Agriculture and agribusiness Books

Book SynopsisIssues surrounding agriculture have always had pride of place among academic research in economic history. This volume reflects, both geographically and methodologically, the scope of cutting edge work being done in this area.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Editorial Board. Editorial Policy and Manuscript form guidelines. Editor's Introduction. Great disappointments: The lessons from nineteenth century transitions from slavery to free labor (S.L. Engerman). Freehold tenure in late eighteenth century Denmark (I. Henriksen). The complexion gap: The economic consequences of color among free African Americans in the rural antebellum south (H. Bodenhorn). A capital intensive innovation in a capital-scarce world: Steam-threshing in nineteenth century Italy (G. Federico). Weather effects on European agriculture price inflation 1870-1913 (S. Solomou, W. Wu). Agricultural labor market integration in the antebellum northeast: Evidence from two New York farms (J. E. Murray).

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Book SynopsisAn irreverent and wide-ranging treatise on building and maintaining a standout brand in business or in life, from the marketing mastermind behind countless iconic booze labels. Steven Grasse made a name for himself as not only a distiller but also the mind behind beloved brands like Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum and the guy who made cheap-beer-standbys like Narragansett and Miller High Life cool again. Through his work in advertising and marketing, Grasse has changed the game in the booze world and become an authority on building an authentic, enduring, and deeply beloved brand. Food & Wine has called him “the punk-rock prince of small-batch spirits.”  So how did he do it? Through practicing brand mysticism, a mentality for all endeavors based on keeping an open mind, taking risks, and developing authenticity—skills that have benefited him in booze, business, and beyond. In this book, he’s sharing this practice with the world. Through lessons (big life things that feel like just cool stories), case studies (how did Sailor Jerry become the punk rock Captain Morgan?), and magical ingredients (what makes a great message sing), Brand Mysticism guides you through the steps it takes to channel entrepreneurial spirit into a brand, a business, a creative practice, or a life that breaks with tradition to achieve the remarkable.

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Book SynopsisAn inside look at the ways in which labour relations are constituted and contested in South African agriculture.Trade Review"This is an excellently executed study that demonstrates the power of this methodology to reveal deeper meanings behind day-to-day activity. While Addison's main focus is describing the labour regime on the plantation, the fieldwork reveals the critical roles of sexual economy and religion as sites of contestation and cultural expression." Allison Goebel, School of Environmental Studies, Queen's University

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Book SynopsisCovering all agricultural regions and a wide variety of commodity production and farming systems, this comprehensive survey synthesizes twenty years of research on climate change and Canadian agriculture.Trade ReviewThis timely collection will be of interest to scholars, policymakers, and agriculturalists throughout North America and beyond. It offers both a comprehensive collection of recent research on the vulnerability of Canadian farming systems to climate change and a thorough and articulate presentation of the breadth of concepts and methods currently employed in climate change vulnerability assessments. -- Debra Davidson, University of Alberta * Great Plains Research, Vol.18, No.2, Fall 2008 *Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Part 1: Research Approaches to Climate ChangeAdaptation 1 Introduction / Ellen Wall, Barry Smit, and Johanna Wandel 2 Impact-Based Approach / Michael Brklacich, Barry Smit, Ellen Wall,and Johanna Wandel 3 Context-Based Approach / Ellen Wall, Barry Smit, and JohannaWandel 4 Process-Based Approach / Johanna Wandel, Ellen Wall, and BarrySmit Part 2: Impact-Based Studies 5 Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in EasternCanada / Samuel Gameda, Andrew Bootsma, and Daniel McKenney 6 Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture in the Prairie Region /David Sauchyn 7 Agricultural Water Supply in the Okanagan Basin: Using ClimateChange Scenarios to Inform Dialogue and Planning Processes / DeniseNeilsen, Stewart Cohen, Scott Smith, Grace Frank, Walter Koch, YounesAlila, Wendy Merritt, Mark Barton, and Bill Taylor Part 3: Context-Based Studies 8 Climate Change Adaptation in a Wider Context: ConceptualizingMultiple Risks in Primary Agriculture / Ben Bradshaw 9 Biophysical and Socio-Economic Stressors for Agriculture in theCanadian Prairies / Henry David Venema 10 Institutional Capacity for Agriculture in the South SaskatchewanRiver Basin / Harry P. Diaz and David A. Gauthier 11 The Perception of Risk to Agriculture and Climatic Variability inQuébec: Implications for Farmer Adaptation to Climatic Variability andChange / Christopher Bryant, Bhawan Singh, and Pierre André Part 4: Process-Based Studies 12 Comparing Apples and Grapes: Farm-Level Vulnerability to ClimateVariability and Change / Suzanne Belliveau, Ben Bradshaw, and Barry Smit 13 Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Risks in SouthwesternOntario Farming Systems / Susanna Reid, Suzanne Belliveau, Barry Smit,and Wayne Caldwell 14 Community-Based Watershed Management as an AgriculturalAdaptation to Climatic Extremes in the Canadian Prairies / R. Cynthia Neudoerffer and DavidWaltner-Toews 15 Household Access to Capital and Its Influence on Climate-RelatedRural Population Change: Lessons from the Dust Bowl Years / Robert A. McLeman Part 5: Conclusions 16 Policy Implications: Panellists’ Comments / Ellen Wall,Barry Smit, and Johanna Wandel 17 Climate Change Adaptation Research and Policy for CanadianAgriculture / Ellen Wall and Barry Smit References Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisAn informative selection of papers presented at the Medical Workshop on Pesticide-Related Illnesses It is vital to understand the public health impact of pesticides used in modern day agriculture. Unfortunately, scientifically valid information is often scattered and hard to find. Proceedings from the Medical Workshop on Pesticide-Related Illness is the essential text that fills these two voids. The papers collected here make up a volume that is a timely review of key issues in both the acute and chronic health effects of pesticide exposure. Proceedings from the Medical Workshop on Pesticide-Related Illness offers work originally presented at the groundbreaking 2002 International Conference on Pesticide Exposure and Health in Washington, DC. However, in order to reflect recent developments in the field, all of the authors have revised, updated, and expanded their presentations to address the current status of knowledge in pesticide health effecTable of Contents Preface: Pesticide-Related Illnesses (Steven R. Kirkhorn) Introduction/Background (Lynn R. Goldman and Ana Maria Osorio) Contact Dermatitis in Agriculture (Sahar Sohrabian and Howard Maibach) Neurotoxicity of Pesticides (Matthew C. Keifer and Jordan Firestone) Reproductive Disorders Associated with Pesticide Exposure (Linda M. Frazier) Carcinogenicity of Agricultural Pesticides in Adults and Children (Michael C. R. Alavanja, Mary H. Ward, and Peggy Reynolds) Surveillance for Pesticide-Related Disease (Ana Maria Osorio) Managing Pesticide Chronic Health Risks: U.S. Policies (Lynn R. Goldman) Appendix A: Informational Sources on Pesticides and Health (Daniel L. Sudakin) Appendix B: Pesticide Intoxication Reporting Forms (Nida Besbelli) Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2019 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD In the fascinating story of the sustainable food revolution, an environmental journalist and professor asks the question: Is the future of food looking bleak—or better than ever? “In The Fate of Food, Amanda Little takes us on a tour of the future. The journey is scary, exciting, and, ultimately, encouraging.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sixth ExtinctionClimate models show that global crop production will decline every decade for the rest of this century due to drought, heat, and flooding. Water supplies are in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the world’s population is expected to grow another 30 percent by midcentury. So how, really, will we feed nine billion people sustainably in the coming decades?Amanda Little, a professor at Vanderbilt University and an award-winning journalist, spent three years

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Book SynopsisTraces the culture of sharecropping - crucial to understanding life in the southern United States - from Emancipation to the twenty-first century. By reading dozens of works of literature in their historical context, David Davis demonstrates how sharecropping emerged, endured for a century, and continues to resonate in American culture.

