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Series: Modular Texts. 320 pages, 109 illustrations, 2 colour. At a time when the world's food supplies are increasingly unable to meet the needs of a burgeoning population, there is significant diversity of opinion concerning the benefits and perceived dangers of the application of biotechnology to food production. This book provides the reader with a guide to plants as both organisms and resources. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PST; TCB; TVK. Dimension: 210 x 246 x 20. Weight: 864.
Edition
First
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845936884
ISBN
9781845936884
Condition: New

€ 78.47

Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 714. 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. Rubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. This book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR; TVS. Dimension: 249 x 172 x 21. Weight: 714.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845936662
ISBN
9781845936662
Condition: New

€ 181.25

hardcover. Coffee wilt disease has cost African coffee farmers an estimated $1 billion to date, resulting from reduced yields and the extra costs incurred in trying to manage the disease. Editor(s): Flood, Dr Julie. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 720.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845936419
ISBN
9781845936419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.61

376 pages, 280 illustrations (128 are in colour). Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics. This book intends to provide a broad-based, international review of this subject at a level suitable for advanced students and practitioners. It describes the ecology and biology of the insects with special reference to the economic damage they cause to trees. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVP; TVQ; TVR. Dimension: 249 x 170 x 28. Weight: 1080.
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845936365
ISBN
9781845936365
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 181.25

Debates and investigates the cross-compliance system - whereby farmers comply with certain standards relating to the environment, food safety and animal and plant health. This book discusses cross-compliance in the context of existing standards, on-farm costs and the competitiveness of farm businesses. Num Pages: 296 pages, 19 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: LNKF; RNU; TVF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 181 x 21. Weight in Grams: 782. Compliance with Public and Private Standards. 296 pages, 19 b&w illustrations. Debates and investigates the cross-compliance system - whereby farmers comply with certain standards relating to the environment, food safety and animal and plant health. This book discusses cross-compliance in the context of existing standards, on-farm costs and the competitiveness of farm businesses. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: LNKF; RNU; TVF. Dimension: 247 x 181 x 21. Weight: 782.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845935573
ISBN
9781845935573
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 181.25

Focusing on insect pests of tree fruits and combining behavioural research with crop protection applications, this book emphasizes the importance of environmentally sustainable approaches in an agroecosystem. It discusses both experimental and applied topics, including the conceptual framework of IPM, host detection mechanisms, and monitoring. Editor(s): Aluja, Martin; Leskey, T.C.; Vincent, C. Num Pages: 312 pages, 24 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT7; TVP; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 26. Weight in Grams: 868.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845934842
ISBN
9781845934842
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.84

Covering science, management and husbandry systems, this book reviews the biological science and background to breeding meat poultry, specifically broiler, turkey and duck. It is suitable for researchers and students in animal science, as well as technical staff of breeding companies and poultry meat producers. Editor(s): Hocking, P. Series: Poultry Science Symposium Series. Num Pages: 480 pages, 44 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHB; TVHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1204.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845933753
ISBN
9781845933753
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 218.91

book describes lessons learnt from an innovative scheme in India that improved yields in drylands. It shows how the scheme can be scaled up for other Dryland regions of the world. The scheme uses localised soil nutrient analyses to create an integrated, climate-smart fertilizer and planting plan that maximises yields for farmers. Editor(s): Raju, K. V.; Wani, S.P. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 241 x 25. Weight in Grams: 840.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780648156
ISBN
9781780648156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 220.77

This book tells the story of 4 decades of research to domesticate new forage legume plants for heavy-clay soils, from discovery and selection of new germplasm to commercialisation Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 252 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1120.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780646282
ISBN
9781780646282
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 256.85

Written by an international team of experts, this is one of the first books to cover utilization and conservation of crop wild relative and landrace diversity. Editor(s): Maxted, Nigel. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: PSAK; PST; TVB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1108.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780646138
ISBN
9781780646138
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 260.94

Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1016.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
3
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780645742
ISBN
9781780645742
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.51

