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hardcover. Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas. This book addresses these subjects. Editor(s): Drechsel, P.; Kunze, D. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HF; GTF; RBGB; TQ; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- SKU
- V9780851995489
- ISBN
- 9780851995489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.67
€ 115.67
hardcover. Nitrate is ubiquitous. It is present in water, soil, plants food, and is also a normal human metabolite. The main external sources of nitrate are vegetables and drinking water. This book examines the relationship between nitrates and human health. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBN; RNP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995663
- ISBN
- 9780851995663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.50
€ 137.50
Hardcover. This text provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It reviews fundamental biology; setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial processes involved in parasitism and to nematode ecology, and describes technological advances and control methodologies. Editor(s): Gaugler, R. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSG; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 171 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1158.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995670
- ISBN
- 9780851995670
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.03
€ 173.03
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995878
- ISBN
- 9780851995878
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 279.87€ 278.43
€ 279.87
€ 278.43
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
€ 116.28
€ 116.28
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
€ 201.54€ 201.38
€ 201.54
€ 201.38
Hardcover. This book provides a review of the current state of knowledge on all aspects of sheep nutrition. The main emphasis is on sheep grazing in systems that range from intensively utilized sown pastures to extensive rangelands. Series: Animal nutrition. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZD; MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 174 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995953
- ISBN
- 9780851995953
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.03
€ 173.03
Hardcover. Food safety is a global issue. This book covers recent developments in the chemistry, biochemistry and physiological effects of toxicants that might have an impact on human health and welfare. It also disucsses risk management, legislation and regulatory issues. Editor(s): D'Mello, J. P. Felix. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH1; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 172 x 39. Weight in Grams: 966.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996073
- ISBN
- 9780851996073
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.03
€ 173.03
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
€ 165.36€ 165.15
€ 165.36
€ 165.15
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
€ 179.66
€ 179.66
Hardcover. An understanding of genetic resources is an essential prerequisite for any breeding programme. The cacao (Theobroma cacao) plant has a rich genetic diversity that exists at two levels: that of the primitive populations in the area of original distribution of the species, and that of the derived cultivated populations. Num Pages: 368 pages, 32 colour pl. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 171 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996196
- ISBN
- 9780851996196
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.03
€ 173.03
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
€ 173.03
€ 173.03
hardcover. General information about rice and data about worldwide rice production is brought together in this handbook. Key features include chapters reviewing general issues on rice and its production and four-page entries for the top ten rice-growing countries in the world. Editor(s): Maclean, J.L.; Dawe, D.C.; Hardy, B.; Hettel, G.P. (all members of the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines). Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVB; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996363
- ISBN
- 9780851996363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.96
€ 136.96
hardcover. Biological control has made a major contribution to integrated pest management (IPM) in Africa, but its documentation has often been under-reported. This book provides a review of the most important studies. The focus is on arthropod pests and weeds, but diseases are covered where significant. Num Pages: 448 pages, colour plates. BIC Classification: 1H; KCLT; KNAC; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996394
- ISBN
- 9780851996394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.03
€ 173.03
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
€ 186.25
€ 186.25
Hardcover. An Ecological Approach. 288 pages, bibliographical references. A guide to dealing with the appearance and management of plants with different traits that occur as weeds on arable land. It describes and discusses matters and relationships that are important as a basis for understanding the varying occurrence of weeds in different crops and cropping systems. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: TVP. Dimension: 250 x 178 x 22. Weight: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996516
- ISBN
- 9780851996516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.67
€ 150.67
hardcover. A presentation of experiences and successful case studies of integrated pest management (IPM) from developed and developing countries and from major international centres and programmes. Editor(s): Maredia, K.; Dakouo, D.; Mota-Sanchez, D. Num Pages: 560 pages, bibliographical references. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996523
- ISBN
- 9780851996523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.25
€ 186.25
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
€ 186.25
€ 186.25
hardcover. Amino acid metabolism and nutrition of farm animals continues to be an active area of research. Fully updated, this second edition discusses the nutrition of a wider range of species, including companion animals. There are species-specific chapters on pigs, poultry, ruminants and companion animals. Num Pages: 544 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1338.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996547
- ISBN
- 9780851996547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 215.51€ 215.13
€ 215.51
€ 215.13
hardcover. This reference work addresses issues associated with poultry breeding, by examining quantitative and molecular genetics and the uses of transgenic technology. The important area of genetic disease resistance and transmission is also covered. Editor(s): Muir, W.M.; Aggrey, S.E. Num Pages: 744 pages, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: TCBG; TVHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851996608
- ISBN
- 9780851996608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 286.56€ 285.01
€ 286.56
€ 285.01