Commercial horticulture Books
CABI Publishing Yams: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisDioscorea species, commonly known as yams, are tuberous plants that constitute a major staple food in many parts of Africa, South East Asia, Latin America and the South Pacific. Yams are cultivated in about 50 mainly tropical countries, and the world annual production of edible tubers is around 73 million tonnes. This book evaluates the current state of knowledge about yams, and how this knowledge affects practices in production, cultivation and postharvest technology. Dioscorea is a diverse genus in terms of its geographical origin, domestication, morphology, chemistry and breeding. Therefore, besides concentrating on the dozen or so species that are used as major food crops, the book examines species that have limited commercial or domestic value at present, but have the potential in future to contribute to the production and utilization of this crop. This book: · Covers botany, taxonomy, composition, uses, cultivation, handling, storage, diseases, pests and production. · Describes the yam industry in the main producer countries, and around 100 of the most commonly grown species. · Reviews many Dioscorea species that may be developed in the future. It is an essential resource for researchers in horticulture, yam growers, breeders and postharvest technologists.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Botany Chapter 3: Composition and Uses Chapter 4: Cultivation Chapter 5: Storage Chapter 6: Diseases and Pests Chapter 7: Production Chapter 8: Some Dioscorea Species
£106.06
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 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 Edible Alliums: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisAllium crops include more than 30 species, many of which (for e.g. onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, bunching onions, and chives) are of economic importance. Bulb onions rank second only to tomatoes in terms of global production. Alliums are farmed and harvested in a range of climatic conditions worldwide, forming important parts of local diets. This book provides a comprehensive review of major and minor Allium crops from scientific and horticultural perspectives. It broadly covers modern biology (including genetics and breeding), propagation, production, processing, and nutritional and health benefits.Edible Alliums contains coverage of:Both major and minor Allium crops.Improving crop production, quality, and sustainability of Allium crops. Advances in digital technologies, 'omics' research and gene editing.Objectives for improving crop performance, such as integrated crop management, the plant-soil interface, improving propagation materials, post-harvest quality and reducing waste.This is an essential resource for scholars, researchers and students in plant science and agriculture, in addition to molecular biologists, plant breeders, agronomists, consultants, and extension specialists.
£107.64
CABI Publishing Tourism, Recreation and Biological Invasions
Book SynopsisThe first section of the book includes information about how tourism-related infrastructure and activities promote biological invasions, including key pathways for non-native invasive species introductions. This section provides case studies of different organisms that are known to be introduced and/or promoted by tourism in different ecosystems or regions. The second section elaborates on known and potential impacts of invasive species on tourism and recreation, including how they may affect, positively or negatively, the economic revenue from tourism, tourist access, recreation, aesthetic values and tourists' perceptions. The last section focuses on management and policy, covering aspects of how visitors perceive invasive species and their willingness to manage them, biosecurity measures to prevent invasion related to tourism, as well as potential policy options moving forward. The book draws on a number of examples across multiple taxa, landscapes and regions of the world.Table of Contents1: Introduction: Tourism, recreation and biological invasions Section 1: How tourism and recreation facilitate biological invasions? 2: Nature-based tourists as seed dispersal vectors 3: The role of roads and trails for facilitating mountain plant invasions 4: Fungal invasions and potential spread through tourism and recreation 5: The role of human activities in the introduction of non-native plants to Antarctic and Subantarctic islands 6: Recreational fishing as a major pathway for the introduction of invasive species 7: The role of hunting, zoos and aquaria as pathways for vertebrate invasions 8: Plant invasions associated with ski resorts 9: The role of second homes in non-native plant invasions Section 2: How can invasions impact tourism and recreation? 10: Negative impacts in tourism of yellow jackets (Vespula germanica) in wilderness areas of Chile 11: Costs and impacts of aquatic plant invasions for tourism and recreation 12: The impact of invasive aquatic animals on tourism and recreation Section 3: Why incorporating the social dimensions when managing INNS is important? 13: Tourists’ knowledge, perceptions and behaviours toward invasive species 14: On visitors’ minds: knowledge and perceptions of invasive non-native plant species in mountains ecosystems 15: Contrasting tourist attitudes toward non-native species: a case study in Yellowstone National Park, USA. 16: Complexities of deer management, recreation and hunting tourism in Northeast Victoria, Australia 17: Managing invasive species in tourist and recreation areas of Montana, USA 18: Conclusion: A summary of current knowledge and future directions on the interplay between invasive species, tourism and recreation
£88.92
CABI Publishing Fungal Plant Pathogens: Applied Techniques
Book SynopsisThis substantially updated edition now in full colour provides key techniques used when working with fungal and fungal-like plant pathogens. As a practical manual it also deals with disease recognition, detection and identification of fungi, plus methods to characterise and curate fungi and handle them under quarantine and quality assurance systems. Furthermore, this new edition includes significant updates with respect to:- Greater awareness and concern internationally about plant health and biosecurity.- Molecular biology - next generation sequencing and in-field detection.- Improved opportunities for surveillance and detection in diverse substrates. - Changes in taxonomy and reference to current fungal plant pathogens.- New chapters on tree health, and public awareness, outreach and communications.Fungal Plant Pathogens: Applied Techniques, 2nd edition provides a valuable guide to investigating fungal plant diseases and interpreting laboratory findings for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, extension plant pathologists, consultants and advisers in agriculture, forestry and horticulture, and the food supply chain.
£42.75
CABI Publishing Loquat: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisLoquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) is a subtropical evergreen fruit tree indigenous to China. Records show it has been cultivated in China for over 2000 years. From this beginning, loquat has spread to more than 30 countries around the world. Grown in various regions of Asia, the Mediterranean and across the Americas, loquats suit both temperate and subtropical areas, sharing the same environmental conditions as citrus. Loquat is an increasingly commercial crop in some Asian and European countries with a good amount of international trade. Recent research has focused on improving crop yields and quality. Over 100 different varieties have been developed to meet both growers' and consumers' demands. These developments have contributed to a better understanding of the crop environment, plant growth and physiology of tree and fruit development with implications for both breeding and cultivation. This book is to be the first to provide a comprehensive coverage of the history, physiology, culture and marketing of loquat throughout the world.Table of Contents1: Origin, History and Production. Yuanyuan Jiang, A.AytekinPolat and Shunquan Lin 2: Taxonomy, Botany and Plant Development. Shoukai Lin, Dahe Lin, and Jincheng Wu 3: Composition and Uses. Xianghui Yang, and Ze Peng 4: Breeding and Cultivar Development. Maria L Badenes , Qigao Guo, Guolu Liang, and Manuel Blasco 5: Biotechnology. Lifen Zhang, Shoukai Lin, Jingcheng Wu, Bisha Wu and Shunquan Lin 6: Physiology: flowering, fruit set and development and ripening. Carmina Reig, Vittorio Farina, Carlos Mesejo, Amparo Martínez-Fuentes and Manuel Agustí 7: Environmental Requirements. A. Aytekin Polat 8: Propagation. A. Aytekin Polat 9: Site Selection and Orchard Establishment. A. Aytekin Polat 10: Orchard Management. A. Aytekin Polat 11: Nutrition and Fertilization. Belén Martínez-Alcántara, Julia Morales, Francisco Legaz, Esteban Soler and Ana Quiñones 12: Water Requirements and Irrigation. Julián Cuevas and Juan José Hueso 13: Physiological Disorders. Vittorio Farina, Carmina Reig and Manuel Agustí 14: Pests. Hailan Lin and Jincheng Wu 15: Diseases. Shiwei Ma, Shunquan Lin, Josep Armengol and Elisa González-Dominguez 16: Postharvest Physiology and Storage. Sisir Mitra
£126.36
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 Instant Insights: Managing Arthropod Pests in
