Agronomy and crop production Books
CABI Publishing Tropical Forage Legumes: Harnessing the Potential
Book SynopsisThe development of legume use in agricultural production in the tropics lags far behind the temperate areas and extensive research over recent decades has aimed to rectify the lack of available leguminous fodder species available for heavy clay soils. This book draws together that research and explores the importance of heavy clay soils to agricultural productivity in the tropics and subtropics and the identification of adapted, productive forage legumes for these environments. Covering over four decades of international research, Tropical Forage Legumes: · Includes a detailed analysis of the forage germplasm available which is adapted to heavy clay soils · Covers the adaptation of a wide range of forages on Australian clay soils, and the evaluation of successful native and exotic forage legume species that have potential for those in Belize · Explores the genetics of the most promising genera, Desmanthus and Stylosanthes, and looks at the results from countries where new genotypes have been found to be productive and persistent · Provides details of a number of exciting new species, especially those in Desmanthus which have the potential to be, or have been commercialized · Makes recommendations for future research Providing an invaluable example of how a global search for adapted and productive forage germplasm has been - and can be - undertaken, and allowing access to a significant body of knowledge that was acquired before the digitalization of reports, this book will be a key resource for new scientists and experienced researchers in the areas of agriculture and forage agronomy.Table of Contents1: Providing Pasture and Ley Legumes for Use on Clay Soils in Tropical and Subtropical Environments 2: The Collection and Initial Evaluation of a Wide Range of Pasture Legumes From Mexico, Belize and Guatemala: Implications for Genetic Resource Development for Tropical Countries 3: Developing and Utilizing Genetic Resource Collections: An Example From the Tropical Leguminous Genus Stylosanthes 4: Desmanthus, A Tropical and Subtropical Forage Legume: Developing Germplasm Resources for More Tropical and High Altitude Environments 5: A Numerical Analysis of Variation Patterns in the Genus Desmanthus: An Exploratory Study 6: Searching for Pasture Legumes for Heavy Clay Soils in the Australian Dry Tropics and Subtropics: I. Initial literature Reviews, Data Analysis and Choice of Material for Test 7: Searching for Pasture Legumes for Heavy Clay Soils in the Australian Dry Tropics and Subtropics: II. Ancillary Floristic, Climatic and Edaphic Studies 8: Searching for Pasture Legumes for Heavy Clay Soils in the Australian Dry Tropics and Subtropics: III. The Initial Evaluation of Introduced Material 9: Searching for Pasture Legumes for Heavy Clay Soils in the Australian Dry Tropics and Subtropics: IV. Evaluation in Western Queensland 10: Recent Development and Commercial Adoption of Legumes for Heavy Clay Soils in Queensland 11: Developing and Commercializing New Pasture Legumes for Clay Soils in the Semi-arid Rangelands of Northern Australia: The New Desmanthus Cultivars JCU 1–5 and the Progardes Story 12: The Cattle Industry of Belize: A Brief History of Research and Development to the Mid-1970s 13: Botanical Composition and Nutritive Value of Selected Native Pastures in Belize 14: Single Plant Trials of Potential Forage Legumes for Belizean Pastures on Clay Soils of the Upper Belize River and the Lowland Pine Ridge 15: Forage Legume Adaptation Strip Trials in Belize 16: Initial Screening for Persistence and Productivity of 20 Promising Native and Exotic Pasture Legume Species in Two Productive Contrasting Forage Grasses in Belize 17: Productivity of 16 Forage Legumes Under Cutting in Belize on Contrasting Soils: A High Alluvial Terrace and A Lowland Pine Savanna I. Dry Matter Yields 18: Productivity of 16 Forage Legumes in Mixed Swards Under Cutting in Belize on Contrasting Soils: A High Alluvial Terrace and A Lowland Pine Savanna II. Nutrient Levels and Feeding Value 19: A Summary of the Results of the IDRC-UWI/Belize Forage Legume Adaptation and Productivity Trials, 1973–1977
£141.48
CABI Publishing Seed Biology and Yield of Grain Crops
Book SynopsisThis new edition of an established title examines the determination of grain crop yield from a unique perspective, by concentrating on the influence of the seed itself. As the food supply for an expanding world population is based on grain crops harvested for their seeds, understanding the process of seed growth and its regulation is crucial to our efforts to increase production and meet the needs of that population. Yield of grain crops is determined by their assimilatory processes such as photosynthesis and the biosynthetic processes in the seed, which are partly regulated within the seed itself. Providing a timely update in this field and highlighting the impact of the seed on grain crop yields, this book: · Describes all aspects of seed growth and development, including environmental and genetic effects on growth rate and length of the filling period. · Discusses the role of the seed in determining the two main yield components: individual seed weight and number of seeds per unit area. · Uses the concepts and models that have been developed to understand crop management and yield improvement. Substantially updated with new research and further developments of the practical applications of the concepts explored, this book is essential reading for those concerned with seed science and crop yield, including agronomists, crop physiologists, plant breeders, and extension workers. It is also a valuable source of information for lecturers and graduate students of agronomy and plant physiology.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Seed Growth and Development Chapter 3: Seed Growth Rate and Seed-Fill Duration: Variation and Regulation. Chapter 4: Yield Components-Regulation by the Seed Chapter 5: The Seed, Crop Management, and Yield Chapter 6: The Way Forward
£86.49
CABI Publishing Lime, The: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource covering the botany, production and uses of limes. The lime is an important fruit crop throughout citrus producing regions of the world, with its own specific benefits, culture and marketplace, but producers face issues affecting successful cultivation and production. The Lime: Botany, Production and Uses contains detailed information on: · Breeding, genetics and biodiversity of limes · Orchard establishment, management and precision agriculture · Pests and diseases, including the latest knowledge regarding current threats such as Witches' Broom Disease and Citrus Greening · Harvesting and postharvest management · Traditional and commercial uses of limes Authored by an international team of experts and presented in full colour throughout, this book is an essential resource for academic researchers and specialist extension workers, in addition to growers and producers involved in the citrus industry.Table of Contents1: Introduction and Overview of Lime 2: Systematic Classification, Distribution and Botany 3: Advances in Lime Breeding and Genetics 4: Growth, Development and Reproductive Physiology of the Mexican Lime (Citrus aurantifolia Christm (Swingle)) 5: Propagation and Nursery Certification 6: Planning and Orchard Establishment 7: Irrigation and Fertilization Management in Lime Trees 8: Cultural Practices 9: Precision Agriculture in Lime: Potential for Application of Precision Agriculture Technologies in Lime Cropping Systems 10: Plant Protection: Lime Diseases and Insect Pests 11: Innovative Production Technologies 12: Harvesting and Post-harvest Management 13: Traditional/Commercial Uses and Future Dynamics
£96.84
CABI Publishing Automation in Tree Fruit Production: Principles
Book SynopsisAutomation in agriculture is made possible by the integration of advanced agricultural technology and precision agriculture management. This book, uniquely, will focus on applications of automation to the important industry of tree fruit production. Written by experts in agricultural automation technology from around the world, chapters in this book cover topics such as automated tree fruit production systems, plant stress sensing and high-throughput phenotyping in precision horticulture, the economics of automation in tree fruit production, light interception sensing systems for canopy management, precision irrigation and water management, precision technologies for pest and disease management, opportunities for the application of robotics in tree fruit production, and the mechanical harvesting and handling of fruit crops. The book is a representative, concise overview of the variety of technologies currently being applied to tree fruit crops around the world and the challenges faced by engineers and farmers that these technologies raise. It is aimed at researchers and graduate students of agriculture systems, agricultural and biological engineering, crop and soil sciences, horticulture, precision agriculture, and other relevant disciplines. It will also be of use to agriculture consultants, engineers, and other professionals such as agricultural equipment manufacturers and management professionals who use precision agriculture technologies. Key Features: - Takes a systematic approach to how to apply precision and automation technologies to fruit production. - Combines the disciplines of economics, horticulture, and engineering. - Illustrated by case studies throughout describing actual applications of automation technology.Table of Contents1: Tree Fruit Production Automation 2: The Economics of Perennial Crops’ Production Automation 3: Sensing for Stress Detection and High-throughput Phenotyping in Precision Horticulture 4: Light Interception and Canopy Sensing for Tree Fruit Canopy Management 5: Precision Orchard Systems 6: Variable Rate Irrigation on Center Pivots 7: Precision Technologies for Pest and Disease Management 8: Precision Nutrient Management 9: Precise Crop Load Management 10: Mechanical Harvest and In-field Handling of Tree Fruit Crops 11: Opportunity of Robotics in Precision Horticulture
£123.52
CABI Publishing Advances in PGPR Research
Book SynopsisRhizosphere biology is approaching a century of investigations wherein growth-promoting rhizomicroorganisms (PGPR) have attracted special attention for their ability to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability at a time when food security and rural livelihood are a key priority. Bio-inputs - either directly in the form of microbes or their by-products - are gaining tremendous momentum and harnessing the potential of agriculturally important microorganisms could help in providing low-cost and environmentally safe technologies to farmers.One approach to such biologically-based strategies is the use of naturally occurring products such as PGPR. Advances in PGPR Research explores recent developments and global issues in biopesticide research, presented via extended case studies and up-to-date coverage of: · Low input biofertilizers and biofungicides used for sustainable agriculture. · Molecular techniques to enhance efficacy of microbial inputs. · Intellectual property issues in PGPR research. Written by an international team of experts, this book considers new concepts and global issues in biopesticide research and evaluates the implications for sustainable productivity. It is an invaluable resource for researchers in applied agricultural biotechnology, microbiology and soil science, and also for industry personnel in these areas.Table of Contents1: Mechanisms of Growth Promotion by Members of the Rhizosphere Fungal Genus Trichoderma 2: Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Phytostimulation 3: Real-time PCR as a Tool towards Understanding Microbial Community Dynamics in Rhizosphere 4: Biosafety Evaluation: A Necessary Process Ensuring the Equitable Beneficial Effects of PGPR 5: Role of Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Remediation 6: Pseudomonas Communities in Soil Agroecosystems 7: Management of Soilborne Plant Pathogens with Beneficial Root-Colonizing Pseudomonas 8: Rhizosphere, Mycorrhizosphere and Hyphosphere as Unique Niches for Soil-Inhabiting Bacteria and Micromycetes 9: The Rhizospheres of Arid and Semi-arid Ecosystems are a Source of Microorganisms with Growth-Promoting Potential 10: Rhizosphere Colonization by Plant-Beneficial Pseudomonas spp.: Thriving in a Heterogeneous and Challenging Environment 11: Endophytomicrobiont: A Multifaceted Beneficial Interaction 12: Contribution of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria to the Maize Yield 13: The Potential of Mycorrhiza Helper Bacteria as PGPR 14: Methods for Evaluating Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Traits 15: The Rhizosphere Microbial Community and Methods of its Analysis 16: Improving Crop Performance under Heat Stress using Thermotolerant Agriculturally Important Microorganisms 17: Phytoremediation and the Key Role of PGPR 18: Role of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) in Degradation of Xenobiotic Compounds and Allelochemicals 19: Harnessing Bio-priming for Integrated Resource Management under Changing Climate 20: Unravelling the Dual Applications of Trichoderma spp. as Biopesticide and Biofertilizer 21: Genome Insights into Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria, an Important Component of Rhizosphere Microbiome 22: Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Mechanism, Role in Crop Improvement and Sustainable Agriculture 23: PGPR: A Good Step to Control Several of Plant Pathogens 24: Role of Trichoderma Secondary Metabolites in Plant Growth Promotion and Biological Control 25: PGPR-Mediated Defence Responses in Plants under Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
£133.43
CABI Publishing Maize Kernel Development
Book SynopsisThis is an authoritative book that acts as a guide to understanding maize kernel development. Written by a team of experts, it covers topics spanning pre- and post-fertilization events, embryo and endosperm development, grain filling and maturation, and factors influencing crop yield. It explores the significance of maize and other cereal grains, existing hypotheses and research, and important gaps in our knowledge and how we might fill them. This is a valuable resource for researchers of maize and other cereals, and anyone working on basic or applied science in the fields of seed development, plant genetics, and crop physiology.Table of Contents1: Kernel Evolution: From Teosinte to Maize 2: Gametophyte Interactions Establishing Maize Kernel Development 3: Endosperm Development and Cell Specialization 4: What Can We Learn from Maize Kernel Mutants? 5: The Basal Endosperm Transfer Layer (BETL): Gateway to the Maize Kernel 6: Aleurone 7: Embryo Development 8: Embryo–Endosperm–Sporophyte Interactions in Maize Seeds 9: Aneuploidy and Ploidy in the Endosperm: Dosage, Imprinting, and Maternal Effects on Development 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Size Regulation during Maize Seed Development: Current Understanding and Challenging Questions 11: Central Metabolism and Its Spatial Heterogeneity in Maize Endosperm 12: Starch Biosynthesis in Maize Endosperm 13: Maize Kernel Oil Content 14: Maize Seed Storage Proteins 15: Determinants of Kernel Sink Strength 16: Natural Variations in Maize Kernel Size: A Resource for Discovering Biological Mechanisms 17: Effects of Drought Stress on Maize Kernel Set