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Book SynopsisTraces the culture of sharecropping - crucial to understanding life in the southern United States - from Emancipation to the twenty-first century. By reading dozens of works of literature in their historical context, David Davis demonstrates how sharecropping emerged, endured for a century, and continues to resonate in American culture.

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Book SynopsisPlant Biology is a new textbook written for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It is an account of modern plant science, reflecting recent advances in genetics and genomics and the excitement they have created. The book begins with a review of what is known about the origins of modern-day plants. Next, the special features of plant genomes and genetics are explored. Subsequent chapters provide information on our current understanding of plant cell biology, plant metabolism, and plant developmental biology, with the remaining three chapters outlining the interactions of plants with their environments. The final chapter discusses the relationship of plants with humans: domestication, agriculture and crop breeding. Plant Biology contains over 1,000 full color illustrations, and each chapter begins with Learning Objectives and concludes with a Summary.Trade Review"As the opening chapter in a book on plant biology with a developmental/genetic/molecular focus, this is novel, but highly relevant and welcome. The synthetic emphasis is important for the future development of these fields of science, and the general approach is bound to appeal to students. Chapter 1 fits well with the declared goal of drawing together data from different fields. This is a refreshingly new approach... I think that the level is about right for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate." - Paul Kenrick, Natural History Museum, London, UK"Chapter 2 was a joy to read. What a treasure trove of plant genetics information and examples … The chapter should stimulate interest in undergraduates and lay the foundation for graduate students at the outset of their careers. It would also be a terrific primer for Ph.D. prelim exams." - Patrick Hayes, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA"I really like the overall concept of this textbook. I teach a sophomore level undergraduate course in plant biology that is similar in content to this text and there is currently no truly appropriate textbook. While there are several lovely botany books, these are designed for survey courses aimed at students with little biology background… At the other extreme are books like Taiz & Zeiger’s Plant Physiology… which are more fitting for seniors and graduate students and which also fail to impress topics such as the evolutionary history of plants and our relationship to them." - Kaye Peterman, Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA, writing about Chapter 3"This is the most comprehensive and well written text book chapter on plant biology I have ever encountered. The coverage is incredible, and the title "metabolism" is taken in its broadest sense… I found the quality of the figures excellent. They were sufficiently stand alone to be useful in this way while being well discussed in the text." - Bob Furbank, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Canberra, Australia, writing about Chapter 4"I learned a lot from the chapter. I think this will be a good starting place for biologists at all levels to gain entry into a specific area. I also like how different genes and mechanisms were reinforced by later examples. The pace is good, the writing succinct and well worded, and many of the stories and perspectives are quite fascinating." - Fred Sack, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA, writing about Chapter 5"My overall impression was that the chapter was well written, largely up-to-date and dealt with the subject in a quite detailed way. The illustrations were excellent…. The level of detail is impressive and yet the style is very readable." - Garry Whitelam, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK, writing about Chapter 6"[The authors have] endeavoured to fulfil quite an extraordinary goal – linking ‘molecular’ responses with the plant-environment interactions from a general rather than a specific viewpoint. [They have] done this remarkably well… All-in-all therefore the chapter is a major tour-de-force." - Jeremy Harbinson, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, writing about Chapter 7"The chapter covers an enormous range of topics in a generally well organised and easily understood style. Most sections are right up to date and deal in depth with the really critical issues. The condensation of material here is very good, just what is needed for a challenging undergraduate text." - John Mansfield (Imperial College London, Wye Campus, Ashford, Kent, UK, writing about Chapter 8"It is exceptionally clear; informative without overwhelming, well written and engaging. It was a true joy to read." - Enrique Lopez-Juez, Royal Holloway, University of London, Surrey, UK, writing about Chapter 9"Chapter 2 was a joy to read. What a treasure trove of plant genetics information and examples … The chapter should stimulate interest in undergraduates and lay the foundation for graduate students at the outset of their careers. It would also be a terrific primer for Ph.D. prelim exams." - Patrick Hayes, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA"This is the most comprehensive and well written text book chapter on plant biology I have ever encountered. The coverage is incredible, and the title "metabolism" is taken in its broadest sense… I found the quality of the figures excellent. They were sufficiently stand alone to be useful in this way while being well discussed in the text." - Bob Furbank, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Canberra, Australia, writing about Chapter 4"As a textbook, Plant Biology’s pedagogic values are very high…. Plant Biology is new and sufficiently different to existing texts to warrant closer inspection….Smith et al.’s Plant Biology is a great achievement, and the authors and publishers are to be complimented on such a worthy endeavour."-Annals of Botany, September 2009Table of Contents1. Origins2. Genomes3. Cells4. Metabolism5. Development6. Environmental Signals7. Environmental Stress8. Interactions with Other Organisms9. Domestication & AgricultureGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisA reshaping of traditional understandings of Costa Rica and its national identity. The Saints of Progress chronicles the development of the Tarrazú Valley, a historically remote coffee-growing region. Carmen Kordick traces the development of this region from the early nineteenth century to the first decades of the twenty-first century.Trade ReviewKordick makes a substantial contribution to the literature on Costa Rica and joins an ongoing discussion (especially among Costa Rican scholars) of the prevalent Costa Rican national myths by debunking the idea of the nation as a timelessly peaceful land of primarily white yeoman farmers."" - Julie A. Charlip, author of Cultivating Coffee: The Farmers of Carazo, Nicaragua, 1880–1930 and coauthor of Latin America: An Interpretive HistoryTable of Contents List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction. Tarrazú: A Place, a Coffee, and a People Chapter 1. Tarrazú’s Founding and Settlement Chapter 2. Coffee, Downward Mobility, and Political Power in Tarrazú Chapter 3. Maintaining the Order: Gender, Class, State Authority, and Violence Chapter 4. Revolt in Tarrazú Chapter 5. The Civil War and Its Consequences Chapter 6. Migration and Shifting Class, Racial, and National Identities Chapter 7. National Belonging and Exclusion beyond Costa Rica’s Borders Conclusion. Costa Rica’s Cold War Exceptionalism Notes Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisMolecular Host Plant Resistance to Pests examines environmentally safe and integrated techniques for effective pest management. Offering more than 1500 references for further exploration of the topic, this reference details the bioactivity, biosynthetic pathways, mechanisms of action, and genetic regulation for improved methods of crop protection and analyzes host plant resistance mechanisms for development of enhanced insect management programs and agricultural ecosystems. This reference discusses the morphological and phenological bases of plant resistance and the current molecular studies on the chemistry, classification, and occurrence of a variety of chemical constituents.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Morphological and Phenological Features 3. Nonprotein Amino Acids 4. Lectins 5. Enzyme Inhibitors 6. Cyanogenic Glycosides 7. Glucosinolates 8. Alkaloids 9. Phenolics 10. Terpenoids 11. Other Compounds: Epicuticular Lipids, Naphthoquinones, Acetogenins, Polyacetylenes, and Chromenes 12. Signaling and Insect-Inducible Compounds in Plants 13. Plant Resistance from a Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Perspective

