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hardcover. As the expansion into rural areas and the use of rangelands increases, an understanding of plant toxicology has become ever more important. This book represents the product of a wide-range of research aimed at solving the various issues surrounding poisonous plants. Editor(s): Panter, Karen L.; Wierenga, Terrie L.; Pfister, James Alan. Num Pages: 570 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: PSBT; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 570
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932732
- ISBN
- 9781845932732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 363.50
€ 363.50
hardcover. Litchi (lychee) and the related fruit longan are grown extensively in China and South-East Asia, as well as in Australia, Florida (USA), Southern Europe and Southern Africa. This book represents a comprehensive, balanced and internationally focused publication on these fruit. Editor(s): Menzel, C.; Waite, G. K.; Mitra, S.K. Num Pages: 336 pages, 72 colour plates. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996967
- ISBN
- 9780851996967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 334.64
€ 334.64
Based on the 2010 conference 'Towards the establishment of genetic reserves for crop wild relatives and landraces in Europe', this book discusses agrobiodiversity conservation. Considering the benefits of understanding and preserving crop wild relatives and landraces, it covers such issues as habitat protection, ecosystem health and food security. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel; Dulloo, M. Ehsan; Ford-Lloyd, Brian V.; Iriondo, Jose M.; Carvalho, M. A. A. Pinheiro de. Num Pages: 392 pages, 71 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PST; RNK; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938512
- ISBN
- 9781845938512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.12
€ 147.12
hardcover. This text contains chapters adapted from the Third International Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal held in August 2000 in Rio Quente, Brazil. Editor(s): Levey, D.; Silva, W.; Galetti, M. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; PSVS; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995250
- ISBN
- 9780851995250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.14
€ 177.14
Grassland ecosystems are deeply affected by human activities and need appropriate management to optimise trade-offs between ecosystem functions and services. This book looks beyond the role of grassland as a feeding ground, and evaluates other processes such as carbon sequestration in soils, greenhouse gas regulation and biodiversity protection. Editor(s): Lemaire, G.; Hodgson, J.G.; Chabbi, A. Num Pages: 312 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTS; RGBC; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 181 x 24. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938093
- ISBN
- 9781845938093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.61
€ 133.61
hardcover. This text presents edited key papers from the International Symposium on Grassland Ecophyisiology and Grazing Ecology held in Curitiba, Brazil in August 1999. It considers how plants within grasslands respond to and are adapted to grazing animals. Editor(s): Lemaire, G.; etc.; Hodgson, J. (Massey University, New Zealand); Moraes, A. (UFRGS, Brazil); Cavarho, P. (UFRGS, Brazil); Nabinger, C. (UFRGS, Brazil). Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD; PSTS; PSV; RGBC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994529
- ISBN
- 9780851994529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.75
€ 169.75
Hardback. Guide to Foodborne Pathogens covers pathogens bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are most commonly responsible for foodborne illness. Editor(s): Labbe, Ronald G.; Garcia, Santos. Num Pages: 484 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MMGT; PSTP; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470671429
- ISBN
- 9780470671429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.92
€ 252.92
hardcover. Provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms associated with flowering. This book explores three main themes: the external and internal regulation of flowering, floral development, and fertilisation and gametophyte development, and also includes chapters on the evolution of flowers, floral senescence and apomixis. Editor(s): Jordon, B. R. (Lincoln University, New Zealand). Num Pages: 418 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930424
- ISBN
- 9781845930424
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.24
€ 154.24
hardcover. A compendium of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate fruit and nut science. It combines the knowledge of over 100 international experts, providing the definitive resource on fruit and nuts. It includes coverage of palms, cacti, and vegetable fruits. Editor(s): Janick, J.; Paull, Robert E. Num Pages: 800 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 281 x 224 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2985.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996387
- ISBN
- 9780851996387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 332.02
€ 332.02
hardcover. Cassava is a major tropical tuber crop found throughout the tropics (India, Africa and Latin America). This text covers all aspects of cassava biology, production and utilization. It is a comprehensive research level overview of this crop. Editor(s): Hillocks, R.J.; Thresh, J.M.; Bellotti, A.C.; Belloti, A. (Centro International de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) Colombia). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVK; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995243
