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The genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution is the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. Num Pages: 256 pages, 110 illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 251 x 21. Weight in Grams: 754. 256 pages, 110 illustrations. The genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution is the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TVK. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 21. Weight: 754.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938017
- ISBN
- 9781845938017
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
Compares and contrasts alternative housing with conventional and traditional systems for commercial poultry (laying hens, meat chickens, turkeys, waterfowl and gamebirds) with regards to welfare, disease, health, nutrition, sustainability and genotype-environment interaction. This book is suitable for researchers and students in poultry science. Editor(s): Sandilands, Victoria; Hocking, Paul M. Series: Poultry Science Symposium Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, 89 illustrations. BIC Classification: MZ; TVHP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 32. Weight in Grams: 988.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938246
- ISBN
- 9781845938246
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
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
€ 78.42€ 71.29
€ 78.42
€ 71.29
The Writings of Henry David Thoreau. The Maine Woods.
Thoreau, Henry David. Ed(S): Moldenhauer, Jos...
A personal account of exploration, of exterior and interior discovery in a natural setting, conveyed in taut, workmanlike prose. Editor(s): Moldenhauer, Joseph J. Series: Writings of Henry D. Thoreau. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 657.
- Publication date
- 1972
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691062242
- ISBN
- 9780691062242
Condition: New
€ 145.07€ 110.03
€ 145.07
€ 110.03
The Telecommunication Research Establishment (TRE) was responsible for the development of radar that contributed hugely to winning the Battle of the Atlantic, the Battle of Britain - indeed influenced practically every facet of the Allied war effort. This title describes the work done by the boffins at Bawdsey Manor, Swanage and Malvern. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JWM; TJKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 12. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752457765
- ISBN
- 9780752457765
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
From the pre-Socratics to Ovid and Plotinus, and from Shakespeare to Hegel, Schelling, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Derrida, this title traces the secret tradition of the idea of eternal recurrence and situates it as the grounding thought of Western philosophy and literature. Series: Post-Contemporary Interventions. Num Pages: 192 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: DSB; HPC; HPJ; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822322733
- ISBN
- 9780822322733
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.44
€ 32.99
€ 25.44
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990163
- ISBN
- 9780851990163
Condition: New
€ 132.61
€ 132.61
Focusing on biosynthesis, this book provides readers with approaches and methodologies for modern organic synthesis. By discussing major biosynthetic pathways and their chemical reactions, transformations, and natural products applications; it links biosynthetic mechanisms and more efficient total synthesis. Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: PNN; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118751732
- ISBN
- 9781118751732
Condition: New
€ 218.43
€ 218.43
Logically ordered to follow the order of the blocks encountered along a receiver or a transmitter path in a communication platform, this book provides an introduction to system performance metrics, followed by topics on RF/Analog modeling, and simulation examples to support the modeling theory. Num Pages: 218 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 174 x 16. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119999072
- ISBN
- 9781119999072
Condition: New
€ 114.99
€ 114.99
First new edition in over 12 years Updated to cover changes to British Standards, plus new guidelines on ground contamination. This book concentrates on structural foundations - other books deal primarily with soil mechanics or civil engineering foundations (e.g. Num Pages: 392 pages, 393 illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 301 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1456.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405130448
- ISBN
- 9781405130448
Condition: New
€ 192.54
€ 192.54
Phytophthora diseases pose a major threat to a huge range of plant species, and have a significant economic impact on crops, forests, nurseries, greenhouses and natural areas worldwide. This book intends to focus solely on phytophthora diseases. It offers comprehensive overview of these global plant-destroying diseases. Editor(s): Lamour, Kurt. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 186 x 21. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640938
- ISBN
- 9781780640938
Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642338
- ISBN
- 9781780642338
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
A vital update featuring new text boxes and supplementary resources to enhance the learning experience. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB; TVF; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780643816
- ISBN
- 9781780643816
Condition: New
€ 172.30
€ 172.30
Fresh concepts in the study of seed dispersal are spurring a host of exciting questions, answers to questions, methods and approaches, and a reinvigoration of the field. This work presents both advances and reviews of knowledge demonstrating the vigour and vibrancy of the field. Editor(s): Dennis, A. J.; Green, R. J.; Schupp, E. W.; Westcott, D. A. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 180 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1668.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845931650
- ISBN
- 9781845931650
Condition: New
€ 124.70
€ 124.70
Nematodes are the most wide spread multicellular animals in nature and analysis of nematodes in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments as well as their role and function in ecosystems can be used for environmental monitoring. This book addresses classical and molecular approaches to nematode community analysis. Editor(s): Wilson, M.; Kakouli-Duarte, T. Num Pages: 352 pages, 52 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVS; PSVT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 182 x 26. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933852
- ISBN
- 9781845933852
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70
According to the Resource Allocation Theory, an individual's genetic potential can only be realized in an environment in which essential food resources are adequately supplied. This book describes resource allocation patterns in natural populations, the costs, preferences and trade-offs of maintenance, growth, reproduction and immune function. Editor(s): Rauw, W.M. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; PSV; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 32. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845933944
- ISBN
- 9781845933944
Condition: New
€ 147.70
€ 147.70