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Book SynopsisThe final volume in a series for mycologists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, and others scientists, from advanced undergraduate to professional, who are concerned with fungal infection in medicine, agriculture, food, and industrial processes. Summarizes the current knowledge on the causal interaTable of ContentsHandbook Introduction -- Preface -- Contributors -- 1. Aflatoxin: Genetic Mobilization Agent /Eivind B. LHlehoj -- 2. Aflatoxin in Developing Maize: Interactions Among Involved Biota and Pertinent Econiche Factors /Neil W. Widstrom -- 3. Aflatoxins: Their Biological Effects and Ecological Significance /Krishna S. Bilgrami and Kaushal K. Sinha -- 4. Development and U se of Immunoassays in the Detection of Ecologically Important Mycotoxins /Fun S. Chu -- 5. Insect Interactions with Mycotoxin-Producing Fungi and Their Hosts /Patrick F. Dowd -- 6. Species- and Diet-Related Differences in Aflatoxin Biotransformation /David L. Eaton and Howard S. Ramsdell -- 7. Formation of Aflatoxin-DNA Adducts in Trout and Their Use as Molecular Dosimeters for Tumor Prediction /Roderick H. Dashwood, Koenraad Marien, Patricia M. Loveland, David E. Williams, J. D. Hendricks, and George S. Bailey -- 8. Human Exposure to Aflatoxins-Biological Monitoring Herman Autrup and Judith L. Autrup -- 9. Genotoxicity of Naturally Occurring Metabolites: Structural Analogs of Aflatoxin and Related Chemicals /Hideki Mori -- 10. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions in Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites /Deepak Bhatnagar, Kenneth C. Ehrlich, and Thomas E. Cleveland -- 11. A Molecular Approach Towards Understanding Aflatoxin Production /Nancy P. Keller, Thomas E. Cleveland, and Deepak Bhatnagar -- 12. Strain Instability in Filamentous Fungi /Shubha Kale and J. W. Bennett -- 13. Genetic Approaches to the Chemical Ecology of Phytopathogenic Fusarium Species /Anne E. Desjardins -- 14. Biosynthesis and Regulation of Trichothecene Production by Fusarium Species /Marian N. Beremand and Susan P. McCormick -- 15. Cyclopiazonic Acid: Speculation on its Function in Fungi /Ronald T. Riley and Douglas E. Goeger -- 16. Ochratoxin A-A Mycotoxin of Concern /Fredrik Carl Stermer -- Index.

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Book SynopsisThe costs associated with a drug's clinical trials are so significant that it has become necessary to validate both its safety and efficacy in animal models prior to the continued study of the drug in humans. Featuring contributions from distinguished researchers in the field of cognitive therapy research, Animal Models of Cognitive Impairment examines some of the most popular and successful animal archetypes used in the context of drug discovery. It provides integrated coverage of the latest research concerning neuronal systems relevant to cognitive function and dysfunction, assimilating reviews of this research within the context of each chapter. This approach is unique in that it brings together molecular and neurochemical methodologies, behavioral applications in translational models, and clinical applications. The book comprehensively discusses a wide variety of animal models of cognitive impairment, including genetic, lesion, pharmacological, and aging related impaiTable of ContentsIntroduction. Pharmacologic Models. Toxicologic Models. Mouse Genetic Models. Model Applications And Future Developments.

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Book SynopsisTraditionally perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food best avoided or consumed only in moderation, tree nuts have come into their own. Recent epidemiological and clinical studies provide evidence that frequent nut consumption is associated with favorable plasma lipid profiles, reduced risk of coronary heart disease, certain types of cancer, stroke, atherosclerosis, type-2 diabetes, inflammation, and several other chronic diseases. Drawing on contributions from experts based in industry and academia Tree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health discusses the results of state-of-the-art research on different aspects of tree nut compositions, phytochemicals, and their health effects. Explore New Research on Health Effects of Tree NutsThe book examines popular tree nuts, together with chestnut and heart nut, and describes each oneâs compositional and lipid characteristics, phytochemicals, and health effects. It also briefly examineTable of ContentsTree Nuts: Composition, Phytochemicals, and Health Effects: An Overview, C. Alasalvar and F. Shahidi Chemical Composition of Edible Nut Seeds and Its Implications in Human Health, S.K. Sathe, E.K. Monaghan, H.H. Kshirsagar, and M. Venkatachalam Health Benefi ts of Tree Nuts, M.E. Ternus, K. Lapsley, and C.J. Geiger Tree Nut Allergens, S.K. Sathe, G.M. Sharma, and K.H. Roux Sphingolipids in Tree Nuts, Y. Wang, D. Tan, and C.-T. Ho Health Aspects and Antiafl atoxigenic Activity of Phytochemicals in Tree Nuts, R.J. Molyneux, N. Mahoney, J.H. Kim, and B.C. Campbell Flavor and Volatile Compounds in Tree Nuts, K.R. Cadwallader and S. Puangpraphant Almond and Almond Products: Nutraceutical Components and Health Effects, F. Shahidi, Y. Zhong, S.S.K. Wijeratne, and C.-T. Ho Bioactives and Health Benefi ts of Brazil Nut, F. Shahidi and Z. Tan Bioactive Compounds from Cashew Nut and Its Coproducts, F. Shahidi and Z. Tan Chemical Composition and Health Aspects of Chestnut (Castanea spp.), F. Korel and M.Ö. Balaban Compositional Characteristics and Health Effects of Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.): An Overview, C. Alasalvar, F. Shahidi, J.S. Amaral, and B.P.P. Oliveira Antioxidant Activities and Phytochemicals in Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) and Hazelnut By-Products, C. Alasalvar, A.M. Hoffman, and F. Shahidi Phytochemical Profi les and Potential Health Benefi ts of Heartnut (Juglans ailanthifolia var. cordiformis): A Comparison with the Common Walnut (Juglans regia L.), R. Tsao and L. Li Nutrient Composition and Health Benefi cial Effects of Macadamia Nuts, I.A. Munro and M.L. Garg Compositional Characteristics and Health Effects of Pecan [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch], R.R. Eitenmiller and R.B. Pegg Nutraceutical Potential of Pine Nut, L. Yu and M. Slavin Phytochemicals and Health Aspects of Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.), N.P. Seeram, Y. Zhang, S. Bowerman, and D. Heber Walnut Polyphenols: Structures and Functions, T. Fukuda Index

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Book SynopsisThe Cytoskeleton of the Algae provides a comprehensive examination of the structural features of the cytoskeleton in phylogenetic branches of algae. The book also analyzes the possible functions of cytoskeletal components using structural, physiological, genetic, and molecular approaches. Many taxa are described in detail, mirroring the dramatic progress that has been made in recent years in this new research field. Many unique structural elements and motility phenomena are described for the first time, and other features common to all plant cells, such as cell polarity, cytoplasmic streaming, mitosis, cell wall deposition, and contractile events are analyzed using algae as experimental model systems. The Cytoskeleton of the Algae reflects the enormous impact that research on the algal cytoskeleton has on both phycology and plant cell biology, and it will serve as an excellent reference volume for researchers in this area.Table of ContentsThe Microarchitecture of the Chrysophycean Cytoskeleton (Richard Wetherbee, Anthony Koutoulis, and Robert A. Andersen). The Dinoflagellate Cytoskeleton (Keith R. Roberts, Julia Roberts, and Stephania A. Cormier). The Cytoskeleton in the Diatoms: The Mitotic Spindle and Cell Cycle Dependent Organization (Linda Wordeman). The Cytoskeleton in Euglenoids: Cell Form, Surface Motility, and Cell Replication are Based on a Membrane Skeleton of Repeating Strips (R.R. Dubreuil, J.A. Marrs, and G.B. Bouck). Role of the Cytoskeleton in Cellular Morphogenesis of Zygotes of Fucoid Algae (Darryl L. Kropf). Cytoskeleton and Mitotic Spindle in Red Algae (Sharon T. Broadwater, Joseph L. Scott, and David J. Garbary). The Cytoskeleton in the Desmidiaceae-Cell Morphogenesis (Taizo Hogetsu). Cytoskeleton-Based Nuclear Translocation in Desmids (Ursula Meindl). Microtubules Controlling Cellulose Deposition? A Comparison Between the Chlorococcales and the Giant Green Coenocytes (Shun Mizuta). The Cytoskeleton of the Zygnemataceae (Franz Grolig). The Cytoskeleton in the Life Cycle of Acetabularia and Other Related Species of Dasyclad Green Algae (D. Menzel, H. Jonitz, C. Elsner-Menzel). A Mathematical Model of Cytoskeletal Dynamics and Morphogenesis in Acetabularia (B.C. Goodwin and C. Briére). Contractile Movements in the Algae: The Siphonocladales as Model Systems (John W. LaClaire, II). The Role of the Cytoskeleton in Organelle Translocation in Vaucheria Longicaulis (Donald W. Ott). The Characean Cytoskeleton: Spatial Control in the Cortical Cytoplasm (Geoffrey O. Wasteneys). The Characean Cytoskeleton: Dissecting the Streaming Mechanism (T. Shimmen). Flagellar Apparatus Architecture and the Phylogeny of Green Algae: Chlorophytes, Euglenoids, Glaucophytes (Charles J. O'Kelly). Genetic Approaches to the Study of Cytoskeletal Structure and Function in Chlamydomonas (Jeffrey A. Holmes and Susan K. Dutcher). Tubulins in the Volvocales: From Genes to Organized Microtubule Assemblages (Rüdiger