£93.87
CABI Publishing Crisis and Conflict in Agriculture
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the causes and effects of crisis and conflict within an agricultural and rural context. It explores issues such as competition over resources, and looks at how crisis and conflict impact upon developing country agriculture for both the physical and human agricultural landscape. It reviews crises stemming from politically-driven violence, natural disasters and climate change. Exploring the relationship between agriculture and conflicts and crises before, during and after crisis periods, this book: - Evaluates controversial issues such as land-grabs and the growing of illegal crops; - Covers methodological approaches including GIS-based studies, ethnographic studies and the blending of methods; - Includes numerous case studies on developing countries within Asia, Latin America, Middle East-North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Providing detailed knowledge about the interactions of agriculture, conflict and crisis, this book aims to inform future policymaking for reconstruction and to foster resilience in the agricultural sector. An important resource for researchers of agricultural economics, development studies, sustainable agriculture and food security, it is also an illuminating read for students of these disciplines and agricultural extension workers.Table of ContentsPart 1: Theoretical Exploration of and Methodological Approaches to Agriculture, Crisis and Conflict 1: Agriculture, Conflict and the Agrarian Question in the 21st Century 2: Geopolitics, Food and Agriculture 3: Climate Change and Conflict: Agriculture, Migration and Institutions 4: Water, Agriculture and Conflict: Global, National and Local Analysis of Conflict in MENA, sub-Saharan Africa and the United States 5: Illegal Drug Plant Cultivation and Armed Conflicts: Case Studies from Asia and Northern Africa 6: Remote Sensing and GIS-based Technologies for Assessing the Impact of Conflict on Agricultural Production Part 2: Case Studies on Agriculture, Crisis and Conflict 7: The ‘Arab Spring’ in North Africa: Egypt and Tunisia 8: Degraded Capital Formation: the Achilles’ Heel of Syria’s Agriculture 9: Crisis and Agricultural Change in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, 1980s–2010s: an Interdisciplinary Approach 10: Yemen’s Agricultural World: Crisis and Prospects 11: Farming for Freedom: the Shackled Palestinian Agricultural Sector 12: Games without Frontiers: Development, Crisis and Conflict in the African Agro-Pastoral Belt 13: Border Change and Conflict in Central Asia: the Case of Agro-Pastoral Communities in Cross-Border Areas of the Ferghana Valley 14: Conflict and Resistance in Southern Punjab: a Political Ecology of the 2010 Floods in Pakistan 15: India: Rural Roots of Naxalite–Maoist Insurgency 16: Agrarian Transition, Adaptation and Contained Conflict in Cambodia and Vietnam since the 1990s 17: Beyond Displacement by Armed Conflict: the Relationship Between Environmental, Economic and Armed Displacement in Colombia 18: Prior Consultation and the Defence of Indigenous Lands in Latin America 19: The Political Mediation of Indigenous Land Conflicts in Argentina 20: The Role of Land Reform in Rural Development: Promoting Productivity or Democracy?
£46.98
CABI Publishing The Business of Plant Breeding: Market led
Book SynopsisThe Business of Plant Breeding is the result of a study on demand-led plant variety design for markets in Africa, sharing best practices from private and public sector breeding programmes worldwide that are applicable to improving tropical crops in Africa. Beginning with an overview of the principles of demand-led plant breeding, the book then discusses aspects such as understanding the demands of clients and markets in rural and urban areas, foresight in setting product profiles and breeding targets, and determining breeding strategy and stage plans. It also covers measuring success and making the business case for future investments in breeding programmes that will deliver new varieties to meet market demands. The book: - Brings together the experience of plant breeders around the world, representing universities, national plant breeding programmes, regional and international agricultural research institutes, and private seed companies, showcasing how to respond to changing market demands; - Provides educational resource materials within each chapter; - Includes templates for use as planning tools by plant breeding programs for determining priority traits that meet market demands. An important read for professionals and students of plant breeding and genetics, this book is also a useful resource for anyone interested in developing and disseminating new, market-led technologies to increase productivity and profitability in tropical agriculture. The study was sponsored by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, the Crawford Fund and the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture, and managed by the University of Queensland.Table of Contents1: Principles of Demand-led Plant Variety Design 2: Visioning and Foresight for Setting Breeding Goals 3: Understanding Clients’ Needs 4: New Variety Design and Product Profiling 5: Variety Development Strategy and Stage Plan 6: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning 7: The Business Case for Investment in New Variety Development
£79.19
CABI Publishing Asian Citrus Psyllid: Biology, Ecology and
Book SynopsisAsian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri, is an insect pest which transmits a bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), primarily through feeding in newly emergent foliage of citrus trees. This pathogen causes a disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, which has become the most debilitating and intractable disease in citrus crops. This book, written by a team of experts on the Asian citrus psyllid, gathers together everything currently known about the biology and ecology of this important pest species, examines the transmission and acquisition processes of the pathogen, and looks at current management practices and their effectiveness. The potential for new, innovative management techniques are also described, along with the economic implications of managing this rapidly establishing disease. This book: Covers all aspects of Asian citrus psyllid biology and ecology for the first time in one place. Examines new, innovative management practices and assesses their effectiveness. Discusses the vector-pathogen relationship in detail. Explains the economics of controlling this devastating pest. This title is essential reading for all researchers involved in the management and control of Asian citrus psyllid, extension agents, and pest management consultants. It will also be of great use to graduate students in applied entomology and related disciplines.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Asian citrus psyllid life cycle and developmental biology Chapter 2: Functional anatomy of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 3: Mating behaviour of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 4: Visually and chemically guided behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 5: Hosts of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 6: Abiotic and Biotic Regulators of the Asian Citrus Psyllid Populations Chapter 7: Symbionts and pathogens of the Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 8: Huanglongbing Pathogens: Acquisition, Transmission and Vector Interactions Chapter 9: Epidemiology of huanglongbing: Implications of infective colonization events Chapter 10: Sampling and Economic Thresholds for Asian citrus psyllid Chapter 11: Management Objectives and Integration of Strategies for the Asian Citrus Psyllid Chapter 12: Management of Diaphorina citri in Asia Chapter 13: Asian Citrus Psyllid Management in Sao Paulo, Brazil Chapter 14: Integrated Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing in Florida: Past, Present and Future Chapter 15: Area-wide management of Asian citrus psyllid in Texas Chapter 16: Management of Asian citrus psyllid in California Chapter 17: Advances in RNA suppression of the Asian Citrus Psyllid Vector and Bacteria (Huanglongbing Pathosystem)
£93.87
CABI Publishing Reorienting Indian Agriculture: Challenges and
Book SynopsisDespite multiple revolutions, daunting challenges face agriculture. How can it address poverty and hunger, including malnutrition? How much is it responsible for degradation of natural resources (soil, water, agrobiodiversity) and climate change? How can agricultural diversification, and secondary and speciality agriculture help in improving productivity, sustainability and farmer income? Can integrated natural resource management (including conservation agriculture, innovative extension, agricultural education and an enabling policy environment) help achieve resilience and faster agricultural growth? This book sketches a journey from green to an evergreen revolution through reorientation of Indian agriculture to address emerging challenges. It covers global agriculture, genetic resource management, crop breeding (including biotechnology), seed production technology, agronomy, innovative extension, motivation of youth (including women), climate change and policy reforms for improving farmers' income. It provides insight into: - India's agricultural scenario, and the strength of agricultural research for development. - Better ways of managing natural resources for sustainable farming systems. - Climate-smart, diversified and resilient agriculture for improved productivity and income. - The need to reorient research, development and related policies concerned with agricultural research and innovation for development (ARI4D) to harness new opportunities This book is for researchers, students and policymakers interested in agricultural policy, increased food production, rural development and natural resource management, especially: general agriculture, genetic resources, crop breeding, seed development, agricultural biotechnology, agronomy, international agriculture, climate change and sustainable agriculture.Table of ContentsPART I: AGRICULTURAL SCENARIO 1: The Indian Agricultural Scenario 2: Agriculture for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals PART II: REVOLUTIONS IN AGRICULTURE 3: Fifty Years of the Green Revolution and Beyond 4: Intensive Efforts for Food and Nutrition Security 5: The White Revolution and Livestock Production 6: Aquaculture Development and the Blue Revolution PART III: REORIENTING AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOR INNOVATION 7: Increasing Productivity Growth Rate in Agriculture 8: Reorienting Agricultural Research for Development for Sustainable Agriculture 9: Strategies for Scaling Innovations for Impact on Smallholder Farmers PART IV: IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY AND PRODUCTION 10: Enhancing Productivity of Foodgrains 11: Horticulture for Food and Nutrition Security 12: Strategies for Enhancing Oilseed Production 13: Accelerating Forage Crop Production PART V: HARNESSING AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 14: Agricultural Biotechnology for Food and Nutritional Security PART VI: MANAGING PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES 15: The International Treaty – Current Concerns 16: Agrobiodiversity: Dynamic Change Management 17: Managing Agrobiodiversity through Use: Changing Paradigms PART VII: THE ROLE AND GROWTH OF THE SEED SECTOR 18: The Growth of the Indian Seed Sector: Challenges and Opportunities 19: Revitalizing the Indian Seed Sector PART VIII: INTEGRATED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 20: Managing and Improving Soil Health 21: Increasing Water-use Efficiency 22: Agroforestry in India: The Way Forward PART IX: IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE 23: The Impact of Global Climate Change on Agricultural Growth 24: Towards Climate-smart Agriculture PART X: INNOVATION IN EXTENSION 25: Linking Research with Extension for Accelerated Agricultural Growth 26: Empowering Farmers through Innovative Extension Systems PART XI: THE ROLE OF WOMEN AND YOUTH 27: Women’s Empowerment for Agricultural Development 28: Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture PART XII: POLICY REFORMS FOR ACCELERATED GROWTH 29: Revitalizing the Indian Agricultural Education System 30: A Strategy for Doubling Farmers’ Income 31: Future Challenges and Opportunities in Agriculture 32: Change We Must – But Change is Difficult
£40.71
CABI Publishing Crossing in Oil Palm: A Manual
Book SynopsisOil palm is the world's most important oil crop and crossing is used extensively in the production of commercial seed, breeding and genetic studies. This book illustrates crossing techniques to maximise success and safeguard purity, enabling the production of high quality seeds to grow-on as planting material and in breeding superior cultivars. Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation in plant breeding, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and application of sustainable aspects of agronomy and crop protection, alongside information and imaging technology. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: biology and genetics, germplasm, target traits and commercial crossing; health and safety considerations in the field and laboratory; pollen collection and storage, pollen viability testing, and pollination; isolation of the female inflorescence; and commercial tenera production. Based on experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers and end users interested in the practicalities of oil palm crossing for breeding and commercial seed productionTable of Contents1: Introduction 2: Health and Safety Considerations 3: Pollen Collection and Storage 4: Pollen Viability Testing 5: Isolation of the Female Inflorescence 6: Pollination 7: Commercial Tenera Production
£20.89
CABI Publishing Mutation Breeding in Oil Palm: A Manual
