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Completely revised, updated and enlarged, now encompassing two volumes, this third edition of Fruit and Vegetables reviews and evaluates, in comprehensive detail, postharvest aspects of a very wide international range of fresh fruit and vegetables as it applies to their...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2014-10-03
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Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for humans and their children. It is a discipline that addresses current issues: climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, poor-nation starvation,...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-10-01
ePub
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Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for humans and their children.Sustainable agriculture is a discipline that addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices,...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-09-03
Collection :
Sustainable Agriculture Reviews
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Biomass obtained from agricultural residues or forest can be used to produce different materials and bioenergy required in a modern society. As compared to other resources available, biomass is one of the most common and widespread resources in the world. Thus, biomass...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-08-25
ePub
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Harness the power of beneficial insects to deter pests and reduce crop damage. This comprehensive guide to farming with insects will have you building beetle banks and native plant field borders as you reap a bountiful and pesticide-free harvest. With strategies for...
Editeur :
Storey Publishing, LLC
Parution :
2014-08-09
ePub
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Induced resistance offers the prospect of broad spectrum, long-lasting and potentially environmentally-benign disease and pest control in plants.Induced Resistance for Plant Defense 2e provides a comprehensive account of the subject, encompassing the underlying science...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2014-08-05
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Biofouling Methods provides a “cook book” for both established workers and those new to the field. The methods included in this important new book range from tried and tested techniques to those at the cutting edge, encompassing the full diversity of this...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2014-07-24
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A healthy horse is a happy horse. Packed with dozens of essential health care skills every horse owner should know, this guide will help you keep your animal healthy, save you money, and make your horse operation more self-sufficient. Cherry Hill provides illustrated...
Editeur :
Storey Publishing, LLC
Parution :
2014-07-22
ePub
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In a hectic world of mass-produced food, clothing, and entertainment, it’s easy to miss out on the simple pleasures of doing things for yourself. Young web designer Jenna Woginrich chronicles her adventures as she learns to embrace the idea of self-sufficiency in...
Editeur :
Storey Publishing, LLC
Parution :
2014-04-30
ePub
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Ann Larkin Hansen offers expert advice on everything from scythes to disc mowers, and details the pros and cons of using horse power or tractors. You’ll learn how to choose the right species for your soil, judge hay quality to buy or sell, and determine how many...
Editeur :
Storey Publishing, LLC
Parution :
2014-04-25
Collection :
Storey Basics
ePub
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Diamonds are a multi-billion dollar business involving some of the world’s largest mining companies, a million and a half artisanal diggers, more than a million cutters and polishers and a huge retail jewellery sector. But behind the sparkle of the diamond lies a...
Editeur :
Polity
Parution :
2014-04-10
Collection :
Resources
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A functional discussion of the crop selection process for biomass energy The Selection Process of Biomass Materials for the Production of Bio-fuels and Co-firing provides a detailed examination and analysis for a number of energy crops and their use as a source for...
Editeur :
Wiley-IEEE Press
Parution :
2014-03-28
Collection :
IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems
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The European project Multisward (http://www.multisward.eu/multisward_eng/)aims at supporting developments and innovations in grassland useand management in different European farming systems (including low-inputand organic farming systems), pedoclimatic and...
Editeur :
QUAE
Parution :
2014-03-20
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Variety trials are an essential step in crop breeding and production. These trials are a significant investment in time and resources and inform numerous decisions from cultivar development to end-use. CropVariety Trials: Methods and Analysis is a practical volume that...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2014-03-07
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This book provides an overview of the complex challenges and opportunities related to forest-based rural development in the tropics and subtropics. Applying a socio-ecological perspective, the book traces the changing paradigms of forestry in rural development...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2014-01-21
ePub
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PESTICIDE APPLICATION METHODS Pesticide Application Methods is the standard work for all those involved in crop protection. This fully revised and expanded edition provides up-to-date information on the different types of application techniques and how they should be...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2014-01-06
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Turkeys are an excellent source of succulent meat, rich eggs, and nutrient-dense manure, and raising them is a rewarding and profitable activity for many farmers. With helpful tips on acquiring organic certification, processing both meat and eggs, and marketing your...
Editeur :
Storey Publishing, LLC
Parution :
2013-12-17
Collection :
Storey’s Guide to Raising
ePub
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Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but their interpretation also differs from cropland soils. Just as there are diverse forest types, there are many soil variants that need different management. Today, forest plantations are being intensively managed for...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2013-12-12
ePub
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Biorenewable Resources: Engineering New Products from Agriculture, 2nd Edition will provide comprehensive coverage of engineering systems that convert agricultural crops and residues into bioenergy and biobased products. This edition is thoroughly updated and revised to...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2013-12-03
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The most recent advances in research on coastal saline soil rehabilitation and utilization based on forestry approach are discussed.The forestry approach is emphasized rather than physical or engineering measures to ameliorate saline soils, which is significant for...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2013-12-03
ePub
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