Capsicum : The genus Capsicum
ISBN: 9780415299916 / Angielski / Twarda / 296 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Capsicum has been used since ancient times not only as a traditional medicine but also as a natural colorant. The medicinal properties of capsicum make it popular in both ayurvedic and homeopathic treatments. In Capsicum: The Genus Capsicum, experts provide information on all aspects of this plant, including its ethnobotany, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, cultivation, tissue culture and commercial uses. Capsaicin, the pungent, principle component of capsicum, was used in the recent discovery of a hot receptor, or pain sensor, in the human heart. This and a variety of other therapeutic...
Capsicum has been used since ancient times not only as a traditional medicine but also as a natural colorant. The medicinal properties of capsicum mak...
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Cotton : Origin, History, Technology, and Production
ISBN: 9780471180456 / Angielski / Twarda / 864 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here is a vital new source of "need-to-know" information for cotton industry professionals. Unlike other references that focus solely on growing the crop, this book also emphasizes the cotton industry as a whole, and includes material on the nature of cotton fibers and their processing; cotton standards and classification; and marketing strategies.
Here is a vital new source of "need-to-know" information for cotton industry professionals. Unlike other references that focus solely on growing the c...
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Principles of Crop Improvement
ISBN: 9780632041916 / Angielski / Twarda / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first edition of this higly regarded text was published in 1979 to provide a general introduction to the principles of plant breeding. It has been out of print since late 1993 and a new edition is long overdue as there are no up to date and comprehensive single volumes on the subject in print. The original text has been amended and enhanced where there have been advances in plant breeding to provide coverage of recent developments relevant to crop improvement which as intellectual property rights, biotechnology and the use and conservation of genetic resources. The emphasis of the text...
The first edition of this higly regarded text was published in 1979 to provide a general introduction to the principles of plant breeding. It has been...
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795,11 zł |
Handbook of Postharvest Technology : Cereals, Fruits, Vegetables, Tea, and Spices
ISBN: 9780824705145 / Angielski / Twarda / 912 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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,...
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1511,21 zł |
Transgenic Plants and Crops
ISBN: 9780824705459 / Angielski / Twarda / 888 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Details advances in transgenic plant construction and explores the social, political, and legal aspects of genetic plant manipulation. This book analyzes the history, genetics, physiology, and cultivation of over 30 species of transgenic seeds, fruits, and vegetables.
Details advances in transgenic plant construction and explores the social, political, and legal aspects of genetic plant manipulation. This book analy...
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1637,15 zł |
Handbook of Soil Acidity
ISBN: 9780824708900 / Angielski / Twarda / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This handbook presents discussions on the control, management and reduction of soil acidification in various agricultural systems. It presents effective strategies to modify and adjust crop production processes to decrease the toxicity of soil contaminants, balance soil pH, improve root growth and nutrient uptake and increase agricultural yield.
This handbook presents discussions on the control, management and reduction of soil acidification in various agricultural systems. It presents effecti...
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Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods
ISBN: 9780849302053 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods is a standard laboratory technique manual for the most commonly used soil analysis procedures. Begun in 1974, this Handbook has changed over the years to reflect evolving needs. New test methods and modifications have been added, as well as new sections on nitrate, heavy metals, and quality assurance plans for agricultural testing laboratories.
The Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods is a standard laboratory technique manual for the most commonly used soil analysis procedures. Begun i...
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680,04 zł |
Handbook of Plant Virus Diseases
ISBN: 9780849323027 / Angielski / Twarda / 584 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text covers virus diseases of many cultivated crops, organized by host plant. Coverage includes many food graminoid plants such as maize, barley, and rice; forage feed plants; vegetables; industrial plants such as peanut, potato, tobacco, and hop; fruit trees; small fruit; and grapes.
This text covers virus diseases of many cultivated crops, organized by host plant. Coverage includes many food graminoid plants such as maize, barley,...
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1208,97 zł |
Soil and Environmental Science Dictionary
ISBN: 9780849331152 / Angielski / Twarda / 600 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The lingo of soil science is a language unto itself. Soil and Environm ental Science Dictionary is a glossary of terms used in soil and envir onmental science, including terms from related disciplines. Designed f or teachers, students, researchers and others interested or involved i n environmental sciences related to soils, this compilation includes a ll terms and definitions from the current Canadian Society of Soil Sci ence (CSSS) glossary as well as from various other sources such as the Soil Science Society of America and the Soil and Water Conservation S ociety. Soil and Environmental...
The lingo of soil science is a language unto itself. Soil and Environm ental Science Dictionary is a glossary of terms used in soil and envir onmental...
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856,36 zł |
Remediation and Management of Degraded Lands
ISBN: 9780849341182 / Angielski / Twarda / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This presentation of the programme of the first International Conference on the Remediation and Management of Degraded Lands has three sections: mine management and rehabilitation, the management of derelict lands, and soil contamination and reclamation. The 34 chapters present a proactive, solution based approach to the rehabilitation of our natural resources.
This presentation of the programme of the first International Conference on the Remediation and Management of Degraded Lands has three sections: mine ...
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755,61 zł |
Management of Problem Soils in Arid Ecosystems
ISBN: 9780873718110 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examines the challenges of managing soils in arid and semi-arid regions. These soils contain low organic matter, are not leached and accumulate lime, gypsum and soluble salts, requiring special management techniques. This book identifies these and other problems.
Examines the challenges of managing soils in arid and semi-arid regions. These soils contain low organic matter, are not leached and accumulate lime, ...
