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Agriculture & farming
Developments in Soil Classification, Land Use Planning and Policy Impl...
. Ed(S): Shahid, Shabbir A.; Taha, Faisal K.;...
Hardback. As the world's population continues to grow, it is vital to maintain and increase agricultural productivity, even in the midst of changing weather patterns. Focusing on arid regions, this book details soil classification inventories from a number of countries. Editor(s): Shahid, Shabbir A.; Taha, Faisal K.; Abdelfattah, Mahmoud A. Num Pages: 867 pages, 172 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 867
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753310
- ISBN
- 9789400753310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.07
€ 246.07
Hardcover. Bringing together experts in landscape studies, natural resource management and forest restoration, conflict management, environmental economics and urban studies, this book defines the nature and potential of FLR to address a global environmental problem. Editor(s): Stanturf, John A.; Lamb, David; Madsen, Palle. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; PSTS; RNF; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400753259
- ISBN
- 9789400753259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.82
€ 187.82
Hardcover. Offering a fresh perspective on the topic, this book presents not only an innovative conceptual and methodological framework for a practice based approach to forest and nature governance, but also rich collection of case studies and ethnographies. Editor(s): Arts, Bas; Behagel, Jelle; Bommel, Severine van; Koning, Jessica de; Turnhout, Esther. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 276 pages, 7 black & white tables, 6 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RGBL; RNCB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400751125
- ISBN
- 9789400751125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.65
€ 186.65
Methods and Procedures for Building Sustainable Farming Systems
. Ed(S): Marta-Costa, Ana Alexandra; Soares D...
Hardback. This book shows how the method of sustainability assessment plays a key role in choosing the best agricultural productive mode, and guides the reader through the process of selection. Includes case studies from Portugal, Canada, Argentina and Lebanon. Editor(s): Marta-Costa, Ana Alexandra; Soares da Silva, Emiliana L. D. G. Num Pages: 304 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TVB; TVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 627.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400750029
- ISBN
- 9789400750029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.82
€ 123.82
Hardback. This book examines the many realities of forest development cooperation, its role and relevancy and the actors able to have an impact on change. It provides high-level analysis as well as grass-root level, practical examples. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 356 pages, 1 black & white tables, 17 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RNU; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400749566
- ISBN
- 9789400749566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.18
€ 187.18
Seed Development: OMICS Technologies Toward Improvement of Seed Qualit...
. Ed(S): Agrawal, Ganesh Kumar; Rakwal, Rande...
Hardback. This book reviews the application of 21st century high-throughput OMICS" technologies: transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and systems biology, toward more complete understanding of the processes involved in seed development in different crop plants. Editor(s): Agrawal, Ganesh Kumar; Rakwal, Randeep. Num Pages: 616 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSF; PSTL; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1140.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400747487
- ISBN
- 9789400747487
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.09
€ 243.09
Hardback. Collects 39 papers submitted to the 11th International Barley Genetics Symposium, and covers all presentation sessions of the conference, such as, barley development and economy, utilization of germplasm, genetic resources and genetic stocks, end-uses, biotic stress tolerance, abiotic stresses, barley genomics and all other '-omics.' Editor(s): Zhang, Guoping; Li, Chengdao; Liu, Xu. Num Pages: 462 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 937.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 462
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400746817
- ISBN
- 9789400746817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.48
€ 242.48
Hardback. This book documents 90 Entoloma species and 10 Clitopilus species with standardized descriptions, line drawings of fruit bodies and diagnostic microscopic characters and, when available, with color photographs. Series: Fungal Diversity Research Series. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSQ; RNCB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 805.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400746787
- ISBN
- 9789400746787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.06
€ 188.06
hardcover. Contains information on the various themes and activities in agroforestry worldwide. Organized into three sections, this title includes an 'Introduction' section that consists of the summaries of six keynote speeches at the 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2009. Editor(s): Nair, P.K.; Garrity, Dennis. Series: Advances in Agroforestry. Num Pages: 564 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1055.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 564
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400746756
- ISBN
- 9789400746756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.68
€ 189.68
Breeding Strategies for Sustainable Forage and Turf Grass Improvement
. Ed(S): Barth, Susanne; Milbourne, Dan
Hardback. Papers presented at the 29th Eucarpia Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses meeting held Sept. 4-8, 2011 at Dublin Castle, Ireland. Editor(s): Barth, Susanne; Milbourne, Dan. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RNF; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400745544
- ISBN
- 9789400745544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.18
€ 188.18
Hardcover. Offering an overview of 20 years of farming systems research, this book retraces its emergence and development in Europe, summarizes the state of the art, and examines new explorations into farming systems and their interaction with the natural environment. Editor(s): Darnhofer, Ika; Gibbon, David; Dedieu, Benoit. Num Pages: 490 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNU; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400745025
- ISBN
- 9789400745025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.32
€ 242.32
