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  • Introduction to Nuclear Techniques in Agronomy and Plant Biology

    Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies

    by Peter B. Vose ...
    Introduction to Nuclear Techniques in Agronomy and Plant Biology is a 15-chapter book that begins with an explanation of the nature of isotopes and radiation, nuclear reactions, and radioisotopes. Subsequent chapters describe the radioassay, use of stable isotopes as tracers, and activation analysis for biological samples. Other chapters discuss X-ray fluorescence spectrography for plants and ... Read more

    $65.69 USD

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  • The Farming Ladder

    by G. Henderson ...
    First published in 1943, “The Farming Ladder” aims to explain how the reader may start and maintain a successful and profitable farm in the easiest way possible, without requiring a great deal of special knowledge or skills. With original ideas and a wealth of helpful tips, this is a volume not to be missed by existing or prospective smallholders and farmers. Contents include: “The Farm”, “The ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Biofuel Cropping Systems

    Carbon, Land and Food

    Edited by Hans Langeveld, John Dixon, Herman van Keulen ...
    Choosing appropriate practices and policies for biofuel production requires an understanding of how soils, climate, farm types, infrastructure, markets and social organisation affect the establishment and performance of these crops. The book highlights land use dynamics, cultivation practices related to conversion and wider impacts. It explores how biofuel production chain development is steered ... Read more

    $45.99 USD

  • The Cultivation of Hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India.

    by P. L. Simmonds ...
    This volume contains a detailed and informative guide to the cultivation of hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India. Full of invaluable information and useful tips, this book is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in brewing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents Include: “Systems of Cultivation”, “Cultivation and ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Beyond Agricultural Impacts

    Multiple Perspectives on Climate Change and Agriculture in Africa

    Edited by Nkulumo Zinyengere, Theobald Frank Theodory, Million Gebreyes, Chinwe Ifejika Speranza ...
    Beyond Agricultural Impacts: Multiple Perspectives on Climate Change in Africa presents the theories and methods commonly applied in climate change assessment from various locations in Africa, also inspiring further research that addresses the broad spectrum of societal impacts that result from altered climate status. Using case studies, the work provides insights into climate change impacts and ... Read more

    $179.99 USD

  • The Machinery of Crop Planting - With Information on Seeding, Drilling, Transplanting and Other Mechanical Methods of Crop Planting

    by Various ...
    Contained within this volume is a comprehensive treatise on the various different machines used in planting crops, with information on seeding, drilling, transplanting, and other mechanical methods of crop planting. Written in clear, plain language and including a plethora of helpful illustrations, diagrams, and charts, this text provides a wealth of information on the subject. It will be of much ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How to Choose and Manage a Farm

    by Isabella Beeton ...
    This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on farming and farm management, being a guide to every aspect of farming from design and construction to drainage and irrigation. Although old, much of the information contained within this book is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern farmers and smallholders. Contents include: "Farming in General", "Landlord and Tenant", "Farms and ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Origins and Phylogeny of Rices

    by N.M. Nayar ...
    Origin and Phylogeny of Rices provides an evolutionary understanding of the origin, spread, and extent of genetic diversity in rice. This single volume is the first to review and synthesize the significant work done in this area in the last 30 years.Rice is the most important food crop of humankind. It provides more energy and also forms the staple food for more humans than any other food plant. ... Read more

    $134.99 USD

  • Potato Biology and Biotechnology

    Advances and Perspectives

    Edited by Dick Vreugdenhil, John Bradshaw, Christiane Gebhardt, Francine Govers, Mark A. Taylor, Donald K.L. MacKerron, Heather A. Ross ...
    In the past 15-20 years major discoveries have been concluded on potato biology and biotechnology. Important new tools have been developed in the area of molecular genetics, and our understanding of potato physiology has been revolutionized due to amenability of the potato to genetic transformation. This technology has impacted our understanding of the molecular basis of plant-pathogen interaction ... Read more

    $113.39 USD

  • The Value of Water in a Drying Climate

    Edited by Tor Hundloe, Christine Crawford ...
    Are we making the best use of water? How do we judge this? Are there trade-offs between upstream and downstream water use? What are these and how are they resolved? Disputes over water allocations are, second to climate change, the dominant environmental and public policy issues of the present era. We are called upon to resolve such controversies using the principles of sustainable development, ... Read more

    $45.99 USD

  • Environmental Stresses in Soybean Production

    Soybean Production Volume 2

    Edited by Mohammad Miransari ...
    Environmental Stress Conditions in Soybean Production: Soybean Production, Volume Two, examines the impact of conditions on final crop yield and identifies core issues and methods to address concerns. As climate and soil quality changes and issues continue to manifest around the world, methods of ensuring sustainable crop production is imperative. The care and treatment of the soil nutrients, how ... Read more

    $116.99 USD

  • Dancing with the River

    People and Life on the Chars of South Asia

    by Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt, Gopa Samanta ...
    Series series Yale Agrarian Studies Series
    With this book Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt and Gopa Samanta offer an intimate glimpse into the microcosmic world of hybrid landscapes.” Focusing on chars-the part-land, part-water, low-lying sandy masses that exist within the riverbeds in the floodplains of lower Bengal-the authors show how, both as real-life examples and as metaphors, chars straddle the conventional categories of land and water, and how ... Read more

    $53.99 USD