This book is a compilation of globally relevant 23 leafy medicinal plants, discussed as individual chapters. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: MMG; PST; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780645599
ISBN
9781780645599
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 183.19

Our ancestors chose to cultivate some plant species and not others. Through years of association with humans, these wild plants have been changed so that the crops we eat often hardly resemble their wild progenitors. Arranged into broad themes depicting the history of domestication, this book documents the history and biology of over 40 crops. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780645087
ISBN
9781780645087
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.53

The first book to cover crop breeding and crop management issues as well as genomic issues. Editor(s): Kumar, Arvind; Banga, Surinder S.; Meena, Prabhu Dayal; Kumar, Priya Ranjan. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: TVB; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 806.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780644837
ISBN
9781780644837
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.43

A comprehensive reference on BT resistance, focused on updated knowledge of the mechanisms of resistance that insects have developed against BT toxins and strategies that have been proposed to overcome this problem. Editor(s): Soberon, Mario; Gao, Yulin; Bravo, Alejandra. Series: CABI Biotechnology Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 696.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780644370
ISBN
9781780644370
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.66

Modelling is a useful tool for decision making in complex agro-industrial scenarios. Containing a selection of papers presented at the International Symposium of Modelling in Pig and Poultry Production 2013, this book reviews basic modelling concepts, descriptions and applications of production models and new methods and approaches in modelling. Editor(s): Sakomura, Nilva K.; Gous, Rob; Kyriazakis, Ilias. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVHP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 898.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780644110
ISBN
9781780644110
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.11

Highlighting the use of biocontrol agents as an alternative to chemical pesticides in the management of plant nematodes, this book reviews current progress and developments. Each biocontrol agent, i.e. nematophagous fungi, parasitic bacteria, predaceous mites, rhizobacteria, mycorrhiza and predaceous nematodes, has been described separately. Editor(s): Askary, Tarique Hassan; Martinelli, P. R. P. Num Pages: 500 pages. BIC Classification: TVP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 183 x 251 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1232.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
500
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780643755
ISBN
9781780643755
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.87

A key examination of the abiotic stresses that pose a significant threat to sustainable agriculture. Covering increasing temperature, flooding, drought, salinity, and heavy metals and ozone, it discusses how these abiotic stresses can be managed in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way. Editor(s): Chakraborty, Usha; Chakraborty, Bishwanath. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 251 x 22. Weight in Grams: 816.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780643731
ISBN
9781780643731
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.43

Examines the social vulnerability to climate change among farmers at different scales, the linking of climate change with policy in agricultural water management, and results of water management on green-house gas emission as an effort in climate change mitigation. Editor(s): Hoanh, Chu Thai; Smakhtin, Vladimir; Johnston, Robyn. Series: CABI Climate Change Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; RNFD; RNPG; TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 189. .
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780643663
ISBN
9781780643663
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.31

Aimed at students, garden centre managers and garden centre management courses, the book offers a practical approach backed by management theory. The text covers consumer behaviour; staff and stock management; marketing and productivity. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: KJM; KNPR; TVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 251 x 19. Weight in Grams: 690.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780643083
ISBN
9781780643083
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.06

Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a broad discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth; water use and seed production; covers all aspects of pest management; reviews postharvest issues; and nutritional value and flavour. Editor(s): Navarre, Roy; Pavek, Mark J. Num Pages: 384 pages, 120. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1028.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780642802
ISBN
9781780642802
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.45

Theory and Case Studies. 240 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. Innovation has moved through a range of revolutionary epochs, but there is no clear picture of how, or even if, innovation can be managed. This book explores the models, methods and metrics of innovation analysis in the context of a single centre: the Global Oilseeds Complex centred in Saskatoon, Canada. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: TVD. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 18. Weight: 612.
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780640419
ISBN
9781780640419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.96