Book SynopsisThis collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on managing arthropod pests in tree fruit.The first chapter provides a brief overview of the major aphid pests affecting tree fruit production, focussing on those causing economic damage in citrus, apple, pear and stone fruit production. The chapter considers the techniques available for their control and looks ahead to future research in this area.The second chapter addresses the complex issue of managing and controlling arthropod pests in tree fruit production in the face of increasing pesticide regulatory restrictions, as well as public concerns about food safety and environmental impact. The chapter considers the need for a more basic understanding of pest biology and development which can then be used in predictive models to support the effective use of more selective and sustainable crop protection methods.The third chapter introduces key arthropod pests of apples and highlights the importance of integrated pest management (IPM) programmes in controlling infestations. The chapter reviews the tools and tactics available as part of a sustainable IPM programme, as well as current and future challenges facing IPM.The final chapter outlines key cultural tactics for managing arthropod pests in temperate tree fruit, including the modification of trees, tree architecture, orchard floor management, cultivation practices, mowing and the cultivation of orchard cover crops.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Insect pests of fruit: aphids: Giuseppe E. Massimino Cocuzza, Università di Catania, Italy; 1 Introduction2 Citrus aphids3 Apple and pear aphids4 Stone fruit aphids5 Control of aphid pests6 Future trends and conclusion7 Where to look for further information8 ReferencesChapter 2 - Optimizing pest management in fruit cultivation: Arthur Agnello, Cornell University, USA; 1 Introduction2 Arthropod biology3 Population monitoring4 Chemical communication5 Organic tree fruit production6 Case studies7 Where to look for further information8 ReferencesChapter 3 - Sustainable arthropod management for apples: Elizabeth H. Beers, Washington State University, USA; 1 Introduction2 Key arthropod pests3 Other key arthropod pests4 Secondary arthropod pests: introduction, leaf and bud damage5 Secondary arthropod pests: shoot, branch, trunk, root and fruit damage6 Models, decision aids and monitoring7 Tools and tactics: pesticides, biological control, mating disruption and host plant resistance8 Challenges to the sustainability of integrated pest management (IPM)9 Where to look for further information10 Acknowledgements11 ReferencesChapter 4 - Cultural control of arthropod pests in temperate tree fruit: Matthew J. Grieshop, Michigan State University, USA; 1 Introduction2 Modification of trees3 Host-plant resistance4 Tree nutrient status5 Tree architecture6 Orchard floor management7 Cultivation8 Mowing9 Orchard cover crops10 Protected culture and physical exclusion11 Sanitation12 Case study: integration of rotational hog grazing and apple production13 Future trends and conclusion14 Where to look for further information15 References
£44.51
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
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Advances in Ensuring the Microbiological Safety
Book SynopsisIncreasing consumer demand for low-input cultivation and minimal processing has significantly increased the risk of microbiological contamination of fresh produce. This both presents a health risk to consumers and undermines trust in the food supply chain from farm to fork.Advances in ensuring the microbiological safety of fresh produce reviews our current understanding of key pathogenic risks to fresh produce such as Salmonella, Listeria and E.coli. The book addresses recent advances in improving safety along the value chain, from advances in detection to improving consumer handling of fresh produce.By providing a comprehensive insight into the pathogenic risks facing the fresh produce sector, the book details how key stakeholders across the agri-food supply chain can reduce the risk of pathogen contamination and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.Edited by an internationally-renowned expert in the field and featuring contributions from a team of expert authors, Advances in ensuring the microbiological safety of fresh produce will be a standard reference for researchers in food safety, agricultural engineers specialising in fresh produce storage, retail and other companies involved in the fresh produce supply chain, as well as government and commercial agencies responsible for safety and quality monitoring of agri-food supply chains.Table of ContentsPart 1 Pathogenic risks 1.Advances in understanding contamination of fresh produce by Salmonella: Shirley A. Micallef, University of Maryland, USA; 2.Advances in understanding and presenting contamination of fresh produce by Listeria monocytogenes: Xinyi Zhou and Wei Zhang, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA; 3.Advances in understanding contamination of fresh produce by pathogenic Escherichia coli: Karl R. Matthews, Rutgers University, USA; Part 2 Detection and risk assessment 4.Developments in rapid detection/high throughput screening techniques for identifying pathogens in food: Kannappan Arunachalam and Chunlei Shi, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; 5.Advances in modelling pathogen behaviour in fresh produce: Panagiotis N. Skandamis, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece; 6.Advances in quantitative microbiological risk assessment for pathogens in fresh produce: Donald W. Schaffner, Rutgers University, USA; Marina Girbal, University of Barcelona, Spain; Matt Igo, Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, USA; and Kaitlyn Casulli, University of Georgia, USA; Part 3 Improving safety along the value chain 7.Advances in understanding sources of pathogenic contamination of fresh produce: soil and soil amendments: Alexis Omar, University of Delaware, USA; Manan Sharma, USDA-ARS, USA; and Kalmia E. Kniel, University of Delaware, USA; 8.The role of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) in preventing pathogenic microbial contamination of fresh produce: Thomas P. Saunders and Elizabeth A. Bihn, Produce Safety Alliance – Cornell University, USA; 9.Advances in sanitising techniques and their assessment for assuring the safety of fresh produce: Silvia Vanessa Camacho Martinez, Mahdiyeh Hasani, Lara Jane Warriner and Keith Warriner, University of Guelph, Canada; 10.Developments in packaging techniques and their assessment for assuring the safety of fresh produce: Jinhe Bai, Gabriela Maria Olmedo and Xiuxiu Sun, USDA-ARS, USA; 11.The role of good manufacturing practice and hazard analysis and critical control point systems in maintaining the safety of minimally processed fresh produce: Carol A. Wallace, Jan M. Soon and Shingai P. Nyarugwe, University of Central Lancashire, UK; 12.Improving safe consumer handling of fresh produce: Jennifer Quinlan and Melissa Kavanaugh, Drexel University, USA;
£145.00
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Advances in Plant Factories: New Technologies in
Book SynopsisWith increasing temperatures and an escalation in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, agricultural productivity remains at risk of being compromised. With the food security of millions threatened, there remains a need to develop alternative, sustainable production models which can thrive in the face of climate change.Advances in plant factories: New technologies in indoor vertical farming reviews the wealth of research on optimising plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs) as one potential solution to achieving a more sustainable agriculture. The book addresses developments in process monitoring, optimising energy use, as well as adjusting lighting conditions to improve the sensory and nutritional quality of a range of horticultural crops.Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction: backgrounds, concept and methodology of sustainable PFALs 1. Characteristics, potential and challenges of plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs): Introduction: Toyoki Kozai and Eri Hayashi, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan; 2. Requirements and features of cultivation system modules in advanced plant factories with artificial lighting: Toyoki Kozai and Eri Hayashi, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan; 3. Research and technology in plant factories with artificial lighting: past, present and future: Ying Liu, Paul Kusuma and Leo F. M. Marcelis, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands; Part 2 Energy and other resource performance 4. Life cycle assessment of indoor vertical farms: Michael Martin, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden; and Francesco Orsini, University of Bologna, Italy; 5. Reducing carbon emissions from plant factories with artificial lighting: Toyoki Kozai, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan; 6. Optimizing energy and other resource use in vertical farms: Francesco Orsini, Laura Carotti, Mohammad Kazem Souri, Giuseppina Pennisi and Giorgio Gianquinto, University of Bologna, Italy; 7. Energy consumption in plant factories with artificial lighting: concepts and pathways toward a sustainable future: Michael Eaton and Neil Mattson, Cornell University, USA; 8. Closed plant production systems in vertical farms for a circular economy: Yoshiaki Kitaya, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan; Part 3 Phenotyping 9. Application of machine vision in plant factories: Wei Ma and Zhiwei Tian, Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China; 10. Plant phenotyping of individual plants towards optimal environmental control in plant factories: Eri Hayashi, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan; Part 4 Spectral manipulations for controlling the growth and quality of leafy greens 