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Biology, life sciences

Hardcover. Thoroughly covers genetic and genomics research in weedy and invasive plants Identifies future areas of research necessary to managing weedy and invasive species Applies advances in genomics to these specific plants Written by an international team of experts in the field. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 740.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813822884
ISBN
9780813822884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 297.42

Hardcover. Plant Transformation Technologies is a comprehensive, authoritative book focusing on cutting-edge plant biotechnologies, offering in-depth, forward-looking information on methods for controlled and accurate genetic engineering. Editor(s): Stewart, Charles Neal; Touraev, Alisher; Citovsky, Vitaly; Tzfira, Tzvi. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813821955
ISBN
9780813821955
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 270.22

Hardcover. A general sourcebook for identification and treatment of most behaviour problems encountered in livestock and pets. Hundreds of described behaviours are arranged alphabetically, cross-referenced, and cited to sources for additional information. Num Pages: 307 pages, references, further reading. BIC Classification: GBC; MZ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 591.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
307
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813821146
ISBN
9780813821146
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.66

Hardcover. A comprehensive and mechanistic perspective on fruit ripening, emphasizing commonalities and differences between fruit groups and ripening processes. Fruits are an essential part of the human diet and contain important phytochemicals that provide protection against heart disease and cancers. Num Pages: 226 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TCBG; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 179 x 15. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813820392
ISBN
9780813820392
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 238.82

Hardcover. Toxic Plants of North America, Second Edition is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference for both wild and cultivated toxic plants on the North American continent. Num Pages: 1390 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 225 x 57. Weight in Grams: 3578.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
1390
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813820347
ISBN
9780813820347
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 368.83

Hardcover. This text presents a theory for utilizing diploid and functionally diploid species in applying Mendelian genetics to improve genetic material in plant breeding programmes. It should be useful reading to students of quantitative genetics and professionals in plant or animal breeding. Num Pages: 421 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 29. Weight in Grams: 964.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
421
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813820118
ISBN
9780813820118
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 229.89

Hardcover. The study of proteomics provides researchers with a better understanding of disease and physiological processes in animals. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBC; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1014.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813817910
ISBN
9780813817910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.20

Hardcover. * Thorough coverage of plant nitrogen acquisition within larger ecological community * Sections explore plant interactions with a wide variety of organisms ranging soil microbes to arthropods * Valuable source of information for plant scientists, crop scientists, and ecologists . Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1010.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813816494
ISBN
9780813816494
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 269.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 520 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
5th Edition
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813815268
ISBN
9780813815268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 102.48

Hardcover. Weed Biology and Climate Change will provide a synthesis of what is known regarding the probable impact of environmental change on weed biology. Chapters will look at impacts of weed biology on agriculture, invasive species that limit ecological diversity and weeds that serve as health risks. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 181 x 19. Weight in Grams: 586.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813814179
ISBN
9780813814179
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 206.97

Hardcover. * Completely up-to-date coverage of plant desiccation research * Chapters contributed by leading international scientists * Discusses possible applications of desiccation research to economically important agricultural crops. Editor(s): Jenks, Matthew A.; Wood, Andrew J. Num Pages: 340 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 182 x 26. Weight in Grams: 998.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813812632
ISBN
9780813812632
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 308.90

Hardcover. Offers a comprehensive introduction to systems biology and a point of entry to detailed literature. Reviews case studies from current research initiatives world-wide. Features chapters on pathogens, reproductive biology, and animal nutrition. Editor(s): te Pas, Marinus; Woelders, Henri; Bannink, Andre. Num Pages: 332 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS; TVB; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 21. Weight in Grams: 822.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813811741
ISBN
9780813811741
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.20

Hardcover. The global demand for high quality fruits that are rich in nutrients and that can endure the demands of worldwide supply chains is growing rapidly. Fruits are an important component of the human diet, providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. All of these qualities contribute to the nutritional needs and health maintenance of humans. Editor(s): Jenks, Matthew A.; Bebeli, Penelope. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1006.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813810720
ISBN
9780813810720
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.20

