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Paperback. "Eye-opening .. memorable.. Rosenblum's enthusiasm is contagious and his prose accessible."-Kirkus Reviews Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393339376
ISBN
9780393339376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.42

Paperback. With contributions by numerous experts Editor(s): Linskens, Hans-Ferdinand; Jackson, John F. Series: Molecular Methods of Plant Analysis. Num Pages: 381 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVR; WNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662016411
ISBN
9783662016411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 124.65

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851994048
ISBN
9780851994048
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 217.37

Hardback. This new edition of an established title examines the determination of grain crop yield from a unique perspective, by concentrating on the influence of the seed itself. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: PSTD; TVKC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 241 x 18. Weight in Grams: 588.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780647708
ISBN
9781780647708
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.69

hardcover. This text contains chapters adapted from the Third International Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal held in August 2000 in Rio Quente, Brazil. Editor(s): Levey, D.; Silva, W.; Galetti, M. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSTL; PSTS; PSVS; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851995250
ISBN
9780851995250
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.82

Hardback. Myrmecochory is a very interesting and rather enigmatic form of mutualistic ant-plant associations. This phenomenon is extremely complex, because there are hundreds of ant species connected with hundreds of plant species. This monograph provides information about morphology, ecology and phenology of ants and plants from one ecosystem. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402013799
ISBN
9781402013799
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.88

Paperback. This text covers the physiological and ecological aspects of seed dormancy and germination in a manner suitable for advanced undergraduates. The author considers the relationship between plant form and function, and explains, in physical and chemical terms, plant growth and development. Series: Tertiary Level Biology. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD; PSTL. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 205.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751401080
ISBN
9780751401080
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.89

hardcover. Understanding the humble seed is a vital goal in molecular biology. This volume, which includes key notes and implementation advice from leading researchers, covers all the latest methods and protocols, including some that have led to major advances. Editor(s): Kermode, Allison R. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 423 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 188 x 29. Weight in Grams: 970.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Humana United States
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
423
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617792304
ISBN
9781617792304
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.76

Paperback. An overview of the many different ecological aspects of plant reproduction by seed, this book emphasizes special adaptations, causes of mortality and interactions with other organisms. Series: Outline Studies in Ecology. Num Pages: 151 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
Number of pages
151
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412259302
ISBN
9780412259302
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.18

hardcover. This book presents current knowledge of seed fate in both natural and human-disturbed landscapes, from various regions of the world. Habitats considered range from mountain and arid deserts in the temperate zone, to savanna and lowland rainforests in tropical regions of the world. Editor(s): Forget, P-M; Lambert, J. E.; Hulme, P. E.; Wall, S. B. Vander. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1070.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Publication date
2004
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851998060
ISBN
9780851998060
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.53

Hardcover. This up-to-date review of seed genomics, from basic seed biology to practical applications in crop science, provides a thorough background understanding of seed biology from a basic science perspective. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK1; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 692.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470960158
ISBN
9780470960158
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 227.43

Paperback. Editor(s): Varnham, Alexis. Num Pages: 1019 pages. BIC Classification: TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 238 x 17. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634630566
ISBN
9781634630566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 190.12
€ 129.19

Hardback. Integrates seed technology and the production of agronomic species. This book covers the principles and practices involved in producing, conditioning, evaluating, and marketing high quality seeds. It reviews the seed production technology for each species, including seeding methods; weed, insect and disease control; and roguing and purification. Num Pages: 749 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1248.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
749
Condition
New
SKU
V9780412075513
ISBN
9780412075513
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 415.95

Paperback. Editor(s): Shiva, Dr Vandana (Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi, India Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi Environmental activist, author and ecofeminist); Vandana, Shiva. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; JFFS; JFSJ1; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Frog Ltd United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781623170288
ISBN
9781623170288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.72

Hardback. Illustrator(s): Tebbs, Margaret. Num Pages: 656 pages, 302. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1657.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
656
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801447532
ISBN
9780801447532
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.37

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

Paperback. Covers seed development, gene expression, dormancy, and other subjects. Num Pages: 460 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
2nd ed. 1994. Softcover reprint of the original 2
Number of pages
460
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306447488
ISBN
9780306447488
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 246.81

Paperback. In its updated and revised third edition, this book reviews 15 years of advances in seed biology. Describes new research in the molecular biology of development and germination, and fresh insights on dormancy and how seeds respond to their environment. Num Pages: 392 pages, 108 black & white illustrations, 87 colour illustrations, 29 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
3rd ed. 2013
Number of pages
370
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461446927
ISBN
9781461446927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 113.29

Paperback. Treats the diversity of seeds and diaspores of plants commonly encountered in the Amazon and other lowland moist forests of the American tropics. This guide features a whole-plant approach to seed identification that provides descriptions of the seeds, as well as of the habit, trunk, bark, leaves, infructescence, and fruit of Amazonian plants. Series: Princeton Field Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, 750 color illus. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691146478
ISBN
9780691146478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 30.78

paperback. Suitable for the general reader, as well as students and others interested in plant breeding and biotechnology, this book contributes to the debate about the applications and implications of gene technology from the perspective of a plant biologist. Num Pages: 158 pages, 8 pages colour plates. BIC Classification: PST; TCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 185 x 10. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851997254
ISBN
9780851997254
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 114.87

Hardback. Contains information on many topics, such as fruit/seed heteromorphism, breaking of physical dormancy and effects of inbreeding depression on germination. This title presents the information on the ecology, biogeography and evolution of seeds provides a thorough overview of whole-seed biology that will facilitate and help focus research efforts. Num Pages: 1600 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 282 x 58. Weight in Grams: 3496.
Publisher
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780124166776
ISBN
9780124166776
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.52

Hardback. This updated and expanded new edition includes new chapters on seed development and morphology, seed chemical ecology, implications of climate change on regeneration by seed, and the functional role of seed bank in agricultural and natural systems. Editor(s): Gallagher, R. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 844.
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780641836
ISBN
9781780641836
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.57

Hardcover. Taking you behind the scenes to reveal the work that goes into creating our knowledge of Mars, this book shows science in action, a world where digital processing uncovers scientific truths, where images are used to craft consensus, and where team members develop an uncanny intimacy with the sensory apparatus of a robot that is miles away. Num Pages: 304 pages, 52 colour plates, 29 halftones, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: JHB; PGS; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 910.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226155968
ISBN
9780226155968
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.42

Hardback. Showing how our ability to see the Earth from 'necessary distance' has profound cultural and ethical implications, this book reveals a split between the ancient idea of the Earth as mother and its more recent conception as a resource to be exploited. The global change revealed by satellites should convince us of the need to act more responsibly. Num Pages: 149 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; PHR; RNFY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 15. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319406022
ISBN
9783319406022
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 32.66

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