11. Growth and quality of lettuce in vertical farms as affected by red:blue and red:far-red ratios: Wenqing Jin, Wageningen University & Research and Priva B.V., The Netherlands; and Hua Li, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands; 12. Spectral manipulations to control growth and quality of lettuce and other leafy greens in vertical farms: Yuxin Tong, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China; 13. Adjusting photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) to improve the quality of leafy vegetables in vertical farms: Qianxixi Min, Leo F. M. Marcelis and Ernst J. Woltering, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands; Part 5 Spectral manipulations for controlling the growth and quality of ornamentals, fruit vegetables and herbs 14. Effect of far-red light on improving yields of tomatoes produced in vertical farms: Yongran Ji and Michele Butturini, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands; 15. Growth and nutritional contents of medicinal plants and herbs as affected by light and root zone environments in plant factories with artificial lighting: Na Lu, Wenshuo Xu and Duyen T. P. Nguyen, Center for Environment, Health and Field Sciences, Chiba University, Japan; Part 6 Business case studies 16. Lessons learned from operational and shuttered vertical plant farms: Francis Baumont De Oliveira, University of Liverpool, UK; and Ronald Dyer, University of Sheffield, UK; 17. Design and management of globally-networked plant factories: commercial application and future opportunities: Viviana Correa Galvis, Pádraic J. Flood and Pavlos Kalaitzoglou, Infarm - Indoor Urban Farming B.V., The Netherlands; 18. Oishii Farm: gaining the leading edge in the plant factory business and looking ahead: Hiroki Koga and Kenzo Uchigasaki, Oishii Farm, USA; 19. Data-driven operations for a productive and sustainable plant factory: Katashi Kai and Morio Okabe, Shinnippou Ltd, Japan; 20. Design and management of industrial‑scale vertical farms: Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS): Gonçalo Neves, Andrew Lloyd, Niall Skinner, Douglas Elder, Dave Scott, Niels Kortstee, Emily Seward, Csaba Hornyik, Alexander Keel-Dwyer and Lawrence Ross, Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK; Part 7 Concluding remarks21. Plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs): Concluding remarks: Eri Hayashi and Toyoki Kozai, Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan;
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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Improving the Quality of Apples
Book SynopsisThe book is a must have', for it considers many complex and intertwined aspects from the consumer to genetics, to pre- and postharvest management, that impact and determine eating quality. This positions the book well for those young researchers starting a career on these topics. (Book Review Published in Chronica Horticulturae Professor Luca Corelli Grappadelli, University of Bologna, Italy and Chair ISHS Division Temperate Tree Fruits)Apples are one of the most highly consumed fruits globally, with estimations that almost 88 million tonnes of apples are produced worldwide each year. As a result of this popularity, consumers have extremely high expectations of the sensory quality of the apples they consume. Improving the quality of apples provides a comprehensive review of the wealth of research on the processes which determine the key quality attributes of apples, including texture and nutritional content. The book addresses how these properties can be enhanced during the pre- and postharvest stages to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction, as well as the role of breeding programmes in identifying genes directly related to sensory quality characteristics. In its detailed exploration of the key quality attributes of apples, the book provides its readers with an insight into the science behind producing the perfect' product and how influential quality attributes are on consumer purchasing behaviours.
£130.00
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Optimising Rootstock Health
Book SynopsisThis collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising rootstock health.The first chapter explores optimising rootstock health to improve root function, resource-use efficiency, sustainability and agricultural productivity. The chapter also presents a case study on tomato rootstocks as a viable strategy to overcome abiotic stresses in Ghana.The second chapter reviews the important aspects of tree growth and development in apple production which are integral to ensure product quality. The chapter discusses the importance of rootstocks and emphasises the mechanisms and morphological effects of dwarfing on rootstocks.The third chapter considers recent advances in the development and utilisation of fruit tree rootstocks, focussing primarily on apples. The chapter also reviews rootstock tolerance to both abiotic and biotic stresses.The fourth chapter discusses advances in avocado tissue culture for clonal propagation and highlights the potential of this technology for improving the sustainable supply of high-quality avocado plants to support future avocado industry growth.The final chapter addresses the challenges and opportunities in pear breeding, focussing on pear cultivars, pear rootstocks and germplasm resources. The chapter also considers the use of dwarfing as a means of improving particular traits.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Rootstocks to improve root function and resource-use efficiency: Francisco Pérez-Alfocea, CEBAS-CSIC, Spain; Stephen Yeboah, CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Ghana; and Ian C. Dodd, Lancaster Environment Centre, UK; 1 Introduction2 Nutrient relations3 Water relations4 Phytohormones5 Case study: Tomato rootstocks as a viable strategy to overcome abiotic stresses in Ghana6 Conclusion7 Future trends8 Where to look for further information9 Acknowledgements10 ReferencesChapter 2 - Advances in understanding apple tree growth: rootstocks and planting systems: Dugald Close, University of Tasmania, Australia; 1 Introduction2 Tree growth and the development and propagation of apple3 Dwarfing rootstocks: history of selection and key morphological effects4 Dwarfing rootstocks: mechanisms and example application5 An introduction to manipulating tree growth and development6 Planting systems7 Summary8 Future trends in research9 Where to look for further information10 Acknowledgements11 ReferencesChapter 3 - Advances in the development and utilization of fruit tree rootstocks: a case study for apple: Gennaro Fazio, USDA-ARS Plant Genetics Resources Unit, USA; and Terence Robinson, Cornell University, USA; 1 What are rootstocks?2 History and modern use of clonal rootstocks in apple3 Rootstock improvement efforts4 Rootstock propagation5 Rootstock evaluation6 Rootstock effects on scion traits and mechanisms7 Rootstock tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses8 Trends in apple (and other tree fruit) rootstock use9 Future trends in apple rootstocks10 ReferencesChapter 4 - Advances in avocado propagation for the sustainable supply of planting materials: Jayeni Hiti-Bandaralage, Alice Hayward, Chris O’Brien, Madeleine Gleeson, William Nak and Neena Mitter, The University of Queensland, Australia; 1 Introduction2 Avocado cultivation3 The problem of clonal avocado propagation4 Tissue culture for plant propagation5 Tissue culture as a sustainable alternative for avocado propagation6 Advances in micropropagation of avocado7 Meristem culture for the future of sustainable avocado propagation8 Micrografting for complete field-ready disease-free planting material9 Conclusion10 Where to look for further information11 ReferencesChapter 5 - Challenges and opportunities in pear breeding: Danielle Guzman and Amit Dhingra, Washington State University, USA; 1 Introduction2 Pear cultivars3 Pear rootstocks4 Germplasm resources5 Pear breeding techniques6 Improving particular traits7 Future trends8 Where to look for further information9 References
£44.51
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Irrigation Management in
Book SynopsisThis collection features six peer-reviewed reviews on optimising rootstock health.The first chapter considers recent advances in irrigation techniques used in sustainable vegetable cultivation and reviews the performance and efficiency of these systems.The second chapter details the need to optimise precision in orchard irrigation management, focussing on matching water supply to plant demand as a means of achieving this.The third chapter assesses irrigation management systems for tomato production and how these can be optimised alongside nutrient management to ensure the production of safe and nutritious tomatoes.The fourth chapter summarises the common types of irrigation systems found in soilless culture production, as well as the emergence of new systems, including plant-based sensing and monitoring systems.The fifth chapter highlights the need for more sustainable water use in ornamental production systems and the methods which can be used to achieve this, such as reducing runoff volume.The final chapter considers recent advances in irrigation management in greenhouse cultivation, focussing on water balance, crop evapotranspiration techniques and irrigation scheduling.