Les sols jouent un rôle essentiel pour les écosystèmes, notre sécurité alimentaire et notre santé. Pour accompagner les politiques publiques soucieuses de leur bon fonctionnement et de leur préserva……続きを見る
Les mycotoxines sont des métabolites qui peuvent s’avérer toxiques pour l’humain et l’animal. Produites et excrétées par des champignons microscopiques, elles contaminent les cultures au champ ou lo……続きを見る
Whilst crop models have made significant progress in recent years, different models still diverge and struggle to predict the complex effects of genetic, environmental and management (G x E x M) var……続きを見る
This book describes critically reviewed key aspects of organic farming and provides a unique and timely science-based resource for researchers, teachers and extension workers, undergraduates, postgr……続きを見る
This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on ensuring the welfare of laying hens.
The first chapter highlights the key welfare issues in poultry housing and management, focussing on the us……続きを見る
Dans un contexte économique incertain et face à des demandes sociétales de plus en plus pressantes, les systèmes de production animale et végétale doivent proposer de nouveaux modèles productifs, éc……続きを見る
Quelle juxtaposition des figures en présence et quelle interdépendance ? L''hypothèse d''un «tiers métier» et sa caractérisation s''appuie sur l''idée d''une union entre des figures professionnelles……続きを見る
Autour de 5 principaux facteurs d'élevage (alimentation, logement, maîtrise de la santé, transport, rôle de l'éleveur) les auteurs analysent les éléments qui peuvent satisfaire les besoins de l'anim……続きを見る
Cet ouvrage présente les connaissances actuelles sur l'écophysiologie du pois protéagineux : développement végétatif et reproducteur, croissance en condition non limitante, nutrition azotée. Il préc……続きを見る
Les enjeux du réchauffement climatique incitent des établissements scolaires, agricoles ou de l?Éducation nationale, à s?engager dans une démarche d?Agenda 21. Projet transversal et systémique d?édu……続きを見る
Le cuivre est utilisé pour contrôler diverses maladies fongiques ou bactériennes, notamment par l’agriculture biologique qui ne peut recourir aux fongicides de synthèse. En raison d’effets environne……続きを見る
Resulting from a collective scientific assessment, this book, first published in French in 2019, is a multidisciplinary and critical synthesis on the different techniques potentially effective again……続きを見る
This open access book examines the impact of political leadership on agricultural transformation to understand why cases of successful agricultural transformation are so rare in the developing world……続きを見る
This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on African swine fever.
The first chapter reviews recent research on the causes and epidemiology of African swine fever (ASF). It discusses the ca……続きを見る
Assesses key developments in sensor technology to improve monitoring and management of complex agricultural systems
Considers the growing influence of proximal crop sensors in assessing, monitoring……続きを見る
Reviews key developments in understanding crop physiology and genetic diversity and how they have informed advances in breeding new varieties
Coverage of advances across the value chain for grain l……続きを見る
This chapter highlights the tools currently available for early detection of the presence of African swine fever (ASF) and biosecurity measures to prevent its spread, including adequate cleaning and……続きを見る
Reviews key challenges and advances in maize breeding methods;
Discusses the development of varieties with enhanced nutritional and other properties such as improved protein content and abiotic str……続きを見る
Summarises current good agricultural practice in maize cultivation, from seed selection to nutrient management, conservation agriculture, rotations and intercropping;
Reviews advances in understand……続きを見る
Discusses latest research on welfare issues for laying hens such as beak trimming;
Summarises advances in optimising hen nutrition and health;
Assesses developments in reducing the environmental im……続きを見る
Covers key advances in breeding, including conventional, marker-assisted and transgenic breeding techniques
Summarises key advances in understanding bacterial, fungal and viral diseases of sugarcan……続きを見る
Particularly strong focus on understanding dairy cattle behaviour as the foundation for improving welfare in such areas as cognition and learning, pain and stress as well as social behaviour
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This vintage book contains a comprehensive handbook on farm crops, being an encyclopedia of common crops with information on cultivation, history, varieties, land preparation, weeding, propagation, ……続きを見る
This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on farming and farm management, being a guide to every aspect of farming from design and construction to drainage and irrigation. Although old, much of……続きを見る
Based on twenty years of global research, this is the first comprehensive reference on crop genetic diversity as it is maintained on farmland around the world. Showcasing the findings of seven exper……続きを見る
This is an authoritative book that acts as a guide to understanding maize kernel development. Written by a team of experts, it covers topics spanning pre- and post-fertilization events, embryo and e……続きを見る
Ultraviolet-B radiation (UV-B) has profound effects on plant growth and development, and exposure varies with ozone depletion and across geographic regions, with ecosystem and agricultural consequen……続きを見る
Shelving Guide; Environmental Science
This is a groundbreaking and innovative book now in its fourth edition. The first edition won the CHOICE award for outstanding Academic Book while editions two ……続きを見る
