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Highlighting parallels and contrasts between parasitic and free-living nematode groups, this book integrates strategies that enable nematodes to persist in the absence of food with tactics used by parasitic forms to survive the defence responses of a plant or animal host. It is suitable for researchers in nematology, parasitology and zoology. Editor(s): Perry, R.N.; Wharton, D. A. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; PSVD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 177 x 244 x 27. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936877
- ISBN
- 9781845936877
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
Representing a discussion of the chemical properties of a cross section of spices, this book covers the three categories of plant-derived natural products: the terpenoids, the alkaloids and the phenyl propanoids and allied phenolic compounds. It covers spice crops such as black pepper, ginger, turmeric and coriander. Editor(s): Parthasarathy, V. A.; Chempakam, Dr. B; Zachariah, T. J. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PNN; PSB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1152.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934057
- ISBN
- 9781845934057
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
Written by an international team of experts, this is one of the first books to cover utilization and conservation of crop wild relative and landrace diversity. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1108.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780646138
- ISBN
- 9781780646138
Condition: New
€ 266.96€ 190.94
€ 266.96
€ 190.94
This book is a compilation of globally relevant 23 leafy medicinal plants, discussed as individual chapters. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: MMG; PST; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645599
- ISBN
- 9781780645599
Condition: New
€ 135.57
€ 135.57
Plants are important source of lead molecules for drug discovery. These lead molecules serve as starting materials for laboratory synthesis of drug as well a model for production of biologically active compounds. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PSB; PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644738
- ISBN
- 9781780644738
Condition: New
€ 55.70
€ 55.70
A comprehensive reference on BT resistance, focused on updated knowledge of the mechanisms of resistance that insects have developed against BT toxins and strategies that have been proposed to overcome this problem. Editor(s): Soberon, Mario; Gao, Yulin; Bravo, Alejandra. Series: CABI Biotechnology Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644370
- ISBN
- 9781780644370
Condition: New
€ 55.70
€ 55.70
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
Condition: New
€ 62.23
€ 62.23
Provides instructions on the concepts and application of risk analysis in the field of regulatory plant protection, covering topics such as the background on why and how risk analysis is conducted and specific methods for implementing risk analysis. This book also includes useful exercises and case studies. Editor(s): Devorshak, Christina. Num Pages: 312 pages, 71 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 248 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 850. Concepts and Application. 312 pages, 71 illustrations. Editor(s): Devorshak, Christina. Provides instructions on the concepts and application of risk analysis in the field of regulatory plant protection, covering topics such as the background on why and how risk analysis is conducted and specific methods for implementing risk analysis. This book also includes useful exercises and case studies. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSTP. Dimension: 248 x 176 x 23. Weight: 862.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640365
- ISBN
- 9781780640365
Condition: New
€ 118.30
€ 118.30
328 pages, 234 illustrations. Divided into four sections covering anatomy in relation to crop management, anatomical descriptions of the major crop plants, anatomical changes in adaptation to environments and the link between anatomy and productivity, this book provides a comprehensive source of crop plant anatomy information. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Dimension: 250 x 170 x 23. Weight: 862.
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640198
- ISBN
- 9781780640198
Condition: New
€ 118.30
€ 118.30
The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices provides comprehensive coverage of the taxonomy, botany, chemistry, functional properties, medicinal uses, culinary uses and safety issues relating to over 250 species of herbs and spices. Num Pages: 1128 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643151
- ISBN
- 9781780643151
Condition: New
€ 527.80
€ 527.80
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640884
- ISBN
- 9781780640884
Condition: New
€ 118.55
€ 118.55
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642789
- ISBN
- 9781780642789
Condition: New
€ 190.94
€ 190.94
Trichoderma spp. are biotechnologically significant fungi widely used both in agriculture and industry. These microbes are also a potential drug source of clinical importance. In recent years, research on these fungi have opened new avenues for its varied applications. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSQ; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 180 x 25. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642475
- ISBN
- 9781780642475
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
Paperback. Field teachers and researchers of forest ecology and professionals in forest ecology in both public and private arenas share their expertise. This revised edition emphasizes an earth science perspective as well as that of forest biology. Num Pages: 792 pages, Illustrations, maps,port. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS; PSVS; TQ; TVR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 792
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471308225
- ISBN
- 9780471308225
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 262.33
€ 262.33
hardcover. The processes and mechanisms that control the growth of woody plants are of crucial importance for both economic and biological reasons. This work includes discussion of the growth controlling factors in both reproductive structures (flowers, fruit, seeds, pollen) and vegetative organs (stems, branches, leaves, and roots). Series: Physiological Ecology. Num Pages: 641 pages, b&w and colour illustrations, index. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1070.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Academic Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 641
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780124242104
- ISBN
- 9780124242104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.95
€ 197.95
Paperback. Agrobacterium is the tool of choice for plant genetic engineering with a host range featuring many commercially important crops. This comprehensive volume describes Agrobacterium's biology, interactions with host species, and uses in genetic engineering. Editor(s): Tzfira, Tzvi; Citovsky, Vitaly. Num Pages: 750 pages, 19 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTP; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1124.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441924735
- ISBN
- 9781441924735
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 254.15
€ 254.15
Hardcover. Since the beginning of the 21st century there has been a concerted effort by the scientific community to develop genomic tools and resources for grapevine culminating in its complete genome sequence. These efforts and their usefulness for grapevine breeding or viticulture improvement are reviewed and discussed in this book. Editor(s): Adam-Blondon, Anne-Francoise; Martinez-Zapater, Jose-Miguel; Kole, Chittaranjan. Series: Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Crop Plants. Num Pages: 396 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 9 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVSW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578087174
- ISBN
- 9781578087174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.27
€ 238.27
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
€ 358.04
€ 358.04
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mathe, Akos. Series: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World. Num Pages: 460 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 29 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PST; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 246 x 24. Weight in Grams: 994.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401798099
- ISBN
- 9789401798099
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 217.88
€ 217.88
Hardcover. This richly illustrated book offers a multidisciplinary exploration of the Mediterranean Sea, from its geological birth to its myths, its place in biology and in the origins of Western human culture and its future in the changing global climate and economy. Editor(s): Goffredo, Stefano; Dubinsky, Zvy. Num Pages: 693 pages, 68 black & white illustrations, 169 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; PSAF; PSTS; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 216 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400767034
- ISBN
- 9789400767034
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 317.39
€ 317.39