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Botany & plant sciences
Paperback. Draws on publicly available records and interviews with scientists and healers in Ghana, Madagascar, and South Africa to interpret how African scientists and healers, rural communities, and drug companies have sought since the 1880s to develop drugs from Africa's medicinal plants. Num Pages: 288 pages, 37 halftones, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1H; MX; PDX; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226086026
- ISBN
- 9780226086026
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 34.51
€ 44.99
€ 34.51
hardcover. Editor(s): Haynes, Abel. Num Pages: 83 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 155. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 83
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634842648
- ISBN
- 9781634842648
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.00€ 126.19
€ 168.00
€ 126.19
Hardback. Num Pages: 261 pages. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 191 x 270 x 18. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634828031
- ISBN
- 9781634828031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 288.68€ 214.57
€ 288.68
€ 214.57
paperback. Num Pages: 517 pages, 35 b&w photos, 370 line drawings. BIC Classification: PST; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1134.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 517
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780292765733
- ISBN
- 9780292765733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 44.90
€ 49.99
€ 44.90
paperback. This long-awaited new edition describes and illustrates the 760 species of mosses currently known to occur in the British Isles. Illustrator(s): Smith, Ruth. Num Pages: 1026 pages, 318 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DB; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1730.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780521546720
- ISBN
- 9780521546720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 158.97
€ 158.97
Hardcover. Editor(s): Muscolo, A.; Sidari, M. Num Pages: 205 pages, tables. BIC Classification: PST; RBGB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608762644
- ISBN
- 9781608762644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.59€ 87.44
€ 126.59
€ 87.44
hardcover. Presents the classification of approximately 300 species of cycads, and includes contributions from leading researchers from Australia, China, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and the USA. The book provides guidelines for the designation of species, species boundaries and species groupings. Editor(s): Walters, T.; Osborne, R. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997414
- ISBN
- 9780851997414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.80
€ 239.80
hardcover. Understanding plant dormancy is of great importance to sustainable and efficient plant and crop growth. This book has been developed from papers presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Plant Dormancy held in Angers in July 1999. It contains research material on the subject. Editor(s): Viemont, J.D.; Crabbe, J. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851994475
- ISBN
- 9780851994475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
Hardback. Today's environmental pressures make it more vital than ever to re-assess the value of rain-fed farming systems and find ways to improve their long-term productivity, profitability and sustainability. This well timed analytical volume does precisely that. Editor(s): Tow, Philip; Cooper, Ian; Partridge, Ian; Birch, Colin. Num Pages: 1336 pages, 263 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSP; PSTS; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 61. Weight in Grams: 2359.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 1336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402091315
- ISBN
- 9781402091315
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.74
€ 256.74
Paperback. A guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. Editor(s): Spencer, Roger; Cross, Rob; Lumley, Peter. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: GBC; PST; WMP; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 348. A Guide to Biological Nomenclature. 160 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). Editor(s): Spencer, Roger; Cross, Rob; Lumley, Peter. A guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; PST; WMP; WNP. Dimension: 216 x 149 x 12. Weight: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3 ed
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933746
- ISBN
- 9781845933746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.46
€ 31.99
€ 30.46
hardcover. Handbook of Major Palm Pests: Biology and Management contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the red palm weevil and the palm borer moth, two newly emergent invasive palm pests which are adversely affecting palm trees around the world. Editor(s): Soroker, Victoria; Colazza, Stefano. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119057451
- ISBN
- 9781119057451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.02
€ 236.02
Biotechnological Strategies for the Conservation of Medicinal and Orna...
. Ed(S): Shahzad, Anwar; Sharma, Shiwali; Sid...
Hardback. Biotechnological strategies for the conservation of medicinal and ornamental climbers Editor(s): Shahzad, Anwar; Sharma, Shiwali; Siddiqui, Saeed A. Num Pages: 520 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, 31 colour. BIC Classification: PSF; PST; TCB; TDCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1011.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319192871
- ISBN
- 9783319192871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.29
€ 199.29
Hardback. In this book, recent advances in qualitative and quantitative analysis of plant metabolism are summarized to give an overview of current knowledge. Principles of the analysis of network structure, flux analysis, and kinetic modeling are described. Editor(s): Schwender, Jorg; Junker, Bjorn H. Num Pages: 339 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 339
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387787442
- ISBN
- 9780387787442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.24
€ 194.24
The Algae World: 26 (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Ast...
. Ed(S): Sahoo, Dinabandhu; Seckbach, Joseph
hardcover. The Algae World Editor(s): Sahoo, Dinabandhu; Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 610 pages, 105 black & white illustrations, 149 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1167.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 610
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401773201
- ISBN
- 9789401773201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 344.96
€ 344.96
Hardback. Editor(s): Rao, N. K. Srinivasa; Shivashankara, K. S.; Laxman, R. H. Num Pages: 382 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 41 colour illustrations, 32 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; RN; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 975.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer, India, Private Ltd India
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788132227236
- ISBN
- 9788132227236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.08
€ 199.08
hardcover. The fungal kingdom consists of a wide variety of organisms with a diverse range of forms and functions. This title covers chapters including discussions of fungal associations in the environment, agriculture and forestry, long established and novel applications of fungi in fermentation, and the use of fungi in the pharmaceutical industry. Editor(s): Rai, Mangala; Bridge, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, 26 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG; PSQ; PST; RBGB; RNCB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845935344
- ISBN
- 9781845935344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.58
€ 145.58
Hardback. This sixth and final volume in the Genera Orchidacearum series treats 140 genera in tribes Dendrobieae and Vandeae of the largest subfamily, Epidendroideae, including some of the showiest orchids often used in hybridizing. Editor(s): Pridgeon, Alec M.; Cribb, Phillip J.; Chase, Mark W.; Rasmussen, Finn N. Series: Genera Orchidacearum. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps, figures. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 2206.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199646517
- ISBN
- 9780199646517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.11
€ 284.11
hardcover. Provides a comprehensive review of over two decades of extensive study of the rust diseases affecting willow and poplar. Also provides insights into the population biology of Melampsora rusts in Europe, China, India and Chile, the genetics of their resistance, and their interaction with their hosts. Editor(s): Pei, M. H.; McCracken, A. R. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851999999
- ISBN
- 9780851999999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
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
€ 326.32
€ 326.32
Hardback. Presents a floristic survey of orchid species occurring in the Serra do Japi in Sao Paulo, southeastern Brazil. Editor(s): Pansarin, Emerson Ricardo; Pansarin, Ludmila Mickeliunas. Num Pages: 287 pages, 403 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783211997543
- ISBN
- 9783211997543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 344.66
€ 344.66
Hardback. Editor(s): Ozturk, Munir; Ashraf, Muhammad; Aksoy, Ahmet; Ahmad, M. S. A.; Hakeem, Khalid Rehman. Num Pages: 419 pages, 105 black & white illustrations, 28 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; MX; PST; PSTS; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401771931
- ISBN
- 9789401771931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.20
€ 130.20
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
€ 176.21
€ 176.21
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
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
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
€ 167.53
€ 167.53