Book SynopsisThis is a practical guide to mutation breeding in oil palm, representing completely novel work supported by the Plant Breeding and Genetics Section of the Joint FAO/IAEA Division (Vienna, Austria). Oil palm is the top oil crop and the only major crop and only oil crop not to have been improved by plant mutation breeding. The manual is hands-on, providing step-by-step illustrated methods in mutation induction, mutation detection and mutant line development for oil palm improvement. Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and is authored by practitioners actively engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book features coverage of: Radio-sensitivity testing Challenges and opportunities for mutation breeding Protocol for developing mutant generations for mutant screening Services in irradiation treatments The only available resource containing protocols and guidelines on how oil palm can be manipulated for mutation breeding, this book is essential reading for oil palm breeders, seed producers and plantation companies, oil palm traders, students and research institutes across the world. It provides a resource for training, a knowledge base for people new to oil palm and a reference guide for managers, to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and production of this important crop. .Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Health and Safety Considerations and Guidelines 3: Radio-sensitivity Testing 4: Options for Mutation Breeding in Oil Palm 5: Protocol for Developing Mutant Generations for Mutant Selection 6: Services in Irradiation Treatments
£20.89
CABI Publishing Nursery Screening for Ganoderma Response in Oil
Book SynopsisThis is a hands-on, practical guide covering seedling screening for disease response in oil palm for pathology, breeding and genetics. Oil palm is the top oil crop in the world and Ganoderma is the most devastating disease of oil palm. The authors are all actively engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding and bring together the many aspects of seedling disease testing in to one integrated manual. Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and also looks towards future possibilities. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: Health and safety considerations Media preparation for in vitro culture Collecting isolates and culture preparation Preparation of Ganoderma inoculum Nursery inoculation Scoring response Based on experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers, traders and production companies interested in the practicalities of oil palm pathology. It provides a resource for training, a knowledge base for people new to oil palm and a reference guide for managers, to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and production of this important crop.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Health and Safety Considerations 3: Media Preparation for In Vitro Culture of Ganoderma 4: Collecting Ganoderma Isolates and Culture Preparation 5: Preparation of Ganoderma Inoculum 6: Nursery Inoculation 7: Scoring Response to Ganoderma 8: Future Possibilities
£20.89
CABI Publishing Quantitative Genetics, Genomics and Plant
Book SynopsisSince the first edition of this book was published in 2002, the field of quantitative genetics, genomics and breeding has changed markedly. In response, only four chapters have been updated for this new edition, and the remaining 16 chapters are entirely new. This book presents state-of-the-art, authoritative chapters on contemporary issues in the broad areas of quantitative genetics, genomics and plant breeding. Section 1 (Chapters 2 to 12) emphasizes the application of genomics, and genome and epigenome editing techniques, in plant breeding; bioinformatics; quantitative trait loci mapping; and the latest approaches of examining and exploiting genotype-environment interactions. Section 2 (Chapters 13 to 20) represents the intersection of breeding, genetics and genomics. This section describes the use of cutting-edge molecular breeding and quantitative genetics techniques in wheat, rice, maize, root and tuber crops and pearl millet. Overall, the book focuses on using genomic information to help evaluate traits that can combat biotic/abiotic stresses, genome-wide association mapping, high-throughput genotyping/phenotyping, biofortification, use of big data, orphan crops, and gene editing techniques. The examples featured are taken from across crop science research and cover a wide geographical base. This book contains: chapters by expert authors from six continents; state-of-the-art information on topical areas relative to crop improvement; coverage of genome-editing techniques.Table of Contents1: Vignettes of the History of Genetics Section I: Quantitative Genetics: Plant Breeding, Bioinformatics, Genome Editing and G × E Interaction 2: Food and Health: The Role of Plant Breeding 3: The Importance of Plant Pan-genomes in Breeding 4: Genome Editing Technologies for Crop Improvement 5: Epigenome Editing in Crop Improvement 6: Bioinformatics and Plant Breeding 7: Bioinformatics Approaches for Pathway Reconstruction in Orphan Crops — A New Paradigm 8: Advances in QTL Mapping and Cloning 9: Genotype–Environment Interaction and Stability Analyses: An Update 10: Biplot Analysis of Multi-environment Trial Data 11: Design and Analysis of Multi-year Field Trials for Annual Crops 12: Advances in the Definition of Adaptation Strategies and Yield-stability Targets in Plant Breeding Section II: Intersection of Breeding, Genetics and Genomics: Crop Examples 13: Prediction with Big Data in the Genomic and High-throughput Phenotyping Era: A Case Study with Wheat Data 14: Quantitative Genetics in Improving Root and Tuber Crops 15: Genomic Selection in Rice: Empirical Results and Implications for Breeding 16: Novel Breeding Approaches for Developing Climate-resilient Rice 17: Quantitative Genetics, Molecular Techniques and Agronomic Performance of Provitamin-A Maize in Sub-Saharan Africa 18: Developments in Genomics Relative to Abiotic Stress-tolerance Breeding in Maize During the Past Decade 19: Exploiting Alien Genetic Variation for Germplasm Enhancement in Brassica Oilseeds 20: Biofortified Pearl Millet Cultivars Offer Potential Solution to Tackle Malnutrition in India
£123.52
CABI Publishing Pomegranate, The: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisThe pomegranate, Punica granatum L., is one of the oldest known edible fruits and is associated with the ancient civilizations of the Middle East. This is the first comprehensive book covering the botany, production, processing, health and industrial uses of the pomegranate. The cultivation of this fruit for fresh consumption, juice production and medicinal purposes has expanded more than tenfold over the past 20 years. Presenting a review of pomegranate growing, from a scientific and horticultural perspective, this book provides information on how to increase yields and improve short- and medium-term grower profitability and sustainability. It covers: practices to mitigate pests, diseases and abiotic stresses; yield-based nutrition management; cultural practices for cultivars with horticultural traits such as earliness, high yield, improved taste, soft seeds, disease resistance, and low splitting and sunscald rates; increasing crop diversity to aid crop security; and composition, food uses and medicinal uses. This book is essential literature for researchers in horticulture, for growers and for those involved in the pomegranate industry.Table of Contents1: Archaeology, History and Symbolism 2: Taxonomy, Botany and Physiology 3: Production and Growing Regions 4: Biodiversity, Germplasm Resources and Breeding Methods 5: World Pomegranate Cultivars 6: Propagation Techniques and Nursery Management 7: Environmental Requirements and Site Selection 8: Orchard Establishment and Tree Management 9: Soil and Nutrition 10: Water Requirements and Responses to Irrigation Restrictions 11: Physiological Disorders 12: Diseases and Management 13: Arthropod Pests and Their Management 14: Fruit Maturity, Harvest Methods and Technologies 15: Postharvest Biology and Storage 16: Processing and Industrialization 17: Pomegranate Bioactive Compounds and Health 18: World Pomegranate Market
£158.08
CABI Publishing Bunch and Oil Analysis of Oil Palm: A Manual
Book SynopsisThis is a hands-on, practical guide to describe physical bunch and oil analysis of oil palm. Bunch and oil analysis laboratories are set up at oil mills to assess production, yield potential of plantations and oil extraction rates relative to targets. The higher the oil yields produced by the planting material, the less land that is needed to achieve a specific level of production, hence helping in the sustainability of the crop. Practical, illustrated steps are given in determining bunch and oil characteristics of oil palm. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: An introduction to bunch and oil analysis Health and safety considerations Bunch sampling Physical bunch analysis of stalks, spikelets, fruits and nuts Fruit sampling Nut analysis and measurements of components Oil analysis, oil extraction and measurement Calculation of bunch components and reporting. This is an invaluable manual for oil palm mill managers, oil palm plantation managers, palm oil producers, oil palm breeders, agronomists, oil chemists, oil palm seed producing companies and research institutes across the world (especially tropical zones). It is useful for those starting a career in oil palm production, as a reference guide for managers and for training purposes.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Health and Safety Considerations 3: Bunch Sampling 4: Bunch Physical Analysis 5: Fruit Sampling 6: Nut Analysis 7: Oil Analysis 8: Recording, Calculations and Data Checks
£20.89
CABI Publishing Field Trials in Oil Palm Breeding: A Manual
Book SynopsisThis is a hands-on, practical guide to describe field trials in oil palm breeding. Such trials are essential in almost all breeding programmes to select and verify the real expression of different target traits. In oil palm these include yield, tolerance to pests and diseases, oil quality and adaptability to the environment. Breeding success is dependent upon the genetic resources available and the effectiveness of screening amongst these for the desired traits. Many of these screens can now be carried out in the laboratory, particularly with DNA technologies. However, field trialing remains the "acid test" of commercial performance, with location and statistical design being key. Land preparation and the provision of good quality planting material, usually produced from deliberate cross-pollinations, underly the foundations of these trials. This book covers: Pre-trialing considerations and activities Land preparation Material preparation Trial planting Recording Ganoderma trials Pre-trial screening using DNA diagnostics This is an invaluable manual for oil palm breeders and oil palm institute across the world, and particularly tropical zones. It is also useful for those starting a career in oil palm improvement, those developing breeding programmes, as well as a reference guide for plantation managers and for training purposes.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Health and Safety Considerations 3: Pre-trialling Considerations and Activities 4: Land Preparation 5: Material Preparation 6: Trial Planting 7: Recording 8: Ganoderma Trials 9: Pre-trial Screening using DNA Diagnostics
£26.08
CABI Publishing Trichoderma: Ganoderma Disease Control in Oil
Book SynopsisThis is a hands-on practical guide to the use of Trichoderma as a biocontrol, as part of sustainable disease control measures for Ganoderma disease in oil palm plantations. The manual provides background information on Ganoderma (basal stem rot), the most devastating disease of oil palm in Southeast Asia, as well as on the benefits of Trichoderma fungi in safe guarding yields. The disease is caused by soil-borne fungi, Ganoderma spp, which are found in West Africa and South America, as well as Southeast Asia. Practical information is given on: the use of Trichoderma to manage Ganoderma for research and commercial use health and safety considerations in the laboratory, nursery and field in vitro multiplication of Trichoderma starting from media preparation and culture Ganoderma pathogenicity testing Trichoderma in vitro antagonism screening of Ganoderma Trichoderma screening to protect seedlings scoring Ganoderma response to Trichoderma in selecting aggressive Trichoderma isolates commercial use and application in oil palm plantations This is an invaluable manual for oil palm growers, estate/plantation managers, pathologists and breeders and research institutes across the world (especially tropical zones). It is also useful for those starting a career in oil palm plant protection, and as a reference guide for managers and for training purposes.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Health and Safety Considerations 3: Culturing Trichoderma 4: Trichoderma Multiplication 5: Ganoderma Pathogenicity Test 6: In Vitro Trichoderma Antagonism Screening 7: Trichoderma Nursery Screening for Ganoderma Control 8: Scoring Response of Ganoderma to Trichoderma 9: Preparation of Trichoderma for Commercial Application 10: Trichoderma Application in Oil Palm Plantations
£20.89
CABI Publishing Biology and Management of Bactrocera and Related
Book SynopsisThroughout Asia, Australia and the Pacific, and increasingly in Africa, the primary horticultural insect pests are fruit flies belonging to the genera Bactrocera, Zeugodacus and Dacus (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacini). The Dacini is a hugely diverse clade of nearly 900 species endemic to the rainforests of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific, and the savannas and woodlands of Africa. All these species lay their eggs into fleshy fruits and vegetables, where the maggots feed, therefore destroying the fruit. In addition to being crop pests, dacines are also invasive pests of major quarantine importance and their presence in production areas can significantly impact market access opportunities. This broad text provides a rapid introduction to this economically and ecologically important group, which includes species such as the Oriental fruit fly (B. dorsalis), Melon fly (Z. cucurbitae), Queensland fruit fly (B. tryoni) and the Olive fly (B. oleae). Broken into three primary sections, it first explores the evolutionary history, systematic relationships, taxonomy and species-level diagnosis of the Dacini flies. The following biology section covers their life history, population demography, behaviour and ecology, and natural enemies. The final section of the book covers the management of these flies, with chapters on pre-harvest, post-harvest and regulatory controls. Each chapter concludes with a list of key monographs, papers or book chapters for further reading. This book will be of interest to field entomologists, extension officers, quarantine officers and market access negotiators, as well as students of applied entomology and pest management.Table of Contents1: General Introduction 2: Systematics and Taxonomy 3: Evolutionary Biogeography and Biodiversity 4: Basic Biology and Demographic Ecology 5: Reproductive Biology and Mating Behaviour 6: Host Use 7: Bactrocera as Invasive Organisms 8: Natural Enemies 9: Pre-harvest Management 10: Phytosanitary Measures 11: Regulatory Controls 12: Looking Forward