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Book SynopsisThis volume emphasizes the application of modern biotechnological approaches to the study and control of animal parasites. The book begins by discussing molecular concepts and principles in general before moving on to cover specific applications for endoparasites, ectoparasites, and finally the hosts themselves. Animal Parasite Control Utilizing Biotechnology will be an instrumental reference in promoting a better understanding of the host-parasite relationship and suggesting viable means of controlling economically important parasite infections of animals. The book will be invaluable to zoologists, parasitologists, microbiologists, biochemists, geneticists, immunologists, physiologists, molecular biologists, veterinarian and medical scientists, and advanced students interested in the topic.Table of ContentsMOLECULAR CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES. Biotechnology: A Shot-in-the-Arm for Veterinary Parasite Control (Graham F. Mitchell). Application of Recombinant DNA Technology to Genetic Analysis of Sporozoan Parasites (Robert Cappai and David J. Kemp). Vectors for Recombinant Vaccine Delivery (David B. Boyle and Anthony J. Radford). Advances in Adjuvant Technology and Application (John C. Cox and Alan R. Coulter). ENDOPARASITE MODELS. Control of Gastrointestinal Nematode Parasites (W.K. Yong). Control of Tissue Parasites. I. Nematodes (Robin G. Bell, Robert B. Grieve and Mario T. Philipp). Control of Tissue Parasites. II. Cestodes (Marshall W. Lightowlers, Michael A. Gemmel, Gavin L.B. Harrison, David D. Heath, Michael D. Rickard and Michael G. Roberts). Control of Tissue Parasites. III. Trematodes (Terry W. Spithill). Control of Intraerythrocytic Parasites (Peter W. Riddles and Ian G. Wright). Control of Intracellular Parasites: The Coccidia (John T. Ellis and Alan M. Johnson). ECTOPARASITE MODELS. Biotechnology and the Control of Myiasis Diseases (R. Mark Sandeman). Vaccination Against Ticks (Ross Tellam, Don Smith, David H. Kemp, and Peter Willadsen). Biotechnology and the Control of Mosquitos (Julian M. Crampton and Paul Eggleston). THE GENETICS OF HOST RESPONSE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON CONTROL STRATEGIES. The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Parasite Immunity (John D. Wetherall and David M. Groth). Leukocyte Molecules and Their Possible Function in Immunity to Parasites (Peter M. Outteridge). Genetic Markers for the Selection of Parasite Resistance in Livestock (Kathryn J. Gogolin-Ewens, Jill F. Maddox, Stewart F. Fabb, Malcolm R. Brandon). Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis important publication provides, for the first time, a comprehensive review of knowledge of reproductive seasonality in teleosts. This is a work of value to research scientists in the field of environmental physiology, reproductive biology, and comparative neuroendocrinology and endocrinology.Table of ContentsChapter 1 General Introduction, Chapter 2 General Concepts of Seasonal Reproduction, Chapter 3 Salmonids, Chapter 4 Cyprinidae, Chapter 5 Sticklebacks, Chapter 6 Estuarine and Intertidal Teleosts, Chapter 7 Temperate Marine Teleosts, Chapter 8 Tropical Freshwater Fishes, Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive treatise offers an in-depth discussion of natural toxicants in plants, emphasizing their effects as defenses against herbivory. Coevolution of plants and her-bivores are covered with a detailed treatment of toxicant metabolism and systemic effects in mammalian tissues. Con-sideration of the economic importance of plant toxins, modi-fication by plant breeding, management of toxico-sis, and toxicant problems in various geographic areas are in-cluded. Each volume offers an extensive description of chemistry, biosynthesis, analysis, distribution in plants, metabolism in mam-mals and insects, and practical problems in humans and livestock.Table of ContentsVOLUME I: ALKALOIDS Pyrrolizidine Al-kaloid Toxicity and Metabolism in Laboratory Animals and Live-stock. Metabolism of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids. Human Health Impli-cations of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids and Herbs Containing Them. Nicotiana Alkaloids. Piperidine Al-kaloids of Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). Quinolizidine Alkaloids in Range and Grain Lupins. Indole Alkaloids from Phalaris and Other Gramineae. Solanum Glycoalka-loids. Swain-sonine: A Toxic Indolizidine Alkaloid. Slaframine: Occur-rence, Chemistry, and Physiological Activity. Toxic Alka-loids Associated with Tall Fescue Toxicosis. Toxicology of Diterpenoid Alkaloids in Rangeland Larkspur (Delphinium spp.). Index. c. 336 pp., 7x10, due July 1989, ISBN-0-8493-6990-8.

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Book SynopsisIn the past 10 years, contemporary geneticists using new molecular tools have been able to resolve complex traits into individual genetic components and describe each such component in detail. Molecular Dissection of Complex Traits summarizes the state of the art in molecular analysis of complex traits (QTL mapping), placing new developments in this field within the context of their historical origins. Leading authorities address central themes in analysis of complex phenotypes, and case histories of important work in this burgeoning field are presented by the principal investigators. The book is divided into three sections:Table of ContentsIntroduction: Of Blending, Beans, and Bristles: The Foundations of QTL Mapping. Fundamental Principles: Molecular Tools for the Study of Complex Traits. Experimental Design Considerations in Analysis of Complex Traits. Computational Tools for Study of Complex Traits. QTL Mapping in Outbred Pedigrees. Mapping QTLs in Autopolyploids. QTL Analysis under Linkage Equilibrium. Molecular Analysis of Epistasis. QTL Mapping in DNA Marker-Assisted Plant and Animal Improvement. QTL Analyses: Power, Precision, and Accuracy. High-Resolution Mapping of QTLs. Compilation and Distribution of Data on Complex Traits. Case Histories: Case History in Plant Domestication: Sorghum, An Example of Cereal Evolution. Case History in Crop Improvement: Yield Heterosis in Maize. Case History in Germplasm Introgression: Tomato Genetics and Breeding Using Nearly Isogenic Introgression Lines Derived from Wild Species. Case History in Genetics of Long-Lived Plants: Molecular Approaches to Domestication of a Fast-Growing Forest Tree: Populus. Case History in Animal Improvement: Mapping Complex Traits in Ruminants. Case History in Animal Improvement: Genetic Mapping of QTLs for Growth and Fatness in the Pig. Case History in Humans: Mapping QTLs for Complex Traits in Humans. Social Impact of QTL Mapping: From Malthus to Mapping: Prospects for an Impact of Genome Analysis on the World Food Supply. Ethical Consequences of Mapping QTLs for Complex Human Traits. Epilogue: Prospects for Cloning the Genetic Determinants of QTLs. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe major histocompatibility complex (Mhc) is one of the few identified gene systems in domestic animals that is associated with quantitative traits such as disease resistance, immune response, growth, and reproduction. As knowledge of this important system increases, we move closer toward the reality of genetic enhancement of animal welfare and production efficiency. This book represents the current state of knowledge on the Mhc of agriculturally important animals and explores the latest advances in technology. For the first time, the unique findings of recent Mhc research are presented in a single source.The Major Histocompatibility Complex Region of Domestic Animal Species begins with a discussion of the evolution of Mhc. The chapters are then organized with respect to specific species, with a chapter devoted to each. The Mhc of mice and humans are used as a common reference for comparisons between diverse species. The text concludes with a look at future strategies and directions in Mhc research. Comparative immunologists and geneticists, veterinarians, animal breeders, researchers, and university and postgraduate students will all benefit from this detailed look at the evolution, structure, and organization of Mhc.Table of ContentsMajor Histocompatibility Complex Evolution. The Major Histocompatibility Complex of Fish: Genetic Structure and Function of the Mhc of Teleost Species. The Chicken Major Histocompatibility Complex. Genetic Organization, Polymorphism, and Function of the Bovine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Caprine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Ovine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Cervine Major Histocompatibility Complex: Genetic Structure and Function of the Cervine DRB Genes. The Canine Major Histocompatibility Complex: Genetic Structure and Function of the Mhc of Dogs. The Swine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Equine Major Histocompatibility Complex. The Major Histocompatibility Complex of the Rabbit. Future Perspectives. Index.