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Advances in irrigation techniques in vegetable cultivation: Andre da Silva and Timothy Coolong, University of Georgia, USA; 1 Introduction2 Irrigation systems3 Irrigation system performance4 Irrigation scheduling5 Conclusions6 Where to look for further information7 ReferencesChapter 2 - Optimizing precision in orchard irrigation and nutrient management: Denise Neilsen and Gerry Neilsen, Summerland Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada; 1 Introduction2 Optimizing precision in orchard irrigation management3 Optimizing precision in orchard nutrient management4 Fertigation5 Fertigation methods6 Nutrient requirements7 Foliar application8 Where to look for further information9 ReferencesChapter 3 - Improving water and nutrient management in tomato cultivation: E. Simonne, M. Ozores-Hampton, A. Simonne and A. Gazula, University of Florida, USA; 1 Introduction2 Overview of tomato production systems3 Environmental regulations affecting tomato production in the United States4 Changing approaches to water and nutrient management: from optimizing production to optimizing input efficiency5 Irrigation management systems for tomato production6 Optimizing irrigation volumes and scheduling7 Fertilization in tomato production: introduction and soil sampling8 Nutrient sources for tomato production9 Optimizing nitrogen (N) rates10 Fertilizer recommendations, nutrient uptake and leaching11 Implications of water and fertilizer use for food safety12 Teaching water and nutrient management to tomato producers13 Future trends and conclusion14 Where to look for further information15 ReferencesChapter 4 - Advances in irrigation/fertigation techniques in greenhouse soilless culture systems (SCS): Georgios Nikolaou and Damianos Neocleous, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Cyprus; and Evangelini Kitta and Nikolaos Katsoulas, University of Thessaly, Greece; 1 Introduction2 Types of irrigation and fertigation system in SCS3 Factors affecting irrigation decisions4 Common irrigation management systems5 Plant-based sensing and monitoring systems6 Case study: effects of greenhouse microclimate on irrigation scheduling and the use of contact plant-sensing technology in SCS7 The use of internet of things (IoT) technologies8 Conclusion and future trends9 Where to look for further information10 Acknowledgment11 ReferencesChapter 5 - Advances in irrigation practices and technology in ornamental cultivation: John D. Lea-Cox, University of Maryland, USA; 1 Introduction2 Ornamental production systems and water use3 Key challenges for improving irrigation efficiency: systems design and maintenance4 Sensor-based technologies for irrigation scheduling5 Irrigation data management and decision support systems6 Developing a universal irrigation protocol: a case study7 Future trends8 Where to look for further information9 ReferencesChapter 6 - Advances in irrigation management in greenhouse cultivation: Stefania De Pascale, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; Luca Incrocci, University of Pisa, Italy; Daniele Massa, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Italy; Youssef Rouphael, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; and Alberto Pardossi, University of Pisa, Italy; 1 Introduction2 Irrigation systems3 Irrigation management strategies4 Irrigation scheduling5 Coupling crop management practices with IE6 Future trends and conclusion7 References
£44.51
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Instant Insights: Improving the Shelf Life of
Book SynopsisThis collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on improving the shelf life of horticultural produce.The first chapter introduces the concept of smart distribution and highlights how optimising the management of produce distribution systems can reduce loss and waste in the horticultural sector and extend shelf life by minimising quality deterioration. The chapter also discusses the use of remote sensing technology to determine food quality.The second chapter reviews a selection of pre- and postharvest strategies used to optimise fruit quality. The chapter considers ways of measuring harvest maturity, as well as the role of temperature controlled environments in extending the shelf life of tree fruit.The third chapter summarises the wealth of recent research on the preservation of fruit quality in mango production, as well as how postharvest operations can be optimised to reduce loss and waste and maximise shelf life, including the use of controlled environments, waxes and edible coatings.The final chapter explores the advantages and disadvantages of cultivating ripening-impaired tomato mutants and genetically engineered genotypes characterized by inhibition of the ripening process. The chapter considers the use of ethylene inhibitors and controlled environments as a means of mitigating devastating yield losses.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Smart distribution to maintain shelf life of horticultural produce: J. K. Brecht, University of Florida, USA; I. Uysal and M. C. N. Nunes, University of South Florida, USA; J. P. Emond, The Illuminate Group, USA; S. Mercier, Décathlon Canada, Canada; and U. McCarthy, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland; 1 Introduction2 Smart distribution3 Logistics and supply chain management4 Shelf-life modeling of fresh produce5 Remote sensing of food quality and the environmental factors that influence food quality6 Conclusion7 ReferencesChapter 2 - Pre- and post-harvest strategies to optimize fruit quality and shelf life: Peter Toivonen, Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada; 1 Introduction2 Managing biological variance to improve the success of post-harvest technologies3 Measuring harvest maturity4 Improved sorting operations5 Post-harvest technologies and temperature control6 Case study: post-harvest strategies in cherry cultivation in British Columbia7 Conclusion8 Where to look for further information9 ReferencesChapter 3 - Post-harvest storage management of mango fruit: Noam Alkan, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, Israel; and Anirudh Kumar, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Center, Israel and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), India; 1 Introduction: the mango fruit2 Harvest operations3 Post-harvest operations: managing mango fruit diseases4 Post-harvest operations: use of ethylene, 1-MCP, modified and controlled atmospheres, waxes and edible coatings5 Post-harvest operations: quarantine treatments6 Preparing fruit for market7 Conclusions8 Where to look for further information9 Abbreviations10 ReferencesChapter 4 - Understanding and improving the shelf life of tomatoes: K. Wang and A. K. Handa, Purdue University, USA; and A. K. Mattoo, USDA-ARS, USA; 1 Introduction2 Natural variability3 Ripening mutants4 Molecular determinants5 Role of cell wall proteins6 Role of epidermal waxes7 Hormonal regulation8 Controlling pathogen-based impairments9 Pre-harvest strategies10 Post-harvest chemical application11 Post-harvest management12 Conclusion and future trends13 Where to look for further information14 Acknowledgements15 References
£44.51
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited Sustainable Production and Postharvest Handling
Book SynopsisAvocado is one of the world’s most economically important subtropical/tropical fruit crops, ranking fourth in export value behind bananas, grapes and apples. In the past 20 years, global avocado production has increased dramatically, with production now occurring in over 70 countries as a result of increased consumer demand. This growth in production and consumer demand has been attributed to the fruit’s remarkable sensory, nutritional and nutraceutical properties. However, continued growth of the sector depends on optimising these properties, as well as improving the sustainability of pre-harvest cultivation and post-processing operations in the face of several challenges, including climate change. Built on a lifetime’s experience from one of the world’s leading experts in the field, Sustainable production and postharvest handling of avocado considers how the avocado value chain can be optimised to achieve this growth. The book includes seven chapters which each offer a detailed insight into different elements of avocado production, covering topics such as nutritional compounds and health benefits, cultivars, growing techniques, pest and disease management, as well as post-harvest physiology and treatment and handling. Written by a world-renowned expert, Sustainable production and postharvest handling of avocado will be a standard reference for commercial avocado growers, producers, processors and retailers, university and other researchers in tropical fruit science, as well as government and other private sector agencies supporting the sustainable production of avocados.Table of Contents1.Avocado: an introduction to the fruit and its pre- and post-harvest processing 2.Nutritional components, health benefits and medicinal uses of avocado3.The global avocado industry 4.Advances in pre-harvest management of avocado 5.Advances in post-harvest physiology, treatment and handling of fresh avocado 6.Advances in processing of avocado products 7.Trading and marketing of avocado
£150.00
Royal Botanic Gardens Gardening with Winter Plants
Book SynopsisWinter doesn’t have to be a time of year to put your garden to bed. Gardening with Winter Plants is a guide to the range of wonderful plants that will bring colour and interest to your garden at a time of year that can seem dull and grey. In this book, Kew expert Tony Hall has profiles over 200 plant species and cultivars of all types that are perfectly suited to perform in the colder months. The book has tips on planting positions, plant combinations and pruning advice to ensure success in gardens of all sizes. Gardening with Winter Plants includes a reference guide to flowering by month, plant colours and fragrancy, and information on plants that will attract wildlife.
