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Rapeseed: Chemical Composition, Production & Health Benefits by Monica White 9781634842273
RRP: $298.18$237.64Rapeseed is the traditional name of a large winter or spring annual oilseed crop from the Brassicaceae family, and is related to mustard, cabbage, broccoli, among others. As one of the leading oilseed crops, rapeseed is primarily grown for its oil... -
Agroforestry: A Practical Guide to Profitable Farms & Woodlands by Edan P. Collins 9781631176692
RRP: $146.98$116.13This book is part of an interdisciplinary, inter-institutional and comprehensive effort to develop a practical guide to assist under-served and limited resource small farmers and woodland owners to adopt best management technologies in agroforestry. The... -
Sorghum: Food & Energy Source by Manuel Vazquez 9781619423725
RRP: $298.18$193.37There is a world-wide trend for the sustainability of cultures and the optimal production of food and a source of renewable energy. The culture of sorghum links these two concerns. This book reviews new applications of sorghum based on genetics and... -
Manure Use for Fertilizer & Energy by Connor D. Macias 9781608768479
RRP: $302.38$196.06Animal manure can be used as a fertiliser, and it can improve soil quality. Manure can also be used as a feedstock for energy production. The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to evaluate the role of... -
No Tillage Seeding in Conservation Agriculture by C. Baker 9781845931162
RRP: $254.10$240.11This book is a much-expanded and updated edition of a previous volume, published in 1996 as "No-tillage Seeding: Science and Practice". The base objective remains to describe, in lay terms, a range of international experiments designed to examine the... -
Potato Biology and Biotechnology: Advances and Perspectives by Dick Vreugdenhil 9780444510181
RRP: $191.10$171.72In the past 15-20 years major discoveries have been concluded on potato biology and biotechnology. Important new tools have been developed in the area of molecular genetics, and our understanding of potato physiology has been revolutionized due to... -
Transcription Factors for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants by Shabir Hussain Wani 9780128193341
RRP: $247.80$217.48Transcription Factors for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants presents the advances in understanding of the regulatory network that impacts plant health and production. Plant production worldwide is suffering serious losses due to wide spread... -
Biotic Stress Resistance in Millets by I. K. Das 9780128045497
RRP: $182.70$161.09Biotic Stress Resistance in Millets presents an important guide to the disease and pest-related challenges of this vital food crop. Biotic stresses are one of the major constraints for millet production, but newly emerging and forward-thinking problems... -
Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance: Volume 1-Biological Techniques by Parvaiz Ahmad 9780128008768
RRP: $262.50$232.30Emerging Technologies and Management of Crop Stress Tolerance: Volume 1 - Biological Techniques presents the latest technologies used by scientists for improvement the crop production and explores the various roles of these technologies for the... -
The Rhizosphere: An Ecological Perspective by Zoe G. Cardon 9780120887750
RRP: $111.28$102.56Below the soil surface, the rhizosphere is the dynamic interface among plant roots, soil microbes and fauna, and the soil itself, where biological as well as physico-chemical properties differ radically from those of bulk soil. The Rhizosphere is the... -
Agronomy and Economy of Black Pepper and Cardamom: The "King" and "Queen" of Spices by K. P. Prabhakaran Nair 9780323165334
RRP: $189.00$167.37Known as the "King" of spices, black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and the "Queen" of spices, cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum M.), both perennial crops of the tropics, are the most important and most widely sought after spice crops of the... -
The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger: The Invaluable Medicinal Spice Crops by K. P. Prabhakaran Nair 9780123948014
RRP: $203.70$180.12Turmeric has been used as a medicine, a condiment, and a dye since at least 600 B.C., while ginger has been used extensively throughout history for its medicinal purposes. The Agronomy and Economy of Turmeric and Ginger brings these two important plants... -
Fundamentals of Weed Science by Robert L. Zimdahl 9780123944269
RRP: $130.18$122.96This book addresses herbicides and their use as an important aspect of modern weed management and strives to place them in an ecological framework. Many weed scientists believe agriculture is a continuing struggle with weeds--without good weed control,... -