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Book SynopsisGeographic books routinely introduce map projections without providing mathematical explanations of projections and few delve into complex mathematical development or cover the breadth of projections. From basic projecting to advanced transformations, Cartographic Science: A Compendium of Map Projections, with Derivations is a comprehensive reference that offers an explanation of the science of cartography. The book is a compilation of more than a hundred map projections, from classic conics to contemporary transformations using complex variables. Starting from widely described geometric projecting onto flat paper, cylinder, and cone and then progressing through several layers of mathematics to reach modern projections, the author maximizes the application of one layer of complex mathematics before continuing on to the next. He also supplies numerous one-page tutorials that review terms and methodologies, helping minimize the challenges of unfamiliar mathematical territory. <Table of ContentsA Curved World. A Spherical World. An Ellipsoidal World. The Real World.

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Book SynopsisKnown for their ease of use, artful presentation of scientific information, and evidence-based approach, James Duke's comprehensive handbooks are the cornerstone in the library of almost every alternative and complementary medicine practitioner and ethnobotanist. Using the successful format of these bestselling handbooks, Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible covers 150 herbs that scholars speculate, based on citations, were used in Biblical times.Trade Review"I strongly recommend this book."—Daniel F. Austin, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, in Economic Botany, No: 62(4), 2008, pp. 628-639."…superbly organized…provides both academicians and no-specialist general readers with a complete and descriptive listing of herbs that…were utilized by the people of the biblical era. …superbly enhanced with full color drawings…. A superb writer and expert, James A. Duke…has provided a seminal invaluable contribution that should be a part of every academic library reference collection, as well as on the supplemental reading lists for students…"— Margaret Lane, The Midwest Book Review, February 2008 "…will prove to be of immense interest to medical practitioners, ethnobotanists, biblical scholars, and non-specialists general readers with an interest in this fascinating subject. …handbook is replete with beautifully executed color full color illustrations of individual plants. A seminal contribution to the field of ethnobotony, Duke’s Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible is an important work of impressive scholarship from beginning to end—and a core addition to academic library reference collections." — Michael Dunford, The Midwest Book Review"… opens with extensive introductory material, including charts of the many, many abbreviations used throughout the text… deserves a place in university and some professional libraries…"—Douglas Darnowski, Department of Biology, Indiana University Southeast"The book describes nearly 200 plant species used in medicine from the biblical times until now. The idea of choosing species of medicinal plants from the Bible is original and intriguing. … the subject matter of the book is an extremely interesting choice of medicinal plants together with references to biblical texts. The choice is special and in view of its originality, it is excellent. Attention is turned to not only medical but also historical and cultural aspects of using plants. The book is elegantly bound and edited, with many illustrations (in colour) and with great meticulousness it collects data concerning common names (very numerous), activities, indications, downsides or dosages."—G. Marszalkowski, in Actal Physiol Plant, 2008"A seminal contribution to the field of ethnobotony, Duke’s Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible is an important work of impressive scholarship from beginning to end – and a core addition to academic library reference collections." —In Midwest Book Review"This handbook is a seminal contribution to the field of ethnobotany that provides a general account of medicinal plants mentioned in the Bible including their botanical nomenclature, common names, biological activities, folkloric indications, and dosages. As usual, comments are provided by Dr. Duke in his entertaining writing style. It well serves as a valuable desktop reference for scientists and researchers as well as for nonscientists who are interested in the topic." —Chun-Tao Che, in Jounral of Natural Products, 2018"I strongly recommend this book."—Daniel F. Austin, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, in Economic Botany, No: 62(4), 2008, pp. 628-639."…superbly organized…provides both academicians and no-specialist general readers with a complete and descriptive listing of herbs that…were utilized by the people of the biblical era. …superbly enhanced with full color drawings…. A superb writer and expert, James A. Duke…has provided a seminal invaluable contribution that should be a part of every academic library reference collection, as well as on the supplemental reading lists for students…"— Margaret Lane, The Midwest Book Review, February 2008 "…will prove to be of immense interest to medical practitioners, ethnobotanists, biblical scholars, and non-specialists general readers with an interest in this fascinating subject. …handbook is replete with beautifully executed color full color illustrations of individual plants. A seminal contribution to the field of ethnobotony, Duke’s Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible is an important work of impressive scholarship from beginning to end—and a core addition to academic library reference collections." — Michael Dunford, The Midwest Book Review"… opens with extensive introductory material, including charts of the many, many abbreviations used throughout the text… deserves a place in university and some professional libraries…"—Douglas Darnowski, Department of Biology, Indiana University Southeast"The book describes nearly 200 plant species used in medicine from the biblical times until now. The idea of choosing species of medicinal plants from the Bible is original and intriguing. … the subject matter of the book is an extremely interesting choice of medicinal plants together with references to biblical texts. The choice is special and in view of its originality, it is excellent. Attention is turned to not only medical but also historical and cultural aspects of using plants. The book is elegantly bound and edited, with many illustrations (in colour) and with great meticulousness it collects data concerning common names (very numerous), activities, indications, downsides or dosages."—G. Marszalkowski, in Actal Physiol Plant, 2008"A seminal contribution to the field of ethnobotony, Duke’s Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible is an important work of impressive scholarship from beginning to end – and a core addition to academic library reference collections." —In Midwest Book Review"This handbook is a seminal contribution to the field of ethnobotany that provides a general account of medicinal plants mentioned in the Bible including their botanical nomenclature, common names, biological activities, folkloric indications, and dosages. As usual, comments are provided by Dr. Duke in his entertaining writing style. It well serves as a valuable desktop reference for scientists and researchers as well as for nonscientists who are interested in the topic." —Chun-Tao Che, in Jounral of Natural Products, 2018Table of ContentsIntroduction. Format of book. GEOGRAPHIC/LINGUISTIC ABBREVIATIONS. CHEMICAL/MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS. Catalog of Herbs (A to Z). Bibliographic Abbreviations. References. Scientific Name Index. Common Name Index.

