Tropical agriculture: practice & techniques
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Tropical agriculture: practice & techniques
Hardback. This book describes interactions of plant viruses with hosts and transmission vectors in an agricultural context. Starting with an overview of virus biology, economics and management, chapters then address economically significant plant diseases of tropical and subtropical crops. Editor(s): Fermin, Gustavo; Tenant, Paula. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1QMT; PSTP; TVK; TVQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780644264
- ISBN
- 9781780644264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.20
€ 90.20
Paperback. Effective fruit production requires general knowledge of fruit husbandry such as nutrition, propagation, pruning and training, effects of climate and crop protection as well as specific cultivation techniques for each fruit. This book provides an introduction to the cultivation of fruit found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Editor(s): Jackson, D.I.; Looney, N.E.; Morley-Bunker, M.; Thiele, G. Num Pages: 336 pages, 146 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL; TVQ; TVS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 19. Weight in Grams: 936. 336 pages, 146 illustrations. Editor(s): Jackson, D.I.; Looney, N.E.; Morley-Bunker, M.; Thiele, G. Effective fruit production requires general knowledge of fruit husbandry such as nutrition, propagation, pruning and training, effects of climate and crop protection as well as specific cultivation techniques for each fruit. This book provides an introduction to the cultivation of fruit found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTL; TVQ; TVS. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 19. Weight: 936.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 3rd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935016
- ISBN
- 9781845935016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.58
€ 55.58
Hardback. Series: Zona Tropical Publications. Num Pages: 348 pages, 300 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PST; TVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801454172
- ISBN
- 9780801454172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 48.35
€ 51.99
€ 48.35
Tropical Fruits - from Cultivation to Consumption and Health Benefits:...
Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov
Hardcover. Editor(s): Todorov, Svetoslav Dimitrov; Ivanova, Iskra Vitanova. Num Pages: 171 pages. BIC Classification: RNFF; TDCT; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 189 x 263 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634635479
- ISBN
- 9781634635479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.46€ 130.44
€ 194.46
€ 130.44
hardcover. Successful agroforestry requires an understanding of the complex relationship between trees, crops and soils. This book provides a review of both social and biophysical aspects of soil use and research in agroforestry in the tropics, with an emphasis on nutrient-poor forest and savanna soils. Editor(s): Schroth, G.; Sinclair, F. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851995939
- ISBN
- 9780851995939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 297.69
€ 297.69
Paperback. Editor(s): Ohler, J.G. Num Pages: 474 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: KNAC; TVK; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 30. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- ITDG Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853394676
- ISBN
- 9781853394676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.37
€ 100.37
Hardcover. 240 pages, 40 illustrations. Addresses the problems surrounding vegetable production in developing countries. This volume discusses the principles and practise of tropical vegetable production, from site selection, security and management to seeds, crop preparation and pesticides, and provides details of those crops which are of particular importance in developing countries. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1QFG; TVK; TVQ. Dimension: 250 x 177 x 21. Weight: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845937539
- ISBN
- 9781845937539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.88
€ 187.88
Paperback. Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics. This book provides 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. Num Pages: 376 pages, 280 illustrations (128 are in colour). BIC Classification: KNAL; TVP; TVQ; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 902. 376 pages, 280 illustrations (128 are in colour). Insects are major pests of both natural and plantation forests in the tropics. This book provides 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: 241 x 170 x 23. Weight: 916.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845936358
- ISBN
- 9781845936358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.58
€ 55.58
hardcover. Describes how the detrimental effects of heat stress can be reduced through the manipulation of housing, breeding, and nutrition and management. This book contains contributions on controlled-environment housing, waterfowl, and breeding fast-growing broilers. Num Pages: 464 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TVHB; TVHP; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1021.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2008
- SKU
- V9781845932589
- ISBN
- 9781845932589
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.25
€ 153.25
Paperback. 208 pages, ill. Provides a practical introduction to various aspects of tropical turf management. General topics covered in this book include climate adaptation, the physiology and morphology of turf-grasses, an overview of the turf-grass species, and more. Numerous line drawings and photographs are used to illustrate key concepts, processes and relationships. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: KNSP; PST; TVQ; TVS. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 13. Weight: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930301
- ISBN
- 9781845930301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 43.83
€ 46.99
€ 43.83
hardcover. Based on the career of Roger Leakey, the former Director of Research at the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry, this book presents the experiences of real life situations in rural villages of remote and distant places. It shows how the science of agroforestry can offer hope from the doom and gloom often emanating from the tropics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 36 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QMT; KCT; KNAC; RNU; TVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781780640990
- ISBN
- 9781780640990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.95
€ 84.95
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
hardcover. Cassava is a major tropical tuber crop found throughout the tropics (India, Africa and Latin America). This text covers all aspects of cassava biology, production and utilization. It is a comprehensive research level overview of this crop. Editor(s): Hillocks, R.J.; Thresh, J.M.; Bellotti, A.C.; Belloti, A. (Centro International de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) Colombia). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: PST; TVB; TVK; TVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 907.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780851995243
- ISBN
- 9780851995243
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.93
€ 167.93
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994628
- ISBN
- 9780851994628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.19
€ 65.19
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851994178
- ISBN
- 9780851994178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 304.12
€ 304.12
hardcover. Globally, tropical fruit production is increasing as demand increases in Northern temperate markets. This text offers a comprehensive review of diseases of important tropical and subtropical fruit crops. Editor(s): Ploetz, R.C. Num Pages: 544 pages, colour pl. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVK; TVQ; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 172 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1461.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993904
- ISBN
- 9780851993904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.86€ 195.44
€ 195.86
€ 195.44
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993881
- ISBN
- 9780851993881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.93
€ 153.93
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851993003
- ISBN
- 9780851993003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.94
€ 163.94
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851992556
- ISBN
- 9780851992556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.64
€ 149.64
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851991771
- ISBN
- 9780851991771
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.64
€ 149.64