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Paperback. This volume covers the various facets of soil enzymes, such as their functions, biochemical and microbiological properties and the factors affecting their activities. It describes enzymes in the rhizosphere, in forest soils, and in volcanic ash-derived soils. Editor(s): Shukla, Girish; Varma, Ajit. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 400 pages, 69 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSBZ; RBGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265310
- ISBN
- 9783642265310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.48
€ 250.48
Paperback. This series presents critical reviews of the state of modern chemical research, as well as discussion of future trends, in concise reports on chemistry, each contributed by a world renowned expert. Editor(s): Rauter, Amelia Pilar; Vogel, Pierre; Queneau, Yves. Series: Topics in Current Chemistry. Num Pages: 216 pages, 192 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PNN; PNRD; PSBF; RNU; THX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265129
- ISBN
- 9783642265129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.38
€ 193.38
Paperback. This volume is based on the MADAM Project which has been carried out over a ten year period in the mangroves of north Brazil. Written by experts, the book is richly illustrated and successfully integrates natural and social sciences. Editor(s): Saint-Paul, Ulrich; Schneider, Horacio. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 420 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; RNF; RNK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265082
- ISBN
- 9783642265082
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Condition: New
€ 250.53
€ 250.53
Paperback. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are as effective as pure chemicals in terms of plant growth enhancement and disease control. The various facets of these groups of bacteria are treated in this book, with emphasis on their emergence in agriculture. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K. Series: Microbiology Monographs. Num Pages: 448 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSGD; PSTL; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642265006
- ISBN
- 9783642265006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.99
€ 250.99
Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Production of Energy and Co-Produc...
. Ed(S): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen;...
Paperback. The successful use of plant biomass for the sustainable production of energy and co-products such as chemicals is crucial to mankind's future. This volume examines the uses of plant biomass and ways to improve the productivity and composition of plant species. Editor(s): Mascia, Peter N.; Scheffran, Jurgen; Widholm, Jack M. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry. Num Pages: 458 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 37 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RNU; TCB; THX; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642264993
- ISBN
- 9783642264993
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Condition: New
€ 195.95
€ 195.95
Paperback. Providing a range of perspectives on the topic, this overview presents the role of ion channels in plant stress responses. New insights into plant CA2+ signaling, salinity tolerance mechanisms, cyclic nucleotide gated channels and more are covered. Editor(s): Demidchik, Vadim; Maathuis, Frans J.M. Series: Signaling and Communication in Plants. Num Pages: 247 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD; PSTP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 385.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Previously published in hardcover
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262951
- ISBN
- 9783642262951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.69
€ 193.69
Paperback. Editor(s): Dion, Patrice. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 363 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262616
- ISBN
- 9783642262616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.58
€ 194.58
Tropical Rainforests and Agroforests Under Global Change
. Ed(S): Tscharntke, Teja; Leuschner, Christo...
Paperback. This book covers a broad range of topical research areas regarding rainforests and agroforests. The result is an integrated scientific approach linking ecological, economic and social approaches at different scales. Editor(s): Tscharntke, Teja; Leuschner, Christoph; Veldkamp, Edzo; Faust, Heiko; Guhardja, Edi; Bidin, Arifuddin. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science. Num Pages: 519 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNF; RNK; RNPG; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 519
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262593
- ISBN
- 9783642262593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.80
€ 251.80
Paperback. The agricultural world has been forced to adapt in recent years to the excessive use of heavy machinery, waste disposal, and the use of agrochemicals. This Soil Biology volume updates readers on several cutting-edge aspects of sustainable soil engineering. Editor(s): Dedousis, Athanasios P.; Bartzanas, Thomas. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 242 pages, 93 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNC; RNH; RNU; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642262449
- ISBN
- 9783642262449
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.57
€ 193.57
Paperback. Human activity has resulted in an increased concentration of heavy metals in soils. This book discusses how plants and soil microorganisms cope with this situation, and it details the sophisticated techniques developed for survival in contaminated soils. Editor(s): Sherameti, Irena; Varma, Ajit. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 510 pages, 76 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 62 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: PST; RBGB; RNP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642261572
- ISBN
- 9783642261572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 251.44
€ 251.44
Paperback. Here are up-to-date findings on interactions between plants and beneficial prokaryotes, including the use of genomics for the analysis of plant-prokaryote symbioses and their evolution. Rhizobia-legume, actinorhizal and cyanobacterial symbioses are presented. Editor(s): Pawlowski, Katharina (Albrecht von Haller Institute for Plant Sciences, Gottingen, Germany). Series: Microbiology Monographs. Num Pages: 306 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642242595
- ISBN
