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Biology, life sciences
* First comprehensive volume of the ecology and evolution of this model organism since 1991. * Shows how knowledge of dung beetle ecology contributes to general theories of evolutionary ecology, community ecology, functional ecology and population biology. Editor(s): Simmons, Leigh W.; Ridsdill-Smith, T. James. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444333152
- ISBN
- 9781444333152
Condition: New
€ 126.42
€ 126.42
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
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
This book provides practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting case studies, it covers detectability, single and multi-species detection and risk assessment. Editor(s): Jarrad, Frith; Low Choy, Sama; Mengersen, Kerrie. Series: CABI Invasives Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643595
- ISBN
- 9781780643595
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
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
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
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
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
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
€ 313.50
€ 313.50
Demonstrates that through scientific approaches to understanding and managing tourist interactions with marine wildlife, sustainable marine tourism can be achieved. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSG; PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 181 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933456
- ISBN
- 9781845933456
Condition: New
€ 140.94
€ 140.94
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
Focusing on insect pests of tree fruits and combining behavioural research with crop protection applications, this book emphasizes the importance of environmentally sustainable approaches in an agroecosystem. It discusses both experimental and applied topics, including the conceptual framework of IPM, host detection mechanisms, and monitoring. Editor(s): Aluja, Martin; Leskey, T.C.; Vincent, C. Num Pages: 312 pages, 24 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT7; TVP; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845934842
- ISBN
- 9781845934842
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
A supplementary volume that also identifies the position of some of the older genera not included in the original "Keys". Num Pages: 424 pages, 300+ figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 192 x 247 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1276. Supplementary Volume. 424 pages, 300+ figures/illustrations. A supplementary volume that also identifies the position of some of the older genera not included in the original "Keys". Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSVT. Dimension: 192 x 247 x 31. Weight: 1294.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935719
- ISBN
- 9781845935719
Condition: New
€ 154.45
€ 154.45
Archival Volume. 480 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Anderson, R.C.; Chabaud, A.G.; Willmott, S. Suitable for those working within medical, veterinary and biological departments. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: MMFP; MZMP; PSGH; PSVT. Dimension: 190 x 250 x 39. Weight: 1538.
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935726
- ISBN
- 9781845935726
Condition: New
€ 161.85
€ 161.85
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
Series: Modular Texts. 320 pages, 109 illustrations, 2 colour. At a time when the world's food supplies are increasingly unable to meet the needs of a burgeoning population, there is significant diversity of opinion concerning the benefits and perceived dangers of the application of biotechnology to food production. This book provides the reader with a guide to plants as both organisms and resources. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PST; TCB; TVK. Dimension: 210 x 246 x 20. Weight: 864.
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936884
- ISBN
- 9781845936884
Condition: New
€ 58.58
€ 58.58
Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1242. 432 pages, 26 illustrations. Editor(s): Pratrap, A.; Kumar, J. Food legumes are important constituents of the human diet and animal feed where they are crucial to a balanced diet, supplying high quality proteins. This title covers the history, origin and evolution, botany, breeding objectives and procedures, nutritional improvement, industrial uses and post-harvest technology of these crops. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVK. Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31. Weight: 1242.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937669
- ISBN
- 9781845937669
Condition: New
€ 177.39
€ 177.39
The group of plants known as peppers is diverse, containing types that contribute to the fresh and processed food markets as well as varieties that are used in pharmaceuticals and other non-food commercial products. This book examines peppers from historical, genetic, physiological and production perspectives. Editor(s): Russo, Vincent M. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 850. Botany, Production and Uses. 280 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. Editor(s): Russo, Vincent M. The group of plants known as peppers is diverse, containing types that contribute to the fresh and processed food markets as well as varieties that are used in pharmaceuticals and other non-food commercial products. This book examines peppers from historical, genetic, physiological and production perspectives. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Dimension: 245 x 178 x 23. Weight: 850.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937676
- ISBN
- 9781845937676
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
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
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
336 pages, 17 illustrations. Disease resistance is one of the major factors that can be improved to sustain yield potential in cultivated crops. This book looks at disease resistance in wheat, concentrating on all the economically important diseases - their economic impact and geographical spread, breeding for resistance, pathogen variability, and resistance mechanisms. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Dimension: 250 x 180 x 25. Weight: 916.
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938185
- ISBN
- 9781845938185
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
Zoonotic diseases constitute a public health problem throughout the world. Editor(s): MacPherson, Calum N. L.; Wandeler, A. I. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 b&w. BIC Classification: MBN; MJCJ; MZMP; PSVL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 175 x 22. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938352
- ISBN
- 9781845938352
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
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
Condition: New
€ 147.38
€ 147.38
Providing coverage of sand-wasp tribes, this work offers a tribe-by-tribe, species by species review of studies of the Bembicinae. It is intended for those working on solitary wasps and serves as a useful reference for scientists interested in insect behavioural evolution. Num Pages: 360 pages, 23 halftones, 18 line illustrations, 21 tables. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024625
- ISBN
- 9780674024625
Condition: New
€ 77.70€ 71.29
€ 77.70
€ 71.29
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990163
- ISBN
- 9780851990163
Condition: New
€ 132.61
€ 132.61