£74.11
CABI Publishing Nursery Practices in Oil Palm: A Manual
Book SynopsisThis is a hands-on, practical guide to general and specific practices in oil palm nurseries to produce healthy, vigorous and uniform plants ready for field planting. There are two nursery stages, pre-nursery and main nursery. The pre-nursery receives both germinated seeds and tissue culture produced plantlets (ramets) which are planted in a relatively small area in which shade and humidity can be controlled. Once young plants are established they are transferred to the main nursery, potted-on and grown on to produce field-ready plants. Good nursery practices, using sustainable approaches where possible, aim to provide high quality planting materials for both commercial production and field trialling. The book covers: Nursery set up - pre-nursery and main nursery Fertilizer programmes Watering Culling Weeding Pests and diseases Pre-field genotypic screening and selection Quarantine nurseries This is an invaluable manual for commercial seed producers, nursery plant producers, commercial plantation companies and plant breeders, as well as researchers in oil palm. It is useful for those starting a career in oil palm production, and as a reference guide for managers and for training purposes.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Health and Safety Considerations 3: Nursery Set-up 4: Pre-nursery Activities 5: Main Nursery Activities 6: Fertiliser Programmes 7: Watering 8: Culling 9: Weeding 10: Pests and Diseases 11: Pre-field Genotypic Screening and Selection 12: Quarantine Nurseries
£26.08
CABI Publishing Advances in Fig Research and Sustainable
Book SynopsisThe common fig (Ficus carica L.) is one of the oldest fruits domesticated by humans, and is native to southwest Asia and the Mediterranean. Figs have been associated with health and prosperity since ancient times. They are rich in fibre, potassium, calcium, and iron, as well as being an important source of vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants. In recent years, increased consumption has caused fig production to shift to new countries such as Mexico, Brazil, India, and China. However, fig is a challenging fruit crop to grow. It is susceptible to insect pests and diseases as well as injuries from abiotic stress during fruit development and ripening. As a delicate fruit it also requires complicated postharvest procedures and climate change presents additional challenges. Comprising 29 chapters written by international experts, the book includes sections on: History Biology and Orchard Management Fruit Ripening and Postharvest Management Pests and Diseases Omics Analysis Cultivars and Breeding Products and Trade. This volume serves as a comprehensive reference for current and future practices of fig production, consumption, research and innovation, and is essential for academic researchers, and those involved in research and development in the fig industry.Table of ContentsPart I: The Fig History 1: Fig: from History and Tradition to Scientific Research 2: Remains of the Common Fig (Ficus carica L.) in the Archaeological Record and Domestication Processes 3: Figs in History and Art Part II: Biology and Orchard Management 4: Fig Morphology and Development 5: Ficus–Wasp Mutualism with a Special Emphasis on Ficus carica 6: Fig Propagation 7: Fig Orchard Establishment 8: Soil Management, Fertilization, and Irrigation 9: Horticultural Practices under Various Climatic Conditions 10: Sustainable Farming Systems and Organic Fig Production 11: Robotics and Remote Sensing in Orchards Part III: Fruit Ripening and Postharvest Management 12: Fig-Fruit Ripening and Maturation 13: Harvest and Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Fresh Fig Fruit 14: Postharvest Handling of Dried Fig Fruit Part IV: Pests and Diseases 15: Pests of Fig Trees 16: Fig Pathogens: Viruses, Viroids and Phytoplasmas 17: Fig Diseases 18: Postharvest Pests of Dried Figs 19: Mycotoxins in Fig Part V: Omics Analysis 20: Fig Genetics, Genomics, and Transcriptomics 21: Fig Flavor 22: The Role of Fig in Human Nutrition Part VI: Cultivars and Breeding 23: Fig Varieties 24: Conventional and Molecular Breeding in Fig Part VII: Products and Trade 25: Fig Products from Tradition to Future 26: Traditional EthnoMedicinal Usage of Fig 27: World Fig Production and Trade 28: Fig Marketing Strategies 29: Conclusions and Future Research
£126.36
CABI Publishing The Fig: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisThe common fig Ficus carica L. is an ancient fruit native to the Mediterranean. Dried figs have been successfully produced and processed in arid regions with little sophisticated infrastructure for centuries. Figs are rich in fibre, trace minerals, polyphenols and vitamins, with higher nutrient levels than most fruits. Advances in agricultural production and postharvest technologies have not only improved the efficiency of dried fig production but have facilitated the development of high value fresh fig industries both for export and domestic markets. The result is high quality fresh figs that are marketed internationally throughout the year. This book provides a comprehensive summary of fig growing, processing and marketing from a scientific and horticultural perspective. It is comprised of 19 chapters that include in-depth discussions of: History of fig cultivation; Physiology; Breeding and cultivars; Propagation; Site selection and orchard establishment; Nutrition and irrigation management; Pollination management; Integrated pest management; Greenhouse production; Harvesting, dried and fresh fig processing; The medicinal uses of figs; and World fig markets. The Fig: Botany, Production and Uses is a comprehensive applied resource for academic researchers, as well as producers, processors, and marketers of dried and fresh figs.Table of Contents1: History, Archaeology and Culture 2: Taxonomy, Botany and Physiology 3: Production and Growing Regions 4: Biodiversity, Germplasm Resources and Breeding Methods 5: Fig World Cultivars 6: Propagation Techniques and Nursery Management 7: Environmental Requirements and Site Selection 8: Orchard Establishment Tree Management 9: Fig Wasps and Pollination 10: Soil and Nutritional Requirements 11: Irrigation and Water Requirements 12: Fungal, Bacterial, and Nematodes Problems in Figs 13: Fig Viruses, Viroids and Phytoplasmas 14: Arthropod Pests of Fig and Their Management 15: Fruit Maturity, Harvest Methods and Technologies 16: Postharvest Physiology and Physiological Disorders of Fresh Fig Fruits 17: Processing and Industrialization 18: Fig and Health 19: World Fig Market
£126.36
CABI Publishing Vegetable Seeds: Production and Technology
Book SynopsisMost food and fiber crops are produced from seed. This means that the world's population is dependent on annual seed production for its food supply. Vegetable seed production is much different and more challenging than production of grain crops. This book explains the biology and technology behind producing, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of vegetable seeds from breeding through to the marketed product. It begins with six chapters on a broad range of seed-related topics: the importance of seeds, reproductive biology of plants, genetic improvement strategies, quality assurance of seed production, post-harvest seed enhancement, and organic production. The remaining chapters cover seed production in eleven important vegetable families. Each chapter provides a description of the botany, types and cultivars, genetic improvement, pollination, soil fertility management, pest management, crop production, harvesting, post-harvest handling, and seed yields. The aim of this book is to educate how to produce high-quality vegetable seeds. Incorporating both current methodologies and recent research results, it is suitable for students, researchers, and professionals in the seed industry.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Vegetable Seeds and Their Global Importance Chapter 2: Vegetable Reproductive Biology Chapter 3: Genetic Improvement Methods for Vegetable Seeds Chapter 4: Producing High-Quality Vegetable Seeds Chapter 5: Post-harvest Seed Enhancement Technologies Chapter 6: Organic Seed Production Chapter 7: Family Amaryllidaceae subfamily Allioideae Chapter 8: Family Apiaceae Chapter 9: Family Asteraceae Chapter 10: Family Brassicaceae Chapter 11: Family Amaranthaceae subfamily Chenopodioideae Chapter 12: Family Cucurbitaceae Chapter 13: Family Fabaceae Chapter 14: Family Asparagaceae Chapter 15: Family Malvaceae Chapter 16: Family Poaceae Chapter 17: Family Solanaceae
£108.00
CABI Publishing Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Cassava, sweet
Book SynopsisRoot and tuber crops are important to agriculture, food security and income for 2.2 billion people in developing countries. These species produce large quantities of dietary energy and have stable yields under difficult environmental conditions. This second edition of Tropical Root and Tuber Crops is an authoritative treatment of four important root and tuber crops: cassava. sweet potato, yams, and aroids. The same format is followed for each crop: Origin and History, Taxonomy and Botany, Breeding and Genetics, Developmental Physiology, Agronomy, Pests and Diseases, Post-Harvest Quality and Marketing. This new edition reviews the scientific literature produced during the last decade and presents major technical advancements. Modern molecular tools have been used to clarify the phylogeny, taxonomy and origin of these species. Similar advances have been made in physiology, agronomy, pathology and product chemistry. It is essential reading for students, researchers and horticulturists.Table of ContentsSECTION I: CASSAVA 1: ORIGIN AND HISTORY 2: TAXONOMY AND BOTANY 3: BREEDING AND GENETICS 4: DEVELOPMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 5: AGRONOMY 6: PESTS AND DISEASES 7: POSTHARVEST QUALITY AND MARKETING SECTION II: SWEET POTATO 8: ORIGIN AND HISTORY 9: TAXONOMY AND BOTANY 10: BREEDING AND GENETICS 11: DEVELOPMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 12: AGRONOMY 13: PESTS AND DISEASES 14: POSTHARVEST QUALITY AND MARKETING SECTION III: YAMS 15: ORIGIN AND HISTORY 16: TAXONOMY AND BOTANY 17: BREEDING AND GENETICS 18: DEVELOPMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 19: AGRONOMY 20: PESTS AND DISEASES 21: POSTHARVEST QUALITY AND MARKETING SECTION IV: AROIDS 22: ORIGIN AND HISTORY 23: TAXONOMY AND BOTANY 24: BREEDING AND GENETICS 25: DEVELOPMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 26: AGRONOMY 27: PESTS AND DISEASES 28: POSTHARVEST QUALITY AND MARKETING
£62.60
CABI Publishing Plants for Soil Regeneration: An Illustrated
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated colour guide to the plants which farmers, growers and gardeners can use to improve soil structure and restore fertility without the use and expense of agrichemicals. Information based on the latest research is given on how to use soil conditioning plants to avoid soil degradation, restore soil quality and help clean polluted land. There are 11 chapters: 1 to 6 cover soil health, nitrogen fixation, green manures and herbal leys, bacteria and other microorganisms, phytoremediators and soil mycorrhiza (plant-fungal symbiosis). Chapter 7 has plant illustrations, with climate range and soil types, along with their soil conditioning properties and each plant is presented with a comprehensive description opposite a detailed illustration, in full colour. Chapters 8 to 10 examine soil stabilisers, weeds and invasive plants, and hedges and trees and the final chapter, contains 5 case studies with the most recent data, followed by an appendix and glossary. The book allows the reader to identify the plants they need quickly and find the information necessary to begin implementation of soil regeneration.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Soil Health Chapter 2: Nitrogen-fixing Plants Chapter 3: Cover Crops, Green Manures and Herbal Leys Chapter 4: Bacteria and Other Microorganisms Chapter 5: Mycorrhiza Chapter 6: Phytoremediators Chapter 7: Illustrations, with Information on Each Plant Chapter 8: Soil Stabilizers and Coastal Plants Chapter 9: Weeds and Invasive Plants Chapter Chapter 10: Hedges and Trees Chapter 11: Case Studies
£54.34
CABI Publishing Molecular Breeding in Wheat, Maize and Sorghum:
Book SynopsisThe global population is projected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050, and food and feed production will need to increase by 70%. Wheat, maize and sorghum are three key cereals which provide nutrition for the majority of the world's population. Their production is affected by various abiotic stresses which cause significant yield losses. The effects of climate change also increase the frequency and severity of such abiotic stresses. Molecular breeding technologies offer real hope for improving crop yields. Although significant progress has been made over the last few years, there is still a need to bridge the large gap between yields in the most favorable and most stressful conditions. This book: - Provides a valuable resource for wheat, maize and sorghum scientists working on breeding and molecular biology, physiology and biotechnology. - Presents the latest in-depth research in the area of abiotic stress tolerance and yield improvements. - Contains the necessary information to allow plant breeders to apply this research to effectively breed new varieties of these crops. It provides a consolidated reference for plant breeders and crop scientists working on the challenges of enhanced crop productivity and climate change adaptability.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Recent Understanding on Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Abiotic Stress Response and Tolerance Chapter 2: Breeding Strategies to Enhance Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Yield Improvement in Wheat, Maize and Sorghum Chapter 3: Recent Advancement of Molecular Breeding for Improving Salinity Tolerance in Wheat Chapter 4: Genomics and Molecular Physiology for Improvement of Drought Tolerance in Wheat Chapter 5: Molecular Breeding for Improving Heat Stress Tolerance in Wheat Chapter 6: Molecular Breeding for Improving Waterlogging Tolerance in Wheat Chapter 7: Molecular Breeding for Improving Aluminium Resistance in Wheat Chapter 8: Molecular Breeding for Enhancing Iron and Zinc Content in Wheat Grains Chapter 9: Recent Advancements of Molecular Breeding and Functional Genomics for Improving Nitrogen-, Phosphorus- and Potassium-Use Efficiencies in Wheat Chapter 10: Molecular Breeding for Improving Yield in Wheat: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives Chapter 11: Tools for Transforming Wheat Breeding: Genomic Selection, Rapid Generation Advance and Database-Based Decision Support Chapter 12: CRISPR-Mediated Gene Editing in Wheat for Abiotic Stress Tolerance Chapter 13: Application of Pangenomics for Wheat Molecular Breeding Chapter 14: Recent Advancement of Molecular Understanding for Combating Salinity Stress in Maize Chapter 15: Isolation of Genes/Quantitative Trait Loci for Drought Stress Tolerance in Maize Chapter 16: The Genetic Architecture and Breeding Towards Cold Tolerance in Maize: Review Chapter 17: Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Excess Moisture Stress Tolerance in Maize: Molecular Breeding Opportunities to Increase Yield Potential Chapter 18: Recent Molecular Breeding Advances for Improving Aluminium Tolerance in Maize and Sorghum Chapter 19: Physiological and Molecular Interventions for Improving Nitrogen-Use Efficiency in Maize Chapter 20: Recent Advancement in Molecular Breeding for Improving Nutrient-Use Efficiency in Maize Chapter 21: Molecular Breeding for Increasing Nutrition Quality in Maize: Recent Progress Chapter 22: Molecular Breeding for Improving Yield in Maize: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives Chapter 23: CRISPR-Mediated Genome Editing in Maize for Improved Abiotic Stress Tolerance Chapter 24: Molecular Breeding for Combating Salinity Stress in Sorghum: Progress and Prospects Chapter 25: Quantitative Trait Locus mapping and Genetic Improvement to Strengthen Drought Tolerance in Sorghum Chapter 26: Improving Abiotic Stress Tolerance to Adapt Sorghum to Temperate Climatic Regions Chapter 27: Isolation of Quantitative Trait Loci/Gene(s) Conferring Cadmium Tolerance in Sorghum Chapter 28: Molecular Breeding for Increasing Micronutrient Content in Sorghum Chapter 29: Ideotype Breeding for Improving Yield in Sorghum: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
