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Biology, life sciences
hardcover. Mites are major pests of greenhouse crops and cause significant economic impact. This book describes the biology, identification and control of such mites. Topics covered include: introduction to the Acari; keys to orders, families and selected species; and collecting, rearing and studying mites. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVP; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995908
- ISBN
- 9780851995908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.17
€ 118.17
hardcover. This volume provides a comprehensive reference work, summarizing knowledge of apples and their production world wide. It includes 24 chapters written by international authorities from the USA, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. Num Pages: 672 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995922
- ISBN
- 9780851995922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.48
€ 203.48
Hardcover. Written by leading authorities from the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zeland, this book shows how parasites have evolved numerous complex and fascinating ways of interacting with their hosts. It covers ecology, behavioural biology, as well as the more applied aspects of parasitology. Editor(s): Lewis, E. E.; Campbell, J.F.; Sukhdeo, M.V.K. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 181 x 28. Weight in Grams: 812. 384 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Lewis, E. E.; Campbell, J.F.; Sukhdeo, M.V.K. Written by leading authorities from the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zeland, this book shows how parasites have evolved numerous complex and fascinating ways of interacting with their hosts. It covers ecology, behavioural biology, as well as the more applied aspects of parasitology. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSVP. Dimension: 258 x 181 x 28. Weight: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996158
- ISBN
- 9780851996158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.44
€ 169.44
hardcover. Macrocyclic lactones are chemical compounds that represent the main treatment for parasitic diseases of animals, not only for helminth infections, but also a number of major ectoparasitic infestations. This book provides detailed coverage of the basic science of these drugs. Editor(s): Vercruysse, J.; Rew, R. S. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMG; MZMP; PSGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- SKU
- V9780851996172
- ISBN
- 9780851996172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.53
€ 181.53
Hardback. Describes the basic characteristics of the disease, the biology of the pathogens in their vectors and vertebrate hosts, their ecology in different regions of the world and the global epidemiology of the disease. This book also addresses the prevention and control measures that have resulted from this knowledge. Editor(s): Gray, J.S. (University College Dublin, Ireland); Kahl, O. (Free University, Berlin, Germany); Lane, R.S. (University College Berkeley, USA); Stanek, G. (University of Vienna, Austria). Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996325
- ISBN
- 9780851996325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
hardcover. This is the first volume of a two-book set that provides a broad overview of nematology. This text addresses basic biology, while the second covers applied aspects of nematodes as parasites or disease vectors, and the control of pest nematodes. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; TVK; TVP; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1315.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996455
- ISBN
- 9780851996455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.18
€ 188.18
hardcover. This book presents edited and revised papers from the seventh International Workshop on Seeds, held in Salamanca, Spain, in May 2002. The key topics addressed include seed development, germination and dormancy, as well as desiccation, seed ecology and seed biotechnology. Editor(s): Nicolas, G.; etc. Num Pages: 496 pages, bibliographical references. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996530
- ISBN
- 9780851996530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.18
€ 188.18
hardcover. Acknowledging that administrative methods of plant pest control are important in crop production, this text provides an understanding of international plant health management, which is essential in an increasingly free-trade environment. Num Pages: 302 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996806
- ISBN
- 9780851996806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.93
€ 138.93
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
€ 176.83
€ 176.83
The Encyclopedia of Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Cabi)
D.S. Mills, J.N. Marchant-Forde, P.D. McGreev...
Hardcover. 704 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Mills, Daniel S. Intends to promote the understanding and improvement of animals' behaviour without compromising welfare. With photos and diagrams, this title includes sample entries such as: Abandoned Animals; Breeding; Central Nervous System; Confinement; Dominance; Environment; Feeding; Grazing Behaviour; Hierarchy; Immune Systems; and, Laying Hen Housing. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: GB; JFFZ; PSVP; TVH. Dimension: 285 x 228 x 49. Weight: 2654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 704
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997247
- ISBN
- 9780851997247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 294.71
€ 294.71
hardcover. Since the 1970s, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. This fully revised and updated edition, with five completely new chapters, presents information on intellectual property law in a simplified form, with a minimum of legal jargon. Editor(s): Erbisch, F.H.; Maredia, K. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: LNR; PSAD; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851997391
- ISBN
- 9780851997391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Hardcover. 456 pages, 900 full colour illustrations. Portrays the immense diversity of the Kingdom Fungi. This book provides basic information on the various recognised families, and includes entries on over 250 key families, describing their morphology, ecology, phylogeny, distribution and economic significance. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSQ. Dimension: 299 x 216 x 43. Weight: 1936.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851998275
- ISBN
- 9780851998275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.32
€ 190.32
Paperback. Covers the integrated approach to food production, hygiene, and safety, and how it results in concurrent benefits to animal well being, human health via safe food, protection of the environment, and socioeconomic aspects. Topics covered include ways of optimising farming practices, controlling notifiable and zoonotic diseases, and more. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDF; MBN; MZ; PSVL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999081
- ISBN
- 9780851999081
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.79
€ 67.79
hardcover. Examining mycotoxins and their impact from a public health viewpoint, this book provides an overview and introduction to the subject and examines the health, trade and legislation issues involved. It also discusses the management of mycotoxins and the global problems caused by them. Editor(s): Leslie, J.; Bandyopadhyay, R; Visconti, A. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: MBN; PSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1247.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845930820
- ISBN
- 9781845930820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.53
€ 167.53
hardcover. Providing comprehensive coverage of the seed science research including germination, dormancy, development, and desiccation tolerance, this book details the advanced methods and practices in seed biology, ecology and technology. Editor(s): Adkins, S. W.; Navie, S. C.; Ashmore, S. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1158.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845931971
- ISBN
- 9781845931971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932657
- ISBN
- 9781845932657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.82
€ 174.82
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
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935009
- ISBN
- 9781845935009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.36
€ 54.36
Paperback. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Series: Modular Texts. Num Pages: 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 876. Series: Modular Texts. 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935634
- ISBN
- 9781845935634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.25
€ 52.99
€ 50.25
paperback. Offers a reference for describing, measuring and classifying the foliage of flowering plants. This title presents a system that provides long-needed guidelines for characterizing the organization, shape, venation, and surface features of angiosperm leaves. Num Pages: 220 pages, 360 figures/ illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2009
- SKU
- V9781845935856
- ISBN
- 9781845935856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.94
€ 33.99
€ 31.94
Hardcover. 212 pages, Illustrations (some col.). Mycorrhizal symbioses are widespread and fundamental components of terrestrial ecosystems and have shaped plant evolution. This book features such topics as plant/fungal communication, the interaction of mycorrhizal fungi with other soil microorganisms, and the use of mycorrhizal fungi in plant-production systems. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSQ; PSTS; RBGB. Dimension: 289 x 227 x 19. Weight: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935863
- ISBN
- 9781845935863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.68
€ 109.68
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 850
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937508
- ISBN
- 9781845937508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.53
€ 167.53
Hardcover. 376 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Mahgoub, O.; Kadim, I. T.; Webb, E. Covers important areas of goat meat production. This title discusses the role of genetics, breeding, reproduction, and nutrition in producing good quality, profitable goat meat. It addresses the mineral, amino acid and fatty acid composition of goat meat, highlighting its health benefits over other red meats. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSV; TVH. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 28. Weight: 1004.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938499
- ISBN
- 9781845938499
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.73
€ 146.73
paperback. Num Pages: 601 pages, 184 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 601
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662103425
- ISBN
- 9783662103425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 106.94€ 105.23
€ 106.94
€ 105.23