC; TVHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931803
- ISBN
- 9781845931803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
hardcover. Reviews how vegetation and soils act as naturally occurring buffers which use up the gases responsible for global warming and the greenhouse effect. This book provides information on the importance of these sinks, how they may respond to increased greenhouse gas emissions, how we can protect them and how they can help us mitigate climate change. Editor(s): Reay, Dave; Hewitt, Nick; Smith, K.; Grace, J. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KNAL; RBP; RNPG; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931896
- ISBN
- 9781845931896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
hardcover. With the use of comparative studies, this book discusses the legal, agribusiness and public policy issues that connect intellectual property protection with advancements in agricultural biotechnology. Editor(s): Kesan, J. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: LNR; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 248 x 175 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1083.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932015
- ISBN
- 9781845932015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
hardcover. Due to the nature of agricultural commodities as carriers of exotic pests, importing countries have employed varying methods of pest control for postharvest products. Thermal treatments are emerging as effective alternatives to traditional methods. This book provides information of these increasingly important treatments. Editor(s): Tang, Juming; Mitcham, E.; Wang, S.; Lurie, S. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932527
- ISBN
- 9781845932527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
hardcover. Describes how the detrimental effects of heat stress can be reduced through the manipulation of housing, breeding, and nutrition and management. This book contains contributions on controlled-environment housing, waterfowl, and breeding fast-growing broilers. Num Pages: 464 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TVHB; TVHP; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1021.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- SKU
- V9781845932589
- ISBN
- 9781845932589
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.90
€ 157.90
paperback. Land and water management is especially critical as the use of upstream watersheds can drastically affect large numbers of people living in downstream watersheds. This work examines the institutional and technical context for managing watersheds and river basins, including the involvement of both the public and private sectors. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 13. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932817
- ISBN
- 9781845932817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.87
€ 55.87
hardcover. Presents scientific methodologies, combined with stakeholder deliberation, for assessing and managing ecological risks of transgenic fish. This book addresses the science needed to inform environmental biosafety policy and regulation for transgenic animals in aquaculture, particularly in developing countries. Editor(s): Kapuscinski, A R; Hayes, K. R.; Li, Shujie; Dana, G. Num Pages: 305 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KNAF; TCBG; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 871.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845932961
- ISBN
- 9781845932961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.50
€ 137.50
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933869
- ISBN
- 9781845933869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.10
€ 214.10
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933876
- ISBN
- 9781845933876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.87
€ 130.87
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934095
- ISBN
- 9781845934095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.90
€ 157.90
Hardcover. 384 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Bianchi, G.; Skjoldal, H.R. Sustainable use of aquatic ecosystems is high on regional, national and international agendas and central to the implementation of international agreements on biological diversity, fisheries and fish stock management. This book covers theoretical and applied aspects of sustainable management, with emphasis on addressing implementation issues. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSAF; TVT. Dimension: 251 x 179 x 24. Weight: 1014.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934149
- ISBN
- 9781845934149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.67
€ 150.67
Paperback. Driven by rapid urbanization and growing wastewater volumes, wastewater is used as a low cost alternative to conventional irrigation water, and generates considerable value in urban and peri-urban agriculture despite the health and environmental risks associated with this practice. This volume addresses the use of urban wastewater in agriculture. Editor(s): Scott, C.A.; Faruqui, N.I.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 13. Weight in Grams: 476. Confronting the Livelihood and Environmental Realities. 208 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Scott, C.A.; Faruqui, N.I.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa. Driven by rapid urbanization and growing wastewater volumes, wastewater is used as a low cost alternative to conventional irrigation water, and generates considerable value in urban and peri-urban agriculture despite the health and environmental risks associated with this practice. This volume addresses the use of urban wastewater in agriculture. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: TVDR. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 13. Weight: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934514
- ISBN
- 9781845934514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 51.61
€ 53.99
€ 51.61
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934590
- ISBN
- 9781845934590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934873
- ISBN
- 9781845934873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.90
€ 157.90
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934941
- ISBN
- 9781845934941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.13
€ 215.13
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935306
- ISBN
- 9781845935306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.08
€ 144.08
Hardcover. Non-infectious Disorders. 416 pages, 105 figures/illustrations. Editor(s): Leatherland, J.F.; Woo, Patrick T. K. Part of the "Fish Diseases and Disorders" trilogy, this title focuses largely on finfish. It covers non-infectious disorders of development, growth and physiology of wild and captive species, including genetic conditions, respiratory disorders, stress physiology, and environmental factors. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PSVL; PSVW1; TVT. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 29. Weight: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935535
- ISBN
- 9781845935535
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.83
€ 151.83
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935641
- ISBN
- 9781845935641
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.26
€ 130.26
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936167
- ISBN
- 9781845936167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.25
€ 186.25
hardcover. Tropical coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse biophysical regions in the developing world. Focusing on the developing countries of Asia, Africa and South America, this title explores the diverse livelihoods of people in these areas and the impact of land-water management on the environment. Series: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Series. Num Pages: 496 pages, 122 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RGBP; RNF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1240.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845936181
- ISBN
- 9781845936181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.25
€ 186.25
Hardcover. 320 pages, 50 illustrations. Editor(s): Reynolds, M.P. Trends in population growth suggest that global food production is unlikely to satisfy future demand under predicted climate change scenarios unless rates of crop improvement are accelerated. This book provides an overview of the essential disciplines required for sustainable crop production in unpredictable environments. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: RNPG; TVK. Dimension: 254 x 181 x 24. Weight: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936334
- ISBN
- 9781845936334
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.50
€ 137.50
Paperback. Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics. This book provides a broad-based, international review of this subject at a level suitable for advanced students and practitioners. It describes the ecology and biology of the insects with special reference to the economic damage they cause to trees. Num Pages: 376 pages, 280 illustrations (128 are in colour). BIC Classification: KNAL; TVP; TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 902. 376 pages, 280 illustrations (128 are in colour). Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics. This book provides a broad-based, international review of this subject at a level suitable for advanced students and practitioners. It describes the ecology and biology of the insects with special reference to the economic damage they cause to trees. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVP; TVQ; TVR. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 23. Weight: 916.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936358
- ISBN
- 9781845936358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.21
€ 57.21