MOS - Agriculture & Animal Husbandry 1

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

One of the most important topics in soil science is understanding the relationship between soil biodiversity and soil ecosystem function. This relies on techniques able to accurately identify differ……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

Our food systems - the way we produce, market and consume food - are part of the political, social, economic, ecological and cultural fabric of our communities. As such, the aim of this book is to e……続きを見る

The broad, global perspectives of environmental management, sustainability, and stewardship provide the context for this book. Within this broad framework, a location in the Township of Centre Welli……続きを見る

With growing concern about the environmental impact of agriculture and its consequent contribution to climate change, there is an increasing interest in the implementation of agroecological approach……続きを見る

Este opúsculo apresenta trajetórias de trabalhos de extensão desenvolvidos no município de Xique-Xique, BA, que descortinam diversas informações, saberes e tradições das comunidades estudadas, rurai……続きを見る

The organic food and agriculture market has greatly expanded over the course of the past forty years. Once considered a fringe practice and market, organic food and agriculture now receives mainstre……続きを見る

Provides a detailed overview of the biochemistry of the C3 photosynthesis cycle in crops Reviews recent research on manipulating the structure and composition of key barriers which impose a threat ……続きを見る

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the implementation of agroforestry practices. The first chapter reviews the use of integrated crop-livestock systems, with a focus on agroforestry sy……続きを見る

Jeder denkt bei Hanf an das Rauschmittel – dabei kann Hanf so viel mehr! Nutzhanfsorten, also jene die kaum eine berauschende Wirkung haben, finden als Lebensmittel und Faserlieferanten Verwendung. ……続きを見る

The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) is one of the world's most important palms, and contributes significantly to the income and livelihood of many people in tropical countries. Widely referred to a……続きを見る

Considers the role of fertiliser use in agriculture as a major contributor to the imbalance of the global nitrogen cycle Reviews the effectiveness of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers and organic sour……続きを見る

The future of Africa and the whole globe is dependent on sustainable agribusiness management. This book offers insights to a wide range of agricultural marketing and agribusiness management practice……続きを見る

Multiscale geographically weighted regression (MGWR) is an important method that is used across many disciplines for exploring spatial heterogeneity and modeling local spatial processes. This book i……続きを見る

Producing enough food is a basic human priority and a critical challenge in the face of a growing population and the deteriorating ecological health of the planet. Modern agricultural practices prom……続きを見る

Provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on analysing, understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables, focussing primarily on phytochemicals/ph……続きを見る

A comprehensive review of the recent developments in microbial bioprotectants Covers key classifications of bioprotectants: bacterial (e.g. Bacillus spp.), fungal (e.g. Trichoderma spp.), and viral……続きを見る

Unique focus on achieving more resilient, ‘climate-smart’ coffee cultivation Distinctive agroecological approach based on improving cultivation through optimising ecosystem services Comprehensive c……続きを見る

Reviews latest research on understanding potato plant physiology and genetic variety Discusses major advances in conventional and hybrid breeding as well as their application in improved varieties ……続きを見る

Emphasises advances in understanding pig behaviour as the foundation for understanding and improving welfare Comprehensive coverable of welfare issues across the value chain, covering breeding and ……続きを見る

The anxious search for agricultural income resources, and assurance of the national water supply in the northern newly created state of Israel initiated the national project of the Hula Drainage. Th……続きを見る

Assesses latest research on how grasslands function Surveys best practice in sustainable grassland management Considers wider aspects of sustainability such as ecosystem services and biodiversity 続きを見る

Summarises advances in cultivation practices to close yield gaps, including more efficient irrigation and nutrition techniques; Discusses innovative methods of ‘climate-smart’ cultivation such as i……続きを見る

Reviews key challenges and solutions in improving the health and welfare of organic farm animals Addresses how organic livestock farming can build on smallholder systems such as pastoralism and agr……続きを見る

Focuses on advances in understanding forest ecophysiology which underpin good management, including mechanisms of root and canopy development. Explores the key challenges in ensuring forest managem……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 developments in good agricultural practice from crop growth models to improved water and nutrition management; Reviews advances in understanding plant physiology and genetic diversity as ……続きを見る

Comprehensive review of pests and diseases affecting oil palm and methods for their management Reviews controversies about palm oil and health Detailed coverage of key issues relating to the enviro……続きを見る

Particular focus on improving functional traits needed for more resilient poultry breeds Comprehensive coverage of key advances in genomic selection and their practical application in breeding impr……続きを見る