Hardback. This book explores the use of novel insecticides that are compatible with natural enemies and the environment. Covers anti-juvenile hormone agents, gene silencing, optical manipulation, nanotechnology approaches for improving insect control methods and more. Editor(s): Ishaaya, Isaac; Palli, Subba Reddy; Horowitz, A. Rami. Num Pages: 340 pages, 20 black & white tables, 2 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TBN; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400744967
- ISBN
- 9789400744967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.32
€ 187.32
Hardcover. Agroecology not only encompasses aspects of ecology, but the ecology of sustainable food production systems, and related societal and cultural values. This book deals with this topic. Editor(s): Campbell, W. Bruce; Lopez Ortiz, Silvia. Series: Issues in Agroecology -- Present Status and Future Prospectus. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNSG; RNK; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400744844
- ISBN
- 9789400744844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.42
€ 240.42
Hardback. Editor(s): De Kok, Luit J.; Tausz, Michael M.; Hawkesford, Malcolm J.; Hoefgen, Rainer; McManus, Michael T.; Norton, Robert M.; Rennenberg, Heinz; Saito, Kazuki; Schnug, Ewald; Tabe, Linda. Series: Proceedings of the International Plant Sulfur Workshop. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; RNPG; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400744493
- ISBN
- 9789400744493
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.75
€ 239.75
Hardback. This book explores the broad abilities of fungi to use sign-mediated processes to communicate between cells, between individuals, between species and even with non-fungal organisms. Also shows how these abilities enable coordinated response behaviors. Editor(s): Witzany, Gunther. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSQ; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 695.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400742635
- ISBN
- 9789400742635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.66
€ 187.66
Nutrient Indicator Models for Determining Biologically Relevant Levels
Morris, Charles Clarence; Simon, Thomas Paul
Paperback. The first publication to provide strategies for managing nutrients in the context of changing environmental biology, this text describes in detail a case study resulting from a large-scale research project in the Corn Belt and Great Plains region of America. Series: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science. Num Pages: 74 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMR; RNC; RNF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 4. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 74
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741287
- ISBN
- 9789400741287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.88
€ 58.88
Hardback. Editor(s): Ashraf, Muhammad; Ozturk, Munir; Ahmad, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel; Aksoy, Ahmet. Num Pages: 803 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 803
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741157
- ISBN
- 9789400741157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.42
€ 245.42
Hardback. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 360 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400741126
- ISBN
- 9789400741126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.44
€ 187.44
Hardcover. In this volume, the only such resource with a worldwide scope, international experts cover the main insect and mite pests of viticulture and review current pest management practices as well as proposing a range of new directions for future research. Editor(s): Bostanian, Noubar J.; Vincent, Charles; Isaacs, Rufus. Num Pages: 508 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT; RNC; TVP; TVSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 33. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 700
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400740310
- ISBN
- 9789400740310
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 327.68
€ 327.68
Eurasian Steppes. Ecological Problems and Livelihoods in a Changing Wo...
. Ed(S): Werger, Marinus J. A.; Van Staalduin...
hardcover. This book reviews the ecology of steppe ecosystems in the entire Eurasian area. It discusses the effects of climatic changes and land use policies as well as shows how the livelihoods of people in the steppe zone are affected. Editor(s): Werger, Marinus J. A.; Van Staalduinen, Marja A. Series: Plant and Vegetation. Num Pages: 584 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; PSAF; PSTS; RGBC; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738850
- ISBN
- 9789400738850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.68
€ 242.68
Hardback. This book explores the unique relationship between arthropods and plants, showing how availability of the current genomes of insects, mites and nematodes and important plants and agricultural crops affords deep insight into interacting mechanisms and players. Editor(s): Smagghe, Guy; Diaz, Isabel. Series: Progress in Biological Control. Num Pages: 244 pages, 13 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PST; PSV; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738720
- ISBN
- 9789400738720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Hardback. Focusing on pastoralism in one of the world's remotest regions, this critical assessment of the drive to 'modernize' pastoral communities rejects input-dominated theories that neglect ecological factors, arguing for the sustainability of traditional practices. Editor(s): Kreutzmann, Hermann. Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; RB; RNF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738454
- ISBN
- 9789400738454
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.52
€ 187.52
Paperback. Editor(s): Lichtfouse, Eric. Series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RN; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738195
- ISBN
- 9789400738195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 186.31
€ 186.31
Managing the Future of Southeast Asia's Valuable Tropical Rainforests
. Ed(S): Cannon, Chuck; Ratnam, Wickneswari
Paperback. This book presents the current research on tropical rain forest genetics, as well as the field's implications for the profitable, sustainable management of forest resources in Southeast Asia. Editor(s): Cannon, Chuck; Ratnam, Wickneswari. Series: Advances in Asian Human-Environmental Research. Num Pages: 124 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; PST; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 201.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400738140
- ISBN
- 9789400738140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.27
€ 184.27