£168.70
CABI Publishing Applied Crop Physiology: Understanding the
Book SynopsisThis book presents a simple, straightforward discussion of the principles and processes involved in the production of grain yield by agronomic crops, and how these processes underlie and influence management decisions. The focus is on grain crops, principally maize and soybean, although the general principles apply equally well to cereals, grain legumes and oil crops. Management decisions define all cropping systems - what (crop species, variety), where (climate), when (planting date), and how (row spacing and population density) are the fundamental choices. Knowledge of the fundamental processes responsible for plant growth and the accumulation of yield simplifies the decision-making process and leads to improved management decisions, higher grain yields, and cropping systems that are efficient, resilient and sustainable. The contents include: · Basic plant growth processes e.g. photosynthesis, respiration, evapotranspiration · Growth and production of yield · Crop management - seed quality, variety selection, plant date, row spacing · Crop production in the future - climate change, GMOs, precision data and new crops Intended for researchers in crop science, agronomy and plant science, and crop production practitioners, this book will enable readers to make better, more informed management decisions; decisions that will help maintain a well-fed world in the future.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Basic Plant Growth Processes 3: Growth of Crop Communities and the Production of Yield 4: Crop Management: Principles and Practices 5: Crop Production in the Future – Challenges and Opportunties 1: Appendix
£72.32
CABI Publishing Fungicides in Practice
Book SynopsisThis is an up-to-date guide on the science and practice of disease control based on fungicides in horticulture and broad acre agriculture. It describes how conventional, organic and biological fungicides are discovered, how they work and how resistance evolves. Chapters on formulation, mode of action, mobility and application inform decisions about which fungicides to use, when to use them, and how to rotate (or tank-mix) them, to manage both plant disease and fungicide resistance. A chapter on experimental design of fungicide trials aids practitioners in designing their own trials to evaluate how effective products are for their plant disease problem. Based on the successful 2014 book of Fungicides in Crop Protection this edition has four entirely new chapters, and extensive updates to the other nine chapters. The contents include: · Fungicide markets, discovery and performance. · Modes of action and spectrum. · Biological crop protection, and organic cultivation. · Fungicide formulation, mobility and application. · Experimental design of fungicide trials and their analysis. · Fungicide resistance. · Legislation and regulation. Written for crop protection professionals and scientists, growers, agronomists and consultants, the book is also suitable for students of agriculture and agronomy.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Plant pathology and plant pathogens 3: The fungicide industry 4: Fungicide discovery 5: Fungicide modes of action and spectrum 6: Biological fungicides - botanicals and biocontrol agents - and basic substances 7: Formulation 8: Fungicide mobility 9: Application and sprayer technology 10: Fungicide efficacy evaluation 11: Fungicide resistance 12: Legislation and Regulation 13: The future of disease control
£88.92
CABI Publishing Parasitic Plants in African Agriculture
Book SynopsisParasitic Plants in African Agriculture brings together for the first time in a single volume, the ecology, biology, damage, and control of all groups of African parasitic plants including both the relatively few parasites introduced to the continent as well as those native parasites that have spread from within Africa. The book covers the well-known witchweeds and broomrapes but also groups and species that have received less attention including mistletoes, dodders, rice vampire weed, and other species posing threats.The book distinguishes between stem and root parasitic weeds and between holoparasites and (facultative or obligate) hemiparasites. Based on their research and experience collectively spanning six decades, the authors provide an authoritative and state-of-the-art overview of the distribution, biology and impact of these highly specialized weeds and include recommendations for their management. Since parasitic plants in African agriculture primarily affect smallholder farmers, these weeds are explicitly discussed within a context of resource limitations and global changes. Readers are informed on all parasitic plant species relevant to African agriculture and the impact these plants have on crop production and livelihoods of smallholders in a changing world. Current and future management strategies are outlined in terms of their principles and effectiveness as well as their feasibility and affordability for farmers, all of which determine farmer adoption. The final chapter synthesises some of the relevant findings and statistics regarding parasitic weed distribution and their host crops and discusses implications in terms of future crop protection concerns in African agricultural systems.Key features: Authoritative text based on extensive field and laboratory work. First comprehensive state-of-the-art overview of parasitic plants and their management in Africa. Highly illustrated with photos, graphs and species distribution maps. Reviews previous basic and applied work, with relevance to smallholder farming systems.This book will be a valuable reference for students, researchers, extension workers, development officers, national agriculture researchers, plant pathologists, food security specialists, weed scientists, agronomists and botanists.
£85.50
CABI Publishing Next-Generation Sequencing and Agriculture
Book SynopsisGenome sequencing has become a basic tool of plant and animal breeding. Reduced costs have allowed the sequencing of thousands of plant lines or cultivars, leading to previously unobtainable insights into genetic impacts during breeding and generating large numbers of novel candidate breeding genes. This book summarizes the impacts that the genome sequencing revolution has had on agriculture with reference to applications across species and locations. It explains new techniques and their use in understanding epigenetics, breeding and conservation. It is a useful resource for scientists wanting to learn how different fields of agriculture have adapted novel genome sequencing technologies to their requirements, and for those wanting to transfer technologies and lessons learned from one field of agriculture to another.This book is a useful resource for students and researchers in biotechnology, genetics, genomics and breeding.
£79.56
CABI Publishing Genetically Modified Crops in Asia Pacific
Book SynopsisMeeting future food needs without compromising environmental integrity is a central challenge for agriculture globally but especially for the Asia Pacific region - where 60% of the global population, including some of the world's poorest, live on only 30% of the land mass. To guarantee the food security of this and other regions, growers worldwide are rapidly adopting genetically modified (GM) crops as the forerunner to protect against many biotic and abiotic stresses. Asia Pacific countries play an important role in this, with India, China and Pakistan appearing in the top 10 countries with acreage of GM crops, primarily devoted to Bt cotton. Genetically Modified Crops in Asia Pacific discusses the progress of GM crop adoption across the Asia Pacific region over the past two decades, including research, development, adoption and sustainability, as well as the development and cultivation of insect protective Bt brinjal, drought-tolerant sugarcane, late blight resistant potato and biotech rice more specific to this region. Regulatory efforts of the Asia Pacific member nations to ensure the safety of GM crops to both humans and the environment are also outlined and discussed to provide impetus in other countries initiating biotech crops. The authors also probe into some aspects of gene editing and nanobiotechnology to expand the scope into next generation GM crops, including the potential to grow crops in acidic soil, reduce methane production, remove poisonous elements from plants and improve overall nutritional quality. Genetically Modified Crops in Asia Pacific provides a comprehensive reference not only for academics, researchers and private sectors in crop systems but also policy makers in the Asia Pacific region. Beyond this region, readers will benefit from understanding how GM crops have been integrated into many different countries and, in particular, the effects of the take-up of GM cropping systems by farmers with different socioeconomic backgroundsTable of Contents1: Biotech/genetically modified crops in Asia Pacific: a way forward 2: Economic and environmental impact of genetically modified crops in Asia Pacific 3: Development and commercialisation of Bt cotton in India 4: Insect resistance management for Bt cotton in India 5: Twenty years of successful Bt cotton production in Australia 6: Advances in managing insect resistance to Bt cotton in China 7: Bt cotton in Pakistan 8: Transgenic maize and its potential commercialisation in China 9: Bringing Bt eggplant to resource- poor farmers in Bangladesh and the Philippines 10: Adoption and advances in genetically modified oilseed crops in Australia 11: Bioefficacy testing of Bt corn against Asian corn borer in the Philippines 12: Insect resistance management of Bt corn in the Philippines 13: Socioeconomic and environmental impacts of GM corn in the ASEAN: the case of the Philippines 14: Biosafety management for genetically modified crops in Vietnam: from policy to practice 15: Biotechnology and its regulatory system in Japan 16: Development of yellow stem borer resistant rice varieties in Indonesia 17: Experience in developing genetically engineered potato resistant to late blight disease 18: Genetic modifications for disease resistance in crops 19: Nanobiotechnology for plant genome engineering and crop protection
£113.67
CABI Publishing Microbial Biocontrol Agents: Developing Effective
Book SynopsisThe negative impact of chemical pesticides on human wellbeing and the environment has encouraged the development of eco-friendly alternatives for the management of plant pathogens. However, only a small number of microbial biocontrol agents (mBCAs) have been developed, registered and used in the management of plant diseases. This book analyses the deployment of mBCAs for the development of novel microbial biopesticides, considering the main plant-beneficial traits, procedures needed for effective formulations and the processes used for their validation. To guide the readers through the world of microbial biopesticides, the book starts with a chapter dedicated to the regulations that need to be followed for the development of final products. Readers will understand the importance of formulation and mode of action of mBCAs in developing microbial biopesticides. They will become familiar with key mBCAs such as Ampelomyces quisqualis, Bacillus spp., Trichoderma spp., and Pseudomonas spp., understanding the importance of formulation for their application in the field. This book explains the use of mBCAs to control post-harvest diseases and the potential of endophytic microorganisms as next-generation microbial biopesticides. A final chapter provides a useful workflow for the selection of new mBCAs and describes microbial species including promising mBCAs that might be developed as new microbial biopesticides.- Gives useful insights into the practicalities of regulation of mBCAs- Describes the underlying biology that it is critical to developing mBCAs- Provides case studies for key mBCA species - Indicates microbial species exploitable for the development of new microbial biopesticides For students and researchers involved in crop protection and biological control
£88.92
CABI Publishing The Coconut: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisThe coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) is one of the world's most important palms, and contributes significantly to the income and livelihood of many people in tropical countries. Widely referred to as the 'tree of life', coconut has been used as a source of food, drink, oil, medicine, shelter and wood for around 500 years. Every part of the coconut palm can be utilized. The demand for coconut fruit and its products has increased recently as people have become aware of its nutritional and health benefits, especially those of coconut water and virgin coconut oil. This book covers all aspects of coconut including origins and diversity; ecophysiology; production in a changing climate; pests and diseases; harvest and postharvest management; breeding and genetics; as well as the current and future status of coconut as an economic crop. This book is a key resource for researchers and students in horticulture, plant science and agriculture, and those interested in the production of tropical crops, and practitioners in the coconut industry.