£25.50
Kew Publishing Identification of Trees and Shrubs in Winter
Book SynopsisFully updated second edition of the essential reference book for plant identification in winter.
£36.00
CABI Publishing Fundamentals of Tropical Turf Management
Book SynopsisWritten in an easily-accessible style, this book provides a practical introduction to all aspects of tropical turf management. General topics covered include climate adaptation, the physiology and morphology of turf-grasses, an overview of the different turf-grass species, soil characteristics and testing, establishment techniques, cultivation, nutrition and fertilization, mowing procedures, irrigation requirements, compaction and thatch, and turf pests. It also discusses golf-course maintenance including the different methods needed for the tee, the fairway, the putting green and the rough. The book also looks at sports field management including rugby fields, tennis courts, football and hockey fields, bowling greens and croquet-courts, and playgrounds. Numerous line drawings and photographs are used to illustrate key concepts, processes and relationships.Table of Contents1: Introduction to Turf Grasses 2: Turf-Grass Species 3: Soil 4: Turf-Grass Establishment 5: Turf Nutrition and Fertilization 6: Mowing 7: Irrigation 8: Turf Cultivation, Compaction, and Thatch 9: Golf-Course Maintenance 10: Sports Turf 11: Pests 12: Appendix
£34.20
CABI Publishing Landscape Trees and Shrubs: Selection, Use and
Book SynopsisThis book presents a horticultural overview of the main plant families of trees and shrubs from temperate regions that are cultivated in urban and rural landscape schemes. Most of the plants used come from a limited number of plant families and within these families, certain genera contribute very significantly.The largest chapter in the book describes 37 plant families according to their identification, functional use and management in landscape schemes. With this information readers will be able to assess the suitability of species and prepare planting designs for prevailing sites.Table of Contents1: Functional uses of vegetation in urban and rural areas 2: Ornamental qualities of trees and shrubs 3: Plant Identification - an introduction 4: Plant Families 5: Designing with trees and shrubs
£38.71
CABI Publishing Indigenous Fruit Trees in the Tropics:
Book SynopsisIt has been recognized that an important factor in improving the viability of rural livelihoods in developing countries is the promotion of sustainable agriculture. As opposed to relying solely on cash crops, this can be more easily achieved through the domestication of various indigenous fruit trees that can be cultivated and owned by smallholder farmers. Through multi-functional and integrated farming systems, these tree crops can support environmental and social sustainability by providing food as well as promoting economic growth. Twenty years ago, little was known about the biology, ecology or the social impact of indigenous fruit trees on rural populations. Since then, new concepts and approaches have been developed, case studies have been produced and the potential and feasibility of their domestication and commercialization has been explored. This focused study on the tropics brings together a comprehensive review of this research.Table of ContentsPART 1: SETTING THE SCENE 1: Setting priorities among indigenous fruit tree species in Africa: Examples from southern, eastern and western Africa regions 2: Towards domestication strategy for indigenous fruit trees in the tropics 3: Challenges to stimulating the adoption and impact of indigenous fruit trees in tropical agriculture PART II: INDIGENOUS FRUIT TREE DOMESTICATION IN ASIA, LATIN AMERICA and OCEANIA 4: Domestication of trees or of forests: development pathways for fruit tree production in southeast Asia 5: Homegarden-based indigenous fruit tree production in peninsular India 6: Native fruit tree improvement in Amazonia: an overview 7: The domestication of fruits and nut trees species in Vanuatu, Oceania PART III: REGIONAL DOMESTICATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA 8: Creating opportunities for domesticating and commercializing miombo indigenous fruit trees in Southern Africa 9: Domestication, utilisation and marketing of indigenous fruit trees: Experiences from West and Central Africa 10: Strengthening rural livelihoods through domestication of indigenous fruit trees in the parklands of the Sahel 11: The role of indigenous fruit trees in sustainable dryland agriculture in Eastern Africa PART IV: THE BIOPHYSICAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC CONTEXT OF MIOMBO FRUIT TREES 12: Marketing of indigenous fruits in southern Africa 13: Economics of on-farm production of indigenous fruits 14: Opportunities for commercialization and enterprise development of indigenous fruits in southern Africa 15: The feasibility of small-scale indigenous fruit processing enterprises in Southern Africa 16: Product development: nutritional value, processing and utilization of indigenous fruits from the miombo ecosystem 17: Germplasm, propagation and nursery management of miombo fruit trees 18: Pest management in high commercial value indigenous fruit trees PART V: LESSONS FOR COMODITIZING INDIGENOUS FRUIT TREES AND NUTS IN THE TROPICS 19: Accelerated domestication and commercialization of indigenous fruit and nut trees to enhance better livelihoods in the tropics: Lessons and way forward
£108.90
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
CABI Publishing Biorational Tree Fruit Pest Management
Book SynopsisAs the human impact upon the environment becomes more apparent and severe, the need to develop agricultural techniques that cause minimal damage to the environment has increased. This is particularly the case in the area of pest management, where integrated pest management (IPM) strategies have become a fundamental component of plant protection. Focusing on insect pests of tree fruits and combining behavioural research with crop protection applications, this book emphasizes the importance of environmentally sustainable approaches in an agroecosystem. Both experimental and applied topics are discussed, including the conceptual framework of IPM, functional and behavioural ecology of a pest, host detection mechanisms and monitoring tool development, as well as pest management case studies. Representing a comprehensive discussion of tree-fruit pest management, from the evolution, ecology and behaviour of insect pests to the implementation of applied biorational programmes, this will be essential reading for researchers as well as commercial growers and extension agents.Table of Contents1: Conceptual Framework for the IPM of Tree Fruit Pests M Kogan 2: The Evolution of Key Tree Fruit Pests G Bush, S Berlocher and J Feder 3: Functional and Behavioural Ecology of Key Tree Fruit Pests B Roitberg, D Papaj, C R Lauson and S Opp 4: How do Key Fruit Tree Pests Detect their Hosts S Dorn and J Piñero 5: Managing the Apple Maggot Fly and the Plum Curculio 6: Implementation of Tree Fruit Pest and Disease IPM D Cooley and W M Coli 7: Managing Key Fruit Tree Pests Through Environmental Manipulation M Aluja, J Rull and P L Phelan 8: Speciation, Consumer and the Market T Green and S White
£108.90
CABI Publishing Citrus Mites: Identification, Bionomy and Control
Book SynopsisCitrus pests are a serious issue for crop growers, causing problems in yield and economic losses. Citrus Mites is a comprehensive study of mites harmful to citrus plants from all citrus growing regions around the world. Providing a useful resource for identifying citrus crop pests, the text will also address methods of removal from plants, describe symptoms of damage caused by pests and discuss methods of eradication and control, making it essential for horticulturalists, pomologists and acarologists as well as practitioners, researchers and students of crop protection and pest management.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1: Citriculture and Injurious Mites 2: Introduction to Acari 3: Methods and Techniques 4: Plant Damage 5: Control Part II: Citrus Mites 6: Key to the identification of families, subfamilies, tribes, genera and species 7: Phytoptidae Murray 8: Eriophyidae Nalepa 9: Diptilomiopidae Keifer 10: Tarsonemidae Canestrini et Fanzago 11: Tenuipalpidae Berlese 12: Tuckerellidae Baker et Pritchard 13: Tetranychidae Donnadieu 14: Conclusions
£200.46
CABI Publishing Temperate and Subtropical Fruit Production
Book SynopsisEffective fruit production requires general knowledge of fruit husbandry such as nutrition, propagation, pruning and training, effects of climate and crop protection as well as specific cultivation techniques for each fruit. Fully revised and expanded to include organic fruit production, this new edition provides a thorough introduction to the cultivation of fruit found throughout the temperate and subtropical regions of the world.Trade Review"...this new publication represents a comprehensive update of temperate and subtropical fruit production practices in a structure and style which works well as both a core pomology text and basic reference for these increasingly information intensive times." Tom Gradziel, HortTechnology"Table of ContentsPart I: General Points on Fruit Husbandry 1: The Distribution of Fruits 2: Climate and Fruit Plants 3: Morphology and Growth of Woody Plants 4: Flowers and Fruit 5: Pruning and Training 6: Pruning and Training of Other Fruits 7: Producing and Marketing Quality Fruit 8: Use of Bioregulators in Fruit Production 9: Soils, Nutrients and Water 10: Crop Protection 11: Propagation of Fruit Plants 12: Machinery for Fruit Growing Part II: Cultivation of Specific Fruits 13: Stonefruit 14: Pome Fruits 15: Grapes 16: Berry Fruit 17: Citrus 18: Kiwifruit 19: Subtropical Fruit 20: Miscellaneous Fruit Crops 21: Edible Nuts
