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Hardcover. Deals with photosynthesis and growth of plants/crops from an environmental engineering and environmental physics point of view. This book applies and discusses a theory to CO2 diffusion or photosynthesis of a single leaf, a plant, plant community and forests. It is of interest to horticulturists, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and others. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 377.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018657
- ISBN
- 9781402018657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.22
€ 130.22
Hardback. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium, Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf, Dallas, Texas, and Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA, May 18-22, 2003 Editor(s): Wang, Zeng-Yu (Forage Improvement Division, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, USA); Mian, Rouf (Forage Improvement Division, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, USA); Sledge, Mary (Forage Improvement Division, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, USA); Barker, Reed E. Series: Developments in Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 397 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 397
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018671
- ISBN
- 9781402018671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.07
€ 252.07
Hardback. Aims to compile the achievements of modern times with regard to disease management of fruits. This book contains chapters on individual crops, which include the diseases of economic importance describing their history, distribution, symptoms, epidemiology, and integrated management approaches being adopted worldwide. Editor(s): Mukerji, K. G. Series: Disease Management of Fruits and Vegetables. Num Pages: 554 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 37. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 554
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019760
- ISBN
- 9781402019760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.47
€ 260.47
Hardback. Mendel's laws of biological inheritance have had their greatest economic impact in the development of the science of plant breeding. This book documents the development of methods of plant breeding beginning with simple hybridization and selection techniques moving to complex procedures following advances in quantitative and molecular genetics. Editor(s): Jain, H.K.; Kharkwal, M.C. Num Pages: 811 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1974.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 811
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019814
- ISBN
- 9781402019814
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 268.41
€ 268.41
Green Manure/ Cover Crop Systems of Smallholder Farmers
. Ed(S): Eilitta, Marjatta; Mureithi, Joseph;...
Hardback. In the 1980s and 1990s, green manure/cover crop (GMCC) systems became a popular agricultural technology in research and development efforts for smallholder tropical and subtropical farmers. This volume of case studies contributes to bridging this gap by reviewing field-level experiences with these systems. Editor(s): Eilitta, Marjatta; Mureithi, Joseph; Derpsch, Rolf. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 361
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020452
- ISBN
- 9781402020452
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.70
€ 201.70
Hardback. Features 14 case studies that describe and demonstrate the application of a range of economic analysis techniques to agroforestry system, policies and projects. This book provides a useful resource for assisting upper division undergraduate and graduate students and rural development professionals. Editor(s): Alavalapati, Janaki R. R.; Mercer, D. Evan. Series: Advances in Agroforestry. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402024122
- ISBN
- 9781402024122
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.58
€ 255.58
Hardback. Editor(s): Nair, P. K. R.; Rao, M. R.; Buck, L.E. Series: Advances in Agroforestry. Num Pages: 480 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1065.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402025013
- ISBN
- 9781402025013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.13
€ 255.13
Hardback. Agriculture is the lifeblood of the majority of people in Africa. It is not just a provider of food, it is a way of life for rural people. This book attempts to discuss the important issues in African agriculture that have an ethical thread. Editor(s): Niekerk, Alvin van. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029882
- ISBN
- 9781402029882
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Environmental Costs and Benefits of Transgenic Crops
J.H.H.; Wageningen Universiteit . Ed(S): Wess...
Paperback. Concern about the environmental impacts of transgenic crops is one of the major reasons for the EU's quasi-moratorium on GMOs. This work contains contributions that show that the economic implications of these concerns are complex. It is aimed at policy makers as well as scholars working in established areas of social and natural sciences. Editor(s): Wesseler, J.H.H.; Wageningen Universiteit. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032486
- ISBN
- 9781402032486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
Hardback. Avian Influenza has become one of the biggest threats for human and animal health. The old paradigm was that the disease in waterfowl, poultry, pigs and man was caused by separate viruses that each stayed reasonably well within their own niche. This book presents views on the issues, and the results of in-depth discussions among avian experts. Editor(s): Schrijver, Remco S. (Animal Sciences Group); Koch, G. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034398
- ISBN
- 9781402034398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.96
€ 69.96
Hardback. Presents a comprehensive account of the methodologies and protocols for conventional and modern molecular techniques that are in use for studying the gut microbial ecology of ruminants. Editor(s): Makkar, Harinder P. S.; McSweeney, Christopher S. (CSIRO Livestock Industries). Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; TCB; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037900
- ISBN
- 9781402037900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.85
€ 253.85
Paperback. Provides guidelines for those pursuing landscape projects based on integrative concepts - interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity - whether they are members of an integrative research team or individuals working on a problem that demands integration. Editor(s): Tress, Barbel (Land Use Planning Group, Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Tres, Gunther; Fry, Gary (Norwegian Agricultural University, Oslo, Norway); Opdam, Paul F. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039782
- ISBN
- 9781402039782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 288.65
