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Legare Street Press Of Gardens an Essay
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LIGHTNING SOURCE UK LTD The British Perfumer Snuffmanufacturer and
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LEGARE STREET PR Citrus Fruits and Their Culture
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£30.56
Legare Street Press Among School Gardens
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£27.86
Taylor & Francis Ltd Physiology of Growth and Development in
Book SynopsisThe development of a plant is a multifaceted, dynamic phenomenon. Due to their immobility, plants respond not only to internal developmental cues, but also to changes in the prevailing environmental conditions. Climate change has increased vulnerability in plants due to increasing concentrations of CO2 and other pollutants, and fluctuations in the growing environment. These changes affect crop growth and productivity thereby posing a major risk to global food security.Physiology of Growth and Development in Horticultural Plants contains 22 chapters organized into six sections, beginning with an introduction on basic concepts of plant growth and development; followed by genetic basis of plant development; quantification of growth; and sensing and response of plants to various environmental signals. It also explores plant growth hormones and their role either singly or in combination in controlling various aspects of plant growth and development, and hormonal
£150.00
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Bananas
Book Synopsis"The book provides an excellent overview of banana cultivation across the world and how the adaptation and adoption of inter-disciplinary management strategies ensure sustainable production…a comprehensive foundation of knowledge on which future research strategies can be built." ISHS - Chronica HorticulturaeThis volume reviews key recent research on improving banana cultivation. Part 1 reviews current challenges in banana production. Part 2 surveys ways of improving cultivation practice across the value chain, from propagation to harvesting, packaging and ripening. The final part of the book assesses ways of measuring and improving the environmental impact of banana cultivation.Highlights of the book include: the latest research on banana domestication and genetic diversity; new research on the limitations of current good agricultural practices and how areas such as soil health can be improved; and summaries of best practice in neglected but critical areas such as harvesting and ripening operations.Drawing on an international range of expertise, the collection will be a standard reference for the banana research community as well as banana producers.Trade Review"The book provides an excellent overview of banana cultivation across the world and how the adaptation and adoption of inter-disciplinary management strategies ensure sustainable production…a comprehensive foundation of knowledge on which future research strategies can be built." ISHS - Chronica HorticulturaeTable of ContentsPart 1 Banana production and its challenges1.The origin, domestication and dispersal of bananas: Hugo Volkaert, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Thailand; 2.Understanding the banana industry: monoculture and beyond: Dan Koeppel, Independent Journalist and Researcher, USA; 3.Banana cultivation in Africa: W. K. Tushemereirwe and J. Kubiriba, National Agricultural Research Laboratories, Uganda; 4.Challenges and opportunities for smallholders in banana value chains: William Tinzaara, Bioversity International, Uganda; Dietmar Stoian, Bioversity International, France, Walter Ocimati, Enoch Kikulwe and Gloria Otieno, Bioversity International, Uganda; and Guy Blomme, Bioversity International, Ethiopia; Part 2 Improving practices across the banana value chain5.A functional approach to bunch formation in banana: D. W. Turner, School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Australia; and D. J. Gibbs, Consultant, Australia; 6.Banana plant propagation methods: Sharon D. Hamill, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Australia; 7.Conserving banana germplasm through field genebanks: Mike Smith, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Australia; 8.Good agricultural practices: an end or a starting point for more sustainable banana production?: Charles Staver, Bioversity International, France; 9.Challenges in cultivation of bananas in the subtropics: Víctor Galán Saúco, Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias, Spain; 10.Nutrition and soil management in banana cultivation: Jetse J. Stoorvogel, Wageningen University, The Netherlands; and Rafael A. Segura, CORBANA S.A., Costa Rica; 11.Harvesting and packaging of bananas: Juan José Aycart, Dole, Ecuador; 12.Ripening systems for bananas: Frits Popma, Popma Fruit Expertise, The Netherlands; Part 3 Assessing and improving sustainability 13.Life cycle assessment and carbon footprint of banana cultivation: Louis Bockel, Laure-Sophie Schiettecatte and Orane Debrune, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Italy; 14.Sustainable banana cultivation: from standards to multiple solutions: Sietze Vellema and Kees Jansen, Wageningen University, The Netherlands; 15.Organic banana cultivation and sustainability: Frans Wielemaker, Consultant (formerly Director of Research at Dole Fresh Fruit International), Costa Rica;