£103.50
CABI Publishing Pest Management in Cotton: A Global Perspective
Book SynopsisThis book presents a global overview of the background to, and the current state of, crop protection and pest management in cotton crops. Cotton is one of the most economically important crops in the world and has been grown for centuries but maintaining high yields of good quality requires sophisticated approaches to pest management. The introduction and use of pesticides over the decades significantly increased cotton yields but lead to many adverse environmental impacts. Over time, new and alternative insecticides were developed but overuse has enabled pests to develop significant resistance. The development of genetically modified cotton varieties with toxins derived from Bacillus thuringiensis enabled much improved control of lepidopteran larvae, including bollworms, but as the toxins had no effect on sucking pests, farmers had no choice but to continue using insecticides. Also, some of the new cotton varieties developed in recent times have not adapted to different climatic conditions and the quality of cotton fibre declined as a result. This book shows the need for more research to select cotton varieties with high quality fibres suitable for different cotton growing areas and to develop integrated pest management strategies to minimise the use of pesticides. It also demonstrates the need for an inter-disciplinary approach bringing together plant breeders, entomologists, plant pathologists, agronomists and agricultural engineers to achieve high yields of high quality cotton. In the future, farmers will need to adopt new technology to determine when and how pesticides are used in conjunction with cultural and biological control strategies. · Emphasises the importance of research on growing cotton in a world experiencing climate change · Demonstrates how crucial crop protection is in achieving high yields of high quality cotton · Shows how new technology will bring major changes in how cotton is grown in the futureTable of Contents1: Origins of Cotton. Graham Matthews 2: Cotton in the United States of America and Mexico. C.T. Allen, Steven M. Brown, Charlie Cahoon, Keith Edmisten, Rogers Leonard, T. Miller, Jane Pierce, Dominic Reisig and Phillip Roberts 3: Cotton Growing in India. V.N. Waghmare, M.V. Venugopalan, V.S. Nagrare, S.P. Gawande and D.T. Nagrale 4: Cotton Growing in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Abid Ali, Zeeshan Ahmed and Zheng Guo 5: Growing Cotton in China. Lu Zhaozhi, Li Xueyue, Zhang Wangfeng, Zheng Juyun, Liang Fei, Yang Desong, Tian Jingshan, Gao Guizhen, Wang Juneduo and Abid Ali 6: Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Bahodir Eshchanov and Shadmon E. Namazov 7: Cotton Growing Along the Nile (Egypt and Sudan). Graham Matthews 8: Cotton in Southern Africa (Zimbabwe, South Africa [Eswatini], Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Angola). Graham Matthews and John Tunstall 9: Cotton Growing in East Africa (Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya). J. Kabissa, Pius Elobu and Anthony Muriithi 10: Cotton Growing in West Africa (Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Benin, Togo, Niger, Cameroon, Nigeria and Ghana). Germain Ochou Ochou, S.W. Avicor and G.A. Matthews 11: Cotton Growing in Australia. Graham Matthews and Paul Grundy 12: Cotton Growing in South America and the Caribbean (Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Paraguay, Colombia and the Caribbean). Simone Silva Vieira and Graham Matthews 13: Cotton Growing Around the Mediterranean (Turkey, Greece, Spain and Israel). Feza Can, Cafer Mart, Berkant Ödemis¸ and Yas¸ar Akis¸can 14: A Look Forward. Graham Matthews
£91.58
CABI Publishing Nanoformulations for Sustainable Agriculture and
Book SynopsisNanotechnology research and its application in agriculture has become a major focus in recent years. Nanoformulations offer the possibility to develop more efficient and less damaging agrochemicals in the environment. Smart delivery systems for nanosensors, molecules that can help to detect biotic or abiotic stresses before they can affect production, are being developed and applied. Nanotechnology also provides new techniques for genetic manipulation and plant breeding. The use of nanoformulations in agriculture is increasingly being used to enhance food values, reduce agricultural inputs, improve nutrient contents and create a longer shelf life for many products. Nanotechnology is also being applied to many aspects of food security, disease treatment, new tools for pathogen detection, effective delivery systems and packaging materials. All of these applications are supposed to assist in addressing the needs of a growing population, and help in mitigating the effects of climate change and other ecological disturbances.This book highlights new applications of these nanoforms in the field of agricultural science, written by an international team of experts from across this broad discipline. It is essential reading for graduate students, researchers and practitioners involved in the application of nanotechnology in agriculture. The book: examines the role of nano-formulations in crop yield improvement whilst reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides; covers specially enabled delivery systems for the release of nanoformulations, field-sensing systems to monitor environmental stresses, and improvement of plant traits against environmental stress and diseases; is unambiguous, lucid, scientific and precise, with chapters supplemented by ample illustration and case studies to help clarify and summarize key points throughout.
£85.50
CABI Publishing Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically
Book SynopsisMany international forums have identified the need for comprehensive, scientific methods for the pre-release testing and post-release monitoring of transgenic plants to ensure their environmental safety and sustainable use. In response to this requirement, a GMO Guidelines Project was established under the aegis of the International Organization for Biological Control, to develop biosafety testing guidelines for transgenic plants. This second volume focuses on transgenic cotton in Brazil and addresses both environmental and agricultural impacts. It draws out some general risk assessment guidelines and demonstrates the need for case-by-case analysis.Table of Contents1: Improving the Scientific Basis for Environmental Risk Assessment through the Case Study of Bt Cotton in Brazil, D A Andow, PAV Barroso, E M G Fontes, M F Grossi-de-Sa, A Hilbeck, and G P Fitt 2: The Cotton Agricultural Context in Brazil, E M G Fontes, F de Souza Ramalho, E Underwood, P AV Barroso, M F Simon, E R Sujii, CS S Pires, N Beltrao, WA Lucena and E C Freire 3: Consideration of Problem Formulation and Option Assessment (PFOA) for Bt Cotton in Brazil, D M F Capalbo, M F Simon, R O Nodari, S Valle, R F dos Santos, L Coradin, J de O Duarte, J E Miranda, E P F Dias, Le Quang Quyen, E Underwood and K C Nelson 4: Transgene Expression and Locus Structure of Bt Cotton, M F Grossi-de-Sa, W Lucena, M L Souza, A L Nepomuceno, E O Osir, N Amugune, Tran Thi Cuc Hoa, Truong Nam Hai, D A Somers and E Romano 5: Methodology to Support Non-target and Biodiversity Risk Assessment, A Hilbeck, D A Andow, S Arpaia, A N E Birch, E M G Fontes, G L Lovei, E Sujii, R Wheatley and E Underwood 6: Non-target and Biodiversity Impacts on Non-target Herbivorous Pests, E R Sujii, G L Lovei, M Setamou, P Silvie, M G Fernandes, G S J Dubois and R P Almeida 7: Non-target and Biodiversity Impacts on Pollinators and Flower-visiting Insects, S Arpaia, V L I Fonseca, C S Pires and F A Silveira 8: Assessing the Effects of Bt Cotton on Generalist Arthropod Predators, M Faria, J D Lundgren, E M G Fontes, D A Andow, O A Fernandes, F Schmidt and Nguyen Van Tuat 9: Non-target and Biodiversity Impacts on Parasitoids, A Pallini, P Silvie, R G Monnerat, F de S Ramalho, J M Songa and A N E Birch 10: Non-target and Biodiversity Impacts in Soil, L C Mendonca Hagler, I S de Melo, M C Valadares-Inglis, B M Anyango, J O Siqueira, Pham Van Toan and R E Wheatley 11: Assessing Gene Flow from Bt Cotton in Brazil and its Possible Consequences, J A Johnston, C Mallory-Smith, C L Brubaker, F Gandara, F J L Aragao, P A V Barroso, Vu Duc Quang, L P de Carvalho, P Kageyama, A Y Ciampi, M Fuzatto, V Cirino and E Freire 12: Resistance Risks of Bt Cotton and their Management in Brazil, G P Fitt, C Omoto, A H Maia, J M Waquil, M Caprio, T Dennehy, M A Okech, Z A Ramiro, E Cia, Nguyen Huu Huan and D A Andow 13: Supporting Risk Assessment of Bt Cotton in Brazil: Synthesis and Recommendations, D A Andow, E M G Fontes, A Hilbeck, J Johnston, D M F Capalbo, K C Nelson, E Underwood, G P Fitt, E R Sujii, S Arpaia, A N E Birch, A Pallini and R E Wheatley
£108.90
CABI Publishing Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use
Book SynopsisCrop wild relatives (CWR) are species closely related to crop plants which can contribute beneficial traits, such as pest or disease resistance and yield improvement. These species are critical for improving agricultural production and increasing food security. They are also essential components of natural and semi-natural habitats as well as agricultural systems, and are therefore vital in maintaining ecosystem health. However, CWR, like any other group of wild species, are subject to an increasing range of threats: habitat loss, degradation and mismanagement, over-collection and climate change. Through an examination of the national, regional and global context of CWR, these authoritative studies present methodologies and case studies that review and provide recommendations for global conservation and use. Topics range from the establishment of conservation priorities and strategies, threat assessment and genetic erosion and pollution.Table of ContentsPart I: Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use: an Overview 1: Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use: Establishing the Context 2: Addressing the Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Crop Wild Relatives: the International Policy Context 3: Crop Wild Relatives: Putting Information in a European Policy Context 4: Crop Wild Relatives in Armenia: Diversity, Legislation and Conservation Issues Part II: Establishing Inventories and Conservation Priorities 5: Crops and Wild Relatives of the Euro-Mediterranean Region: Making and Using a Conservation Catalogue 6: Establishing Conservation Priorities for Crop Wild Relatives 7: Creation of a National Crop Wild Relative Strategy: a Case Study for the United Kingdom 8: National Crop Wild Relative In Situ Conservation Strategy for Russia 9: Diversity and Conservation Needs of Crop Wild Relatives in Finland 10: Crop Wild Relatives in the Netherlands: Actors and Protection Measures 11: European Forest Genetic Resources: Status of Current Knowledge and Conservation Priorities 12: Using GIS Models to Locate Potential Sites for Wheat Wild Relative Conservation in the Palestinian Authority Areas Part III: Threat and Conservation Assessment 13: IUCN Red Listing of Crop Wild Relatives: is a National Approach as Difficult as Some Think? 