€ 288.65
Hardcover. Explores the PROFETAS programme for development of a more sustainable food system by studying the feasibility of substituting meat with plant based alternatives. This book places emphasis on improving the food system by reducing the use of energy, land, and freshwater, at the same time limiting the impacts on health and animal welfare. Editor(s): Aiking, Harry; Boer, Joop de; Vereijken, Johan. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040627
- ISBN
- 9781402040627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.99
€ 253.99
Hardback. The quality of life and sense of community that comes from our urban and community forests is enhanced when we can derive benefits from the living landscape. This book serves as a textbook for Urban/Community Forestry courses and a handbook for Shade Tree Commissions, tree wardens, State and National Forestry Services, and professional societies. Editor(s): Kuser, John E. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMV; KCN; LNKJ; RBGB; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042881
- ISBN
- 9781402042881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.25
€ 197.25
Hardback. Biological control is among one of the most promising methods for control of pests, diseases and weeds, and this book treats ecological and societal aspects together. It evaluates the significance of certain biological properties like biodiversity and natural habitats. Editor(s): Eilenberg, Jorgen (The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University); Hokkanen, H.M.T. (University of Helsinki). Series: Progress in Biological Control. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006. Corr. 3rd printing 2007
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043208
- ISBN
- 9781402043208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 291.99
€ 291.99
Hardback. Biological control of plant diseases and plant pathogens is of great significance in forestry and agriculture. This book focuses on discovery and development of natural product based fungicides for agriculture, direct use of allelochemicals, and application of allelopathy in pest management. Editor(s): Inderjit, S. (University of Delhi, India); Mukerji, K. G. Series: Disease Management of Fruits and Vegetables. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044458
- ISBN
- 9781402044458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.24
€ 198.24
Modelling Water and Nutrient Dynamics in Soil-crop Systems
. Ed(S): Kersebaum, K.Ch. (Leibniz - Centre F...
Hardback. Contains articles from a workshop on "Modelling water and nutrient dynamics in crop-soil systems". This book provides data sets from lysimeters and experimental fields of multiyear crop rotations. It describes the applications of 18 different modelling approaches describing soil-crop-atmosphere interactions for water, nitrogen and carbon dynamics. Editor(s): Kersebaum, K.Ch. (Leibniz - Centre for Agricultural Landscape Reserach); Hecker, Jens-Martin (Leibniz - Centre for Agricultural Landscape Reserach); Mirschel, W. (Leibniz - Centre for Agricultural Landscape Reserach); Wegehenkel, Martin. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 705.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402044786
- ISBN
- 9781402044786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.29
€ 257.29
Sustainable Strategies for Managing Brassica Napus (oilseed Rape) Resi...
. Ed(S): Fitt, B. D. L. (Rothamsted Research)...
hardcover. Under the aegis of a European-Australian workshop held at INRA, Versailles, France, in association with the EU SECURE project (QLK5-CT-2002-01813) Editor(s): Fitt, B. D. L. (Rothamsted Research); Evans, N.; Howlett, Barbara J.; Cooke, B.M. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 13. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402045240
- ISBN
- 9781402045240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardback. Describes the use of farms, farm animals, plants and landscapes as a base for promoting human mental and physical health and social well-being. This book offers an overview of the development of 'Farming for Health' initiatives across Europe. Editor(s): Hassink, Jan; Dijk, Majken van. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402045400
- ISBN
- 9781402045400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.25
€ 201.25
Paperback. Describes the utilization of agricultural farms, farm animals, plants and landscapes as a base for promoting human mental and physical health and social well-being. This book gives an overview of the development of 'Farming for Health' initiatives across Europe. It includes scientific papers dealing with different aspects of 'Farming for Health'. Editor(s): Hassink, Jan; Dijk, Majken van. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402045417
- ISBN
- 9781402045417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.67
€ 198.67
paperback. Agro-food chains and networks play an important role in providing access to markets for producers from developing countries. This volume combines insights from theory with a large number of business cases to enable a better understanding of the opportunities and constraints that supply-chain integration can offer for stimulating rural development. Editor(s): Ruerd, Ruben; Slingerland, Maja; Nijhoff, Hans. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402046001
- ISBN
- 9781402046001
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.47
€ 251.47
Hardback. East African forests, among the world's most biologically rich and diverse, are subject to multiple pressures, including insects. This work focuses on East African forest insects, surveying this region's major pests of trees and wood, as well as their antagonists. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046544
- ISBN
- 9781402046544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 317.61
€ 317.61
Paperback. Discusses the possibilities and limitations of quantifying performance, risks and investments in the agri-food chain. This book uses a variety of approaches from different economic disciplines to analyse the complex systems of agri-food supply chains and develop appropriate models for management decision support. Editor(s): Ondersteijn, Christien J.M. (Business Economics Group); Wijnands, Jo H.M. (Business Economics Group); Huirne, Ruud B. M.; Kooten, Olaf van (Horticultural Production Chains Group). Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046933
- ISBN
- 9781402046933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.27
€ 196.27
Hardback. This is a quick reference for individuals and organisations involved with the agricultural and horticultural production of food. It is designed to answer basic questions about how food is produced from plants, and aims to demystify the subject of growing food. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNDF; TVH; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 167 x 19. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048272
- ISBN
- 9781402048272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.70
€ 228.70