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881,54 zł |
Soil Fertility Evaluation and Control
ISBN: 9780873718349 / Angielski / Twarda / 768 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Soil Fertility Evaluation and Control presents the theoretical background for practical applications of scientific work on soil fertility. The book emphasizes the use of response curves as the basic biological standard for both evaluation and control, and it discusses soil testing and plant analysis as secondary standards. The principal applications covered include fertilizer requirements, fertilizer evaluation, residual effects, fertilizer placement, liming, and economics of fertilization. Environmental aspects of plant nutrients and soil nutrient supplies as they pertain to crop production...
Soil Fertility Evaluation and Control presents the theoretical background for practical applications of scientific work on soil fertility. The book em...
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1259,35 zł |
An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals
ISBN: 9780873719391 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 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 science - from mineralogy to soil physics. Each chapter was reviewed by a professional in the particular field, and expert contributions were made throughout the text. This well-written and interdisciplinary book begins with introductory material, covering the fundamentals of soils, soil science, and soil classification systems. The presentation of...
An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals assembles and presents the basic principles of each of the major soil science fields. It intr...
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528,93 zł |
Carbon Sequestration in Soils of Latin America
ISBN: 9781560221364 / Angielski / Twarda Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The problem of quickly mounting CO2 emissions in the fast-developing Latin American region was addressed in a symposium held in Piracicaba, Brazil, in June 2004. Carbon Sequestration in Soils of Latin America presents the latest available knowledge in soil C sequestration and improved land and soil management which can also lead to other positive effects, such as greater fertility of soil and higher crop yields. This text, in easy-to-understand language, comprehensively reviews ways to best transform various soils from being a source of carbon released into the atmosphere to become a sink for...
The problem of quickly mounting CO2 emissions in the fast-developing Latin American region was addressed in a symposium held in Piracicaba, Brazil, in...
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906,73 zł |
Handbook of Seed Science and Technology
ISBN: 9781560223153 / Angielski / Miękka / 795 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Seed science is the all-important foundation of plant science study. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology is an extensive reference text for educators, students, practitioners, and researchers that focuses on the underlying mechanisms of seed biology and the impact of powerful biotechnological approaches on world hunger, malnutrition, and consumer preferences. This comprehensive guide provides the latest available research from noted experts pointing out the likely directions of future developments as it presents a wealth of seed biology and technological information. This tool...
Seed science is the all-important foundation of plant science study. The Handbook of Seed Science and Technology is an extensive reference text for ed...
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680,04 zł |
Wheat : Ecology and Physiology of Yield Determination
ISBN: 9781560228745 / Angielski / Twarda / 503 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Discussing the latest processes involved in researching yield generation, Wheat: Ecology and Physiology of Yield Determination will help you design various types of crop production systems for maximum yield. Featuring information on developing high-yielding, low-input, and quality-oriented systems, this book offers you both physiological and ecological approaches that will help you understand the crop as well as increase its production. Discussing aspects of wheat growth for specific regions around the world, Wheat provides you with information that will improve the size and quality of your...
Discussing the latest processes involved in researching yield generation, Wheat: Ecology and Physiology of Yield Determination will help you design va...
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1208,97 zł |
Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops
ISBN: 9781560228769 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops discusses how heterosis or hybrid vigor has played a major role in improving crop productivity and quality in order to feed the ever-increasing human population, particularly in developing countries. Plant breeders, agronomists, seed producers, and farmers will discover why the development of hybrids in the world's major food crops and why the methods of hybrid seed production are critical for achieving this goal. This landmark book deals with heterosis and hybrid seed production of major agronomic crops such as wheat, rice, maize,...
Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production in Agronomic Crops discusses how heterosis or hybrid vigor has played a major role in improving crop productivity...
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418,05 zł |
Crop Improvement : Challenges in the Twenty-First Century
ISBN: 9781560229049 / Angielski / Twarda / 389 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Learn to integrate molecular genetic techniques with traditional plant breeding methods! This comprehensive book provides the latest authoritative scientific information on improvement of both temperate and tropical crops. Crop Improvement: Challenges in the Twenty-First Century brings together expert plant breeders and geneticists to address issues related to crop adaptability and stability across environments for important food and fiber crops. It emphasizes the need to integrate molecular genetic techniques with traditional plant breeding methods to develop hardier, more productive crops....
Learn to integrate molecular genetic techniques with traditional plant breeding methods! This comprehensive book provides the latest authoritative sc...
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604,49 zł |
Handbook of Seed Physiology : Applications to Agriculture
ISBN: 9781560229285 / Angielski / Twarda / 437 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Presenting the latest findings in the area of seed physiology research as well as the practical applications of that knowledge in the field, The Handbook of Seed Physiology provides a comprehensive view of seed biology and its role in crop performance.
Presenting the latest findings in the area of seed physiology research as well as the practical applications of that knowledge in the field, The Handb...
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906,73 zł |
Grass Varieties in the United States
ISBN: 9781566701938 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This user-friendly handbook is a working guide to the status of named and experimental grasses available for use in the United States. It provides physical descriptions and status profiles of grass varieties, including turf grass varieties. The handbook also contains maps and descriptions of Land Resources Regions and Plant Hardiness Zones that assist in the understanding of plant adaptation areas. Whenever available, the information in the handbook includes:
This user-friendly handbook is a working guide to the status of named and experimental grasses available for use in the United States. It provides phy...
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654,86 zł |