£161.50
CABI Publishing Cut Flowers of the World: Revised Edition
Book SynopsisThis full-colour photographic guide describes and illustrates over 350 different species of widely used cut flowers and foliage plants. Cut Flowers of the World is a user-friendly but scientifically accurate, quick reference guide to the most important commercial cut flowers, foliage greens and potted flowers that are sold in florist shops all over the world. This second edition has been expanded to include updated cultivar photos, and a new section on the practical aspects of cut flower production. For each flower, the following information is given: description of the plant; geographical origin; historical overview; cultivation; properties such as colours, scent and vase life; quality criteria (how to select for quality); and the proper care and handling of the flowers. Also included are introductory chapters on basic aspects such as cultivation methods, harvesting and shipping techniques, cultivar development, and modern trends in marketing.Table of Contents1: Preface 2: Introduction 3: History of flowers 4: The language of flowers 5: Regions of origin 6: The modern cut flower industry 7: Main production areas 8: From breeder to consumer 9: Cultivars and breeding 10: Cultivation of cut flowers 11: Harvesting of cut flowers 12: Post-harvest treatment of cut flowers 13: Marketing of cut flowers 14: Properties of cut flowers 15: Quality criteria 16: Care and handling of fresh cut flowers 17: Care and handling of dried flowers 18: Care and handling of cut greens and foliage 19: Care and handling of potted flowers 20: Cut flowers in alphabetical order 21: Concluding material, including common name indexes; Overview of cut flower production; Glossary of terms Quick guide to commercial florist flowers
£41.70
CABI Publishing Papaya, The: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisPapaya (Carica papaya) is an important and widely-cultivated tropical fruit, grown in more than 60 countries of the world. Global papaya production has grown significantly over the last few years, mainly as a result of increased production in India. Papaya has become an important agricultural export for developing countries where export revenues of the fruit provide a livelihood for thousands of people, especially in Asia and Latin America. This book includes coverage of recent research developments with the potential to improve crop yields and quality. New research has contributed to our understanding of the crop environment, plant growth and physiology of tree and fruit development with implications for both breeding and cultivation. It looks at how analysis of the papaya genome promises new, faster breeding techniques to improved cultivars and how these and other advances are helping to tackle disease like papaya ring spot viruses and major pests which cause significant losses. Key features include: updated information for sustainable papaya cultivation research developments in tackling the major production and post-harvest problems interdisciplinary and collaborative research With contributions from international experts, the book presents the current state of knowledge concerning the history, physiology, culture and marketing of papaya throughout the world. It is an essential resource for researchers, growers and all those involved in the papaya industry.Table of Contents1: Origin, History, Composition and Processing 2: Production and Trade 3: Taxonomy, Botany and Plant Development 4: Propagation 5: Biotechnology 6: Varieties and crop improvement 7: Nutrition and Irrigation 8: Plant Water Relations 9: Effects of Physiology and Growing Environment on Productivity 10: Flowering and Sex expression 11: Fruit set, development, maturity and ripening 12: Physiological disorders 13: Insect and Nematode Pests 14: Diseases 15: Greenhouse Cultivation 16: Postharvest Handling, Storage and Quality
£93.87
CABI Publishing Spices, Scents and Silk: Catalysts of World Trade
Book SynopsisSpices, scents and silks were at the centre of world trade for millennia. Exotic luxuries such as cinnamon, ginger, pepper, saffron, clove, frankincense and myrrh. Through their international trade, humans were pushed to explore and then travel to the far corners of the earth. Almost from their inception, the earliest great civilizations - Egypt, Sumer and Harappa - became addicted to the luxury products of far-off lands and established long-reaching trade networks. Over time, great powers fought mightily for the kingdoms where silk, spices and scents were produced. The New World was accidentally discovered by Columbus in his quest for spices. What made trade in these products so remarkable was that the plants producing them grew in very restricted areas of the world, distant from the wealthy civilizations of northern Africa, Greece and Europe. These luxuries could be carried from mysterious locations on the backs of camels or in the holds of ships for months on end, and arrived at their final destination in nearly perfect condition. Once the western world discovered the intoxicating properties of these products, their procurement became a dominant force in the world economy. Nothing else compared with their possible profit returns. In this book, eminent horticulturist and author James Hancock examines the origins and early domestication and culture of spices, scents and silks and the central role they played in the lives of the ancients. The book also traces the development of the great international trade networks and explores how struggles for trade dominance and demand for such luxuries shaped the world. Recommended for academics, students and general readers with an interest in crop and agricultural development, world trade, economic botany, history of food, and global economics and public policy, Spices, Scents and Silk offers a fascinating and insightful history.