ilość książek w kategorii: 1041
Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Agriculture
ISBN: 9781566702546 / Angielski / Twarda / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Sustainability of agricultural systems is a major global concern due to population growth and a number of environmental factors. This book addresses the key to the development of sustainable agriculture-management of soil fertility. Combining data from temperate and tropical regions, it presents a complete picture of how various soils can best be managed under widely different environmental conditions. Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Agriculture is an excellent reference for environmental and agricultural professionals as well as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students...
Sustainability of agricultural systems is a major global concern due to population growth and a number of environmental factors. This book addresses t...
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756,45 zł |
Modeling Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics for Soil Management
ISBN: 9781566705295 / Angielski / Twarda / 672 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Good management practices for carbon and nitrogen are vital to crop productivity and soil sustainability, as well as to the reduction of global greenhouse gases and environmental pollution. Since the 1950's, mathematical models have advanced our understanding of carbon and nitrogen cycling at both the micro- and macro-scales. However, many of the models are scattered in the literature, undergo constant modification, and similar models can have different names.
Modeling Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics for Soil Management clarifies the confusion by presenting a systematic summary of the... Good management practices for carbon and nitrogen are vital to crop productivity and soil sustainability, as well as to the reduction of global greenh...
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912,96 zł |
Heavy Metals Release in Soils
ISBN: 9781566705318 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A timely addition to the literature, this book highlights the desorpti on/release mechanisms for the purpose of resolving remediation dilemma s in contaminated environments. It gives you the added advantage of ca se studies at both the microscopic and macroscopic scales, and provide s both experimental and numerical investigations. With contributions f rom an international panel of authors, Heavy Metals Release in Soils f ills a gap in the current literature concerned with subsurface contami nant fate and transport processes.
A timely addition to the literature, this book highlights the desorpti on/release mechanisms for the purpose of resolving remediation dilemma s in con...
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1304,24 zł |
Agricultural System Models: In Field Research and Technology Transfer
ISBN: 9781566705639 / Angielski / Twarda / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most books covering the use of computer models in agricultural management systems target only one or two types of models. There are few texts available that cover the subject of systems modeling comprehensively and that deal with various approaches, applications, evaluations, and uses for technology transfer. Agricultural System Models in Field Research and Technology Transfer fills this need. It presents the latest advances in the use of various computer models in agricultural management systems.
This authoritative reference provides guidance on the use of models in field research,... Most books covering the use of computer models in agricultural management systems target only one or two types of models. There are few texts availabl...
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1304,24 zł |
Molecular Biotechnology for Plant Food Production
ISBN: 9781566766852 / Angielski / Twarda / 626 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first single volume reference on the use of genetic engineering and molecular biology for plant food production, this book provides basic to in-depth approaches at the molecular level combining agricultural technology with food science and technology. It focuses on biotechnology 's role in the manipulation of cell and plant growth for enhanced productivities. Includes over 2100 key literature references.
The first single volume reference on the use of genetic engineering and molecular biology for plant food production, this book provides basic to in-de...
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1825,93 zł |
Soil and Plant Analysis : Laboratory Registry for the United States and Canada, Second Edition
ISBN: 9781574441796 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Council on Soil Testing and Plant Analysis, established in 1969, promotes soil testing and plant analysis, including efficient use of nutrient resources, maximizing profits, and encouraging proper soil management and environmental protection. Compiled by the council in response to the growing need for information about soil testing and plant analysis, this book provides up-to-date information about public and private laboratory services in the USA and Canada, including: names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of facilities or contact person; the analytic services provided (soil...
The Council on Soil Testing and Plant Analysis, established in 1969, promotes soil testing and plant analysis, including efficient use of nutrient res...
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704,29 zł |
Physical Nonequilibrium in Soils: Modeling and Application
ISBN: 9781575040493 / Angielski / Twarda / 500 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book outlines experimental methods and mathematical modeling appr oaches as well as cutting-edge knowledge on physical nonequilibrium ph enomena in soils. Topics include soil properties, fluid properties, me chanistic models, transfer function, geostatistics, fractal analysis, cellular-automation fluids, coupling of physical and chemical nonequil ibrium models, confirming and quantifying physical nonequilibrium in s oils, analytical solutions, field-scale research, and environmental im pacts.