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Book SynopsisMammalian Neuroendocrinology presents a concise examination of how the nervous and endocrine systems interact to regulate physiological processes. Selected experimental results are presented to illustrate the current understanding of neuroendocrine processes. Neural influences and endocrine feedback mechanisms related to the secretion of adenohypophysial hormones are summarized for each hormone. The book's concise nature and readable style are highly suited for use as a graduate textbook.There are also chapters devoted to each of the following topics: neurohypophysis, pineal gland, adrenal medulla, hormones and behavior, and neuroendocrine immunology. Comparisons are made among species of mammals, including laboratory rodents, domesticated ungulates, and primates. Agricultural and/or clinical aspects relevant to these topics are covered when appropriate. Mammalian Neuroendocrinology is excellent for students and professionals in neuroendocrinology, neuroscience, endocrinology, rTable of ContentsChapter 1. Principles of Neuroendocrinology, Chapter 2. Neuroendocrine Morphology, Chapter 3. Neurohypophysis, Chapter 4. Neural Controi of Adenohypophysis, Chapter 5. Miscellaneous Neuropeptides, Chapter 6. Corticotropin and Melanotropin, Chapter 7. Thyrotropin, Chapter 8. Somatotropin, Chapter 9. Prolactin, Chapter 10. Pineal Gland, Chapter 11. Gonadotropins in the Male, Chapter 12. Gonadotropins in the Female, Chapter 13. Adrenal Medulla, Chapter 14. Hormones and Behavior, Chapter 15. Neuroendocrine Immunology, Index

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Book SynopsisWith high-quality genome sequences for the important and ubiquitous Aspergilli now available, increased opportunities arise for the further understanding of its gene function, interaction, expression, and evolution. The Aspergilli: Genomics, Medical Aspects, Biotechnology, and Research Methods provides a comprehensive analysis of the research that reveals the main biological attributes of these species. The co-editors are a particularly proficient and prolific pair with long track records of scientific productivity.The book sets the stage with a discussion of basic biology, examining the data on the structure of genomes and comparing the genetic map and annotation methodology. It includes a comparison of metabolic abilities among different Aspergillus spp. and other species, then covers areas such as comparative biology, pathogenic properties, and metabolic capabilities of the Aspergilli. The book reviews established techniques and new methodologies for the postTrade Review"The individual chapters are well-written, well-organized (with many very good figures and summary tables) and include recent data. I recommend this book, and it should be mandatory for those new to this field...this book would also be an excellecnt starting point for getting an overview of the current state of the field."-Jan Lehmbeck, Society for General Microbiology, Feb. 2009Table of ContentsBasic Biology. Medically Important Species in the Genus. Biotechnological Aspects of the Genus. Appendix: Techniques and Resources.

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Book SynopsisThis book on agricultural management and decision making differs from other texts which tend to describe production economics followed by the presentation of analytical approaches. Instead, the processes of agricultural production and their management are couched in terms of activity analysis, since this permits greater integration of theory with practical evaluations. Analytical tools developed in the book involve the construction of spreadsheet models, and readers are able to construct their own PC spreadsheets from the book's examples and case studies. Economic principles are presented that will assist in improving the design of agricultural processes and technologies, in guiding their appropriate combination in a business setting, and with the making of decisions through time and in recognition of noncertainty. Activity analysis models that allow the design and combination of agricultural activities to be optimized are also discussed. These include single versus multiple objective Table of Contents1: Activity analysis and the process of agricultural production 2: A spreadsheet framework for activity analysis 3: Economic principles for activity design 4: Evaluation of activity combinations 5: Determining the optimum combination of activities 6: Linear programming techniques for agricultural decision making 7: Intertemporal decision making 8: International activity analysis 9: Management and noncertainty 10: Probabilistic activity analysis

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Book SynopsisOrganic (ecological ) farming, with its emphasis on sustainable agro-ecosystem management and the use of locally-derived, renewable resources, offers potential solutions to some of the key problems faced by the agricultural sectors of industrialized countries. Many European governments now provide direct financial support for organic farming in recognition of its contribution to current policy objectives, including environmental protection, conservation of non-renewable resources, controlling over-production and the reorientation of agriculture towards areas of market demand. Drawing on studies from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Denmark and Switzerland, this book provides the first comprehensive international review of the economics of organic farming. The factual information and empirical data from the studies reported make this book a valuable resource for researchers. Policy analysts, professional advisors and students in agricultural economics, management and agri-enviroTable of ContentsPart 1: Organic farming concepts, history and research issues 1: Organic farming: sustainable agriculture in practice, N Lampkin 2: The development of the organic industry and market: an international perspective, W B Tate 3: Researching organic farming systems, N Lampkin 4: Organic farming and society: an economic perspective, D Bateman Part 2: Organic farming as a business 5: The physical and financial performance of organic farming systems in Britain, N H Lampkin 6: Economics of organic farming in Britain, N Lampkin 7: Economics of organic farming in Germany, S Padel and U Zerger 8: Economics of organic farming in Denmark, A Dubgaard 9: Economics of organic farming in Switzerland, I Mühlebach and J Müglebach 10: Economics of organic farming in Canada, J Henning 11: Economics of organic and low-input farming in the United States, M Anderson 12: Economics of organic farming in Australia, E Wynen 13: Farm level performance of organic farming systems: an overview, S Padel and N Lampkin Part 3: Converting to organic farming - the economics of the transitionprocess 14: Changes in physical and financial performance during conversion to organic farming: case studies of two English dairy farms, N Lampkin 15: Case studies of farms converting to organic agriculture in Germany, B Freyer, R Rantzau, H Vogtmann 16: Conversion to low-input farming systems in Pennsylvania, USA: an evaluation of the Rodale 17: Economics of conversion to organic farming: cross-sectional analysis of survey data in Germany, S Dabbert 18: Conversion to organic farming: an overview, S Padel and N Lampkin Part 4: Widespread conversion to organic farming: modelling the regionalimpacts 19: Comparative analysis of future development paths for agricultural production systems in Germany, U Zerger and H Bossel 20: Impacts of widespread conversion to organic agriculture in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, J Braun 21: Estimating the impact of widespread conversion to organic farming on land use and physical output in the United Kingdom, N Lampkin 22: Input-output modelling of organic farming and the rural economy of England and Wales, P Midmore 23: Modelling the impact of widespread conversion to organic farming: an overview, P Midmore and N Lampkin Part 5: Organic farming and agricultural policy 24: Policy issues and impacts of government assistance for conversion to organic farming: the Danish experience, A Dubgaard and H Holst 25: Agricultural policy and impacts of national and regional government assistance for conversion to organic farming in Switzerland, O Schmid 26: Financial assistance for conversion to organic farming in Germany under the European Community’s extensification programme, L Schulze Pals, J Braun, S Dabbert 27: Organic farming and agricultural policy in western Europe: an overview, N Lampkin and S Padel

