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hardcover. This text focuses on the interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. It seeks to show that much conserved germplan has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programmes. Editor(s): Cooper, H. D.; Spillane, C.; Hodgkin, T. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 975.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Publication date
2001
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851994116
ISBN
9780851994116
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.82

hardcover. Fishery products are an important source of animal protein. The challenge for planners is to accelerate aquaculture development and to plan for production, making urban areas areas of production, using recycled urban wastewater. This book includes papers that review these issues from the perspective of both developed and developing countries. Editor(s): Costa-Pierce, Barry A.; Desbonnet, A.; Edwards, P.; Baker, D. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RPC; TVT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 836.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Publication date
2005
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851998299
ISBN
9780851998299
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 176.21

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

€ 571.50

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

€ 306.79

hardcover. Provides a comprehensive review of the digestion and metabolism of ruminant animals. Editor(s): Dijkstra, J. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Forbes, J.M.; France, J. Num Pages: 736 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; MZL; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1760.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
736
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851998145
ISBN
9780851998145
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 276.60

hardcover. Biofouling Methods provides a cook book for both established workers and those new to the field. The methods included in this important new book range from tried and tested techniques to those at the cutting edge, encompassing the full diversity of this multidisciplinary field. Editor(s): Dobretsov, Sergey; Williams, David N.; Thomason, Jeremy C. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, colour plates. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 169 x 26. Weight in Grams: 792.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470659854
ISBN
9780470659854
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 221.28

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

€ 116.86

hardcover. This book addresses key issues in aquaculture and rural development, with case studies drawn from several countries in South and South-East Asia. Papers included cover topics ranging from production and technical issues to social aspects and research and development methodology. Editor(s): Edwards, Paul; Little, D.C.; Demaine, H. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995656
ISBN
9780851995656
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.90

hardcover. This volume has been developed from the keynote addresses delivered at the third IOBC International Symposium (co-organized with CILBA) that was held in Montpellier in October 2002, to address developments in genetics and evolutionary biology, and their relevance to biological control. Editor(s): Ehler, L.E.; Sforza, R.; Mateille, T. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; PSVT7; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Publication date
2003
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851997353
ISBN
9780851997353
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.93

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

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

€ 307.66

hardcover. This volume of 24 chapters reviews the regulatory changes in agricultural biotechnology. It primarily considers the relationship between these changes and innovation, market development and international trade. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations ; 26 cm. BIC Classification: KCC; LNR; PSAD; TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 753.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Publication date
2004
Edition
Wyd ed.
SKU
V9780851997421
ISBN
9780851997421
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.93

hardcover. Presents a compilation of studies of consumer acceptance of GM foods. These studies utilized different methods and evidence including: price and expenditure data; experimental methods; willingness to pay; consumer attitudes; and economic consequences. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFT; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Publication date
2004
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851997476
ISBN
9780851997476
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.93

Hardback. Editor(s): Farooq, Muhammad; Siddique, Kadambot. Num Pages: 571 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 58 colour illustrations, 58 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RNPG; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1126.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
571
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319479279
ISBN
9783319479279
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 288.95

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

€ 361.44

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

€ 239.70

Hardback. Based on papers presented at a symposium held in 2005 in South Africa, this book brings together the academic writings on modelling concepts, problems and applications of models and looks at the development, usefulness and limitations of models in pigs and poultry. Editor(s): Fisher, C.; Gous, R. M. (University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa); Morris, Trevor. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 934.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845930707
ISBN
9781845930707
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.23

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 book is the second of two complementary volumes which describe the ecology, biology, economic dimensions and systematics of tropical Macromycetes. Written by experts in their field, the papers have been thoroughly edited and revised. Editor(s): Frankland, J. (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Natural Environmental Research Council, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria); Ainsworth, M.; Isaac, S. (University of Liverpool); Robinson, C. (University of London). Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSQ; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995434
ISBN
9780851995434
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.68

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

€ 187.10

Paperback. Editor(s): Gildemacher, Peter; Mur, Remco. Num Pages: 184 pages, colour photos, tables & charts. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 240 x 14. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
KIT Publishers Netherlands
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9789460222337
ISBN
9789460222337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.21

Hardback. The Encyclopedia of Agrophysics offers up-to-date information on the physical properties and processes affecting the quality of the environment and plant production. It presents more than 250 informative articles and 400 glossary terms. Editor(s): Glinski, Jan; Horabik, Jozef; Lipiec, Jerzy. Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. Num Pages: 1028 pages, 253 black & white illustrations, 168 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RG; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 48. Weight in Grams: 3175.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2011
Number of pages
1028
Condition
New
SKU
V9789048135844
ISBN
9789048135844
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 633.67

hardcover. Editor(s): Grewal, P. S. (Ohio State University, USA); Ehlers, R-U. (Christian-Albrechts University, Kiel, Germany); Shapiro-Ilan, D. I. (United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service). Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations, 1 port. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1284.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780851990170
ISBN
9780851990170
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.82

hardcover. This text is a collection of reviews of global problems of diffuse water pollution from agriculture, which affects the water quality of rivers, lakes, resevoirs and the oceans. It is aimed at researchers and advanced level students as a reference book. Editor(s): Haygarth, P.; Jarvis, S. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; TQSW; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1247.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995458
ISBN
9780851995458
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.48

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