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Agriculture & farming
Paperback. Described here are the techniques and fundamental concepts underlying the production and marketing of vegetable crops, particularly those crops that contribute to the commercial vitality of the vegetable industry in the western hemisphere. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations, index. BIC Classification: RB; TVS; WM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 188 x 24. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471850229
- ISBN
- 9780471850229
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 279.30
€ 279.30
Vermitechnology: Rebuilding of Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (Global A...
Yadav, Shweta, Singh, V. K.
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVKF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 152 x 231 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631179433
- ISBN
- 9781631179433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.77€ 70.11
€ 100.77
€ 70.11
Virus and Virus-Like Diseases of Major Crops in Developing Countries
. Ed(S): Loebenstein, G.; Thottappilly, G. (M...
Hardback. A comprehensive book on the impact of virus diseases on the major crops in developing countries. It focuses on the important crops that include inter alia, geographical distribution, the viruses - symptoms, damage, detection - a description of the viruses concerned, and present and future ways for their control. Editor(s): Loebenstein, G.; Thottappilly, G. (Mahyco Research Foundation, Hyderabad, India). Series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine. Num Pages: 800 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012303
- ISBN
- 9781402012303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.82
€ 247.82
Hardback. This book describes interactions of plant viruses with hosts and transmission vectors in an agricultural context. Starting with an overview of virus biology, economics and management, chapters then address economically significant plant diseases of tropical and subtropical crops. Editor(s): Fermin, Gustavo; Tenant, Paula. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSTP; TVK; TVQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644264
- ISBN
- 9781780644264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.96
€ 67.96
Hardback. The introduction of novel genes into plants by genetic transformation holds great promise for plant breeding. However, this text shows that it is also essential to evaluate the potential risks associated with this technology, and combines the molecular genetic view with a discussion of the risks. Editor(s): Tepfer, Mark; Balazs, Ervin. Num Pages: 126 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTP; PSTS; TCBG; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 387.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 126
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540632573
- ISBN
- 9783540632573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
Paperback. An important full colour tool for ensuring food security, this book also shows how visual soil evaluation can reveal the potential of different land types for carbon storage, greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient leaching. Editor(s): Ball, Bruce C; Munkholm, Lars J. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 245 x 11. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780647456
- ISBN
- 9781780647456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.42
€ 56.42
Hardback. This book describes the assessment of the various structural conditions of soil, especially after quality degradation such as compaction, erosion or organic matter loss. Editor(s): Ball, Bruce; Munkholm, Lars J. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 251 x 16. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644707
- ISBN
- 9781780644707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582078673
- ISBN
- 9780582078673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.13
€ 189.13
hardcover. The feeding of farm animals directly effects their growth, health, reproduction and ultimately their economic value and is consequently one of the most studied areas of animal science. This book examines the developments in the understanding of voluntary food intake and ideas and studies relating to diet selection in farm animals. Editor(s): Forbes, J.M. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZL; TVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 993.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932794
- ISBN
- 9781845932794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.58
€ 145.58
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
€ 116.86
€ 116.86
hardcover. This volume addresses the use of urban wastewater in agriculture, a centuries old practice that is receiving renewed attention with the increasing scarcity of fresh water resources faced by many arid and semi-arid countries. Editor(s): Scott, C.A.; Faruqui, Naser I.; Raschid-Sally, Liqa. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- SKU
- V9780851998237
- ISBN
- 9780851998237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.03
€ 103.03
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
€ 54.99€ 52.49
€ 54.99
€ 52.49
Paperback. 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). .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643823
- ISBN
- 9781780643823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.91€ 56.10
€ 56.91
€ 56.10
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
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Hardcover. Series: Geophysical Monograph Series. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: RN; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119243137
- ISBN
- 9781119243137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.53
€ 188.53
Hardcover. Weed Biology and Climate Change will provide a synthesis of what is known regarding the probable impact of environmental change on weed biology. Chapters will look at impacts of weed biology on agriculture, invasive species that limit ecological diversity and weeds that serve as health risks. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813814179
- ISBN
- 9780813814179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.97
€ 203.97
Hardcover. Weed Management Handbook updates the 8th edition of Weed Control Handbook (1990). The change in the title and contents of the book from previous editions reflects both the current emphasis on producing crops in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner, and the new weed management challenges presenting themselves. Editor(s): Naylor, Robert E. L. Num Pages: 432 pages, 51. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 28. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 9th Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632057320
- ISBN
- 9780632057320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 312.78
€ 312.78
Hardback. This book presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the current and potential future state of weed science and research. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119969143
- ISBN
- 9781119969143
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.89
€ 216.89
Paperback. This atlas is an indispensable full colour photographic guide to the 40 most common weeds afflicting arable farmland and gardens. Accompanying line drawings highlight major features and calendar germination and flowering times. Num Pages: 96 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TVP; TVS; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 148 x 211 x 5. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Manson Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781840760385
- ISBN
- 9781840760385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.87
€ 30.99
€ 30.87
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
€ 152.23
€ 152.23
Paperback. What is a weed," opined Emerson, "but a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered?" While that may be a worthy notion in theory, these plants of undiscovered virtue cause endless hours of toil for backyard gardeners. Encyclopedic in scope, this book intends to cover North American weeds at every stage of growth. Num Pages: 656 pages, 1254 colour plates, 26 halftones, 125 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KB; PST; TVP; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226076447
- ISBN
- 9780226076447
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.58
€ 41.99
€ 32.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TVH; TVM; WMPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 190 x 19. Weight in Grams: 889.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493026012
- ISBN
- 9781493026012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.32
€ 25.99
€ 19.32
hardcover. The welfare of egg-producing poultry is a topic of great concern to the poultry industry and to researchers in applied animal behaviour. This book brings together edited papers from the 27th Poultry Science Symposium of the World's Poultry Science Association (UK Branch), held in Bristol in July 2003. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZC; TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851998138
- ISBN
- 9780851998138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
hardcover. Editor(s): Vidal, S.; Kuhlmann, U.; Edwards, C.R. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVKC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998176
- ISBN
- 9780851998176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82