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hardcover. Based on papers from the 7th International Plant Cold Hardiness Seminar held in Japan in 2004, this book presents research findings on plant freezing and chilling stress. The chapters focus on various aspects of molecular genetics, and the utilization of transgenic plants to further our understanding of plant cold hardiness at the molecular level. Editor(s): Chen, Tony H.H.; Uemura, M.; Fujikawa, S. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851990590
ISBN
9780851990590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.32

paperback. Describes the process of community-based co-management from its beginning, through implementation, to turnover to the community. This book provides ideas, methods, techniques, activities, checklists, examples, questions and indicators for the planning and implementing of a process of community-based co-management. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851990880
ISBN
9780851990880
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 134.80

hardcover. This book covers the chemistry, nutrional value, physiology, processing and breeding/biotechnology of carbohydrates in grain legume seeds. Editor(s): Hedley, C.L. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBF; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851994673
ISBN
9780851994673
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 288.13

hardcover. This reference provides botanical descriptions and information on the medicinal properties of 550 plant species from Central and Southern India, some of which are also found elsewhere in the world. The botany, ecology and use of each plant species is described, illustrated with colour photographs. Num Pages: 944 pages, 900 colour plates, glossaries, bibliography, indices, index. BIC Classification: 1FKA; MX; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 60. Weight in Grams: 2517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cab Intl United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
944
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995014
ISBN
9780851995014
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 360.61

hardcover. The Alliums are some of the most ancient cultivated crops and include onions, garlic, leeks and other related plants. This book provides a review of Allium science for postgraduates and researchers, paying particular attention to topics that have shown major advances during the 1990s. Editor(s): Rabinowitch, H.D.; Currah, Lesley. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVK; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1293.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995106
ISBN
9780851995106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 373.79

hardcover. Biotechnology processes are fundamentally changing the nature of the products being produced in agriculture. This text reviews the global canola sector in order to identify fundamental trends resulting from the adaptation of biotechnology. Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 839.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
New
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995137
ISBN
9780851995137
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 249.36

hardcover. This volume reports the findings of a study of the productivity impacts of varietal improvements research conducted at a number of international centres affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Gollin, D. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1193.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995496
ISBN
9780851995496
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 318.71

hardcover. This title assesses the adoption of selected agroforestry practices developed with African farmers, describing methods, and drawing out the implications for research, development, and policy. Editor(s): Franzel, S.Scherr; Scherr, S.J. (University of Maryland, College Park, USA). Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995618
ISBN
9780851995618
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.77

hardcover. The use of crop-soil modelling has so far been mainly confined to the research community. Practical applications have occurred in the areas of decision tools for irrigation studies and pest management. However, there is potential to increase its applied use. This book reviews progress. Editor(s): Matthews, R.B.; Stephens, W. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995632
ISBN
9780851995632
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 275.27

paperback. This work provides a critical assessment of the ways in which breakthroughs in biotechnology, participatory plant breeding, and seed systems can be broadly employed in developing and delivering more productive crop varieties in Africa's diverse agricultural environments. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; PSTL; TCB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995649
ISBN
9780851995649
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 174.00

paperback. This text provides a review of the LUBILOSA (Lutte Biologique contre les Locustes et Sauteriaux) Programme in order to demonstrate how such research and product commercialization can be accomplished in the context of a development assistance project. Series: Biopesticides S. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; TC; TVK; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 3. Weight in Grams: 113.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995779
ISBN
9780851995779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 100.26

hardcover. The purpose of this book is to examine the nature of and relationship between the knowledge of farmers and of scientists, and how these can be best integrated in plant breeding. Editor(s): Cleveland, D.A.; Soleri, D. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995854
ISBN
9780851995854
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 276.12

hardcover. This volume presents the proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation, held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in July 2001. It covers molecular and biochemical aspects, plant genomics, stresses and factors limiting nitrogen fixation, and applied aspects. Editor(s): Finan, Timothy J.; etc.; O'Brian, M.R. (State University of New York, USA); et al. Series: Crop & plant sciences. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: PSB; PSG; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1406.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995915
ISBN
9780851995915
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 374.44

