Agricultural Science
"Agricultural Systems"Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development
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With the inclusion of research theory and examples using the principles of cropping system design, this title offers students an understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. With approx. 100 illustrations (50 in full color). Hardback, 400 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 659g.
Author: (Snapp, Sieglinde S., ed.)
ISBN: 0123725178
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Tertiary Education (Us: College) Agricultural Science
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"Physical Control Methods in Plant Protection"
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Plant protection by physical methods rather than by the usual chemical weapons. With 102 figs., 34 tabs.. Hardback, 329 pages. Size: 230 x 156 mm. Weight: 703g.
Author: (Vincent, Charles, ed.)
ISBN: 3540645624
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg
Date: 2001 (Germany)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agricultural Science
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"Plant Propagation Concepts and Laboratory Exercises"
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Emphasizes plant propagation principles applied in temperate and tropical environments. This book combines concepts with exercises that demonstrate how theories behind the concepts work in real-world environments. It places modern understanding of plant molecular and physiological responses within a framework of traditional plant propagation. With 240 black & white illustrations, 48 black & white tables, 163 black & white halftones. Paperback, 480 pages. Weight: 1142g.
Author: (Beyl, Caula A., ed.)
ISBN: 1420065084
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Agricultural Science
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"Remaking the North American Food System"Strategies for Sustainability
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"Our Sustainable Future" series; Examines the resurgence of interest in rebuilding the links between agricultural production and food consumption. With examples from Puerto Rico to Oregon to Quebec, this work offers a North American perspective attuned to trends toward globalization at the level of markets and governance and shows how globalization affects specific localities. With 1. Hardback, 388 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 705g.
Author: (Hinrichs, Clare, ed.)
ISBN: 0803224389
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agricultural Science
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"Reproductive Biotechnology in Finfish Aquaculture"Proceedings of a Workshop Hosted By the Ocean Institute, Honolulu, Hawaii, Hi Usa, 4-7 October 1999
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The successful reproduction of cultured brood stock is essential to the sustainable aquaculture of aquatic organisms. This book describes advances in the field of finfish reproductive biotechnology. It reviews the progress and assesses the status of biotechnology research that is applicable to the reproduction of finfish species for aquaculture. With illustrations. Hardback, 328 pages. Size: 247 x 172 mm. Weight: 703g.
Author: (Lee, Cheng-Sheng, ed.)
ISBN: 0444509135
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2001 (Netherlands)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agricultural Science
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"Total Nutrition"Feeding Animals for Health and Growth
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In many countries, there is resistance to the use of antibiotic growth promoters in raising animals for food. Unfortunately, there is little appreciation of the challenges, this poses to the production of large volumes of low cost food of animal origin. This book talks about the concept of 'Total Nutrition', aimed at meeting these challenges. With 0. Paperback, 244 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 499g.
Author: Adams, C.
ISBN: 1897676948
Publisher: Nottingham University Press
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agricultural Science
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"Pig Production Problems"John Gadd's Guide to Their Solutions
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Containing a lifetime's experience of tackling problems with pig production on over 3000 pig farms, this practical guide contains a compilation of checklists, as well as reasons why the actions should be considered. With 0. Hardback, 612 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 1202g.
Author: Gadd, John
ISBN: 1897676344
Publisher: Nottingham University Press
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agricultural Science
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"Crops for Industry"A Practical Guide to Non-Food and Oilseed Agriculture
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Provides readers with information about the uses, production and husbandry of a range of crops. This work covers established, non-food and speciality crops, as well as a number of edible plant species. With 100 colour photographs and diagrams. Paperback, 320 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 700g.
Author: Meakin, Simon
ISBN: 1861269102
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Agricultural Science
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"Peasants, Farmers and Scientists"A Chronicle of Tropical Agricultural Science in the Twentieth Century
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With illustrations, map. Hardback, 640 pages. Size: 235 x 155 mm. Weight: 1184g.
Author: Mutsaers, H.J.W.
ISBN: 140206165X
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers Group
Date: 2007 (Netherlands)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agricultural Science
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"Biodynamic Agriculture"
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Biodynamics is an internationally recognized approach to organic agriculture in which the farmer or gardener respects and works with the spiritual dimension of the earth's environment. This book offers introduction to organic agriculture and shows that biodynamic crops are healthier and longer-lasting than conventional crops. With 50 colour photographs and 8 diagrams. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 128 pages. Size: 198 x 130 mm. Weight: 202g.
Author: Schilthuis, Willy
ISBN: 0863153976
Publisher: Floris Books
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Agricultural Science
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"Modeling Crop Production Systems"Principles and Application
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The use of simulation models is a necessity and also an aid in the decision-making process in sustainable agricultural systems. This book aims to guide readers in the process by which the properties of the systems can be grasped in the framework of mathematical structure with minimal mathematical prerequisites. With illustrations. Hardback, 510 pages. Weight: 1026g.
Author: Singh, Phool
ISBN: 1578084180
Publisher: Science Publishers,U.S.
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agricultural Science
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"Permaculture in a Nutshell"
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With 12d.. 2. Paperback, 96 pages. Size: 200 x 130 mm. Weight: 126g.
Author: Whitefield, Patrick
ISBN: 1856230031
Publisher: Permanent Publications
Date: 1993 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Agricultural Science
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"Nutrition and Feeding of Poultry"
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Contains discussions of physiological functions based on nutrition, as well as the principal mechanisms of metabolic control. This book helps practitioners to formulate diets or make decisions based on the management of the unit. It also includes diagrams, figures and tables of data. With 0. Hardback, 304 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 846g.
Author: Wiseman, Julian
ISBN: 1897676522
Publisher: Nottingham University Press
Date: 1994 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agricultural Science
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"Answers to All Your Gardening Questions"
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"Quickly & Competently" series; With colour illustrations. Hardback, 160 pages. Weight: 918g.
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ISBN: 3625107570
Publisher: Bookmart
Date: 2007
Readership: Agriculture & Farming
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"Chemical Bioavailability in Terrestrial Environments"
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"Developments in Soil Science" series; Provides information on developing concepts and definitions of bioavailability. This book includes a discussion of bioavailability and ecotoxicity of contaminants and bioavailability of nutrients and agrichemicals for applications in agriculture. It analyzes tools for assessing bioavailability and the role of bioavailability in risk assessment. With illustrations. Hardback, 828 pages. Size: 240 x 165 mm. Weight: 1685g.
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ISBN: 0444521690
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2008 (Netherlands)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Agriculture & Farming
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