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of this book, published in 1991 with the title The Common Agricultural Policy and the World Economy, was well received as a timely analysis of this fast-moving but important subject. However, several major developments, such as general CAP reform, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), expansion of the European Union, and relationships with eastern Europe, have justified the need for a new edition. As a result, the book has been thoroughly updated, with some completely new chapters added and others replaced. It has also be rewritten with a greater emphasis on the needs of students for a well-integrated, comprehensive textbook.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Introduction, C Ritson Part 1: Understanding the CAP 1.1: The History and Development of the CAP, 1945-1990, A Fearne, Wye College, University of London, UK 1.2: The CAP Decision-making Process, A Swinbank, University of Reading, UK 1.3: Reform of the CAP: from Mansholt to MacSharry, L Hubbard, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and C Ritson 1.4: The New CAP, A Swinbank Part 2: Mechanisms and Analysis of the CAP 2.1: Europe’s Green Money, C Ritson and A Swinbank 2.2: Some Microeconomic Analysis of CAP Market Regimes, A Buckwell, Wye College, University of London, UK 2.3: Extensions and Political Analysis of the CAP, D Harvey 2.4: The CAP and Technological Change, A Oskam, Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands and S Stefanau, Pennsylvania State University, USA Part 3: The CAP and the European Union 3.1: The CAP and the Farmer, M Keane and D Lucey, University College, Cork, Ireland 3.2: The CAP and the Consumer, C Ritson 3.3: The CAP and the Food Industry, S Harris, British Sugar plc and A Swinbank, University of Reading, UK 3.4: The CAP and the European Environment, M Whitby and P Lowe, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Part 4: The CAP and the World 4.1: The CAP and Central and Eastern Europe, S Tangermann, Gottingen, Germany and A Buckwell 4.2: The CAP and the Developing World, J Lingard and L Hubbard, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 4.3: The CAP and North America, T Josling, Stanford University, California, USA 4.4: The GATT, the WTO and the CAP, D Harvey Part 5: The CAP and the Future 5.1: The CAP in the 21st Century, D Harvey

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Book SynopsisBringing together the disciplines of agriculture, animal science, plant science and ecology, this book explores how mathematics can be used to understand and explain agricultural processes. It starts by providing a review of the mathematical models currently available to agriculturalists, and the philosophy behind, and objectives of, modeling. The book then applies these techniques to real-life problems faced by people managing crops and animals, including the influence of digestion on animal growth rates and levels of photosynthesis on crop yield.Table of Contents1: Role of mathematical models 2: Mathematical programming 3: Growth functions 4: Simple ecological models 5: Environment and weather 6: Crop models 7: Crop husbandry 8: Plant diseases and pests 9: Animal organs 10: Whole-animal models 11: Animal products 12: Animal husbandry 13: Animal diseases

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to integrate aspects of food product marketing with traditional agricultural marketing. This novel approach fills a gap in the current literature and reflects a growing trend to teach these subjects in an integrated way. The authors are leading authorities from the USA and Europe and the book has been developed from a very successful series of courses run for several years by the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) in Zaragoza, Spain. These courses have been attended by postgraduates from a wide range of countries, so the book is likely to have worldwide appeal.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: The global context of agro-food marketing, D I Padberg, Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, USA 3: Food marketing and agricultural marketing: the scope of the subject of agro-food marketing, C Ritson, Department of Agricultural Economics and Food Marketing, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 4: Agricultural commodity analysis 5: Supply and demand of agricultural products, T Young and M Burton, School of Economic Studies, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK 6: Agricultural price analysis, H Carman, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of California, Davis, California, USA 7: International trade in agricultural products, H Ahrens, Landwirtschaftliche Fakultät, Martin-Luther-Universität, Halle- Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany 8: Commodity market modelling, Ph. Garcia and R M Leuthold, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA 9: Agricultural market organization and performance 10: Market structure and institutions, P L Farris, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, Indiana, USA 11: Marketing margins in food products, J Briz and I de Felipe, Unidad de Comercialización y Divulgación Agraria, Departamento de Economía y Ciencias Sociales Agrarias, ETS Ingenieros Agrónomos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain 12: Marketing information and support systems, G Schiefer, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Bonn, Germany 13: Researching the food consumer 14: Consumer behaviour, R von Alvensleben, Lehrstuhl für Agrarmarketing, Institut für Agrarökonomie, Universität Kiel, Germany 15: Marketing research, L Gofton, Department of Agricultural Economics and Food Marketing, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 16: Multivariate analysis in marketing research, M Ness, Department of Agricultural Economics and Food Marketing, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 17: Food product marketing decisions 18: Product policy, M Altmann, Leudelange, Luxembourg 19: Pricing policy, G G Panigyrakis, Department of Business Administration, The Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece 20: Advertising and promotions, R W Ward, Food and Resource Economics Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA 21: Distribution, M T G Meulenberg, Department of Marketing and Marketing Research, Wageningen Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands 22: Marketing strategy and control 23: Control of marketing programme, O Maurer, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Kiel, Germany 24: International marketing in the midst of competition and partnership, L M Albisu, Unidad de Economía y Sociología Agrarias, Servicio de Investigación Agraria (SIA-DGA), Zaragoza, Spain 25: Strategic marketing cases, D I Padberg, Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, Texas, USA

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Book SynopsisThis book consists of selected and revised papers from a conference held in North Carolina that brought together rural geographers from Canada, UK and USA, plus one representative from New Zealand. The papers included in the book are those that focus on agricultural restructuring and sustainability. This subject is of considerable current interest at a time when rural areas in developed market economies are undergoing considerable change. The chapters in the book examine, at various spatial scales, the broad processes and structural changes that are common to all rural systems in developed countries. Different geographical contexts are used to illustrate the uneven development of these processes and the implications for sustainable agriculture and rural systems. Authors provide both literature reviews and original research. The book is aimed at not only rural geographers but also agricultural economists, rural sociologists and policy-makers concerned with rural studies.Table of ContentsSECTION I: Conceptualizing Agricultural Restructuring and Sustainability 1.1: Sustainable Development: A Critical Review of Rural Land-use Policy in the UK, R Munton 1.2: Sustainability, Spatial Hierarchies and Land-based Production, C Cocklin, G Blunden and W Moran 1.3: Greening and Globalizing: Agriculture in ‘the New Times’, G Robinson SECTION II: Family Farming and Farming Culture 2.1: Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Farms: Farms, Households and Structural Change, R Roberts and G Hollander 2.2: Environmental Change and Farm Restructuring in Britain: The Impact of the Farm Family Life Cycle, C Potter 2.3: The Construction of Environmental Meanings Within ‘Farming Culture' in the UK: The Implications for Agri- environmental Research, C Morris and C Andrews 2.4: Community-level Worldviews and the Sustainability of Agriculture, J M Curry-Roper SECTION III: Diversification and Alternative Agriculture 3.1: Rural Re-regulation and Institutional Sustainability: A Case Study of Alternative Farming Systems in England, G Clark, I Bowler, A Crockett, B Ilbery and A Shaw 3.2: On and Off-farm Business Diversification by Farm Households in England, B Ilbery, M Healey and J Higginbottom 3.3: Great Plains Agroecologies: The Continuum from Conventional to Alternative Agriculture in Colorado, L A Duram SECTION IV: Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change 4.1: Agricultural System Response to Environmental Stress, J Smithers and B Smit 4.2: Adaptability of Agriculture Systems to Global Climate Change: A Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada Pilot Study, M Brklacich, D McNabb, C Bryant and J Dumanski 4.3: Agricultural Response to Climate Change: A Preliminary Investigation of Farm-level Adaptation in Southern Alberta, Q Chiotti, T Johnston, B Smit and B Ebel SECTION V: Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Policy 5.1: Policy, Sustainability and Scale: The US Conservation Reserve Programme, D Nellis, L Harrington and J Sheeley 5.2: Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue: The Marriage of Agriculture and Conservation in England, N Evans 5.3: Farmer Reaction to Agrienvironmental Schemes: A Study of Participants in South-West England and the Implications for Research and Policy Development, A W Gilg and M R J Battershill 5.4: Achieving Sustainability in Rural Land Management Through Landowner Involvement in Stewardship Programmes, S Hilts SECTION VI: Sustainability and Restructuring the Agricultural System 6.1: Scale Change, Discontinuity and Polarization in Canadian Farm-based Rural Systems, M Troughton 6.2: Sustainability Issues in the Industrialization of Hog Production in the United States, O J Furuseth 6.3: Sustainable Agriculture and Its Social Geographic Context in Ontario, G Walker 6.4: Restructuring for Rural Sustainability: Overcoming Scale Conflicts and Cultural Biases, D Napton