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Origins of Scents, Spices and Silk Chapter 3: Exotic Luxuries in Antiquity Chapter 4: Ancient Mediterranean Trade Links Chapter 5: Land of Punt and the Incense Routes Chapter 6: Origins of Spice Trade in the Indian Ocean Chapter 7: Silk Route Beginnings Chapter 8: Silk Route Connections Chapter 9: Ancient Southeast Asian Maritime Trade Chapter 10: Golden Age of Byzantium Chapter 11: Pan Islamica Chapter 12: Spice Trade in the Dark Ages of Europe Chapter 13: The Eastern Roman Empire and the Rise of Venice Chapter 14: Medieval Shifts in the Balance of Power Chapter 15: Monsoon Islam Chapter 16: Portuguese Discovery and Conquest Chapter 17: The Portuguese Build an Empire Chapter 18: The Spanish Build Their Empire Chapter 19: The Dutch and English Conquest of South East Asia Chapter 20: Age of Expansion Chapter 21: The Ottoman and Safavid Silk Trade Chapter 22: End of the Spice Era
£30.54
CABI Publishing Algal Biotechnology
Book SynopsisAlgae are sunlight-driven cell factories, and can efficiently absorb CO2 and convert light energy to chemical energy such as lipid, starch and other carbohydrates and release O2. Algal feedstock is a promising resource for bioproduct production, given its high photosynthetic efficiency for producing biomass compared to conventional crops. Microalgae can be used for flue-gas and wastewater bioremediation. This book highlights recent breakthroughs in the multidisciplinary areas of algal biotechnology and the chapters feature recent developments from cyanobacteria to eukaryotic algae, from theoretical biology to applied biology. It also includes the latest advancements in algal-based synthetic biology, including metabolic engineering, artificial biological system construction and green chemicals production. With contributions by leading authorities in algal biotechnology research, it is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in the field, and those involved in the study of photosynthesis and green-cell factories.
£109.25
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Achieving Sustainable Turfgrass Management
Book SynopsisTurfgrass is required to meet a challenging range of aesthetic, functional and environmental requirements, whilst also adapting to the threat of abiotic and biotic stresses which are being accentuated by climate change. The turfgrass industry is also facing increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact and advance more sustainable maintenance practices that utilise and/or optimise fewer agronomic-related resources.Achieving sustainable turfgrass management summarises the wealth of recent research that addresses these challenges, whilst also identifying potential mitigation strategies to reduce the sector’s contribution to climate change, such as reduced fertilizer use and water conservation. This collection also highlights developments in breeding for improved cultivars of turfgrass with enhanced abiotic and biotic stress responses, as well as climate resilience.In its extensive exploration of turfgrass physiology, breeding and cultivation, the book showcases how the turfgrass industry can adopt more sustainable management practices and reduce its environmental impact.Table of ContentsPart 1 Physiology, breeding and cultivation 1.Advances in understanding turfgrass physiology: David Jespersen, University of Georgia, USA; Benjamin Wherley, Texas A&M University, USA; and Michelle DaCosta, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA; 2.Advances in breeding for improved cultivars of turfgrass: Phillip L. Vines, University of Georgia, USA; Ambika Chandra, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, USA; and Trent M. Tate, GO Seed, Inc., USA; 3.Advances in soil management for successful establishment and maintenance of turfgrass: Douglas J. Soldat and Paul L. Koch, University of Wisconsin, USA; 4.Advances in phosphite utilization for turfgrass: John Dempsey, Independent Turfgrass Research, Ireland; 5.Advances in irrigation and water management of turfgrass: Marco Schiavon, Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, University of Florida, USA; and Matteo Serena, United States Golf Association, USA; 6.Advances in maintenance practices of turfgrass: Adam W. Thoms, Iowa State University, USA; and Alex J. Lindsey, University of Florida, USA; 7.Advances in turfgrass for athletic fields and sports pitches: Gerald M. Henry, University of Georgia, USA; 8.Advancements in turfgrass for ornamental lawns: Rebecca Grubbs Bowling, Texas A&M University, USA; and Joseph Young, Texas Tech University, USA; Part 2 Biotic and abiotic stresses 9.Advances in turfgrass disease management: James Kerns, North Carolina State University, USA; 10.Advances in turfgrass insect pest management: Benjamin A. McGraw, Audrey Simard and Garrett Y. Price, Pennsylvania State University, USA; 11.Advances in turfgrass weed management: Matthew T. Elmore, Rutgers University, USA; Aaron J. Patton, Purdue University, USA; Travis W. Gannon, North Carolina State University, USA; and James T. Brosnan, University of Tennessee, USA; 12.Advances in plant growth regulation in turfgrass: David Gardner and Ed Nangle, The Ohio State University, USA; 13.Advances in abiotic stress management in turfgrass: Charles Fontanier, Oklahoma State University, USA; and Chrissie A. Segars, Texas A&M University, USA; 14.Advances in managing organic matter in turfgrass ecosystems: Alec Kowalewski, Charles Schmid, Ruying Wang and Emily Braithwaite, Oregon State University, USA; 15.Advances in biostimulants in turfgrass: Michael Fidanza, Pennsylvania State University, USA; Cale Bigelow, Purdue University, USA; Stanley Kostka, Pennsylvania State University, USA; Erik Ervin, University of Delaware, USA; Roch Gaussoin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; Frank Rossi, Cornell University, USA; John Cisar, Cisar Turfgrass Research Service, USA; F. Dan Dinelli, North Shore Country Club, USA; John Pope, Pope Soils Consulting and Counseling Services, USA; and James Steffel, Lehigh Agricultural and Biological Services, USA; Part 3 Case studies 16.Considerations with using unmanned aircraft systems in turfgrass: Dale J. Bremer, Kansas State University, USA; Dana G. Sullivan, TurfScout, LLC, USA; Phillip L. Vines, University of Georgia, USA; David McCall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA; Jing Zhang, University of Georgia, USA; and Mu Hong, Colorado State University, USA; 17.Considerations with selecting turfgrass varieties and cultivars: Kevin Morris, National Turfgrass Evaluation Program, USA; Yuanshuo Qu, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA; Len Kne, University of Minnesota, USA; and Steve Graham, University of Minnesota, USA; 18.Considerations with turfgrasses and pollinators: Michelle Wisdom and Michael Richardson, University of Arkansas, USA; and Paige Boyle, Utah State University, USA; 19.Considerations with water for turfgrass in arid environments: Brian Whitlark, United States Golf Association, USA; Kai Umeda, University of Arizona, USA; Bernhard R. Leinauer, New Mexico State University, USA; and Matteo Serena, University of California- Riverside, USA; 20.Considerations with soil testing in turfgrass: Cole Thompson, United States Golf Association, USA; Elizabeth Guertal, Auburn University, USA; Pauric McGroary, Waypoint Analytical, USA; Douglas Soldat, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA; and Bryan G. Hopkins, Brigham Young University and Soil Science Society of America, USA;
£156.75
CABI Publishing Onions and Other Vegetable Alliums
Book SynopsisThis fully revised, expanded and updated edition of the successful text, Onions and Other Vegetable Alliums, relates the production and utilization of these familiar and important vegetable crops to the many aspects of plant science underpinning their production and storage technologies. Chapters cover species and crop types, plant structure, genetics and breeding, physiology of growth and development as well as pests and diseases, production agronomy, storage after harvest and the biochemistry of flavour, storage carbohydrates and colour and how this relates to nutritional and health benefits. From this wide perspective it is possible to see many examples where underlying scientific knowledge illuminates, explains and can improve agronomic practice. The reader will get an insight into how molecular methods are revolutionizing the study of taxonomy, genetics, pathology and physiology and how these methods are being applied in the breeding of improved crops.Table of Contents1: The Classification, Origins, Distribution and Economic Importance of the Major Vegetable Crops 2: The Structure of Edible Alliums 3: The Genetics and Plant Breeding of Allium Crops 4: Physiology of Crop Growth, Development and Yield 5: Interactions with Other Organisms: Weeds, Pests, Diseases and Symbionts 6: Agronomy and Crop Protection 7: Crop Storage and Dormancy 8: Biochemistry, Health Benefits and Food Science of Alliums"
£48.31
Novas Edicoes Academicas Dispositivo automático de baixo custo para
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Editorial Academica Espanola Valoración física, química y organoléptica de 12
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£41.76
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Effect of plant growrh regulator on rooting in
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£31.84
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing PFM Impacts on Forest and Poverty Status of the
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£43.81
Novas Edicoes Academicas Granulometria, matéria seca e consumo de dieta
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£31.46
Novas Edicoes Academicas Empreendimento aquícola de criação de tilápias em
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LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Hydrobiology of semi-intensive shrimp farming
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£43.29