- ISBN
- 9780851995243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.14
€ 177.14
hardcover. This text contains edited and revised papers from a conference on "Science and Technology for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity in the 21st Century" held in Malaysia in June 2000, organised by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI). Editor(s): Engels, J.M.M.; etc.; Rao, V. Ramanatha (IPGRI, Malaysia); Brown, A.H.D. (CISRO, Australia); Jackson, M. (International Rice Research Institute, The Philippines). Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995229
- ISBN
- 9780851995229
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.75
€ 169.75
hardcover. Containing textual descriptions and full colour illustrations of over 300 crop species, this work comprises of 11 commodity groups ranging from vegetables, both horticulture and forages species, and arable crops to the major fruits and plantation crops. It also covers major cultivated plants from temperature, Mediterranean and tropical climates. Editor(s): Elzebroek, A. T. G.; Wind, Koop. Num Pages: 496 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933562
- ISBN
- 9781845933562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 335.86
€ 335.86
Editor(s): Elven, Reidar; Fremstad, Eli; Pedersen, Oddvar. Num Pages: 489 pages. BIC Classification: 1DNN; PST; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 336 x 252 x 38. Weight in Grams: 2682.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Akademica Publishing Norway
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788232102464
- ISBN
- 9788232102464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.00€ 98.41
€ 125.00
€ 98.41
Fresh concepts in the study of seed dispersal are spurring a host of exciting questions, answers to questions, methods and approaches, and a reinvigoration of the field. This work presents both advances and reviews of knowledge demonstrating the vigour and vibrancy of the field. Editor(s): Dennis, A. J.; Green, R. J.; Schupp, E. W.; Westcott, D. A. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 180 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1668.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931650
- ISBN
- 9781845931650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.20
€ 124.20
Hardback. This new book outlines all the GM products that are currently available to growers and provides a snapshot of the world of GM crops as of October 2010. This field of crop technology is developing very rapidly especially in Africa, Asia and South America. Editor(s): Copping, Leonard G; Copping, Leonard G. BIC Classification: PST. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901396195
- ISBN
- 9781901396195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.47
€ 246.47
hardcover. This text focuses on the interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. It seeks to show that much conserved germplan has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programmes. Editor(s): Cooper, H. D.; Spillane, C.; Hodgkin, T. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 975.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994116
- ISBN
- 9780851994116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.84
€ 175.84
Farmers, Scientists and Plant Breeding: Integrating Knowledge and Prac...
. Ed(S): Cleveland, D.A.; Soleri, D.
hardcover. The purpose of this book is to examine the nature of and relationship between the knowledge of farmers and of scientists, and how these can be best integrated in plant breeding. Editor(s): Cleveland, D.A.; Soleri, D. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995854
- ISBN
- 9780851995854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 289.41
€ 289.41
Cold Hardiness in Plants: Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology and Physiol...
. Ed(S): Chen, Tony H.H.; Uemura, M.; Fujikaw...
hardcover. Based on papers from the 7th International Plant Cold Hardiness Seminar held in Japan in 2004, this book presents research findings on plant freezing and chilling stress. The chapters focus on various aspects of molecular genetics, and the utilization of transgenic plants to further our understanding of plant cold hardiness at the molecular level. Editor(s): Chen, Tony H.H.; Uemura, M.; Fujikawa, S. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990590
- ISBN
- 9780851990590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.63
€ 247.63
A key examination of the abiotic stresses that pose a significant threat to sustainable agriculture. Covering increasing temperature, flooding, drought, salinity, and heavy metals and ozone, it discusses how these abiotic stresses can be managed in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way. Editor(s): Chakraborty, Usha; Chakraborty, Bishwanath. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 251 x 22. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643731
- ISBN
- 9781780643731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.99
€ 61.99
Paperback. Offers a window into the beauty and diversity of the rarest plants in Washington Editor(s): Camp, Pamela; Gamon, John; Arnett, Joseph. Num Pages: 404 pages, 600 color illus., 350 drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 181 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1092.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295990927
- ISBN
- 9780295990927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.29
€ 54.29