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Book SynopsisPro poor' economic growth is widely recognised as an important means for reducing poverty in developing countries. With the majority of the world's poor living in rural areas, agricultural intensification, with higher land and labour productivity from increased integration in input and output markets, is one way to expand income and livelihood opportunities for rural people. This book uses a new institutional economics perspective to review the effects of market liberalisation on service provision to smallholder farmers. In many parts of the world, particularly in Sub-saharan Africa, the private sector has failed to fill the gaps left by the collapse of state supported input and credit supply systems. Using case studies from Ghana, Tanzania and Pakistan, the book investigates the difficulties facing the private sector in supplying inputs and credit and the conditions required for sustainable private sector investment to the benefit of rural people. The analysis has important lessons foTable of Contents1: A New Institutional Economics Perspective on Current Policy Debates, C Poulton, A Dorward, J Kydd, N Poole and L Smith 2: Cotton Production and Marketing in Northern Ghana: The Dynamics of Competition on a System Interlocking Transactions, C Poulton 3: The Cashew Sector in Southern Tanzania: Overcoming Problems of Input Supply, C Poulton 4: Cotton and Wheat Marketing and the Provision of Pre-harvest Services in Sindh Province, Pakistan, M Stockbridge, L Smith and H Ram Lohano 5: Conclusions: New Institutional Economics, Policy Debates and the Research Agenda, A Dorward, J Kydd and C Poulton

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Book SynopsisObtaining world food security and food self-reliance for the developing nations is a complex and difficult task, but with increased research and education, agricultural production in developing countries can be improved. Biotechnology applications, integrated into traditional systems, hold much promise in this respect. Realizing the positive impact of biotechnology will depend upon the ability of developing countries to access and generate technology which is suitable to their needs. However, government policies may not encourage investment in public sector agricultural research and the private sector is often underdeveloped. This book is the product of a conference, held in California in April 1997, under the auspices of the Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity (ABSP) project. It provides a broad overview of the latest research and applications and policy requirements for biotechnology in developing countries. The issues of food security, capacity building, intellecTable of Contents1: The Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity Project: a New Model in Collaborative Development, C Ives et al. 2: Needs and Potential Uses of Agricultural Biotechnology: Perspectives of Developing Countries 3: Addressing Agricultural Development in Egypt through Genetic Engineering, M Madkour 4: The Release of Transgenic Varieties in Centres of Origin: Effect on Biotechnology Research and Development Priorities in Developing Countries, A Alvarez-Morales 5: Current Status of Agricultural Biotechnology Research in Indonesia, A M Fagi and M Herman 6: Agricultural Needs in Sub-Saharan Africa: the Role of Biotechnology, C G Ndiritu and J S Wafula 7: The Application of Biotechnology to Food Security Crops 8: Development of Insect-resistant Maize and Its Potential Benefits to Developing Countries, P Robeff 9: The Application of Biotechnology to Potato, M Ghislain et al. 10: Development of Virus-resistant Sweetpotato, M Hinchee 11: The Application of Biotechnology to Rice, G S Khush and D S Brar 12: The Application of Biotechnology to Non-Traditional Crops 13: Current Advances in the Biotechnology of Banana, O Arias 14: The Application of Biotechnology to Date Palm, M Aaouine 15: The Use of Coat Protein Technology to Develop Virus-resistant Cucurbits, H Quemada 16: The Biotechnology of Oil Palm, S-C Cheah 17: Issues Surrounding the Development, Transfer, Adaptation, and Utilization of Agricultural Biotechnology for Emerging Nations 18: Making a Difference: Considering Beneficiaries and Sustainability while Undertaking Research in Biotechnology, J I Cohen 19: Rice Biotechnology Capacity Building in Asia, G H Toenniessen 20: International Biosafety Regulations: Benefits and Costs, R J Frederick 21: Cassava Biotechnology Research: Beyond the Toolbox, A M Thro 22: Fundación Perú: a Path to Capacity Building, F Cillóniz 23: Developing and Accessing Agricultural Biotechnologies: International, US and Developing Country Issues, Perspectives and Experiences 24: Transferring Agricultural Biotechnology: US Public/Private Sector Perspectives, F H Erbisch 25: International Intellectual Property and Genetic Resource Issues Affecting Agricultural Biotechnology, J H Barton 26: Developing Capacity and Accessing Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) for Sustainable Agriculture and Industrial Development in Zimbabwe, J M Gopo 27: The Technology Transfer System in Thailand, L Tanasugarn 28: Trade in Conventional and Biotechnology Agricultural Products, Q B Kubicek 29: Can Developing Countries Turn Biotech into Business? Moving Research Results into Products 30: Wild Biodiversity: the Last Frontier?, N Mateo 31: Developing an Agricultural Biotechnology Business: Perspective from the Front Lines, P G Marrone

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Book SynopsisResources for agricultural science are scarce across the world. Yet even as resources are shrinking, agricultural science has expanded its inquiry into many new areas - such as environmental preservation, food quality, and rural development - without forsaking its more traditional concerns. In a time of tight government budgets, research administrators are faced with the need to provide strong evidence that costs are justified by benefits. Science under Scarcity is an invaluable guide to the theory and methods necessary for evaluating research in agriculture and for setting priorities for resource allocation. Although economists have made significant progress in developing more sophisticated methods for research evaluation and priority setting, many research analysts and administrators do not have a working knowledge of those practices. Without the assistance of formal economic analysis it is particularly difficult to assess the social value of new technologies or to make informTable of Contents1: Institutional and Conceptual Framework 2: The Institutional, Scientific and Policy Contexts 3: Research Evaluation and Priority-Setting Research 4: Measuring the Effects of Agricultural Research 5: Econometric Measurement of the Effects of Research 6: Economic Surplus Methods 7: Evaluation and Priority Setting in Practice 8: Economic Surplus Measurement and Application 9: Mathematic Programming 10: Scoring and Other Shortcut Approaches 11: Overview and Assessment 12: Assessment and Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Agriculture has had a fundamental impact on agricultural policy worldwide. The new WTO agreements will cover agriculture,sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade and trade in intellectual property rights. This book addresses the interface between the law of international agricultural trade, the emerging legal and economic order for agricultural trade under the auspices of the WTO, and its impact on agricultural policy reform both in the European Union and the USA. With contributions from leading authorities in the appropriate areas.Table of Contents1: The WTO, International Trade and Agricultural Policy Reform, C Rodgers and M Cardwell 2: The Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture and Domestic Support, M R Grossman 3: The Politics of Agricultural Trade, W Grant, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK 4: Farm Subsidies and Agricultural Trade Policy: The Case of US Support Programs, D A Sumner, University of California, USA 5: Multifunctionality and Non Trade Concerns, M R Grossman 6: Multifunctionality of Agriculture: A European Community Perspective, M Cardwell 7: TRIPS and the Protection of Intellectual Property in Biotechnology in the United States, T A Feitshans, North Carolina State University, USA 8: TRIPS, Biotechnology and the Public Domain: What Role Will World Trade Law Play? J Linarelli, University of La Verne College of Law, Ontario, California, USA 9: Regulating GM Products in the EU: Risk, Precaution and International Trade, C Hilson, University of Reading, UK and D French, University of Sheffield, UK 10: International Trade in Genetically Altered Agricultural Products - Impact of the Biosafety Protocol, N W Thorson, University of Nebraska, USA 11: Environmental Policy and Reform of European Agriculture Law, C Rodgers 12: Reforming United States Environmental Regulations for Agriculture: Impediments and Opportunities, D Adelman, University of Arizona, USA

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