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Use of the Ready-to-use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs)
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£29.10
Novas Edicoes Academicas Fertilizantes Foliares E Bioestimulantes
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£31.46
Editions Universitaires Europeennes Systèmes agroforestiers à base de cacao en
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£31.84
Noor Publishing Recent Advances in Ficus Research
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Our Knowledge Publishing Improving farming methods
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£54.15
Alpha Edition Plant Names, Scientific And Popular, Including In
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£13.29
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated glossary comprises over 2400 terms commonly used to describe vascular plants. The majority are structural terms referring to parts of plants visible with the naked eye or with a x10 hand lens, but some elementary microscopical and physiological terms are also included, as appropriate. Each term is defined accurately and concisely, and whenever possible, cross referenced to clearly labelled line drawings made mainly from living material. The illustrations are presented together in a section comprising 127 large format pages, within which they are grouped according to specific features, such as leaf shape or flower structure, so allowing comparison of different forms at a glance. The illustrations therefore provide a unique compilation of information that can be referred to independently of the definitions. This makes the glossary a particularly versatile reference work for all those needing a guide to botanical terminology and plant structure.Trade Review' This illustrated glossary will be welcomed by those who still enjoy the challenges of identifying and naming vascular plants. It is an excellent guide to botanical terminology and the diagrams are good examples of how illustrations could be produced by authors and by students. The producers of this book have performed a useful service and are to be congratulated for providing a book that is needed.' Biologist' … an admirable piece of work, and one that will prove very useful to many people. Recommended!' Royal Botanic Gardens'It is an excellent guide to botanical terminology and the diagrams are good examples of how illustrations could be produced by authors and by students. The producers of this book have performed a useful service and are to be congratulated for providing a book that is needed.' Biologist'A useful adjunct to a general botanical library …'. Mycotaxon'… a very helpful reference.' American Society & Botanical Artists Newsletter' … an excellent book, to be strongly recommended to everyone with a need to describe plants accurately or to de-mystify technical descriptions.' Journal of Field StudiesTable of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Preface; Notes to readers; Symbols; Prefixes (general); Prefixes (numerical); Suffixes; Measurements; Taxonomic ranks; Part I. The Glossary; Part II. The Illustrations: Roots, storage organs and vegetative reproduction; Seeds and seedlings; Growth and life forms; General features of flowering plants; Plant features and responses; Leaf-like structures and other vegetative features; Leaves; Hairs and scales; Floral features; Flower structure; Features of certain plant families; Fruits; Conifers and conifer allies; Ferns and fern allies.
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CABI Publishing Turfgrass Physiology and Ecology: Advanced
Book SynopsisIn order to face new challenges and unique situations in turfgrass management, students need to understand why specific management practices work and how to adjust them based on plants' requirements. Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass plants, this advanced textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs. Chapters discuss a range of practices and methods to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions, providing the decision making tools for improvement based on changing environmental conditions. This book presents a unique perspective of both science and practical management principles that will be applicable to all turfgrass sectors.Table of Contents1: Diagnosing Plant Need 2: Managing Plant stress 3: Encouraging photosynthesis 4: Carbohydrate Assimilation 5: Why C3 and C4 grasses require different management 6: Management practices and plant physiology 7: The importance of light and managing shade 8: Adjusting nutrition to the environment 9: Managing water and water stress 10: Adjusting for temperature stress 11: Soil and sand 12: The ecology of turfgrass management 13: Managing competition among plant species 14: Managing competition among turf and its pests 15: Making the right decisions
£40.47
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection Botanical Progress Horticultural Innovations and
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Workman Publishing Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers
An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
£45.00
Legare Street Press The History of Succulent Plants ...Historia Plantarum Succulentarum ... by Richard Bradley.
