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Agriculture & farming
hardcover. Reflecting interest in the use of fungi for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, this book brings together perspectives from pathology, ecology, genetics, physiology and production technology which address the use of fungi as biological control agents. Editor(s): Butt, T.M.; Jackson, C.; Magan, N. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PSQ; PSTP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851993560
- ISBN
- 9780851993560
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.93
€ 167.93
Agricultural Research Policy in an Era of Privatization
. Ed(S): Byerlee, Derek; Echeverria, Roberto
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
€ 227.22
€ 227.22
hardcover. Plant breeding patents, the ownership of biological innovation and associated intellectual property rights (IPR) are the subject of increased attention worldwide. Particularly relevant to the field of biotechnology, this book presents the perspectives of policy-makers and economists on such issues. Editor(s): Carlson, G.A.; etc.; Santaniello, V. (University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy); Evenson, R.E. (Yale University, USA); Zilberman, D. (University of California, Berkeley, USA). Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: LNR; TCB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994574
- ISBN
- 9780851994574
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.86
€ 139.86
hardcover. Analyzes the functions, content, methods, findings, and impacts of social and cultural research carried out by the worldwide network of 16 International Agricultural Research Centers of the CGIAR. This book will be useful to researchers of agricultural and rural development, economics, sociology and anthropology. Editor(s): Cernea, M. M.; Kassam, A.H. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSF; KCM; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1103.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- SKU
- V9780851990033
- ISBN
- 9780851990033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.25
€ 146.25
hardcover. This is the second volume of a two-book set that provides a broad overview of nematology. This text addresses applied aspects of nematodes as parasites or disease vectors and the control of pest nematodes, while the first covers basic biology. Editor(s): Chen, Z.X.; Chen, S.Y.; Dickson, D.W. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT; TVK; TVP; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1250.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2004
- SKU
- V9780851996462
- ISBN
- 9780851996462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.25
€ 153.25
Farmers, Scientists and Plant Breeding: Integrating Knowledge and Prac...
. Ed(S): Cleveland, D.a.; Soleri, D.
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
€ 269.37
€ 269.37
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
€ 167.93
€ 167.93
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
€ 171.34
€ 171.34
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
€ 577.55
€ 577.55
Introgression from Genetically Modified Plants into Wild Relatives
. Ed(S): Den Nijs, H. C. M.; Bartsch, D.; Swe...
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
€ 310.04
€ 310.04
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
€ 223.60
€ 223.60
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
€ 112.29
€ 112.29
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
€ 133.48
€ 133.48
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
€ 153.25
€ 153.25
Crop Variety Improvement and its Effect on Productivity: The Impact of...
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Gollin, D.
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
€ 310.92
€ 310.92
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
€ 133.48
€ 133.48
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
€ 133.48
€ 133.48
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
€ 365.28
€ 365.28
The Dynamics of Hired Farm Labour: Constraints and Community Responses
. Ed(S): Findeis, J.l.; Vandeman, A.; Larson,...
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
€ 242.22
€ 242.22
Mechanistic Modelling in Pig and Poultry Production
. Ed(S): Fisher, C.; Gous, R. M. (University ...
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
€ 146.25
€ 146.25
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
€ 153.25
€ 153.25
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
€ 105.41
€ 105.41
Trees on the Farm: Assessing the Adoption Potential of Agroforestry Pr...
. Ed(S): Franzel, S.scherr; Scherr, S.j. (Uni...
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
€ 189.07
€ 189.07
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
€ 36.99€ 24.23
€ 36.99
€ 24.23