Paperback. Presents methods and techniques for conducting an animal disease surveillance program, and developing an animal health monitoring system. The text is a 'recipe book' for these techniques as it explains modern techniques, while emphasizing the fundamentals and principles of using these techniques. Editor(s): Salman, Mo. Num Pages: 222 pages, 25. BIC Classification: GPH; MZK; PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813810317
ISBN
9780813810317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.12

Hardcover. Offers comprehensive coverage of various tendrillate lianas of Costa Rica and most of the tendrillate lianas of Central America. This book is suitable for tropical botanists, forestry scientists, ecologists, biologists, and horticulturalists. Num Pages: 182 pages, 181. BIC Classification: 1KLC; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 182 x 17. Weight in Grams: 564.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813807584
ISBN
9780813807584
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 204.42

Hardcover. Lists various articles, theses, bulletins, and research on freshwater fish in the United States and Canada. This book summarizes the data on age, growth, length weight, fecundity, reproductive behavior feeding habits, and necessary environment for each freshwater species. It presents a comparison of species in a manner useful for fishery managers. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPF; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813806709
ISBN
9780813806709
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.72

Hardcover. * Provides a unique contribution to our understanding and vision for the sustainable use of bio-based material * Explores the many facets of the plant cell wall * Chapters written by an international body of researchers. Editor(s): Stokke, Douglas D.; Groom, Leslie H. Num Pages: 274 pages, 167. BIC Classification: PSF; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 183 x 20. Weight in Grams: 848.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813804392
ISBN
9780813804392
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 259.20

Hardcover. Contains the global sorghum and millet pathology community's decennial summary of diseases and work in progress based primarily on contributions to the Third Global Conference on Sorghum and Millets Diseases in September 2000, sponsored by INTSORMIL, ICRISAT, and INIFAP. Editor(s): Leslie, John F. Num Pages: 504 pages, 48 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PSTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 195 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813803890
ISBN
9780813803890
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 256.65

Hardcover. A general introduction to the science of risk assessment applied to food safety. The book offers information on new research and statistics, new chemicals, new biotechnology issues and emerging diseases such as BSE which challenge the risk assessment strategies of toxicology and microbiology. Num Pages: 213 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813802541
ISBN
9780813802541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.06

Hardcover. The importance of copepods in aquaculture has long been recognized, especially in the larval rearing of many marine fishes. This timely publication provides a single source of information on copepod biology, culture methods and practical use in marine finfish hatcheries. Editor(s): Lee, Cheng-Sheng; O'Bryen, Patricia J.; Marcus, Nancy H. Num Pages: 269 pages, 56 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813800660
ISBN
9780813800660
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 297.42

Paperback. Presents a compendium of twenty-one essays on ethnohistorical historiography that are preceded by a contextualizing introduction, and organized under the topical heads: textual historiography, positive analytic methods using nontextual physical evidence, ethnohistorical synthesis, and the ethical-contextual issues of ethnohistory. Num Pages: 456 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFSL9; JHM; JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803271159
ISBN
9780803271159
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.79

Hardback. A unique glance into the early world of science exploration, Kingdom of Ants is a delight to read and filled with intriguing information. Num Pages: 120 pages, 12, 5 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; 3JF; PDX; PSVT7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 222 x 16. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801897856
ISBN
9780801897856
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.24

Hardback. His book is a must-read for paleontologists, mammalogists, and anthropologists. Num Pages: 320 pages, 105, 6 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white halfto. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVW7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 284 x 224 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1150.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801896682
ISBN
9780801896682
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.83
€ 95.29

Hardback. Treasured by birders-and an invaluable reference for ornithologists, conservationists, and land use planners-this book will significantly influence our understanding and management of avian species in the region for the next decade. Editor(s): Ellison, Walter G. Num Pages: 520 pages, 445, 199 maps, 18 black & white line drawings, 224 colour illustrations, 4 black & white. BIC Classification: PSAF; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 218 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2044.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801895760
ISBN
9780801895760
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.86
€ 77.92

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