hardcover. Successful agroforestry requires an understanding of the complex relationship between trees, crops and soils. This book provides a review of both social and biophysical aspects of soil use and research in agroforestry in the tropics, with an emphasis on nutrient-poor forest and savanna soils. Editor(s): Schroth, G.; Sinclair, F. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1048.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995939
ISBN
9780851995939
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 305.15

hardcover. Late 20th century decades witnessed a dramatic shift from public to private sector funding and execution of agricultural research in many developed countries. This book assesses the implications of these changes and discusses the nature of public-private research partnership. Editor(s): Byerlee, Derek; Echeverria, Roberto. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851996004
ISBN
9780851996004
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 232.90

hardcover. Hired seasonal labour forms a significant part of the agricultural workforce in many countries. This book focuses on labour used in agriculture in the US, Canada and Australia. The perpective is interdisciplinary, with contributions from economists, sociologists and anthropologists. Editor(s): Findeis, J.L.; Vandeman, A.; Larson, J.; Runyan, J (all of Pennsylvania State University and USDA Economic Research Service, USA). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851996035
ISBN
9780851996035
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 248.27

hardcover. World sweetener markets are reviewed in this book, with particular chapters devoted to the US, the EU, Australia, Brazil, Cuba and India. Topics such as international trade liberalization, US policy reform and regional integration are also addressed. Editor(s): Schmitz, A.; etc.; Spreen, T.; Messina, W.; Moss, C. (all of Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, USA). Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCLT; KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 776.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851996448
ISBN
9780851996448
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 289.09

hardcover. This volume highlights work on the pests and diseases that may cause spoilage, adverse health effects and loss of the crop after harvest, and discusses new techniques for the safe, effective and environmentally friendly management of stored commodities. Editor(s): Credland, P.F. (Royal Holloway, University of London); Armitage, D.M.; Bell, C.H.; Cogan, P.M.; Highley, E. Num Pages: 1071 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 57. Weight in Grams: 3515.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Number of pages
1071
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851996912
ISBN
9780851996912
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 592.03

hardcover. There are many theoretical approaches to modelling forest systems, but not all of them have valid practical applications. This collection of papers, selected from those presented at a June 2002 workshop, reviews current thinking on various models and presents applications in different contexts. Editor(s): Amaro, A.; Reed, D.; Soares, P. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1075.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851996936
ISBN
9780851996936
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 317.99

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

€ 118.93

hardcover. Presents the classification of approximately 300 species of cycads, and includes contributions from leading researchers from Australia, China, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and the USA. The book provides guidelines for the designation of species, species boundaries and species groupings. Editor(s): Walters, T.; Osborne, R. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: PSAB; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851997414
ISBN
9780851997414
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 248.40

hardcover. Contributes to the GM debate by examining the unintentional spread of new genes from cultivated plants to their wild relatives, and the subsequent impacts on the ecology of wild plants and their associated flora and fauna. Editor(s): Den Nijs, H. C. M.; Bartsch, D.; Sweet, J. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1066.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851998169
ISBN
9780851998169
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 317.81

hardcover. Ecological and behavioural adaptations; Locomotion behaviour; Orientation behaviour; Feeding behaviour; Reproductive behaviour; Ageing and developmental behaviour; Osmoregulatory and excretory behaviour; Physiological and biochemical basis of behaviour; Molecular basis for behaviour; Biotic interactions; Abiotic factors;. Editor(s): Gaugler, R.; Bilgrami, A. L. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1293.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851998183
ISBN
9780851998183
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 319.31

hardcover. Editor(s): Bongers, Frans; Parren, M. P. E. (Wageningen University, Netherlands); Traore, D. (University of Cocody, Cote D'Lvoire). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFD; PSTS; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 757.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851999142
ISBN
9780851999142
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 239.76

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