ｈｏｕ - Agriculture & Animal Husbandry 1

Climate change is a pressing problem. Does each of us have a moral responsibility to help tackle it? In this volume, Marion Hourdequin and Dan Shahar debate the timely issue of individual behavior a……続きを見る

Les éléments les plus marquants de l'approche moderne de la biologie de la glande mammaire, seul organe capable de synthétiser des protéines en abondance : endocrinologie de la lactation, rôle de la……続きを見る

La conservation des grains après la récolte est une problématique essentielle dans la lutte contre les pénuries alimentaires et contre la faim. Pour les céréales, ces pertes peuvent atteindre 30 % d……続きを見る

L’agriculture de conservation des sols est au cœur des débats sur le rôle de l’agriculture dans la préservation de la qualité des sols et de la biodiversité, la nécessaire réduction de l’usage des p……続きを見る

Ce livre présente une synthèse des connaissances sur les quelque 160 virus et viroïdes affectant tomate, pomme de terre, piment, aubergine, tabac, pépino, tamarillo, pétunia, datura.... Sont détaill……続きを見る

Cet ouvrage présente un panorama des ressources et de l’usage des matières fertilisantes d’origine résiduaire en contexte français, et donne des clefs pour instruire la question de leur substitution……続きを見る

Le recyclage des déchets organiques peut être considéré comme une pratique agro-écologique visant l’amélioration de la fertilité des sols, la réduction des impacts environnementaux et une économie c……続きを見る

Comment les plantes poussent-elles ? Le nombre d’or est-il omniprésent dans leur architecture ? Leurs structures sont-elles fractales ? Ont-elles un langage ? Une grammaire ? Il y a du vrai dans ces……続きを見る

It’s been suggested that current poultry production must increase by at least 2.5% per year until 2030 to meet demand from a rapidly growing population. However, whilst modern, more intensive produc……続きを見る

A Step-by-step Guide to Developing Innovative Computational Tools for Shallow Geothermal SystemsGeothermal heat is a viable source of energy and its environmental impact in terms of CO2 emissions is……続きを見る

This book is a comprehensive guide to applying machine learning to animal behavior analysis, focusing on activity recognition in farm animals. It begins by introducing key concepts of animal behavio……続きを見る

This book titled, "Crop Management, Integrated Farming and Pest Management", provides readers with an introduction to crops, crop types and crop rotation. Attempts have been made towards providing a……続きを見る

Provides a comprehensive overview of the interventions available to optimise water management in agriculture, including rainwater harvesting and farm reservoirs Considers the development and applic……続きを見る

Understanding Wine Chemistry Understand the reactions behind the world’s most alluring beverages The immense variety of wines on the market is the product of multiple chemical processes – whether ac……続きを見る

Reviews latest research on crop physiology and genetic diversity Detailed coverage of key advances in breeding and their application to produce more resilient drought, salt and cold-tolerant variet……続きを見る

Algae are sunlight-driven cell factories, and can efficiently absorb CO2 and convert light energy to chemical energy such as lipid, starch and other carbohydrates and release O2. Algal feedstock is ……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

With increasing temperatures and an escalation in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, agricultural productivity remains at risk of being compromised. With the food security of mill……続きを見る

Provides an authoritative review of the key developments in achieving durable disease resistance in cereal crops Comprehensive coverage of the major diseases that affect cereal crops (Fusarium head……続きを見る

Reviews advances in understanding the role of different types of rumen microbiota such as archea, anaerobic fungi, viruses and the rumen wall microbial community Covers both the way the rumen pr……続きを見る

Reviews advances in understanding and improving the welfare of dairy cattle; Summarises current research on rumen biology, digestion and ways of optimising nutrition of dairy cattle from grazing to……続きを見る

This specially formulated collection features 3 reviews of current topics and key research in sweetpotato. The first chapter examines the origin and dispersal of sweetpotato, considers in vitro germ……続きを見る

Summarises the current advances in IWM, such as the use of technology to allow for more informed decision making (e.g. decision support systems (DSS) and sensor technology) Discusses the challenges……続きを見る

Summarises the wealth of research on optimising pig herd health for increased protection against major diseases, including ASF and PRRS Reviews recent advances in understanding gut function and imm……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

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

Reviews key recent research on the main fungal diseases, their modes of infection and potential strategies for dealing with them Summarises the range of techniques for breeding more resistant varie……続きを見る

Reviews latest research on composition and properties of egg shell, white and yolk; Summarises recent studies on pathogens affecting eggs and methods for their control such as washing and packaging……続きを見る

This book explains irrigation methods and their variation and provides information on what elements to take information on what elements to take into consideration before choosing any method. Method……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