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Hardback. Increased travel and the transport of plant material around the world pose ever more significant risks to the health of our plants. This book examines the vulnerability of crops to disease and analyzes the problems of two important staples, rice and cassava. Editor(s): Strange, R. N.; Gullino, Maria Lodovica. Series: Plant Pathology in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TDCT; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 163
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089312
- ISBN
- 9781402089312
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.01
€ 194.01
Hardback. This book brings together a team of leading pig welfare research scientists who review the natural history of the pig, the welfare of pigs at different stages of life and who also indicate what the future holds in terms of pig welfare. Editor(s): Marchant-Forde, Jeremy N. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089084
- ISBN
- 9781402089084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.30
€ 256.30
Recent Developments in Management of Plant Diseases
. Ed(S): Gisi, Ulrich; Chet, Ilan; Gullino, M...
Hardback. This book is a collection of invited lectures given at the 2008 International Congress of Plant Pathology. It focuses on new developments of disease management, providing an updated overview of the state-of-the-art in various fields of disease management. Editor(s): Gisi, Ulrich; Chet, Ilan; Gullino, Maria Lodovica. Series: Plant Pathology in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 394 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088032
- ISBN
- 9781402088032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.90
€ 251.90
hardcover. Mycorrhizal fungi are microbial engines which improve plant vigor and soil quality. This book includes coverage of arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal fungi. Applications in sustainable agriculture and forestry are discussed. Editor(s): Siddiqui, Zaki A. (Aligarh Muslim University); Akhtar, Mohd Sayeed; Futai, Kazuyoshi. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSG; PSQ; PSTP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402087691
- ISBN
- 9781402087691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.24
€ 284.24
Hardback. This second edition of a book that reviews current and future computer trends in fisheries science applications provides a valuable sampling of contemporary applications and compares recent developments to the status of the situation 10 years ago. Num Pages: 422 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 422
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086359
- ISBN
- 9781402086359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.92
€ 196.92
Making Fisheries Management Work: Implementation of Policies for Susta...
. Ed(S): Gezelius, Stig S. (Norwegian Agricul...
hardcover. This book widens the perspective on implementing fisheries management. The sample cases address legal, administrative, and political challenges in conservation policy practice. The book also examines how changes in political goals occur during implementation. Editor(s): Gezelius, Stig S. (Norwegian Agricultural Economics Research Institute, Oslo, Norway); Raakjaer, Jesper. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402086274
- ISBN
- 9781402086274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.91
€ 198.91
Integrated Management of Diseases Caused by Fungi, Phytoplasma and Bac...
. Ed(S): Ciancio, A.; Mukerji, K. G.
Hardback. This book covers emerging issues in the integrated management of several diseases that affect key economic crops. It provides basic data about the diseases and explores innovative management possibilities tried in different parts of the world. Editor(s): Ciancio, A.; Mukerji, K. G. Series: Integrated Management of Plant Pests and Diseases. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085703
- ISBN
- 9781402085703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 346.44
€ 346.44
Use of Microbes for Control and Eradication of Invasive Arthropods
. Ed(S): Hajek, Ann E.; Glare, Travis; O'Call...
Hardback. This is a diverse presentation about the use of arthropod-specific pathogens for control and eradication of invasive arthropod species. Basic concepts supporting use of pathogens for microbial control are covered as well as societal and environmental concerns. Editor(s): Hajek, Ann E.; Glare, Travis; O'Callaghan, Maureen. Series: Progress in Biological Control. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085598
- ISBN
- 9781402085598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.93
€ 195.93
Hardback. This carefully edited volume represents a stimulating addition to the international literature on landscape ecology and resource management. It provides key insights into some of the applicable landscape ecological theories that underlie forest management. Editor(s): Lafortezza, Raffaele; Chen, Jiquan; Sanesi, Giovanni; Crow, Thomas R. Num Pages: 425 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 425
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085031
- ISBN
- 9781402085031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.86
€ 251.86
Integration of Insect-resistant Genetically Modified Crops within IPM ...
. Ed(S): Romeis, Jorg; Shelton, Anthony M.; K...
Paperback. Insect-resistant, genetically modified (GM) crops represent the fastest adoption rate of any agricultural technology in human history. This book provides an overview of the role insect-resistant GM plants play in different crop systems worldwide. Editor(s): Romeis, Jorg; Shelton, Anthony M.; Kennedy, George. Series: Progress in Biological Control. Num Pages: 441 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVB; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 441
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084591
- ISBN
- 9781402084591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.41
€ 129.41
Hardback. This book takes an in-depth look at diverse plant-phosphorus interactions in natural and agricultural environments. It presents a wealth of information on the genetic and phenotypic variation in natural plant ecosystems adapted to low P availability. Editor(s): White, Philip J.; Hammond, John P. Series: Plant Ecophysiology. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402084348
- ISBN
- 9781402084348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.83
€ 199.83
Biological Nitrogen Fixation - Towards Poverty Alleviation Through Sus...