£22.75
CABI Publishing Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical
Book SynopsisRare, unique and irreplaceable - precious native rainforests occupy a precariously small part of Australia while retaining a remarkable level of both biological and chemical diversity unrivalled by any other ecosystem. Australia's ancient history and traditions are intimately intertwined with the rainforest plants that humans have utilised as both food and medicine. Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest is a record of this history and details how our understanding of these plants has led to the discovery of anaesthetics, analgesics, steroids, antimalarials and more. It provides an insight into the habitat, ecology and family associations of hundreds of species and explores their future therapeutic potential, alongside phytochemical studies of the ancient plant lineages. Toxicological evaluations of important poisonous plants are also included. Rainforests provide shelter for unique flora and fauna that are counted among the rarest species on Earth, many of which are illustrated in this book. This comprehensive work is an essential reference for phytochemists, ethnobotanists and those with an interest in rainforests and their medicinal and botanical potential.Table of Contents1: Tropical Rainforests: Tales of Plunder and Protection 2: Primeval Links to the Modern World 3: Timeless Treasures: Gondwana and the Rainforest Refuge 4: Ancient Gymnosperms 5: Pines and Podocarps: Environmental Refugees 6: Magnoliids: Survivors from Prehistory 7: Myristica: Nutmeg and Mace 8: Antipodean Phytochemicals 9: Phytochemistry of the Laurels 10: Rare and Toxic Rainforest Walnuts 11: Annonaceae: Poisons, Parasites and Pesticides 12: Spices of Ancient Origins 13: Birthworts and Butterflies
£130.14
New India Publishing Agency Textbook on Horticulture
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CABI Publishing Carrots and Related Apiaceae Crops
Book SynopsisFully updated with new content and full-colour figures, the second edition of this successful book reflects developments and growth in our knowledge of carrots and related crops worldwide. It covers the scientific basis of their biology and production, with updated technical crop management content. This new edition is divided into three sections: the first considers the crops' importance and main features; the second focuses on carrot, from genetic diversity and breeding to cropping systems, pest and disease management, quality, postharvest and valorization; and the third presents the main aspects of 13 other cultivated Apiaceae. Containing a dedicated chapter on root-quality plus new chapters on organic production and consumer expectations, this book also: Highlights both unique and shared characteristics among cultivated Apiaceae species. Describes the links between scientific principles and cropping systems. Explores the relationship between crop management and product quality. An invaluable resource for all those involved in carrot and related vegetable production, this is essential reading for producers, and horticulture, plant science and food science students, as well as researchers in these areas.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE APIACEAE TO THE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY AND GLOBAL CUISINES SECTION I: THE APIACEAE, A FAMILY OF VEGETABLE AND AROMATIC CROPS 1: TAXONOMY, ORIGIN AND IMPORTANCE OF THE APIACEAE FAMILY 2: BOTANY OF THE FAMILY APIACEAE 3: APIACEAE SEED PRODUCTION 4: APIACEAE, A FAMILY OF SPECIES RICH IN SECONDARY METABOLITES – AROMATIC COMPOUNDS AND MEDICINAL ATTRIBUTES SECTION II: CARROT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 5: GENETIC DIVERSITY AND MAIN CARROT TYPES 6: CARROT GENETICS AND BREEDING 7: CARROT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 8: CARROT PRODUCTION PRACTICES 9: INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT IN CARROT 10: CARROT DISEASE MANAGEMENT 11: MANAGEMENT OF CARROT PESTS 12: CARROT DISEASES RESULTING FROM PHYTOPLASMAS AND VIRUSES 13: CARROT PHYSIOLOGICAL DISORDERS AND CROP ADAPTATION TO STRESS 14: CARROT ROOT QUALITY 15: COLD STORAGE OF CARROTS 16: ORGANIC CARROT PRODUCTION 17: CARROT ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITY AND CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS SECTION III: PRODUCTION AND USE OF OTHER APIACEAE CROPS 18: AJOWAN 19: ANGELICA 20: ARRACACHA 21: CARAWAY AND CUMIN 22: CELERIAC 23: CELERY 24: CHERVIL 25: CORIANDER 26: DILL 27: FENNEL 28: PARSLEY 29: PARSNIP 30: TUBEROUS ROOTED CHERVIL
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CABI Publishing Greenhouse Technology and Management