This book outlines experimental methods and mathematical modeling appr oaches as well as cutting-edge knowledge on physical nonequilibrium ph enomena ...
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912,96 zł |
Turfgrass Maintenance Reduction Handbook: Sports, Lawns, and Golf
ISBN: 9781575041063 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Encyclopedic coverage of sure-fire strategies for maintaining your lawn, sports field, golf course, or park in perfect condition while using less water, fertilizer, mowing, pesticide, and labor
A major strength o the book is the wealth of information presented on management strategies, complete with do-it-yourself instructions for site selection, soil preparation, seed rates and planting, turf establishment, and renovation. Time and cost-saving techniques for effective mowing, thatch control, pest management, water conservation, water management, fertilizer use, stress... Encyclopedic coverage of sure-fire strategies for maintaining your lawn, sports field, golf course, or park in perfect condition while using less wate...
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610,24 zł |
Turfgrass Soil Fertility & Chemical Problems: Assessment and Management
ISBN: 9781575041537 / Angielski / Twarda / 412 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Turfgrass Soil Fertility and Chemical Problems is the best single-source, practical management tool that will help you overcome every fertility management challenge you face
Turfgrass Soil Fertility and Chemical problems will: * Help you pinpoint the effectiveness of fertilizer programs to ensure turfgrass quality, water quality, and environmental integrity * Help you understand a multitude of turfgrass species and cultivars and their complex nutrient responses or requirements * Explains site-specific fertilization, covering issues such as establishment on... Turfgrass Soil Fertility and Chemical Problems is the best single-source, practical management tool that will help you overcome every fertility manage...
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631,25 zł |
Golf Greens and Green-Keeping
ISBN: 9781575041582 / Angielski / Twarda / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first book to publish in our new series The Classics of Golf Course Maintenance and Construction. This vintage book is an exact reprint of the highly sought-after, circa 1906, Golf Greens and Green-Keeping, by Horace Hutchinson. A celebration of the modern-day golf course superintendent, this amazing book takes you back to the roots of the profession, providing the cornerstone on which current maintenance and construction practices were built. With basic principles that hold true today, Golf Greens and Green-Keeping educates through insightful chapters on green construction and...
The first book to publish in our new series The Classics of Golf Course Maintenance and Construction. This vintage book is an exact reprint of the hig...
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356,95 zł |
Contemporary Statistical Models for the Plant and Soil Sciences [With CD-ROM]
ISBN: 9781584881117 / Angielski / Twarda / 760 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Integrating modern statistics with practical problems in soil and crop science, Contemporary Statistical Models for the Plant and Soil Science provides real-life examples that illustrates the material. Advances in technology have significantly altered the type, amount, quality, timing, format, and the source of data available. This book shows the reader how to apply these techniques to their work. The techniques presented include: mixed linear models, nonlinear regression, and spatial statistics. A CD-ROM is included that allows the reader to work the problems on their own.
Integrating modern statistics with practical problems in soil and crop science, Contemporary Statistical Models for the Plant and Soil Science provide...
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912,96 zł |
Use of Agriculturally Important Genes in Biotechnology
ISBN: 9781586030193 / Angielski / Twarda / 252 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. During the 45 years of communist regimes in Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, agriculture was centrally directed without regard of quality factors and market need, and was heavily subsidised. Democratisation of the countries and adoption of market driven economics, including agriculture, created conditions that require thinking and approaches to find market areas that will fill the needs of each country, and provide produce that is not redundant for the Common Market. The aim of this text is to facilitate solving common agricultural problems using the tools of biotechnology.
During the 45 years of communist regimes in Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, agriculture was centrally directed without regard of quality factors and mar...
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788,25 zł |
Agrobacterium Protocols: Volume I
ISBN: 9781588295361 / Angielski / Twarda / 484 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a soil bacterium that for more than a century has been known as a pathogen causing the plant crown gall disease. Unlike many other pathogens, Agrobacterium has the ability to deliver DNA to plant cells and permanently alter the plant genome. The discovery of this unique feature 30 years ago has provided plant scientists with a powerful tool to genetically transform plants for both basic research purposes and for agricultural development. Compared to physical transformation methods such as particle bomba- ment or electroporation, Agrobacterium-mediated DNA delivery...
Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a soil bacterium that for more than a century has been known as a pathogen causing the plant crown gall disease. Unlike m...
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776,43 zł |
Agrobacterium Protocols: Volume II
ISBN: 9781588298430 / Angielski / Twarda / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a soil bacterium that for more than a century has been known as a pathogen causing the plant crown gall disease. Unlike many other pathogens, Agrobacterium has the ability to deliver DNA to plant cells and permanently alter the plant genome. The discovery of this unique feature 30 years ago has provided plant scientists with a powerful tool to genetically transform plants for both basic research purposes and for agric- tural development. Compared to physical transformation methods such as particle bomba- ment or electroporation, Agrobacterium-mediated DNA delivery...
Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a soil bacterium that for more than a century has been known as a pathogen causing the plant crown gall disease. Unlike m...
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582,32 zł |
How Soils Work
ISBN: 9781591600954 / Angielski / Miękka / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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77,47 zł |
Humic Substances: Molecular Details and Applications in Land and Water Conservation
ISBN: 9781591690313 / Angielski / Twarda / 286 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Humic substances are everywhere; in plants, soils and water. These brown materials are the most versatile and widely dispersed organic compounds on Earth. Studies of humic substances sustain all current efforts to bioremediate and purify water, develop and support sustainable agriculture, decontaminate polluted soil, and combat soul desertification and erosion. Taken from the 2004 Humic Substances Seminar VII held at Northeastern University, this selection of expert papers investigate the important functions of humic substances, focusing on water treatment and land preservation.... Humic substances are everywhere; in plants, soils and water. These brown materials are the most versatile and widely dispersed organic compounds on... |
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756,45 zł |
Organic Farming: Policies and Prospects
ISBN: 9781842773277 / Angielski / Miękka / 169 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. While public anxiety about genetically engineered foodstuffs and BSE in cattle has developed in Europe, on the positive side there has been a rapidly rising demand for organic produce. As a result the organic sector has moved from a being marginal production fad to a serious subject of policy concern for politicians and public servants involved in European agricultural policy. In this book, three leading authorities on organic farming have produced a scientific overview for the layperson of the state of organic farming and policy towards it in Europe. Based on a review of a huge body of...
While public anxiety about genetically engineered foodstuffs and BSE in cattle has developed in Europe, on the positive side there has been a rapidly ...
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182,54 zł |
Ecologically-Based Integrated Pest Management
ISBN: 9781845930646 / Angielski / Twarda / 462 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to manage pests through biological, cultural, physical and chemical means in order to minimize economic and environmental injury caused by such pests. Any comprehensive IPM program requires an understanding of the ecological relationships between crops, pests, natural enemies and the environment. This book presents a series of review chapters on ecologically-based IPM. Topics covered range from the ecological effects of chemical control practices to the ecology of predator-prey and parasitoid-host systems.
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to manage pests through biological, cultural, physical and chemical means in order to minim...
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664,47 zł |
Global Development of Organic Agriculture: Challenges and Prospects
ISBN: 9781845930783 / Angielski / Twarda / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Modern agriculture and food systems, including organic agriculture, are undergoing a technological and structural modernization and are faced with a growing globalization. Organic agriculture (OA) can be seen as pioneering efforts to create sustainable development based on other principles than mainstream agriculture. There are however large differences between the challenges connected to, on one hand, modern farming and consumption in high-income countries and, on the other, smallholder farmers and resource poor consumers in low-income countries. The point of departure is the increasing...
Modern agriculture and food systems, including organic agriculture, are undergoing a technological and structural modernization and are faced with a g...
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530,48 zł |
Farmers' Seed Production: New Approaches and Practices
ISBN: 9781853394669 / Angielski / Miękka / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This handbook covers a whole range of issues relating to local seed supply systems, including participatory plant breeding, and both technical and practical information on seed production and variety maintenance. It suggests new approaches and methods to support on-farm seed production by small-scale farmers in developing countries.
The first part of the book describes the functioning of local seed systems and discusses their strengths, limitations and possibilities for improvement. The editors discuss in detail issues of genetic diversity and in-situ conservation, farmers' rights... This handbook covers a whole range of issues relating to local seed supply systems, including participatory plant breeding, and both technical and pra...
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172,82 zł |