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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
Hardback. Written by renowned scientists, this book describes the beneficial role of plant growth promoting bacteria with special emphasis on oil yielding crops, cereals, fruits and vegetables. It offers a modern approach and will be a valuable source of information. Editor(s): Maheshwari, Dinesh K. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 30. Weight in Grams: 852.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642183560
- ISBN
- 9783642183560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.83
€ 251.83
Hardback. Constitutes Part III 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: 764 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TV; UT; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1304.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 764
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642183539
- ISBN
- 9783642183539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.34
€ 133.34
hardcover. Based on a critical analysis of debates and discourses, this volume presents a balanced and realistic perspective of the benefits and challenges associated with NTFP use and management. Editor(s): Shackleton, Sheona; Shackleton, Charlie; Shanley, Patricia. Series: Tropical Forestry. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642179822
- ISBN
- 9783642179822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.13
€ 195.13
Hardback. Phosphorus in Action presents the latest information on biological processes in soil P cycling. Readers will find a discussion of spectroscopic techniques and the characterization of microbial P forms, as well as the use of tracers, molecular approaches and modeling of soil-plant systems. Editor(s): Bunemann, Else; Oberson, Astrid; Frossard, Emmanuel. Series: Soil Biology. Num Pages: 498 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSG; PSTD; RBGB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 37. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642152702
- ISBN
- 9783642152702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.94
€ 252.94