Book SynopsisGreenhouse cultivation has expanded in recent decades with increased demand for horticultural production. This book covers current technologies and management practices of general greenhouse production, with a particular emphasis on plastic greenhouses and vegetable growing. The author begins by addressing the natural greenhouse microclimate, in the context of managing greenhouse systems such as ventilation, cooling, heating, carbon dioxide enrichment, light management, crop physiology, greenhouse design and construction criteria. The book then moves on to cover other issues of greenhouse management including irrigation and fertilization, soil and substrate cultivation, plant protection, regulation, economic analysis, environmental impact, and post-harvest, production strategies and marketing. Providing an integrated approach to greenhouse production this practical text aims to provide clear advice on optimising the yield and quality of crops grown under greenhouse conditions.Table of Contents1: Protected Cultivation 2: The External Climate 3: The Greenhouse Climate 4: The Plastic Greenhouse 5: Greenhouse Heat Exchanges 6: Crop Physiology: Photosynthesis, Growth, Development and Productivity 7: Facilities and Active and Passive Climate Control Equipment: Low Temperature Management – Heating 8: Management of High Temperatures: Cooling 9: Air Movement in the Greenhouse: Carbon Dioxide Enrichment – Light Management 10: The Root Medium: Soil and Substrates 11: Irrigation and Fertilisation 12: Regulation and Control Systems: Computer Climate Management – Mechanization 13: Plant Protection 14: Economic and Environmental Analysis 15: Post-Harvest 16: Marketing 17: Greenhouse Production Strategies
£108.90
LEGARE STREET PR French Marketgardening
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LEGARE STREET PR On the Growth of Plants in Closely Glazed Cases
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LEGARE STREET PR Handbook on Pruning Roses
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CABI Publishing Professional Handbook of Cider Tasting, The
Book SynopsisIn recent years, with the rise of the craft beverage movement, the cider industry has been through a period of rapid commercial and non-commercial growth. Tasting and quality control is a core aspect of successful cider making and it is essential for industry and researchers to characterize cider using a standard, quantifiable metric. This book is a research-based text for understanding both the theory and practice of effectively evaluating the sensory properties of cider. The Professional Handbook of Cider Tasting includes content on the physiological basis of sensory evaluation, effective profiling of sensory evaluation, types and styles of cider, origins of cider quality attributes and direction for pairing cider with foods. The book also: - Covers a broad range of cider tasting techniques with associated technical explanations. - Provides data and research-driven information. - Contains sample sensory evaluation sheets, a tasting wheel, and guidance for creating fresh cider sensory standards and the utilization of various apple cultivars. Including a summary of the current global cider styles, this is an invaluable resource for commercial cidermakers, non-commercial cidermakers, students on cider production courses, researchers and other industry and stakeholder personnel.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Sensory Evaluation: The Physiological Basis 3: Sensory Evaluation: Effective Profiling 4: Types and Styles of Cider 5: Origins of Cider Quality Attributes 6: Pairing Cider with Food 7: Appendix
£31.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Grow Your Own Nuts
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to growing, harvesting and processing nuts, written by forest gardening expert Martin Crawford.Nut trees are perennials, requiring little maintenance or soil cultivation, so it is no surprise that nuts are such a popular forest garden crop. A crucial source of protein and a delicious snack, nuts also have a number of surprising health benefits. They lower blood pressure, are full of antioxidants, and decrease the risk of heart and neurodegenerative diseases. Filled with gorgeous illustrations of trees and nuts, How to Grow Your Own Nuts contains old favourites like hazelnuts and walnuts alongside less common varieties such as hickories and butternuts and the exotically named chinkapin. It considers how nuts can be planted in a variety of ways: singly in a small area, in an orchard or nuttery, as silvopasture around grazing animals, in alley cropping between cereal crops or intercropping between fruit bushes. This beautiful guide also features a handTrade ReviewAll who have room for a tree should grow nuts – serious nutrition with huge gastronomic potential. In yet another beautiful book, one of our most accomplished forest gardeners shows how. * Colin Tudge, biologist, science writer, broadcaster and founder of The Campaign for Real Farming *How to Grow Your Own Nuts is the best guide I've seen to home and small-farm nut growing for the temperate climates, featuring species selection, cultivating, harvest, and processing. It includes many lesser-known species alongside standards like walnut, chestnut, and hazel. This is an essential guide to production of these perennial staple crops. * Eric Toensmeier, permaculturist, author and Yale University lecturer *Martin Crawford is a one-man wonder! In this grand and beautiful book on nut culture he has assembled decades of practical insight to help gardeners and orchardists grow ‘bread from trees.’ From planting to harvesting, selection to storage, and pruning to pest control, you’ll find the answers here. Complete with a thorough and lovingly illustrated guide to 19 species of nuts for the temperate world, this book sets a new standard for a vital but little-known field. If we must transform our agriculture to build soil and store carbon, then nut trees belong in all our futures. * Peter Bane, author of The Permaculture Handbook *A beautifully presented, clear, comprehensive bible from the man who knows more than anyone about growing nuts. Full of inspiration and information. It’s a great book. * Mark Diacono, gardener, food writer and broadcaster *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One Cultivating and processing nuts Growing nut trees Maintenance and propagation of nut trees Harvesting and processing nuts Part TWO Nut trees A–Z Almond (Prunus dulcis) Black walnut (Juglans nigra) Bladdernuts (Staphylea spp.) Buartnut (Juglans x bixbyi) Butternut (Juglans cinerea) Chinkapin/Chinquapin (Castanea pumila) Ginkgo/Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Golden Chinkapins (Castenopsis spp.) (Chrysolepis spp.) Hazelnut and Filbert (Corylus avellana, C. maxima) Heartnut (Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis) Hickories (Carya spp.) Monkey puzzle (Araucaria araucana) Oaks (Quercus spp.) Pecan (Carya illinoensis) Pines (Pinus spp.) Sweet Chestnut (Castanea spp.) Trazels (Corlus spp.) Walnut (Juglans regia) Yellowhorn Glossary Appendix 1: Nutritional content of nuts Appendix 2: Common and Latin names Resources Photo credits Index
£21.84
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Chestnut Handbook
From Mediterranean Europe to Chile and from China to Australia, chestnut cultivation surface has greatly increased globally over the last several decades. The crop provides solid revenue to growers, is resilient to climate change and the fruits are a calorie-dense, carbohydrate-rich nut, the production of which improves soil and sequesters carbon. However, there is a great lack and a great need for technical information on management of old and new chestnut plantations.The Chestnut Handbook shares achievements in chestnut development and cultivation including information on sustainable planning and management of chestnut production from nursery to plantation, entomology, pathology, and ecosystem services. Cultivation techniques of Chinese, Japanese, and European chestnut species including hybrids are described containing information on over 550 local and commercial cultivars. Beautiful original handmade drawings and technical sheets facilit
£45.99
Cambridge University Press Biological Control
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£51.29
Massey University Press Agriculture and Horticulture in New Zealand
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£42.50
Ball Publishing Ball Culture Guide: The Encyclopedia of Seed
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£46.49
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Growing Your Own Vegetables
Book SynopsisThis practical guide explains the techniques you need to grow a variety of vegetables in any available space. Along with methods, tips and horticultural expertise there are lots of inspirational ideas to keep you eating your own crops all year round, particularly in the Scottish climate.
£9.50
Simon J Lycett Ltd People of the Flower Market: A Year at New Covent
Book SynopsisThis wonderful photographic record of the last year at the site of the New Covent Garden Flower Market, occupied since the 1960s before it moved to its new, more modern premises, captures the essence and heart of what makes a market: its amazing product – the exuberant blooms and foliage – along with the different characters that bring it life as they work there or visit it, as sellers and buyers and porters meet, trade, hustle and bustle, and share a joke. Simon Lycett has bought flowers for his floristry business from this Market for over 30 years, and it has become an essential, and much loved, part of his daily life. The market traders have become like family. Each day there, throughout the year, is different, as the ever-changing seasonal flowers and foliage of spring, summer, then autumn and finally Christmas arrives in the Market hall.
£15.29
Scientific Publishers Journals Dept Advances in Horticulture and Forestry
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£13.12
Scientific Publishers Journals Dept Hort-agro Project Reports
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£37.49
Elsevier Science The Bamboos of the World
£210.00
