Diet has consistently been shown to be the dominant source of exposure to the majority of contaminants that pose a threat to human health. However, there is concern that current methods for detectio……続きを見る
This book focuses on the intersection of climate change and agriculture, specifically addressing how climate variability and change impact agricultural systems in Venezuela. The main topics include ……続きを見る
By using resources more efficiently, precision agriculture (PA) can make agriculture more productive and sustainable.
This new edition of Precision agriculture for sustainability provides a comprehe……続きを見る
La arracacha es considerada un alimento ancestral con gran importancia para la seguridad alimentaria mundial. Sin embargo, la falta de conocimientos técnicos en cuanto al manejo fitosanitario de las……続きを見る
Descubre el arte que conecta humanidad y naturaleza
Sumérgete en una experiencia transformadora que revela cómo las abejas sostienen la vida en el planeta y cómo la apicultura puede convertirse en u……続きを見る
The avocado industry is evolving rapidly. Avocado production has almost doubled recently, with significant expansion in areas planted, especially in Latin America, but also in Africa and Asia. Moreo……続きを見る
Biotecnología para la salud y producción animal ofrece una visión profunda y actualizada de cómo la biotecnología está transformando nuestra relación con el reino animal. En cada capítulo, los lecto……続きを見る
Reviews the development of novel feed sources as feed for poultry, focussing on the use of essential oils, macroalgae, microalgae and corn fermented protein
Addresses the recent advances in underst……続きを見る
Assesses developments in genetic resources, genomic information and their application in marker-assisted breeding of cassava;
Reviews advances in breeding new varieties with enhanced properties suc……続きを見る
Este tratado agrícola trae a la luz una de las facetas menos conocidas del autor del Martín Fierro, celebérrimo poema épico argentino.
Instrucción del estanciero contiene: un repaso histórico de la ……続きを見る
La agricultura de precisión es un proceso sistematizado de la actividad agrícola que proporciona elementos tecnológicos como: uso de gps, sistemas de control, sensores, robótica, drones, vehículos a……続きを見る
Comprehensive review of each step in the value chain for mango cultivation, from breeding new varieties to post-harvest storage
Coverage of advances in mango genetics and understanding genetic dive……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
Discusses advances in research on vegetable physiology and genetics
Comprehensive review of research on best practice in cultivation, including soil health, pest management as well as organic and p……続きを見る
Particular focus on prerequisites required for effective herd health management (HHM) programmes, including understanding bovine disease epidemiology, improving disease surveillance (including the ……続きを見る
Summarises current research on the adoption of Conservation Agriculture (CA) principles in different regions around the world
Highlights the emergence of CA as a key alternative to tillage-based ag……続きを見る
Reviews current research on the nutraceutical properties as well as allergen and other safety issues relating to tree nuts
Assesses advances in breeding, cultivation, integrated disease and pest ma……続きを見る
Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002, the field of quantitative genetics, genomics and breeding has changed markedly. In response, only four chapters have been updated for this……続きを見る
This open access book offers an introduction to mixed generalized linear models with applications to the biological sciences, basically approached from an applications perspective, without neglectin……続きを見る
Readers will find in this book a comprehensive text on the intersection of genetic and agriculture, addressing the different levels at which DNA is studied for agricultural purposes. The different s……続きを見る
This book addresses topics related to the impact of invasive species including biosecurity, demographics, species diversity and food security. It is meant for researchers, upper-level students, and ……続きを見る
Allium crops include more than 30 species, many of which (for e.g. onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, bunching onions, and chives) are of economic importance. Bulb onions rank second only to tomatoes ……続きを見る
El campo argentino y la cúpula empresarial agropecuaria ya no pueden entenderse ni discutirse recurriendo a denominaciones como "vieja elite terrateniente" o rentista, o atendiendo al rol de organiz……続きを見る
Papaya (Carica papaya) is an important and widely-cultivated tropical fruit, grown in more than 60 countries of the world. Global papaya production has grown significantly over the last few years, m……続きを見る
Bringing together international expertise in rabbit production, topics covered in this fully updated volume include digestive physiology, feed formulation and product quality, as well as feeding str……続きを見る
The lime is an important fruit crop throughout the citrus producing regions of the world, with its own specific benefits and issues affecting successful cultivation and production. Limes: Botany, Pr……続きを見る
Rabbits have many uses - as well as being cherished pets, they are bred for their meat and fur, and as laboratory animals. Understanding their genetics and genomics is key to their production and, e……続きを見る
La quinua (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) es un cultivo de tradición andina, con excelentes propiedades nutricionales y metabólicos secundarios con uso potencial en la industria, y una amplia adaptación ……続きを見る
El campo mexicano atraviesa una larga crisis que ya tiene una duración de más de medio siglo. Si bien esta crisis ha tenido sus altibajos, en términos generales ha sido caracterizada por la interrel……続きを見る
Processing and Nutrition of Fats and Oils reviews current and new practices of fats and oils production. The book examines the different aspects of fats and oils processing, how the nutritional prop……続きを見る