14: Traditional Farming Systems in South-eastern Turkey: the Imperative of In Situ Conservation of Endangered Wild Annual Cicer Species 15: Ecogeographical Representativeness in Crop Wild Relative Ex Situ Collections Part IV: Genetic Erosion and Genetic Pollution 16: Genetic Erosion and Genetic Pollution of Crop Wild Relatives: the PGR Forum Perspective and Achievements 17: Assessing the Potential for Ecological Harm from Gene Flow to Crop Wild Relatives 18: Reciprocal Introgression between Wild and Cultivated Peach Palm (Bactris gasipaes Kunth, Arecaceae) in Western Ecuador 19: Impoverishment of the Gene Pool of the Genus Aegilops L. in Armenia Part V: In Situ Conservation 20: Crop Wild Relative In Situ Management and Monitoring: the Time Has Come 21: Does Agriculture Conflict with In Situ Conservation? A Case Study on the Use of Wild Relatives by Yam Farmers in Benin 22: Management Plans for Promoting In Situ Conservation of Local Agrobiodiversity in the West Asia Centre of Plant Diversity 23: In Situ Conservation Strategy for Wild Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) Populations in the Central Valley of Costa Rica: a Case Study of Short-lived Perennial Plants with a Mixed Mating System 24: Population Performance of Arnica montana L. in Different Habitats 25: A Designated Nature Reserve for In Situ Conservation of Wild Emmer Wheat (Triticum dicoccoides (Körn.) Aaronsohn) in Northern Israel 26: Integrating Wild Plants and Landrace Conservation in Farming Systems: a Perspective from Italy Part VI: Ex Situ Conservation 27: Ex Situ Conservation of Wild Species: Services Provided by Botanic Gardens 28: Conservation of Spanish Wild Oats: Avena canariensis, A. prostrata and A. murphyi 29: Analysis of Wild Lactuca Gene Bank Accessions and Implications for Wild Species Conservation 30: The Role of Botanic Gardens in the Conservation of Crop Wild Relatives 31: A National Italian Network to Improve Seed Conservation of Wild Native Species (‘RIBES’) 32: Linking In Situ and Ex Situ Conservation with Use of Crop Wild Relatives Part VII: Information Management 33: CWRIS: an Information Management System to Aid Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Sustainable Use 34: Crop Wild Relatives in the ECPGR Central Crop Databases: a Case Study in Beta L. and Avena L. 35: Crop Wild Relative Information: Developing a Tool for its Management and Use 36: Managing Passport Data Associated with Seed Collections from Wild Populations: Increasing Potential for Conservation and Use of Crop Wild Relatives in Israel 37: Some Thoughts on Sources of News about Crop Wild Relatives Part VIII: Gene Donors for Crop Improvement 38: Using Crop Wild Relatives for Crop Improvement: Trends and Perspectives 39: The Secondary Gene Pool of Barley as Gene Donors for Crop Improvement 40: Exploitation of Wild Cereals for Wheat Improvement in the Institute for Cereal Crops Improvement 41: Using Crop Wild Relatives as Sources of Useful Genes 42: Genetic Systems and the Conservation of Wild Relatives of Crops Part IX: Use of Crop Wild Relatives and Underutilized Species 43: The Use and Economic Potential of Wild Species: an Overview 44: Minor Crops and Underutilized Species: Lessons and Prospects 45: Conservation and Use of Wild-harvested Medicinal Plants in Sri Lanka 46: Use of Wild Plant Species: the Market Perspective 47: Linking Conservation with Sustainable Use: Quercus ilex subsp. rotundifolia (Lam) O. Schwarz in Traditional Agro-sylvo-pastoral Systems in Southern Portugal Part X: Global Issues in Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use 48: The Crop Wild Relative Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission 49: Towards a Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Crop Wild Relatives
£153.18
CABI Publishing No Tillage Seeding in Conservation Agriculture
Book SynopsisThis book is a much-expanded and updated edition of a previous volume, published in 1996 as "No-tillage Seeding: Science and Practice". The base objective remains to describe, in lay terms, a range of international experiments designed to examine the causes of successes and failures in no-tillage. The book summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of no tillage. It highlights the pros and cons of a range of features and options, without promoting any particular product.Topics added or covered in more detail in the second edition include:* soil carbon and how its retention or sequestration interacts with tillage and no-tillage* controlled traffic farming as an adjunct to no-tillage* comparison of the performance of generic no-tillage opener designs* the role of banding fertilizer in no-tillage* the economics of no-tillage* small-scale equipment used by poorer farmers* forage cropping by no-tillage* a method for risk assessment of different levels of machine sophisticationTable of Contents1: The 'What' and 'Why' of no-tillage farming, C J Baker and K E Saxton 2: The benefits of no-tillage, D R Reicosky and K E Saxton 3: The nature of risk in no-tillage, C J Baker, W (Bill) R Ritchie and K E Saxton 4: Seeding openers and slot shape, C J Baker 5: The role of slot cover, C J Baker 6: Drilling into dry soils, C J Baker 7: Drilling into wet soils, C J Baker 8: Seed depth, placement and metering, C J Baker and K E Saxton 9: Fertilizer placement, C J Baker 10: Residue handling, C J Baker, F Ribeiro, Instito Agronômico do Paraná (IAPAR), Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil and K E Saxton 11: Comparing surface disturbance and low-disturbance disc openers, C J Baker 12: No-tillage for forage production, C J Baker, W (Bill) and R Ritchie 13: No-tillage drill and planter design - large-scale machines, C J Baker 14: No-tillage drill and planter design - small-scale machines, F Ribeiro, S E Justice, P Hobbs and C J Baker 15: Managing a no-tillage seeding system, W (Bill) R Ritchie and C J Baker 16: Controlled traffic farming as a complementary practice to no-tillage, W C T Chamen 17: Reduced environmental emissions and carbon sequestration, D C Reicosk and K E Saxton 18: Some economic comparisons, C J Baker 19: Procedures for development and technology transfer, C J Baker"
£108.90
CABI Publishing Peach: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisThe Peach provides a comprehensive up to date reference work, summarizing our knowledge of peaches and their production worldwide and includes an extensive colour plates section. Chapters written by international authorities address botany and taxonomy, breeding and genetics of cultivars and rootstocks, propagation, physiology and planting systems, crop and pest management and postharvest physiology. The book also includes a contribution on the history of cultivation and production trends in China with historical references dating back to 1100 BC for the first time in the English language.Table of Contents1: Botany and Taxonomy 2: History of Cultivation and Trends in China 3: Classical Genetics and Breeding 4: Genetic Engineering and Genomics 5: Low-Chill Cultivar Development 6: Fresh Market Cultivar Development 7: Processing Peach Cultivar Development 8: Rootstock Development 9: Propagation Techniques 10: Carbon Assimilation, Partitioning and Budget Modeling 11: Orchard Planting Systems 12: Crop Load Management 13: Nutrient and Water Requirements of Peach Trees 14: Orchard Floor Management Systems 15: Diseases of Peach Caused by Fungi and Fungal-Like Organisms: Biology, Epidemiology, and Management 16: Diseases Caused by Prokaryotes - Bacteria and Phytoplasmas 17: Viruses and Viroids of Peach Trees 18: Insects and Mites 19: Nematodes 20: Preharvest Factors Affecting Peach Quality 21: Ripening, Nutrition, and Postharvest Physiology 22: Harvesting and Postharvest Handling of Peaches for the Fresh Market"
£163.80
CABI Publishing Industrial Crops and Uses
Book SynopsisThe demand for plant-based industrial raw materials has increased as well as research into expanding the utility of plants for current and future uses. Plants are renewable, have limited or positive environmental impact and have the potential to yield a wide range of products in contrast to petroleum-based materials. Plants can be used in a variety of different industries and products including bioenergy, industrial oil and starch, fibre and dye, rubber and related compounds, insecticide and land rehabilitation. This title offers a comprehensive coverage of each of these uses. Chapters discuss the identification of plant species with desired traits, their cultivation to obtain the needed raw materials, methods utilized in producing different finished products, current and future research in crop production and processing and the present state and future prospects for the industry. Providing the first systematic review of industrial crops and their uses, this book will be an important resource for students and researchers of crop science and agricultural policy makers.Table of ContentsSection I: General Chapter 1: Overview of Industrial Crops - Bharat P. Singh Section II: Bioenergy Chapter 2: Bioenergy Industry Status and Prospects - R. Roger Ruan and Paul Chen Chapter 3: Heat and Power Generation by Gasification and Combustion - Ralph E.H. Sims Chapter 4: Ethanol from Sugar Crops - Gillian Eggleston, Thomas Tew, Lee Panella and Thomas Klasson Chapter 5: Ethanol from Grain Crops - Renyong Zhao, Xiaorong Wu, Scott Bean, and Donghai Wang Chapter 6: Ethanol from Lignocellulosic Crops - Kazuhiro Takamizawa, William Anderson and Hari P. Singh Chapter 7: Biodiesel from Oilseed Crops - Dev Shrestha and Jon Van Gerpen Section III: Industrial Oil Chapter 8: Industrial Oil Types and Uses - Lou Honary Chapter 9: Improvement of Industrial Oil Crops - Denis J Murphy Section IV: Industrial Starch Chapter 10: Starch Characterization, Variety and Application - Jay-lin Jane, Clodualdo C. Maningat and Rungtiwa Wongsagonsup Chapter 11: In Planta Modification of Starch Quantity and Quality- Sarita Jaiswal, Seedhabadee Ganeshan, Monica Båga and Ravindra N Chibbar Section V: Fibre and Dye Chapter 12: Cotton Production, Processing, and Uses of Cotton Raw Material - B. Todd Campbell and Lori Hinze Chapter 13: Research in Cotton Fibre Improvement - Lorenzo Aleman and Randy D. Allen Chapter 14: Bast Fibres: From Plants to Products - Jonathan Y. Chen and Frank Liu Chapter 15: Bast Fibre Processing and Uses - Holger Fischer and Jörg Müssig Chapter 16: Plant Dyes - R. Siva Section VI: Rubber and Related Compounds Chapter 17: Rubber Tree and Natural rubber industry- Hari P. Singh and Bharat P. Singh Chapter 18: Guayule: Culture, Breeding and Rubber Production - Dennis T. Ray, Michael A. Foster, Terry A. Coffelt and Colleen McMahan Chapter 19: Gums, resins and waxes - Enrico Casadei and Ben Chikamai Section VII: Insecticide Chapter 20: Botanical insecticides, deterrents, repellents and oils - Murray B. Isman Section VIII: Land Rehabilitation Chapter 21: Principles of Plant-based Remediation of Contaminated Soils - Peter M. Kopittke, Enzo Lombi, Neal W. Menzies and Ravi Naidu Chapter 22: Phytoremedial Crops and Current Research - Priya Padmanabhan and Shivendra V. Sahi
£141.48
CABI Publishing Climate Change and Crop Production
Book SynopsisCurrent trends in population growth suggest that global food production is unlikely to satisfy future demand under predicted climate change scenarios unless rates of crop improvement are accelerated. In order to maintain food security in the face of these challenges, a holistic approach that includes stress-tolerant germplasm, sustainable crop and natural resource management, and sound policy interventions will be needed. The first volume in the CABI Climate Change Series, this book provides an overview of the essential disciplines required for sustainable crop production in unpredictable environments. Chapters include discussions of adapting to biotic and abiotic stresses, sustainable and resource-conserving technologies and new tools for enhancing crop adaptation. Examples of successful applications as well as future prospects of how each discipline can be expected to evolve over the next 30 years are also presented. Laying out the basic concepts needed to adapt to and mitigate changes in crop environments, this is an essential resource for researchers and students in crop and environmental science as well as policy makers.Table of Contents1: Adapting crops to climate change: a summary, Matthew P. Reynolds and Rodomiro Ortiz 2: Scenarios of climate change within the context of agriculture, Andy Jarvis, Julian Ramirez, Ben Anderson, Christoph Leibing and Pramod Aggarwal 3: Economic impacts of climate change on agriculture to 2030, David Lobell & Marshall Burke 4: Preventing potential disease and pest epidemics under a changing climate, Anne Legrève and Etienne Duveiller 5: Breeding for adaptation to heat and drought stress, Matthew Reynolds, Dirk Hays and Scott Chapman 6: Breeding crops for tolerance to salinity, waterlogging and inundation, Daniel Mullan and Ed Barrett-Lennard 7: Multi-location testing as a tool to identify plant response to global climate change, Hans-Joachim Braun, Gary Atlin and Thomas Payne 8: Genetic approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: increasing carbon capture and decreasing environmental impact, Martin A. J. Parry and Malcom J. Hawkesford 9: Greenhouse gas mitigation in the main cereal systems: rice, wheat and maize, Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio, Reiner Wassmann, Bram Govaerts, Yasukazu. Hosen, Nobuko Katayanagi and Nele Verhulst 10: How conservation agriculture can contribute to buffering climate change, Peter Hobbs and Bram Govaerts 11: Management of resident soil microbial community structure and function to suppress soilborne disease development, Mark Mazzola 12: Biotechnology in agriculture, Ryan Whitford, Michael Gilbert and Peter Langridge 13: GIS & crop simulation modelling applications in climate change research, David Hodson and Jeff White 14: Statistical models for studying and understanding genotype x environment interaction in an era of climate change and increased genetic information, José Crossa, Juan Burgueño and Mateo Vargas
£103.82
CABI Publishing Coffee Wilt Disease
