Agricultural Science

This book examines the challenges and impacts of poor diets and nutrition from current food systems and the potential contribution of biodiversity ...

This book explores the critical role of urban food production in strengthening communities and in building ecosocialism. It integrates theory and p...

This book reflects the current state of discussion about agricultural and rural finance in developing and transition countries. It provides insight...

First published in 1987: The authors objectives were twofold. First to provide a review of current research in both basic and applied areas and sec...

This open access book presents simple, robust pre-field screening protocols that allow plant breeders to screen for enhanced tolerance to heat stre...

Extensive research has established that hybrid rice has more than 20 per cent yield advantage over improved inbred varieties. Increasing seed produ...

In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the agricultural industry and industry-based sciences, the Precision Exams Edition of Burtons ...

This instructional pocket reference condenses the most important aspects of small animal handling. It provides a portable, durable means of learnin...

As a lifestyle choice, many people have recently made an exodus from the city to the country. One area in particular, the Hudson River Valley is bo...

This book covers the theoretical and practical aspects of pest population components, explaining the probable reasons for pest density fluctuations...

Agroecology is at the forefront of transforming our food systems. This bestselling textbook provides the essential foundation for understanding thi...

Delve into the fascinating world of soil science with The Urban Soil Guide, a comprehensive manual designed for everyone from science beginners to ...

This book is a study about rural poverty in the remote rural area of Kyrgyzstan. It analyses the linkage of poverty with the limits of production f...

Agricultural biotechnology (agrobiotechnology) is endowed with great significance in today's world, taking up roles of increasing agricultural prod...

Meliponini, the stingless bees of the tropics, process and store honey, pollen and plant resins to maintain their colonies. The chemical components...

This book discusses the natural classification and biosystematics of Triticeae and presents the most significant findings of comprehensive studies ...

Growing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who ha...

The third edition of a bestseller, Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders continues to provide the fundamentals of street chemistry...

Apples are one of the most highly consumed fruits globally, with estimations that almost 88 million tonnes of apples are produced worldwide each ye...

Salinity stress currently impacts more than 80 million hectares of land worldwide and more arable land is likely to be impacted in the future due t...

Agrobiodiversity and agroecology go hand-in-hand in promoting environmental resilience in international food systems as well as climate change resi...

Hog Wash chronicles the efforts of a group of international environmentalists, investors, and researchers as they attempt to find an ecologically f...

The sterile insect technique (SIT) is an environment-friendly method of pest control that integrates well into area-wide integrated pest management...

The objective of this open access book is to present protocols, methodologies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) used for the identification...

Sweet Deal, Bitter Landscape brings us to the mid-2000s, when the Tanzanian government struck a deal with a foreign investor to convert more than 2...

Sweet Deal, Bitter Landscape brings us to the mid-2000s, when the Tanzanian government struck a deal with a foreign investor to convert more than 2...

The introduction of new technologies can be controversial, especially when they create ethical tensions as well as winners and losers among stakeho...

Providing the first evidenced-based global estimates of the many scientific, economic, policy, and capacity development impacts of livestock resear...

This book provides a comprehensive explanation of rainfed farming, dryland agriculture, and watershed management concepts. Despite utilizing all av...

How did the universe and life begin and what are the threats to people and the environment in a pandemic? This book is for anybody with interest in...

This open access book discusses urban agriculture initiatives integrated in public space of dense inner-city neighbourhoods, thereby ensuring its a...