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Paperback. Drawing on historical and scientific accounts, as well as a rich trove of anecdotes, this title shows how scientists, amateur breeders, and countless anonymous farmers and gardeners slowly caused the evolutionary pressures of nature to be supplanted by those of human needs. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TVB; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 686. The History and Science of Plant Breeding. 512 pages. Drawing on historical and scientific accounts, as well as a rich trove of anecdotes, this title shows how scientists, amateur breeders, and countless anonymous farmers and gardeners slowly caused the evolutionary pressures of nature to be supplanted by those of human needs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TVB; TVS. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 30. Weight: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226437132
- ISBN
- 9780226437132
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.71
€ 19.99
€ 16.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; KFFR; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138678057
- ISBN
- 9781138678057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.84
€ 58.84
Paperback. John Humphrys' is a top political commentator and the voice of Radio 4's Today programme. The Great Food Gamble raises enormous questions and is indeed a manifesto for change. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNAC; RNC; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 224. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- SKU
- KKD0001960
- ISBN
- 9780340770467
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardback. This new edition provides an important update on tree-crop interactions over the last two decades. Editor(s): Ong, Chin K.; Black, Colin R.; Wilson, Julia. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RNU; TVB; TVF; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 251 x 26. Weight in Grams: 972.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645117
- ISBN
- 9781780645117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.01
€ 91.01
Paperback. A real-world assessment of Fair Trade's effectiveness. Drawing upon anthropological studies of a variety of regions and commodity systems including Darjeeling tea, coffee, crafts, and cut flowers, this title uses ethnographic case studies to assess whether the Fair Trade Movement is actually achieving its goals. Editor(s): Lyon, Sarah; Moberg, Mark. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JHMC; KCM; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814796214
- ISBN
- 9780814796214
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.69
€ 33.99
€ 30.69
Paperback. Outlines a viable alternative to current agricultural practices which conserves resources, maintains rural employment and minimizes costs without loss of productivity. Using case studies from industrialized and developing nations, the text describes the technical and policy options available. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 216 x 135 x 0. Weight in Grams: 600. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Earthscan
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012450
- ISBN
- 9781853831980
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
paperback. Assessment of impacts of climate change on US agriculture accessible to students, researchers, and policymakers. Editor(s): Reilly, John M. Num Pages: 150 pages, 12 b/w illus. 2 colour illus. 30 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCN; RBP; RNP; TQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 439.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521016285
- ISBN
- 9780521016285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.98
€ 70.98
Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; PSAJ; PSTL; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 239 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226390086
- ISBN
- 9780226390086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.76€ 75.47
€ 91.76
€ 75.47
Hardback. Using economic models and empirical analysis, this title examines a range of agricultural and biofuel policy issues with regard to their effects on American agricultural and agrarian insurance markets. Editor(s): Zivin, Joshua S. Graff; Perloff, Jeffrey M. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 312 pages, 47 line drawings, 56 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCN; TCB; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226988030
- ISBN
- 9780226988030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.56€ 92.90
€ 113.56
€ 92.90
Hardback. Examines the cultural conditions that brought agriculture and science together in nineteenth-century America. This book shows how and why agrarian Americans - yeoman farmers, gentleman planters, politicians, and policy makers alike - accepted, resisted, and shaped scientific ways of knowing the land. Series: Yale Agrarian Studies Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 29 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PDX; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300139235
- ISBN
- 9780300139235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.40
€ 50.99
€ 36.40
Hardcover. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant breeding and genetics covering horticultural, agronomic and forestry crops, incorporating both traditional and molecular methods. The contributions are authored by world authorities, anonymously reviewed, and edited by Professor Jules Janick of Purdue University, USA. Editor(s): Janick, Jules. Series: Plant Breeding Reviews. Num Pages: 378 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures,. BIC Classification: PS; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 34
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470875162
- ISBN
- 9780470875162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 291.20
€ 291.20
Hardcover. The first volume of the new 4-volume reference set 'Analysis and Control Methods for Food and Agricultural Products' contains a wealth of practical information on applied food microbiology and food safety. It covers basic methods and procedures on specific microbes important to food industry, including new technology. Editor(s): Bourgeois, C. M.; Leveau, J. Y. Series: Analysis & Control Methods for Foods & Agricultural Products. Num Pages: 566 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TCB; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1050.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 3
- Number of pages
- 566
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471186007
- ISBN
- 9780471186007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 463.63
€ 463.63
Hardcover. Presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. The emphasis of the text is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. Series: Plant Breeding Reviews. Num Pages: 396 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- Volume 15
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471189046
- ISBN
- 9780471189046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 377.81
€ 377.81
Hardcover. Presents the latest information on applied topics in horticultural science. * Numerous essays provide easy, time-saving and cost-effective access to the primary literature. * Sponsored by the American Society of Horticultural Science. . Series: Horticultural Reviews. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TVB; TVS; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 26
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471387893
- ISBN
- 9780471387893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.36
€ 378.36
Hardcover. Presents reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of various types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. This title emphasises on methodology, a practical understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. Series: Plant Breeding Reviews. Num Pages: 304 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TVB; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 24
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471468929
- ISBN
- 9780471468929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 378.36
€ 378.36
Paperback. This major revision of a bestselling text shows that soil is three--dimensional and dynamic. This concept is developed in the first two chapters and is built on throughout the book. Num Pages: 384 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; TVB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 191 x 21. Weight in Grams: 706.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 8th
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471522799
- ISBN
- 9780471522799
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 275.24€ 252.16
€ 275.24
€ 252.16
Hardcover. A review of current ideas on practising sustainable agriculture in temperate zones, with contributions from agricultural, biological, environmental and social scientists. Contributors discuss stewardship, biodiversity and reliance on mixed food systems. Editor(s): Francis, Charles A.; Flora, Cornelia Butler; King, Larry D. Num Pages: 512 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 36. Weight in Grams: 902.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471622277
- ISBN
- 9780471622277
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 313.75
€ 313.75
Hardcover. The importance of understanding the metabolism of agrochemicals in plants has never been greater. In a world where food safety and environmental concerns are increasing, knowledge of the metabolic processes within plants and the terminal residues of agrochemicals in food crops is invaluable. Editor(s): Roberts, Terry. Series: Wiley Series in Agrochemicals & Plant Protection. Num Pages: 314 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVKF; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471801504
- ISBN
- 9780471801504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 448.32
€ 448.32
Hardcover. An introduction to the principles of plant and crop experimentation and the statistics used in the design and analysis of experiments, this work aims to give the plant and crop scientist an understanding of the commonly used experimental techniques and the practical problems associated with them. Num Pages: 346 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: PBT; PSTD; TVB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471899082
- ISBN
- 9780471899082
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 306.50
€ 306.50
Hardcover. ICARDA International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas Address: P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria Telex: 331206 ICARDA SY, 331208 ICARDA SY Fax: 963-21-213490 Established in 1977, ICARDA is governed by an independent Board of Trustees. Editor(s): Damania, A.B. Num Pages: 448 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TVB; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 179 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1096.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471941378
- ISBN
- 9780471941378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 741.65
€ 741.65