Book SynopsisCoffee Wilt Disease has cost African coffee farmers an estimated US$1 billion to date, resulting from reduced yields and the extra costs incurred in trying to manage the disease. This devastating fungal disease has destroyed millions of coffee trees in affected countries across Africa and will be a contributory factor in any attempt at revitalization of the African coffee sector in the future. This book is one of the outputs of the Regional Coffee Wilt Programme and is a compilation of the current knowledge of various aspects of CWD, including information about the pathogen, its spread and importantly its management.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Coffee Wilt Disease in Democratic Republic of Congo 3: Coffee Wilt Disease in Uganda 4: Coffee Wilt Disease in Ethiopia 5: Status of Coffee Wilt Disease in Tanzania 6: Socio-Economic Impact of Coffee Wilt Disease 7: Biology, Taxonomy and Epidemiology of the Coffee Wilt Pathogen Gibberella xylarioides sensu lato 8: Host-Pathogen Interations in Coffea-Gibberella xylarioides pathosystem 9: Management of Coffee Wilt Disease 10: Breeding for Resistance against Coffee Wilt Disease 11: Extension Approaches and Information Dissemination for Coffee Wilt Disease Management in Africa: Experiences from Ethiopia 12: Concluding Remarks
£91.58
CABI Publishing Soybean: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisThe soybean is a crop of global importance and is one of most frequently cultivated crops worldwide. It is rich in oil and protein, used for human and animal consumption as well as for industrial purposes. Soybean plants also play an important role in crop diversification and benefit the growth of other crops, adding nitrogen to the soil during crop rotation. With contributions from eminent researchers from around the world, The Soybean provides a concise coverage of all aspects of this important crop, including genetics and physiology, varietal improvement, production and protection technology, utilization and nutritional value.Table of ContentsPart I: History and Importance 1: The Origin and History of Soybean 2: The Role of Soybean in Agriculture Part II: Botany, Genetics and Physiology 3: Soybean Growth and Development 4: Soybean Genetic Resources 5: Varietal Improvement in Soybean 6: Soybean Yield Physiology: Principles and Processes of Yield Production Part III: Production 7: Agro-techniques for Soybean Production 8: Nutrient Management in Soybean 9: Water Management in Soybean 10: Weed Management in Soybean 11: Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Soybean 12: Storage of Soybean Part IV: Protection 13: Diseases of Soybean and Their Management 14: Insect Pests of Soybean and Their Management 15: Nematodes of Soybean and Their Management Part V: Utilization 16: Soybean Processing and Utilization 17: Nutritional Value of Soybean 18: Uses of Soybean: Products and Preparation 19: Vegetable Soybean Part VI: Marketing and Trade 20: Global Soybean Marketing and Trade: a Situation and Outlook Analysis
£141.48
CABI Publishing Principles of Ecology in Plant Production
Book SynopsisProduction of food fibre and fuel is vital for humanity, and as the world population continues to rise, demands on these resources is ever increasing. In a context of growing worldwide concern about sustainability and environmental impacts of cropland, grassland and forestry practices, this textbook provides an introduction to the processes that define the ecology and environment of plant production. Core principles are examined such as soil-plant relationships, genetic manipulation and diversity, yield and water requirements, as well as physical factors such as solar radiation, temperature and weather. Fully updated with new chapters on climate change and biofuels, this edition is an important text for students and researchers in agronomy, forestry, botany, ecology and environmental sciences. Praise for the first edition: 'I highly recommend this book for undergraduate students in plant production courses. It is easy to read, well-structured and of high scientific level…also useful for a more general readership' Scientia HorticulturaeTrade Review"'I highly recommend this book for undergraduate students in plant production courses. It is easy to read, well-structured and of high scientific level...also useful for a more general readership' Scientia Horticulturae"Table of Contentsa: Plant Production 1: Human population, Plant Production and Environmental Issues 2: Ecological Perspective 3: Diversity and Genetics b: Climate Resources 4: Weather and Climate 5: Radiant Energy 6: Temperature 7: Environmental Limits to production 8: Changes in Future Climates c: Water and Nutrient Resources 9: Water in the Soil 10: Water 11: Climate Change Impact on Plants 12: Nutrients in the Soil 13: Nitrogen and Agricultural Productivity 14: Biofuels
£38.00
CABI Publishing Bananas and Plantains
Book SynopsisBananas and plantains are major fruit crops in the tropics and subtropics, making a vital contribution to the economies of many countries. In the last 15 years, substantial changes have occurred in banana production, among them the increased importance of fungal and viral diseases and their serious impact on Cavendish export cultivars, smallholder plantains and cooking bananas. Changes in production systems such as protected greenhouse cultivation, organic, fair-trade and integrated cultivation and their respective certification schemes have also become prominent. This book provides an accessible review of the scientific principles of banana production and how these relate to field practices. Revised and updated with expanded coverage of world trade statistics and policies, breeding of new cultivars in relation to disease resistance and markets, prospects for genetically-modified bananas and the increasing role of endophytes in controlling pests and diseases, this new edition is an essential resource for researchers and students in horticulture.Table of Contents1: Distribution and Importance 2: Taxonomic Classification, Cultivars and Breeding 3: Morphological Characteristics and Plant Development 4: Climatic Requirements and Problems 5: Phenological and Physiological Responses 6: Site Selection, Soil Requirements and Soil Preparation 7: Establishing a Plantation 8: Systems of Cultivating Bananas and Product Certifications 9: Nutritional Requirements 10: Water Requirements and Irrigation 11: Horticultural Management 12: Diseases 13: Pests 14: Harvesting and Fruit Handling 15: Ripening, Biochemistry and Uses
£48.31
CABI Publishing Crop Stress Management and Global Climate Change
Book SynopsisClimate change is a diverse, multifactorial phenomenon, meaning that the agronomic strategies needed are case-specific and will have regional differences. This book provides an integrated view of the challenges and opportunities that will face agriculture in the future as a result of climate change. It discusses how the stresses resulting from climate change can be overcome by assessing, measuring and predicting environmental changes and stresses, identifying opportunities and adapting to change and responding to multifactorial change. Challenges and potential strategies that might be taken to overcome these are illustrated using a number of case studies. Climate change will pose many challenges to agriculture in the future, but by taking an integrative approach to predicting and adapting to change, this book will inspire researchers to turn those challenges into opportunities.Table of ContentsPart I: Looking at the Past 1: Global Change and the Origins of Agriculture Part II: Present and Future Challenges in Different Agricultural Systems 2: Climate Change in Drylands: From Assessment Methods to Adaptation Strategies 3: Agronomic Avenues to Maximize the Benefits of Rising Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Concentration in Asian Irrigated Rice Systems 4: Recent Changes in Pampean Agriculture: Possible New Avenues in Coping with Global Change Challenges 5: Global Change Challenges for Horticultural Systems Part III: Coping With Climate Change 6: The Impact of High CO2 on Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance 7: Breeding to Improve Grain Yield in Water-limited Environments: the CSIRO Experience with Wheat 8: Molecular Breeding for a Changing Climate: Bridging Ecophysiology and Molecular Biology 9: Crop Management to Cope with Global Change: a Systems Perspective Aided by Information Technologies Part IV: Integrating Efforts in the Future 10: The Way Ahead: From Science to Policy; Coordinating Efforts in a Global World
£86.94
CABI Publishing Plants, Biotechnology and Agriculture
Book SynopsisAt a time when the world's food supplies are increasingly unable to meet the needs of a burgeoning population, the subject matter of this book has never been more relevant. At the same time, there is significant diversity of opinion concerning the benefits and perceived dangers of the applications of biotechnology in food production. To help inform this debate, the aim of Plants, Biotechnology & Agriculture is to provide the reader with a comprehensive yet concise overview of plants as both biological organisms and useful resources for people to exploit. The first half of the book gives a basic overview of plant biology including how plants develop and respond to their environment, acting as a primer for those without a biology background and a refresher for students of plant biology and agriculture. These chapters set the scene for an outline of human exploitation of plants, from domestication to scientific manipulation. The complex technologies now being applied to improving crops are then described, guiding the reader through the extensive terminologies and jargon, using focus boxes to illustrate key processes and issues. The final two chapters address society's response to biotechnology, how these technologies are being modified in response to public concerns, and new technologies being developed to meet the challenges of rapid population growth, depletion of non-renewable resources and climate change.Table of ContentsPart I: Plants and their Genomes 1: Plants and their Exploitation by People 2: Photosynthesis and the Evolution of Plants 3: Plant Molecular Genetics and Genomics Part II: How Plants Function 4: Plant Metabolism 5: Plant Organization and Development 6: Plant Responses to the Environment Part III: How Plants are Manipulated 7: Domestication and the Empirical Exploitation of Plants 8: The Scientific Manipulation of Plants 9: Crop Improvement in the 20th Century Part IV: Plants, Society and the Future 10: Plant Biotechnologies in the 21st Century 11: Social Context of Plant Biotechnologies 12: Future Challenges for Plant Biotechnology
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CABI Publishing Tropical Vegetable Production
Book SynopsisSustainable crop production is vital to ensure that supplies of fresh vegetables and their products are readily available. However, food security still remains a huge problem in areas of the world, including the tropics and sub-tropics, where communities rely solely on subsistence farming to meet their day to day food demands. It is evident that food production needs to become more sustainable to ensure economic stability and poverty reduction. With this in mind Tropical Vegetable Production addresses the problems surrounding vegetable production in developing countries. Divided into two parts this volume discusses firstly the principles and practise of tropical vegetable production, from site selection, security and management to seeds, crop preparation and pesticides, and secondly provides details of those crops which are of particular importance in developing countries.Table of ContentsPart 1: 1: Tropics and Vegetables Defined, Concept of subsistence farming, Small farmer enterprises and The importance of vegetables in the human diet. 2: Choice of Site, Site security, Topography, Soils, Water supply and Irrigation. 3: Modification of environment, Site management, Seed supply, Seed classes and types of vegetable cultivars. 4: Farmers' information, Support, Extension and Research backing. 5: Crop preparations and Crop management. 6: Pest, Pathogen and Pesticide definitions, Integrated Pest Management, Physiological disorders, Organic production, Post-harvest losses and Market opportunities. Part 2: 7: Alliaceae Onions and related crops 8: Cruciferae. Crucifers 9: Cucurbitaceae Cucurbits, The vine crops 10: Solanaceae Tomato and related crops 11: Leguminosae Beans and related crops as vegetables and pulses 12: Leafy Vegetables 13: Graminae and Cyperaceae 14: Andean Tubers and Roots, Lamiacae and Apiaceae 15: Graminae and Cyperaceae Appendix 1: Indigenous species Appendix 2: International research institutes General Index: Index of Species
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