m／g - Agriculture & Animal Husbandry 1

The water resources of the Selenga River/Lake Baikal system are of fundamental importance for the ecosystems and socio-economic development of the region. In this large-scale river and lake basin, t……続きを見る

Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research in understanding the role of soil microbiomes in delivering key ecosystem services such as carbon and nutrient cycling Reviews recent advanc……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

Gene expression in cells follows a prescribed pathway that conforms to the Central Dogma; where the genetic information stored in DNA is transcribed into RNA and then expressed into proteins, which ……続きを見る

Reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of soil erosion, focussing on water-based and wind-based erosion processes Considers the effectiveness of mitigation measures to reduce soil erosion,……続きを見る

Almond and peach species have global importance as food crops as well as use in landscaping including restoration and reforestation. Because currently available breeding germplasm has a very narrow ……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

This book is a contribution to our understanding of the worrying situation of small-scale fisheries (SSF) which face marginalisation in most coastal countries. The authors explain why SSF are so pre……続きを見る

Agriculture generates over $2.5 trillion annually for the global economy. Each year, global agricultural efforts are beset by tens of billions of dollars in damage from hail storms. Each year, insur……続きを見る

This book demonstrates different stages of hydrocarbon deposit localization in a tectonically complex regionーthe South Caspian Mega-Basin (SCMB). Each of the stages: tectonics, sedimentation, litho……続きを見る

This unique treatment of geomorphology, first published in 1986, provides a comprehensive work to enable students to see the subject as a whole. Taking the concepts that run through the subject and ……続きを見る

Peach is a highly valuable temperate fruit crop with significant consumer demand and nutraceutical benefits. This book provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage on sustainable production proces……続きを見る

Scattered like dots rising from the deep across vast expanses of the world’s tropical and subtropical oceans, atolls with their turquoise lagoons and reefs teeming with colorful marine life have cap……続きを見る

Focuses on plant health issues in sub-Saharan Africa which are key to improving yields Reviews ways of improving the health of key African crops such as cassava, maize and grain legumes Brings toge……続きを見る

Reviews advances in poultry genetics and their application in marker assisted breeding; Summarises recent research on poultry digestion and nutritional requirements; Discusses current studies on op……続きを見る

Reviews advantages and disadvantages of different protected cultivation systems, from greenhouses and net houses to aquaponic and vertical farming systems. Detailed assessment of current research o……続きを見る

Summarises latest research on IWM principles and methods Assesses current challenges facing herbicide use Detailed review of the range of cultural, physical and biological methods of control availa……続きを見る

A comprehensive review of both the causes of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and the range of ways these emissions can be reduced Particularly strong focus on the range of nutritional strat……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

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

Caring for the earth as the underlying emphasis, the papers in this volume deal with the conservation, management and development of natural resources, pertaining to agriculture, livestock and water……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

Summarises current research on pathogenic risks affecting milk and ways they can be controlled on the farm; Reviews ways of measuring and reducing the environmental impact of dairy farming such as ……続きを見る

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on heat stress in dairy cattle. The first chapter outlines technologies to breed for more heat tolerant dairy catt……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

Provides a comprehensive review of best practice in sugarcane cultivation across the value chain from planting through to post-harvest operations Assesses alternative uses of sugarcane for bioenerg……続きを見る

Comprehensive review of the range of water resources, from groundwater and surface water to rainwater, floodwater and waste water Discusses advances in irrigation techniques, from surface irrigatio……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

Comprehensive, systematic review of advances in key CRISPR/Cas technologies, such as TALENS and zinc finger nucleases, double-strand break repair techniques, insertion-based genome edits, base edit……続きを見る