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 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 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
Provides a comprehensive review of the recent developments in precision livestock technologies, from wearable sensors, to thermal imaging techniques
Covers the latest research on the application of……続きを見る
Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Dr Temple Grandin, this book integrates scientific research and industry literature on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, deer, and horses, in both the de……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
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
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
Comprehensive coverage of the latest research on the genetic diversity of sorghum
Reviews key developments in breeding, from conventional to marker-assisted techniques, as well their application in……続きを見る
Reviews the development of CA systems globally and elaborates on science underlying the key CA system components.
Assesses the latest evidence on improving soil and crop health and CA system resili……続きを見る
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
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
Focus on integrating research on nutrient cycling, crop nutrient processing and the environmental impact of fertiliser use to identify ways of improving nutrient use efficiency (NUE) in the use of ……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
Covers the latest research on controlling pathogenic and non-pathogenic safety risks associated with pig meat
Comprehensive review of the factors affecting the different aspects of pig meat quality……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
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
Discusses key methods for monitoring soil health
Comprehensive review of techniques to manage soil health, such as the use of rotations, intercropping and cover crops
Case studies of ways of suppor……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
Considers best practices for ensuring seed quality and health, such as phenotyping and non-invasive techniques, including hyper=spectral imaging and x-rays
Provides a comprehensive review of our un……続きを見る
Tillage agriculture has led to widespread soil and ecosystem degradation globally, and more particularly in the developing regions. This is especially so in Africa where traditional agricultural pra……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
There has been growing attention paid to urban agriculture worldwide because of its role in making cities more environmentaly sustainable while also contributing to enhanced food access and social j……続きを見る
This book provides up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the research and application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tropical regions. The first section explores the agro-ecological frame……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
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
Food and the systems that produce, disrupt, prepare it are central to all human life. Yet, scholarly analysis of the food systems that support human life are highly fragmented across a variety of di……続きを見る