£44.08
CABI Publishing Vegetable Seed Production
Book SynopsisSuccessful seed supplies are vital in maintaining vegetable production and availability, and for ensuring food security for many subsistence farmers in developing countries. Providing a broad and expert coverage of the horticultural production of vegetables grown from seed, this fully updated new edition includes new coverage of the production of genetically modified crops, organic seed production, packaging, and honey bee population, as well as updated references and further reading. It is an essential text for horticulturists, researchers, seed scientists, vegetable producers, students, technicians and practitioners in vegetable seed production in both developed and developing countries.Table of Contents1: Organization 2: Principles of seed production 3: Agronomy 4: Harvesting and processing 5: Storage 6: Seed handling, quality control and distribution 7: Chenopodiaceae 8: Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) 9: Cruciferae 10: Cucurbitaceae 11: Leguminosae 12: Solanaceae 13: Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae) 14: Alliaceae 15: Gramineae 16: Amarantaceae and Malvaceae
£158.17
CABI Publishing Experimental Statistics for Agriculture and
Book SynopsisProviding practical training supported by a sound theoretical basis, this textbook introduces students to the principles of investigation by experiment and the role of statistics in analysis. It draws on the author’s extensive teaching experience and is illustrated with fully worked contextualized examples throughout, helping the reader to correctly design their own experiments and identify the most appropriate technique for analysis. Subjects covered include sampling and determining sample reliability, hypothesis testing, relationships between variables, the role and use of computer packages such as Genstat, and more complex experimental designs such as randomized blocks and split plots.Table of Contents1: Introduction to Experimental Design and Data Analysis 2: Descriptive Statistics 3: Data Distributions 4: Populations, Samples and Sample Reliability 5: Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing 6: Design and Analysis of Two Sample Experiments 7: Non-parametric Analysis of the Difference Between Two Samples 8: Design and Analysis of Multi-sample Experiments 9: Analysis of Multi-factorial Experiments 10: Design and Analysis of More Complex Factorial Experiments 11: Correlation Analysis 12: Fitting Trend Lines 13: Analysis of Frequency Data 14: Performing Statistical Analyses Using Computer Packages
£40.47
CABI Publishing Vegetable Production and Marketing in Africa:
Book SynopsisVegetables are a significant component of agricultural farming systems in Africa and have recently moved into the focus of research organizations, development partners and policy makers. Beyond income generating opportunities for producers, vegetable production for domestic and export markets is an important driver for growth due to employment opportunities in production, processing and trade. Providing the latest socioeconomic research methodologies alongside empirical examples, this volume explores the potential for vegetable production to alleviate poverty, the impact of food production standards on various stakeholders, an assessment of markets and marketing potential for different crops and advanced economic approaches to production.Table of Contents1: An Overview 2: Theoretical Concepts for Socio-economic Research of Vegetables in Africa 3: Framework for economic impact assessment of production standards and empirical evidence 4: The Impact of Food Safety Standards on Rural Household Welfare 5: The Impact of Compliance to GlobalGAP Standards on Small and Large Kenyan Export Vegetable-producing Farms 6: Food Production Standards and Farm Worker Welfare in Kenya 7: Group Culture and Smallholder Participation in Value Chains: French Beans in Kenya 8: Export Vegetable Supply Chains and Rural Households in Senegal 9: Comparative Assessment of the Marketing Structure and Price Behaviour of Three Staple Vegetables in Lusaka, Zambia 10: Value Chains and Regional Trade in East Africa: The Case of Vegetables in Kenya and Tanzania 11: Supply Chains for Indigenous Vegetables in Urban and Peri-urban Areas of Uganda and Kenya: A Gendered Perspective 12: Private Voluntary Standards, Co-investment and Inclusive Business 13: An Approach to Strengthening Vegetable Value Chains in East Africa: Potential for Spillovers 14: Challenges for Economic Impact Assessment of Classical Biological Control in Kenya and Tanzania 15: Indirect and External Costs of Pesticide Use in the Vegetable Sub-sector in Kenya 16: Integrated Pest Management Training and Information Flow among Smallholder Horticulture Farmers in Kenya
£98.68
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 Biology of Hevea Rubber
Book SynopsisRubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, and this book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology to provide a guide for cultivators and researchers of this vital crop. It provides an in-depth analysis of plant structure and crop physiology, climatic requirements, latex production, genetics and breeding. It also pays particular attention to biotechnology, molecular biology, soil tillage and crop establishment, nutrition, weed control, environmental and biological constraints, ancillary income generation and clean development management.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Genesis and Development 3: Plant Structure and Ecophysiology 4: Latex Production, Diagnosis and Harvest 5: Genetics and Breeding 6: Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 7: Soil Tillage, Crop Establishment and Nutrition 8: Constraints - Environmental and Biological 9: Ancillary Income Generation 10: Hevea and Clean Development Management
£98.68
CABI Publishing Tropical Fruits, Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe first of two volumes, this book covers major tropical fruits such as avocado, litchi, mango, papaya and pineapple. Early chapters describe the tropics and its soils and deal with key issues such as tree management and postharvest handling, updated and expanded to include best handling practices and food safety issues and the way to address these issues in marketing. Following these are self-contained chapters on single fruits which provide in-depth studies of botany, areas of origin and distribution, descriptions of ecological requirements and world production and utilization of each fruit. Propagation & cultural practices from ancient to modern are described to show the regional differences that environmental and biological pressures exert on fruit production and fruit quality. Tropical Fruits is essential reading for students and teachers of horticulture as well as horticultural industry personnel and policy-makers.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: The Tropics, Its Soils and Horticulture 3: Cultivation 4: Tree Management 5: Postharvest Technology 6: Annonas: Cherimoya, Atemoya and Sweetsop 7: Avocado 8: Bananas and Plantains 9: Litchi and Longan 10: Mango 11: Papaya 12: Pineapple
£86.25
CABI Publishing Peppers: Botany, Production and Uses
Book SynopsisThe group of plants known as 'peppers' is diverse, containing types that contribute to the fresh and processed food markets as well as varieties that are used in pharmaceuticals and other non-food commercial products. Peppers originally developed in tropical regions, but are now grown and used in every country where it is possible to grow them, including in areas where production is difficult. This book examines peppers from historical, genetic, physiological and production perspectives, following the development of the cultivated crop from the wild type. Diverse examples of pod types and their variation in pungency are examined. Production methods, including the importance of fertilization and irrigation are discussed, as are constraints on production, including pests, pathogens and weeds. Harvesting methods and post-harvest challenges and opportunities are also explored.Table of Contents1: Ethnobotany 2: The Taxonomy of the Genus Capsicum 3: Genetics 4: Greenhouse production 5: Tissue culture of the Capsicum Species 6: Transplant production 7: Transplanters for use in pepper production 8: Stand establishment 9: Pepper Fertilization and Irrigation Management 10: Cropping systems for Field Production 11: Salt tolerance in Pepper (Capsicum spp.) 12: Organic pepper production 13: Physiology of metabolites 14: Weed Control 15: Crown and Root Diseases of Pepper 16: Pepper Insects and thier Control 17: Pepper Harvest Technology 18: Postharvest Requirements of Peppers 19: Greenhouse Pepper Production Economics