. Ed(S): Dakora, F.D.; Chimphango, S.B.M.; Va...
Hardback. Covers developments in both fundamental and applied research in biological nitrogen fixation. This title emphasizes the application of biological nitrogen fixation for sustainable agriculture, which should lead to poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and good agricultural practices generally. Editor(s): Dakora, F.D.; Chimphango, S.B.M.; Valentine, Alex J.; Elmerich, Claudine; Newton, William E. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University). Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 421 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 421
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402082511
- ISBN
- 9781402082511
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.63
€ 257.63
Hardback. Intended to provide readers with a synopsis of the methods and applied applications employed in remote sensing the world's forests. This work aims to illustrate and deepen our understanding of remote sensing of forests. It introduces a series of case studies that exemplify the ways in which remotely sensed data are operationally used. Editor(s): Wulder, Michael A.; Franklin, Steven E. Num Pages: 519 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; TVR; UYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 519
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402074059
- ISBN
- 9781402074059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.58
€ 288.58
Hardback. This book fully integrates the conventional and biotechnological approaches to fruit crop breeding. Individual chapters are written on a wide variety of species covering all the major fruit crops in one distinct volume. Patenting and licensing issues are covered. Editor(s): Hancock, James F. Num Pages: 456 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402069062
- ISBN
- 9781402069062
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 291.56
€ 291.56
Hardback. Editor(s): Alloway, Brian J. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068591
- ISBN
- 9781402068591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.77
€ 284.77
Hardback. This book provides a scientific forecast of development in aquaculture. The book represents the first interdisciplinary approach to aquaculture management. The chapters discuss the most critical bottlenecks of its development. Editor(s): Holmer, Marianne; Black, Kenny; Duarte, Carlos M.; Marba, Nuria; Karakassis, Ioannis. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068096
- ISBN
- 9781402068096
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
Hardback. Here is the latest on adaptive management for forest ecosystems. Based on the 'multiple path' principle, this approach links species choice and silvicultural methods with changing demands and changing environmental conditions, to ensure continuous adaptation. Editor(s): Gadow, K. von; Pukkala, Timo. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 607.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402067587
- ISBN
- 9781402067587
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.75
€ 128.75
Hardback. Suitable for those interested in exploring or managing the physiological and ecological processes which underlie resource allocation and plant growth in agroforestry systems. This book discusses the potential application of agroforestry in addressing a range of land use challenges in both tropical and temperate regions of the world. Editor(s): Jose, Shibu; Gordon, Andrew M. Series: Advances in Agroforestry. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 191 x 325 x 24. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402065712
- ISBN
- 9781402065712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 283.73
€ 283.73
Hardback. Micropropagation has become a reliable and routine approach for large-scale rapid plant multiplication, which is based on plant cell, tissue and organ culture on well defined tissue culture media under aseptic conditions. Editor(s): Jain, S. Mohan; Haggman, H. Num Pages: 559 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1015.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 559
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063510
- ISBN
- 9781402063510
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 429.87
€ 429.87
Resource and Market Projections for Forest Policy Development
. Ed(S): Adams, Darius M.; Haynes, Richard W.
Hardback. Provides literature surveys on relevant modeling issues and policy concerns. This title demonstrates the application of a modeling system using a 'base case' 50-year projection and a small set of scenarios. Editor(s): Adams, Darius M.; Haynes, Richard W. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 613 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ; LNKJ; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1082.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 613
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402063084
- ISBN
- 9781402063084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.49
€ 253.49
Hardback. Editor(s): Varshney, Rajeev; Tuberosa, Roberto. Num Pages: 509 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TCB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 509
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062964
- ISBN
- 9781402062964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.64
€ 252.64
Hardback. Offers an account of tropical agricultural science and agricultural development in the twentieth century, in particular in Africa. This book takes a critical look at agricultural and general development which has become inflated with hot air to the point of blowing itself apart in the early twenty-first century. Num Pages: 636 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1067.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 636
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402061653
- ISBN
- 9781402061653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.10
€ 198.10
Agricultural Trade Liberalization and the Least Developed Countries
. Ed(S): Koning, Niek; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per
Hardback. Developing countries as a group stand to gain very substantially from trade reform in agricultural commodities. This title addresses important questions relating to this subject. Editor(s): Koning, Niek; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per. Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060793
- ISBN
- 9781402060793
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.33
€ 254.33
Integrated Management and Biocontrol of Vegetable and Grain Crops Nema...
. Ed(S): Ciancio, A.; Mukerji, K. G.
Hardback. Editor(s): Ciancio, A.; Mukerji, K. G. Series: Integrated Management of Plant Pests and Diseases. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402060625
- ISBN
- 9781402060625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.17
€ 251.17