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
By using resources more efficiently, precision agriculture (PA) can make agriculture more productive and sustainable.
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Understand applied statistics and its application in biology research
Biology and its related sciences generate prodigious quantities of data through experimentation and observation. Interpreting th……続きを見る
This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on understanding and conserving pollinators.
The first chapter provides a brief overview on pollinators and the ecosystem services they offer, as well a……続きを見る
This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on supporting cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa.
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This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on integrated crop–livestock systems in agriculture.
The first chapter reviews the use of integrated crop–livestock systems to achieve ……続きを見る
This is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that delves into the world of phytoplasmas - tiny bacteria that infect plants, causing diseases with significant agricultural and horticultural implic……続きを見る
Diese Open-Access-Publikation ist ein anwendungsorientiertes Lehr- und Handbuch zur Abflussminderung im ländlichen Raum. Meteorologische Extreme wie Dürren, Starkregen und Überschwemmungen häufen si……続きを見る
Vous vous demandez ce que désigne les termes « permaculture », « résilience », « sobriété », « légumineuse », ou l’expression « une seule santé » ? Le Dictionnaire d’agroécologie vous aidera à les c……続きを見る
Où, quand et comment intervenir sur les forêts de protection contre les aléas naturels ? Ce guide propose des méthodologies appliquées aux Alpes du Sud françaises qui peuvent être transposées aux pe……続きを見る
This book provides a conceptual framework, presenting a description and modelling of the regulating mechanisms of supply, demand and supply-demand dynamics, sketches the most relevant classification……続きを見る
This collection features six peer-reviewed reviews on irrigation management in horticultural production.
The first chapter considers recent advances in irrigation techniques used in sustainable vege……続きを見る
Traiter des questions socialement vives en classe est un défi délicat pour les enseignants : les contenus, souvent non stabilisés, dépassent les frontières classiques des disciplines et supposent de……続きを見る
Written by a seasoned teacher, speaker, and writer in the field of chemistry, this text serves to provide a guide to the chemicals that make life possible and enrich the senses, as well as those tha……続きを見る
Highlights the potential role organic dairy farming can play in addressing some of the key challenges facing the dairy sector
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Conventional plant breeding alone can no longer sustain the rising global demand for food. Genetic engineering technology makes it possible to develop new crop varieties with improved yield performa……続きを見る
Natural capital accounting provides techniques to value natural resources and the ecosystem services they deliver. These techniques are being increasingly used by governments, banks and other financ……続きを見る
To Wildlife Aid’s Simon Cowell, animal emergencies are just a typical day’s work. In fact, he and his staff deal with more than 12,000 wildlife incidents each year. From a hedgehog trapped in a free……続きを見る
This book unveils the secrets of archer fish, covering everything from their morphology to their unique feeding techniques, digestion physiology, and reproductive intricacies. It serves as an essent……続きを見る
Reviews latest research on diseases affecting pigs and their management
Comprehensive review of pig welfare across the life-cycle, from gilts and sows to weaned piglets and finishing pigs
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Brings together some of the world’s leading experts on the breeding and cultivation of particular fruits
Comprehensive coverage of key stone, pome and berry fruits
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Assesses performance of conventional techniques such as backcross and hybrid breeding in introducing new traits
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Reviews advances in cultivation practice such as seed establishment and more efficient irrigation techniques;
Summarises developments in ‘climate smart’ agriculture such as conservation tillage and……続きを見る
Focus on key issues in expanding the genetic base for Musa, including, exploiting current collections of germplasm and collecting and evaluating wild Musa species and landraces
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Reviews advances in understanding and improving the welfare of dairy cattle;
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Reviews the latest research on the advances in IPM strategies for insect and disease control in horticultural crops
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Reviews key recent research on the main fungal diseases, their modes of infection and potential strategies for dealing with them
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Provides a more holistic approach by combining research both on the impacts of climate change on agriculture and the contribution of agriculture to climate change
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Esta obra pretendeu explorar brevemente as características do processo de urbanização do território brasileiro e a organização das cidades, e como a desordenada ocupação do solo urbano reflete nos í……続きを見る
Learn how to make and use nourishing compost for your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener.
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