£98.68
CABI Publishing Diseases of Temperate Horticultural Plants
Book SynopsisContaining an extensive range of photographs and authored by leading horticultural experts, 'Diseases of Temperate Horticultural Plants' is an indispensable reference work for horticultural professionals, academics, students, crop producers as well as amateur horticulturists. The diseases of major crops are presented according to their classification, and the symptoms of each disease, causal pathogen and control measures for each condition are described. The crops covered include the major temperate horticultural crops, organised into easy to navigate sections divided into fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. Within fruits, apples and pears are discussed, as well as ribes and berries, cherries, peaches and plums, nut crops and rhubarb. The vegetable section covers salad crops, brassicas and crucifers, cucurbits, root vegetables, bulb crops, solanaceous vegetables and some herbs. The section on ornamental plants includes a wide range of ornamental garden plants, while a further section discusses diseases of turf grass and ornamental lawns. The book is user-friendly with practical, accessibly written entries organised into discrete sections. The comprehensive nature of this work makes it an invaluable addition to any horticulturist’s library with content that will remain current for years to come.Table of ContentsI: FRUIT 1.0: Apples and Pears 2.1: Rubus: Blackberries, Raspberries and Loganberries 2.2: Strawberries 3.0: Ribes: Blackcurrants, Redcurrant and Gooseberries 4.0: Blueberry, Vaccinium spp. 5.0: Cherries, Plums and Peach 6.0: Walnuts, Almonds, Cobnuts and Filberts II: VEGETABLES 7.1: Asparagus 7.2: Artichokes 8.0: Beetroot, Chards and Spinach 9.0: Brassicas 10.0: Broad Beans, Peas, Dwarf and Runner Beans 11.0: Cucumbers, Squashes and Melons 12.0: Onions, Garlic, Leeks and Related Crops 13.1: Rhubarb 13.2: Herbs 14.0: Lettuce and Watercress 15.0: Mushrooms 16.0: Tomatoes and Peppers 17.0: Carrots, Parsnips and Celery III: ORNAMENTALS 18.1: Fungi 18.2: Wilts and Root Rots 18.3: Bacteria 18.4: Viruses 19.0: Turf Grass, Lawns and Sports Grass
£64.46
CABI Publishing Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums
Book SynopsisAlthough thought of as a minor crop, peppers are a major world commodity due to their great versatility. They are used not only as vegetables in their own right but also as flavourings in food products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Aimed at advanced students and growers, this second edition expands upon topics covered in the first, such as the plant’s history, genetics, production, diseases and pests, and brings the text up to date with current research and understanding of this genus. New material includes an expansion of marker-assisted breeding to cover the different types of markers available, new directions and trends in the industry, the loss of germplasm and access to it, and the long term preservation of Capsicum resources worldwide.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Taxonomy, Pord Types and Genetic Resources 3: Botany 4: Seeds 5: Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology 6: Chemical Composition 7: Production 8: Harvesting 9: Postharvest Handling 10: Disorders, Diseases and Pests
£46.98
CABI Publishing Arthropod Pests of Horticultural Crops in
Book SynopsisAgriculture plays a pivotal role in the economy of tropical Asia, but arthropod pests are major constraints to production. This book consolidates the research on pests of South and Southeast Asia, providing useful data for the establishment of sustainable pest management programs. It covers the main arthropod pests of twenty five major crops, with colour photographs of their adult and immature stages, their distribution, biology, disease vectors, symptoms of the damage they cause and their natural enemies.Table of Contents1: Arthropod Pests and their Natural Enemies on Horticultural Crops in Tropical Asia 2: Pests of Major Vegetable Crops 2.1: Pests of Beans (Phaseolus spp., Vigna sp., and others, Fabaceae) 2.2: Pests of Cabbage and other Crucifers (Cruciferae) 2.3: Pests of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz, Euphorbiaceae) 2.4: Pests of Cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae) 2.5: Pests of Eggplant (Brinjal) (Solanum melongina L. Solanceae) 2.6: Pests of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Malvaceae) 2.7: Pests of Onion (Allium cepa L., Alliaceae) 2.8: Pests of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L. and C. frutescens L., Solanaceae) 2.9: Pests of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L., Solanaceae) 2.10: Pests of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam., Convolvulaceae) 2.11: Pests of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum (L.), Solanaceae) 3: Pests of Minor Vegetable Crops 3.1: Pests of Amaranths (Amaranthus spp., Amaranthaceae) 3.2: Pests of Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L., Chenopodiaceae) 3.3: Pests of Carrot (Daucus carota L., Apiaceae) 3.4: Kangkong, water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk., Convolvulaceae) 4: Pests of Major Fruit Crops 4.1: Pests of Bananas (Musa spp., Musaceae) 4.2: Pests of Citrus (Citrus spp., Rutaceae) 4.3: Pests of Guava (Psidium guajava L., Myrtaceae) 4.4: Pests of Mango (Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae) 4.5: Pests of Papaya (Carica papaya L., Caricaceae) 4.6: Pests of Pineapple (Ananas comosus Merr., Bromeliaceae) 5: Pests of Minor Fruit Crops 5.1: Pests of Avocado (Persea americana Mill., Lauraceae) 5.2: Pests of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg, Moraceae) 5.3: Pests of Caimito, Cainito, or Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito L., Sapotaceae) 5.4: Pests of Carambola or Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola L., Oxalidaceae) 5.5: Pests of Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr., Bombacaceae) 5.6: Pests of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk., Moraceae) 5.7: Pests of Lanzones or Langsat (Lansium domesticum Correa, Meliaceae) 5.8: Pests of Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn., Sapindaceae) 5.9: Pests of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L., Guittiferae) 5.10: Pests of Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims, Passifloraceae) 5.11: Pests of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L., Punicaceae) 5.12: Pests of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L., Sapindaceae) 5.13: Pests of Santol (Sandoricum koejapi Merr. (Sandoricum indicum Cav.), Meliaceae) 5.14: Pests of Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota (L.) P. van Royen, Sapotaceae) 5.15: Pests of Soursop (Annona muricata L., Annonaceae) 5.16: Pests of Sweetsop, Atis, or Custard Apple (Annona squamosa L., Annonaceae) 5.17: Pests of Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L., Fabaceae) 5.18: Pests of Ziziphus (Ziziphus jujuba Miller, Rhamnaceae) 6: Pests of Other Crops 6.1: Pests of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L., Anacardiaceae) 6.2: Pests of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae) 6.3: Pests of Coffee (Coffea arabica L. and Coffea canephora Pierre, Rubiaceae) 6.4: Pests of Tea (Camellia sinensis L., Theaceae)
£86.94
CABI Publishing Fruit Ripening: Physiology, Signalling and
Book SynopsisFruit ripening is an important aspect of fruit production. The timing of it affects supply chains and buying behaviour, and for consumers ripeness not only affects perceptions of health but has nutritional effects too. Ripeness is closely related to spoilage which has a major financial impact on agricultural industries. Currently there are fast moving developments in knowledge of the factors affecting fruit ripeness, and this up-to-date monograph seeks to draw together the disparate research in this area. The aim of the book is to produce a comprehensive account covering almost every area related to fruit ripening including the latest molecular mechanisms regulating fruit ripening, its impact on human nutrition and emerging research and technologies.Table of Contentsa: Preface PART I: PHYSIOLOGY AND METABOLISM Chapter 1: Climacteric and Non-climacteric Ripening Chapter 2: Fruit Ripening: Primary Metabolism Chapter 3: Cellular, Metabolic and Molecular Aspects Of Chromoplast Differentiation In Ripening Fruit Chapter 4: Cell-wall Metabolism and Softening during Ripening Chapter 5: Aroma Volatiles Chapter 6: Making the Surface of Fleshy Fruit: Biosynthesis, Assembly and Role of the Cuticular Layer PART II: FRUIT NUTRITIONAL QUALITY Chapter 7: Antioxidants and Bioactive Compounds in Fruits Chapter 8: Vitamins in Fleshy Fruits Chapter 9: Polyphenols PART III: SIGNALING AND HORMONAL CONTROL OF FRUIT RIPENING Chapter 10: Ethylene Biosynthesis Chapter 11: Ethylene Perception and Signalling in Ripening Fruit Chapter 12: Other Hormonal Signals during Ripening PART IV: GENETIC AND EPIGENETIC CONTROL OF FRUIT RIPENING Chapter 13: Genetic Diversity of Tropical Fruit Chapter 14: Natural Diversity and Genetic Control of Fruit Sensory Quality Chapter 15: Ripening Mutants Chapter 16: Biotechnology of Fruit Quality Chapter 17: Insights into Plant Epigenome Dynamics Chapter 18: Functional Genomics for the Study of Fruit Ripening and Quality: Towards an Integrative Approach