- 9783642242595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Paperback. The first ever book to focus on the ecosystem functioning of old-growth forests, this exhaustive compendium contains original research by the authors and is global in scope, studying boreal forests in Canada, temperate old-growth forests, and tropical forests. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 538 pages, 113 black & white illustrations, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 819.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 538
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642242335
- ISBN
- 9783642242335
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 373.32
€ 373.32
Hardback. The future of agriculture depends on our ability to enhance productivity without sacrificing long-term production potential. Using microorganisms such as plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) is one economically and ecologically sustainable solution. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642234644
- ISBN
- 9783642234644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.61
€ 195.61
Hardback. Editor(s): Breckling, Broder F; Schmidt, Gunther (Universitat der Bundeswehr Munchen); Schr Der, Winfried; Schroder, Winfried (Hochschule Vechta, Institut fUr Umweltwissenschaften, Vechta, Ge). Series: Umweltnatur- & Umweltsozialwissenschaften. Num Pages: 318 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAK; PSB; PST; TQ; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642234323
- ISBN
- 9783642234323
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.26
€ 151.26
Hardback. This book examines the effects of new soil management methods and their potentials for practical application in farm management. The book from a four-year research project, conducted at university research stations in Turin, Piacenza, Naples and Potenza. Editor(s): Piccolo, Alessandro. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642233845
- ISBN
- 9783642233845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.11
€ 129.11
Hardback. The sustainability of agriculture depends on our ability to raise productivity without compromising long-term production, and so naturally occurring plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) are gaining importance. This book shows how to use PGPB effectively. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642210600
- ISBN
- 9783642210600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.96
€ 250.96
Hardback. This book offers a modern approach to the many facets of plant growth-promoting and associative bacteria, exploring the application of diverse species of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) to enhance of crop productivity, and retain long-term potential. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PSTD; TCB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642203312
- ISBN
- 9783642203312
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.93
€ 195.93
Hardback. With contributions from internationally-renowned experts, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the concept of soil health. A valuable source of information, it also presents the latest results in the field of soil quality in view of climate change. Editor(s): Singh, Bhupinderpal; Cowie, Annette L.; Chan, K. Yin. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNPG; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 783.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642202551
- ISBN
- 9783642202551
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.53
€ 251.53
Hardback. This book integrates the latest developments in forestry science and practice and how they inform sustainable forest management in the tropics. It provides details about the full spectrum of forest formations, from dry to moist and from lowland to mountain. Editor(s): Gunter, Sven; Weber, Michael; Stimm, Bernd; Mosandl, Reinhard. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 576 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642199851
- ISBN
- 9783642199851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 429.90
€ 429.90
Hardback. Bioaugmentation, Biostimulation and Biocontrol presents recent advances in molecular methods and metagenomics for microbial diversity evaluation. Contributions from experts in the field deal with the application of biofertilizers and organic amendments. Editor(s): Singh, Ajay; Parmar, Nagina; Kuhad, Ramesh Chander. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTL; RBGB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 725.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642197680
- ISBN
- 9783642197680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.97
€ 195.97
Hardback. Global food security and sustainable agriculture are central challenges to science in an era of climatic uncertainty and rising population. This book explores the central role agrometeorology must play in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Editor(s): Attri, S.D.; Rathore, L. S.; Sivakumar, Mannava V. K.; Dash, S.K. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1087.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642193590
- ISBN
- 9783642193590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.54
€ 253.54
hardcover. As our consumption of 'renewable' bioenergy increases, so does the production of its associated waste product, 'biomass ash'. This book presents a number of options for recycling this ash, from using it as fertilizer to making it an ingredient of bricks. Editor(s): Insam, Heribert; Knapp, Brigitte A. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RNH; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642193538
- ISBN
- 9783642193538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.89
€ 193.89
Modelling of Hydrological Processes in the Narew Catchment
. Ed(S): Swiatek, Dorota; Ignar, Stefan; Okru...
Hardback. This book focuses on the modelling of flow paths that affect the fluxes of dissolved compounds from a small agricultural catchment (the Narew Catchment) during snowmelt, as this is the dominant hydrological event in many moderate and high latitude catchments. Editor(s): Swiatek, Dorota; Ignar, Stefan; Okruszko, Tomasz. Series: Geoplanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences. Num Pages: 152 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBKF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642190582
- ISBN
- 9783642190582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardback. Constitutes Part IV of the refereed four-volume post-conference proceedings of the 4th IFIP TC 12 International Conference on Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture, CCTA 2010, held in Nanchang, China, in October 2010. Editor(s): Li, Daoliang; Liu, Yande; Chen, Yingying. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 788 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV; UT; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 788
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642183683
- ISBN
- 9783642183683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.65
€ 133.65