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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
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
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. 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
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. 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
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
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Condition: New
€ 201.70
€ 201.70
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
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. 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
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. Offers a global perspective on weed science by presenting contributions from a group of researchers in 12 countries, reviewed by over 50 experts. This book discusses technologies, which could relieve the negative impacts of weeds on crop production in a way that allows growers to optimise profits and preserve human health and the environment. Editor(s): Inderjit. Series: Bioelectric Engineering. Num Pages: 565 pages, 61 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 565
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017612
- ISBN
- 9781402017612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.87
€ 253.87
Hardback. Attempt to bring understanding to both the aging process and the disease processes of old age. This book brings together contributions from an international team of authors, and is intended for graduates and postgraduates in the fields of medicine and nursing and researchers of different aspects of biogerontology. Editor(s): Aspinall, Richard. Series: Biology of Aging and its Modulation. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSC; TVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017438
- ISBN
- 9781402017438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.37
€ 195.37
Hardback. Presents a collection of articles concerning key topics which examine the impacts of climate change and variability on agriculture. This work includes an investigation of the effect of variations in the spatial scale of climate change scenarios on an agricultural integrated assessment, and methods of simulating adaptations of climate change. Editor(s): Mearns, Linda O. Num Pages: 216 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 18 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; KNAC; RBP; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016189
- ISBN
- 9781402016189
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.70
€ 194.70
Hardback. Presents a set of protocols for production of doubled haploids (DH) in 22 major crop plant species including 4 tree species. This book contains various protocols and approaches of DH production proven for different germplasm of the same species. It describes in detail all the steps of DH production. It features numerous colour illustrations. Editor(s): Maluszynski, M.; Kasha, J.K.; Forster, B.P (Scottish Crop Research Institute, Dundee); Szarejko, I. (Department of Gentics, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland). Num Pages: 428 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 239 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1196.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015441
- ISBN
- 9781402015441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.38
€ 254.38
Hardback. Public debate has stimulated interest in finding greater compatibility among forest management regimes. This book focuses on specific management strategies and emphasizes broad goals such as biodiversity, wood production and habitat conservation while maintaining other values from forestlands desired by the public. Editor(s): Monserud, Robert A.; Haynes, Richard; Johnson, Adelaide C. (Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland, OR, USA). Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 545 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 545
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015366
- ISBN
- 9781402015366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.03
€ 375.03
Hardback. There are two classes of Transposable Elements: elements that are mobilized with an RNA intermediate, and elements that lack such an intermediate. This book provides a historical background and describes the transposable elements, the modes of their transposition and the utilization of these elements in medicine, genetics, and crop improvement. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 845.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014581
- ISBN
- 9781402014581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.72
€ 196.72
Paperback. Provides coverage of the entire range of food safety economics issues from "farm to table", including consumer issues, production supply chain coordination, and international trade. This book provides a comprehensive look at issues such as tracking and tracing, product liability, and the interface between risk assessment and economic analysis. Editor(s): Velthuis, A.G.J. (Farm Management Group, Wageningen University, Netherlands); Unnevehr, L.J. (Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA); Hogeveen, H. (Farm Management Group, Wageningen University, Netherlands); Huirne, R.B.M. (Farm Management Group, Wageningen University, Netherlands). Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 134 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014260
- ISBN
- 9781402014260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
hardcover. Intended for technical specialists and policy makers, this book covers food safety economics issues, including consumer issues, production supply chain coordination, and international trade. It also discusses tracking and tracing, product liability, and the interface between risk assessment and economic analysis. Editor(s): Velthuis, A.G.J. (Farm Management Group, Wageningen University, Netherlands); Unnevehr, L.J. (Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA); Hogeveen, H. (Farm Management Group, Wageningen University, Netherlands); Huirne, R.B.M. (Farm Management Group, Wageningen University, Netherlands). Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 134 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 387.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 134
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014253
- ISBN
- 9781402014253
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.50
€ 130.50
Hardback. Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium, held September 20-27, 2000, Snowmass Village, Colorado, USA Editor(s): Arthaud, Greg J. (USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, USA); Barrett, Tara M. (Forest Inventory and Analysis, Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service, USA). Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; TVR; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012563
- ISBN
- 9781402012563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.64
€ 195.64
Maximising the Use of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Agriculture
. Ed(S): Hardarson, Gudni; Broughton, William...
Hardback. Report of an FAO/IAEA Technical Expert Meeting held in Rome, 13-15 March 2001 Editor(s): Hardarson, Gudni; Broughton, William J. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 236 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RBGB; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012372
- ISBN
- 9781402012372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.95
€ 195.95
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
€ 257.12
€ 257.12
Hardback. Gives an overview of the applications for neem, and discusses the position of this product in the global market and the opportunities to promote it as an environmentally-friendly pesticide. This volume talks about the history of the use of neem-based insecticides in North America and Europe, including differences in legislation. Editor(s): Koul, Opender; Wahab, Seema. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012297
- ISBN
- 9781402012297
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.71
€ 199.71
hardcover. Proceedings of the Third International Rice Blast Conference Editor(s): Kawasaki, Shinji. Num Pages: 302 pages, 99 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TVKC; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402012280
- ISBN
- 9781402012280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.89
€ 250.89