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Agricultural Statistics is published each year to meet the diverse need for a reliable reference book on agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns. Its tables of annual data cover a wide variety of facts in forms...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781429678391Author Maryellen GregoireFormat PaperbackPage Count 8Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone PressWeight(grams) 45gDimensions(mm) 184mm * 203mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781634846844Author Jeanne HansenFormat HardbackPage Count 102Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 328g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781631177323Author Marvin R RobertsonFormat HardbackPage Count 131Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 360g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781622579075Author Calvin IglehartFormat HardbackPage Count 173Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 384g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780870710292Author Eric M. CoombsFormat PaperbackPage Count 277Imprint Oregon State UniversityPublisher Oregon State UniversityWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781624910609Author Michael CotterFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Parkhurst Brothers Publishers IncPublisher Parkhurst Brothers Publishers...

Many scholars of Latin America have argued that the introduction of coffee forced most people to become landless proletarians toiling on large plantations. Cultivating Coffee tells a different story: small and medium-sized growers in Nicaragua were a...

Food production, particularly animal protein production, is changing. While productivity, efficiency and food quality continue to be of vital importance, there is increasing pressure on producers to prioritize sustainability and animal health and welfare...

This book review and rearrange the research data of Triticeae published over hundreds of years, applying a modern scientific approach. Triticeae is an important tribe in the grass family (Peaceae). It includes the major cereal crops, such as wheat,...

The completely revised and updated edition of the classic guide to soil physics The revised edition of an environmental soil science classic, Soil Physics, Sixth Edition presents updated and expanded material on the latest developments in the industry,...

The performance of irrigation schemes that carry sediment laden water is often poor. Modern irrigation schemes are increasingly demand based, which means that the water flow in the canals is determined by the crop water requirements. Accordingly the flow...

Loess is a product of aeolian deposition during the Quaternary glaciation cycles and covers approximately 6% of the Earth's land. The Loess Plateau of China, which is home to a population of nearly three hundred million, has the thickest and most...

Anthony Biddle is among the most respected scientists in the pea and bean industry worldwide. Nigel Cattlin has an international reputation for agricultural and horticultural photography of the highest order. They have created between them a concise and...

Rice is probably the most important food crop in the world, feeding half its population. Rice Improvement in the Genomics Era examines the findings in the current studies of rice improvement, using the modern genomic tools available in today's...

Medicinal Plants, Volume 6 of the Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement series summarizes landmark research and describes medicinal plants as nature's pharmacy. Highlights Examines the use of molecular technology for...

Whether or not to embrace GM technologies is a fundamental and politically charged question facing humanity in the 21st century, particularly in light of rapidly growing populations and the unknown future impacts of climate change. The Gene Revolution is...

Rediscover the economic potential of growing Ribes cultivars in the United States and Canada! Currants, Gooseberries, and Jostaberries: A Guide for Growers, Marketers, and Researchers in North America explores the biology and history of growing these...

Produce hardy, high-yield vegetables with hybrid seeds!From the Preface, by Amarjit S. Basra: "The phenomenon of heterosis, also referred to as 'hybrid vigor,'underlies much of the improvement in crop yields achieved in the twentieth century. The...

Herbicides make a spectacular contribution to modern crop production. Yet, for the development of more effective and safer agrochemicals, it is essential to understand how these compounds work in plants and their surroundings. This expanded and fully...

Agriculture in the 21st century will need considerable modification to remain both productive and sustainable. Greater production is needed to meet the needs of our still-growing populations and to combat hunger and poverty. Declines in soil health and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781637906Author Wilhelm KlumperFormat HardbackImprint Koros Press LimitedPublisher Koros Press Limited

In natural resource management research, best practice implies the participation of community members, research or development teams and other stakeholders to jointly identify research and development parameters and contribute to decision making...

This volume examines the dominant neoliberal agenda for agricultural development and hunger alleviation in Africa. The text reviews the history of African agricultural and food security policy in the post-colonial period, across a range of geographical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891189626Author Zhongqi HeFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of AgronomyWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891189640Author Mingxin GuoFormat HardbackPage Count 528Imprint American Society of AgronomyPublisher American Society of AgronomyWeight(grams)...

An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals assembles and presents the basic principles of each of the major soil science fields. It introduces fundamental concepts and shows the interrelationships between the various branches of soil...

Addressing the most critical issues in the management of emerging diseases throughout the world, experts in plant pathology from internationally renowned institutes share their research and examine key literature. They look at both traditional pathology...

Advances in Soil and Water Conservation provides an in-depth, scholarly treatment of the most important developments and influences shaping soil and water conservation in the last 50 years. The book addresses the technological developments of erosion...

The book entitled ‘Nanophytopathology’ discusses the need for alternative technologies particularly smart nanotechnological tools including nanobiosensor in the detection of plant diseases, delivery of fungicides/pesticides, and therapy for the diseases...

Learn how oxidative stress affects fresh fruits and vegetables--and how to inhibit this process!This vital book brings together internationally respected authorities who share their experiences, insights, and approaches to postharvest oxidative stress...

Stay a step ahead of the global competition in food and fiber production, processing, and sales! Multinational Agribusinesses is an essential guide to the inner workings of companies with direct investments in the food and fiber system in the United...

Take a closer look at the questions surrounding the long-term impact of GE cropsGenetically Engineered Crops examines current controversies surrounding the potential health, environmental, and social impacts of plants produced using molecular biology...

Explore new and proven information about cotton fibers!Cotton Fibers is an important reference source for anyone who produces, markets, and researches cotton fibers. This unique book is written by internationally renowned researchers who have pooled...

This new book provides an insightful look at the varied and exciting uses and applications of Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things in agriculture. With internet-enabled communications becoming more widely available, farms and agricultural establishments can...

The story of postwar Greece holds invaluable lessons for many developing countries today. In 1947 Greece had just emerged from a decade of war and strife; its villagers were demoralized and fleeing rural life for the cities; and its farms were unable to...

A prominent food scientist defends the use of raw milk in traditional artisan cheesemaking. Raw milk cheese-cheese made from unpasteurized milk-is an expansive category that includes some of Europe's most beloved traditional styles: Parmigiano...

Written to meet the needs of both students and applied researchers, Design of Experiments for Agriculture and the Natural Sciences, Second Edition serves as an introductory guide to experimental design and analysis. Like the popular original, this...

NO description availableBook InformationISBN 9780748765706Author Ronald RamharacksinghPage Count 64Imprint Nelson Thornes LtdPublisher Oxford University PressWeight(grams) 144gDimensions(mm) 243mm * 191mm * 5mm

Primary Agriculture is an integral part of the school curriculum in most countries of the Caribbean. This revised edition of the Caribbean Primary Agriculture series provides technological updating of the various units and topics which are...