"Reviews a wide range of methods for soil physical analysis. Considers applications, accuracy, measurement time, and cost of equipment. Provides examples of applications."
"Reviews a wide range of methods for soil physical analysis. Considers applications, accuracy, measurement time, and cost of equipment. Provides examp...
Details strategies for managing woody plants and using research data t o selectthe most appropriate control methods. Analyzes the responses o f over 370 North American woody plants to commercially available herbi cides. Provides methods to manage woody plants that interfere with rec reation, watershed yield, animal and plant diversity, resource conserv ation, wildlife and livestock needs, and wood production on grazing, f orest, and related land.
Details strategies for managing woody plants and using research data t o selectthe most appropriate control methods. Analyzes the responses o f over 3...
A complete overview of the technologies and products for microbial-based pest control. It documents the use of genetically altered Bt and transgenic crops, microbial formulations, and synergistic interactions of microbials with synthetic chemicals, as well as the management of Bt foliar applications and Bt genes in transgenic crops. The book includes case studies and pathogen, products and manufacturers indices.
A complete overview of the technologies and products for microbial-based pest control. It documents the use of genetically altered Bt and transgenic c...
Continuing in the standard of excellence set by previous editions, this sixth edition assesses the bureaucracies and development of governments around the world-providing helpful and revealing analyses of the relationships between bureaucracies and political regimes. With over 1000 literature references, tables, and drawings, the book has been updated to reflect changes in the political systems of the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and the developing world. The editor clearly articulates recent developments in the shifting global political landscape and discusses how conditions in...
Continuing in the standard of excellence set by previous editions, this sixth edition assesses the bureaucracies and development of governments around...
Handbook of Postharvest Technology presents methods in the manufacture and supply of grains, fruits, vegetables and spices. It details the physiology, structure, composition and characteristics of grains and crops, as well as cooling and preservation techniques to maintain quality and decrease spoilage and withering of agricultural products.
Handbook of Postharvest Technology presents methods in the manufacture and supply of grains, fruits, vegetables and spices. It details the physiology,...
This volume illustrates the impact of environmental oxidants on the tissues of the eyes, lungs and skin, as well as on the immune system - highlighting common illnesses, injuries and pathologies induced by pro-oxidant environmental xenobiotics such as inflammation, immune response, signal transduction, regulation of gene expression, and carcinogenesis. It provides clinical presentations and discusses the effects of environmental oxidants on target organs.
This volume illustrates the impact of environmental oxidants on the tissues of the eyes, lungs and skin, as well as on the immune system - highligh...
A presentation of techniques in advanced process modelling, identification, prediction, and parameter estimation for the implementation and analysis of industrial systems. The authors cover applications for the identification of linear and non-linear systems, the design of generalized predictive controllers (GPCs), and the control of multivariable systems.
A presentation of techniques in advanced process modelling, identification, prediction, and parameter estimation for the implementation and analysis o...
With contributions from more than 30 internationally renowned experts, this book combines coverage of theory with coverage of global practices. Highlighting the day-to-day challenges of organic crop management for cost-effective real-world application, the book explores the biological control of diseases in 12 major crops. It focuses on the use of host plant resistance through transgenics and induced systemic resistance as a part of biological control. Topics covered include the role of biocontrol agents for signalling resistance, effective ecofriendly alternative to combat bacterial,...
With contributions from more than 30 internationally renowned experts, this book combines coverage of theory with coverage of global practices. Hig...
Explores the molecular, biochemical, functional, structural, and developmental mechanisms of pH in plant growth. Examines the role of pH in plant symplasm, plant apoplasm, thr rhizosphere, the ecosystem, and plant interaction with biotic snd abiotic environments.
Explores the molecular, biochemical, functional, structural, and developmental mechanisms of pH in plant growth. Examines the role of pH in plant s...
Discussing the range of effects of pesticides on food and human safety, water quality, wildlife, and pest management, this book explores the agricultural, economic, and regulatory factors that affect pesticide use. It examines crop and pest ecology, integrated pest management principles, and emerging analytical tools to improve the efficacy and cost-efficiency of pest control. Expert contributions describe the current status of pesticides issues and those related to pest management. The book summarizes advances and trends in the crop protection industry, such as integrated pest management,...
Discussing the range of effects of pesticides on food and human safety, water quality, wildlife, and pest management, this book explores the agricultu...