328 pages, 234 illustrations. Divided into four sections covering anatomy in relation to crop management, anatomical descriptions of the major crop plants, anatomical changes in adaptation to environments and the link between anatomy and productivity, this book provides a comprehensive source of crop plant anatomy information. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Dimension: 250 x 170 x 23. Weight: 862.
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780640198
ISBN
9781780640198
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 161.66

Margaret Derry examines the evolution of modern animal breeding from the invention of improved breeding methodologies in eighteenth-century England to the application of molecular genetics in the 1980s and 1990s. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: TVHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442649040
ISBN
9781442649040
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.96

Offers coverage of biofuel crop production, with a focus on individual crops and longer term sustainability. This title examines in detail individual crops of current importance or with high future prospects, including algae, sugar crops, and grass, oil and forestry species. It is suitable for students in agronomy and industry personnel. Editor(s): Singh, B. P. Num Pages: 548 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1364.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
548
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845938857
ISBN
9781845938857
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 258.35

In most developing countries, good quality seed is hard to obtain and farmers struggle to save seed from one year to the next. This title takes a people-centred look at the companies, public agencies and family farms that are taking on this role and making a difference to food security across Africa. Editor(s): Mele, P. Van; Bently, Jeffrey W.; Guei, Robert. G. Num Pages: 256 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JPQ; KNAC; TVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 9020.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845938437
ISBN
9781845938437
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.33

Publisher
United Kingdom
Edition
First
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845933487
ISBN
9781845933487
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.43

This book (a) investigates the experiences and issues involved with rebuilding extension systems (including public sector, private sector, and non-governmental organization (NGO) extension) in post-conflict settings. Editor(s): McNamara, Paul; Moore, Austen. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: TV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
Publication date
2017
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786390592
ISBN
9781786390592
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 159.21

Using simplified concepts and easy-to-understand language, this book: * outlines the theoretical underpinnings of sustainable water management in agriculture Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: RNFD; RNU; TQSW; TVM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 18. Weight in Grams: 635.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780646862
ISBN
9781780646862
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 183.19

Publisher
United Kingdom
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780642598
ISBN
9781780642598
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 240.02

Transgenic plants are cultivated globally on a large scale, and mostly fed to domestic animals. Including over 150 feeding studies with food-producing animals, and covering first and second generation transgenic plants, this book is the first key resource of this information for researchers, students and policy makers. Editor(s): Flachowsky, G. Series: CABI Biotechnology Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MZL; TVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 734.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780641768
ISBN
9781780641768
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 181.25

This broad introductory textbook sets world forestry in a social, environmental, historical, and economic context. Fully updated throughout and with new contributions from international experts, this 2nd edition includes new chapters on climate change, international forest policy, and expanded coverage of forest products and bioenergy production. Editor(s): Sands, R. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: KNAL; TVR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 878.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
2
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780641560
ISBN
9781780641560
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 176.07

Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems, providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes the latest research in an accessible format, providing a practical worldwide overview and guide to their basic characteristics, cultivation and use, and issues, problems and trends. Editor(s): Isebrands, J G; Richardson, J (Loughborough University). Num Pages: 634 pages, 19. BIC Classification: KNAL; RN; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 171 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1656.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780641089
ISBN
9781780641089
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 267.62

Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780640884
ISBN
9781780640884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.06

Num Pages: 330 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 249 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780645070
ISBN
9781780645070
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.62

Publisher
United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780642789
ISBN
9781780642789
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 258.35

Publisher
United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780642260
ISBN
9781780642260
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 181.25

Publisher
United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780640426
ISBN
9781780640426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.58

Manipulation of the microbial gut content of farmed fishes and crustaceans can have a marked effect on their general health, growth, and quality. Editor(s): Merrifield, Daniel L.; Ringo, Einar. Num Pages: 488 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 251 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1126.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470672716
ISBN
9780470672716
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 233.53

paperback. Editor(s): Brookfield, Harold; etc.; Padoch, Christine; Parsons, Helen; Stocking, Michael A. Num Pages: 304 pages, 25 Illustrations, 50 tables, boxes, index. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; RNF; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853394935
ISBN
9781853394935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 39.54