The Solar Corridor Crop System: Implementation and Impacts by C. LeRoy Deichman 9780128147924
RRP: $247.80$217.48The Solar Corridor Crop System: Implementation and Impacts presents a case-study format on the planning and implementation of alternative cropping systems designed to maximize incident sunlight and bio-support of all crops in a rotation system. The book... -
Common Grasses, Legumes and Forbs of the Eastern United States: Identification and Adaptation by A.Ozzie Abaye 9780128139516
RRP: $165.88$148.60Common Grasses, Legumes and Forbs of the Eastern United States: Identification and Adaptation presents photographic identification of the most important grassland, turf, and noncrop plants, and their seeds to facilitate quick identification in the field... -
Molecular Breeding and Nutritional Aspects of Buckwheat by Meiliang Zhou 9780128036921
RRP: $182.70$161.93Molecular Breeding and Nutritional Aspects of Buckwheat describes the general characterization and genetic diversity of buckwheat (family Polygonaceae, genus Fagopyrum) around the globe (especially in Russia, China, India, and Eastern Europe), the arid... -
Exploration, Identification and Utilization of Barley Germplasm by Guoping Zhang 9780128029220
RRP: $262.50$231.04Exploration, Identification and Utilization of Barley Germplasm explores the timely global challenges related to barley production posed by the narrowing of biodiversity and problem soils, identifying elite genotypes which will enhance barley breeding... -
Tropical Vegetable Production by G. Jahir Hussain 9789380090481
RRP: $161.68$127.53Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789380090481Author G Jahir HussainFormat HardbackPage Count 303Imprint SBS PublishersPublisher SBS PublishersWeight(grams) 480g -
Sugarcane Production Technology in India by R.S. Verma 9788181890498
RRP: $176.38$30.30Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788181890498Author R.S. VermaFormat HardbackImprint International Book Distributing CoPublisher International Book Distributing Co -
Applied Plant Virology by Calum Rae Wilson 9781845939915
RRP: $96.29$90.41Written for advanced undergraduate students, this book is a practical, in-depth guide to plant virology. Beginning with an introduction to viruses and their classification, the text describes virus pathology, including how viruses enter and move through... -
Biopesticides: Pest Management and Regulation by Alastair Bailey 9781845939779
RRP: $91.35$85.91Biological controls that utilize natural predation, parasitism or other natural mechanisms, is an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Chemical pesticide methods are becoming less readily available due to increasing resistance... -
Fungicides in Crop Protection by H. Hewitt 9781780641676
RRP: $97.44$96.50Plant pathogenic fungi cause devastating damage to crop production worldwide. The growing global population necessitates reduced crop losses to improve food security, and the control of fungal plant pathogens is vital to help maintain food production... -
Biomass Crop Assistance Program: Elements and Considerations by Tristan Rye 9781633214149
RRP: $178.48$115.40The Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) assists farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with the establishment, maintenance, and harvest of non-food, non-feed biomass dedicated for energy production. BCAP was designed to expand bioenergy feedstocks... -
Pheromone Applications in Maize Pest Control by Renata Bauok 9781617280108
RRP: $130.18$84.78This book illustrates how the potential use of the pheromones (scouting, monitoring, or optimal timing of insecticide application) depends on both the pest and the pheromone. The case of the three most important corn pests for the region of South Eastern... -
New Insights, Trends, and Challenges in the Development and Applications of Microbial Inoculants in Agriculture by Sergio de los Santos Villalobos 9780443188558
RRP: $241.50$212.02New Insights, Trends and Challenges in the Development and Applications of Microbial Inoculants in Agriculture provides information about how to develop high-quality microbial inoculants (biofertilizers and biopesticides) for increasing crop yields and... -
Crop Stress Management & Global Climate Change by Vijay Mittal 9789380090504
RRP: $172.18$137.30Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789380090504Author Vijay MittalFormat HardbackPage Count 351Imprint SBS PublishersPublisher SBS PublishersWeight(grams) 528g -
Peanuts: Production, Nutritional Content & Health Implications by Richard W. Cook 9781633210134
RRP: $335.98$217.56Peanuts are among the most popular oilseeds in the world. When their price is considered, they present a competitive advantage in comparison to other nuts such as macadamia, walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts. Peanuts are a good source of... -
New Technology of Deep Placement of Slow Release Nitrogen Fertilizers for Promotion of Soybean Growth & Seed Yield by Kaushal Tewari 9781617619212
RRP: $111.28$72.81Soybean seeds contain a large amount of protein (about 35%), and there is a significant correlation between the total amount of N accumulated in soybean plants and seed yield. Soybean utilises N from several sources, including mineralised soil organic... -
Flax Lipids: Classes, Biosynthesis, Genetics & the Promise of Applied Genomics for Understanding & Altering of Fatty Acids by Bourlaye Fofana 9781617614705
RRP: $130.18$84.78Flax is a multi-purpose crop with emerging markets for its industrial, food and feed uses. Linseed oil extracted from seeds is used for environment friendly industrial applications such as linoleum flooring, manufacturing of paints, stains and varnishes... -
Manure: Management, Uses & Environmental Impacts by Carmen S. Dellaguardia 9781616684242
RRP: $178.48$115.40Manure is organic matter used as organic fertiliser in agriculture. Manure contributes to the fertility of the soil by adding organic matter and nutrients, such as nitrogen that is trapped by bacteria in the soil. As the interest in organic farming and... -
Cassava: Farming, Uses, & Economic Impact by Colleen M. Pace 9781612096551
RRP: $260.38$169.22Cassava, also known as tapioca or manioc, is one of the major root crops in more than 100 countries of the humid tropics and sub-tropics. This book presents topical research in the study of the farming, uses and economic impact of cassava. Topics... -
Composting: Processing, Materials & Approaches by Joseph C. Pereira 9781607414384
RRP: $363.28$235.83Composting is the aerobic decomposition of biodegradable organic matter, producing compost. Compost products can be used as a high quality and hygienically safe fertiliser. Composting can be divided into home composting and industrial composting... -
Peanut Plant & Light: Spermidines from Peanut Flowers by Victor S. Sobolev 9781616680282
RRP: $130.18$84.78Early history and significance of the peanut crop is discussed. Annual world production of peanuts at 30 million tons makes this crop one of the most important agricultural commodities. Unusual physiology, inflorescence, and infructescence of the peanut... -
Oats: Cultivation, Uses & Health Effects by Danielle L. Murphy 9781613242773
RRP: $302.38$196.06Oats are an ancient traditional cereal crop grown in all parts of the world and are consumed as feed and food in developing countries. Recent research ascertain the health benefits and nutraceutical importance of oats in the daily diet due to the... -
Sorghum: Cultivation, Varieties & Uses by Tomas D. Pereira 9781612096889
RRP: $260.38$169.22Sorghum is an important world crop, used for food, fodder, the production of alcoholic beverages, as well as biofuels. This book presents current research in the study of the cultivation, varieties and uses of sorghum. Topics discussed include sweet... -
Zea mays L: Molecular Genetics, Potential Environmental Effects & Impact on Agricultural Practices by Loretta Barnes 9781536102017
RRP: $205.78$163.57Maize is one of the moist important cereals for humanity. It is grown for grain and forage, which could be used for food, feed and industry processing, as well as for a whole range of other uses. In this book, Chapter One discusses maize fertilization,... -
Millets: Properties, Production and Applications by Noa Filip Comtois 9781536146929
RRP: $205.78$163.57Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536146929Author Noa Filip ComtoisFormat PaperbackPage Count 97Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 170g -
Biological Control of Plant-parasitic Nematodes: Soil Ecosystem Management in Sustainable Agriculture by Graham Stirling 9781786395337
RRP: $149.94$143.33Plant-parasitic nematodes are one of multiple causes of soil-related sub-optimal crop performance. This book integrates soil health and sustainable agriculture with nematode ecology and suppressive services provided by the soil food web to provide... -
Plant Mutagenesis and Crop Improvement by Nitish Kumar 9781032492629
RRP: $241.50$209.50Crop improvement using classically induced mutagenesis is now well standardized. Many new promising varieties of different crops have been successfully developed worldwide using both physical and chemical mutagens. Voluminous literature is now available... -
Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing for Zinc Biofortification of Rice by B.P. Mallikarjun Swamy 9780323854061
RRP: $241.50$212.02Genetic Engineering and Genome Editing for Zinc Biofortification of Rice provides the first single-volume, comprehensive resource on genetic engineering approaches, including novel genome editing techniques, that are carried out in rice, a staple crop...