£100.80
Royal Society of Chemistry Chemistry in the Kitchen Garden
Book SynopsisOver the past decade there has been a resurgence of interest in growing fruit and vegetables in the garden and on the allotment. Part of the driving force behind this is an increased awareness of the health benefits that can be derived from fruit and vegetables in the diet. The 'five helpings a day' dictum reflects the correlation between a regular consumption of fruit and vegetables and a reduced incidence of, for example, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Growing your own vegetables provides the opportunity to harvest them at their peak, to minimize the time for post-harvest deterioration prior to consumption and to reduce their 'food miles'. It also provides an opportunity to grow interesting and less common cultivars. The combination of economic advantages and recreational factors add to the pleasure of growing fruit and vegetables. This book covers the natural products that have been identified in common 'home-grown' fruit and vegetables and which contribute to their organoleptic and beneficial properties. Over the last fifty years the immense advances in separation methods and spectroscopic techniques for structure elucidation have led to the identification of a wide range of natural products in fruit and vegetables. Not only have many of their beneficial properties been recognized but also their ecological roles in the development of plants have been identified. The functional role of many of these natural products is to mediate the balance between an organism and its environment in terms of microbial, herbivore or plant to plant interactions. The book is aimed at readers with a chemical background who wish to know a little more about the natural products that they are eating, their beneficial effects, and the roles that these compounds have in nature. Developments in the understanding of the ecological and beneficial chemistry of fruit and vegetables have made the exploration of their chemical diversity a fascinating and expanding area of natural product chemistry and readers will obtain some 'taste' for this chemistry from the book. It develops in more detail the relevant sections from the earlier RSC book 'Chemistry in the Garden'. The book begins with an outline of the major groups of compound that are found in fruit and vegetables. This is followed by a description of aspects of environmental chemistry that contribute to the successful cultivation of these crops. Subsequent chapters deal with individual plants which are grouped in terms of the part of the plant, roots, bulbs and stems, leaves, seeds, that are used for food. The final chapters deal with fruit and herbs. The epilogue considers some general aspects of ecological chemistry and climatic stress which may, in the future, affect the growth of fruit and vegetables in the garden particularly in the context of potential climate changes. The book concludes with a section on further reading, a glossary of terms used in plant chemistry and a list of the common fruit and vegetables grouped in their plant families.Table of ContentsThe Natural Products of Fruit and Vegetables; Chemistry and the Growing Environment; Root, Bulb and Stem Vegetables; Green Leaf Vegetables; Seed Vegetables; Greenhouse Crops; Fruit Trees and Bushes; Culinary Herbs; Epilogue; Further Reading; Glossary; Index
£24.99
Whittles Publishing Patrick Neill: Doyen of Scottish Horticulture
Book SynopsisDescended from a Haddington family of printers and booksellers, Patrick Neill became head of the most prestigious printing firm in Edinburgh. Leaving his manager to run the business, he devoted his life to writing, natural history, horticulture and civic duties. His early tour of Orkney and Shetland provided an insight into the social life of the islands and he regaled readers of the Scots Magazine with an intriguing running commentary on events in the Lothians. His survey of both private and commercial gardens and orchards in Scotland was a landmark publication and he published a perceptive account of his travels in northern Europe to discover whether any of their horticultural methods might be worth adopting. As a founder member and secretary for 40 years of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society, he was a key figure in its successful establishment. He was also a founder member and secretary of the Wernerian Natural History Society, whose origins related to the dominating geological controversy of that era. His role as secretary brought him into contact with most of the natural scientists in Scotland and distinguished botanists and other scientists were frequently around Neill's dinner table. His wide circle of friends included famous figures such as William Jackson Hooker and his son Joseph, Robert Brown, Sir William Jardine, Sir Calverly Trevelyan, Robert Stevenson, the McNabs, father and son, of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and the maverick botanist George Don. To cap it all Neill won national recognition for the unparalleled diversity of species of plants, including newly-introduced species, in his remarkable garden at Canonmills. According to Loudon, the famous landscape designer, it was the richest urban garden in the country. This engaging book contains a wealth of historically valuable observations and also an insight into Edinburgh's scientific scene in the early 19th century. Patrick Neill is revealed as one the most interesting Scotsmen of the 19th century in terms of the variety of enterprises he fostered and the friendships he enjoyed with so many natural scientists of his day.Trade Review'I was particularly fascinated by the section on Neill's 1813 report on Scottish gardens and orchards. ... It contains all kinds of historical gems.' Scotsman Magazine 'Patrick Neill devoted his life to writing, natural history, horticulture and civic duties. ... A fascinating biography of a little-known pioneer.' The Scots Magazine '...excellent book describes Neill's unique place in Scottish horticulture as a founder member and first secretary of 'The Caley' (The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society). ... There are detailed accounts of Neill's friends and acquaintances and precise itineraries of his travels in Scotland, France and the Low Countries. This informative contribution to the history of Scottish horticulture...' HISTORIC GARDENS Review
£16.14
Liverpool University Press Invasive Bamboos: Their Impact and Management in
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£42.75
Orphans Publishing Diary of a Modern Country Gardener
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£18.00
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Living Collection
Book SynopsisA comprehensive account of the history, accession, care and maintainance of RBGE's living plant collection across our four Gardens.
£22.50
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
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh How the Garden Grew
Book SynopsisThis beautiful book contains a collection of images from the RBGE Archive showing the Garden and the people who have worked in it through the ages.
£11.40
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Guide to Collecting Living Plants in the Field
Book SynopsisIn a time of continuing habitat destruction and species loss it is vitally important to ensure that fundamental botanical work is being carried out in order to identify, assess and conserve biodiversity around the world. Much of this work is dependent on the collection of living plant material that can then be made available for current and future research.More than 17,500 unique types of plants are grown in the four gardens (Edinburgh, Benmore, Dawyck and Logan) of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and, on average, more than half of these are of known wild origin. Written by the team that is responsible for this collection on a day-to-day basis and from the field to the glasshouse, Guide to Collecting Living Plants in the Field provides a best practice standard for making good living plant collections in the field.Subjects covered include permits, equipment, data collecting and the aftercare of collected specimens. Individual sections cover the collection of seed and fruit, spores, cuttings, plants and seedlings and rhizomes, tubers and bulbs.This pocket-sized booklet presents the basic information in a clear, concise format making it an essential guide for students and early career researchers, as well as botanists and ecologists who may not have been trained in collecting techniques. The design of Guide to Collecting Living Plants in the Field means that it can fit into a pocket, making it easy to take into the field as an informative quick reference guide to collecting living plants.
£6.50
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Benmore Fernery: Celebrating the world of
Book SynopsisDiscover the world of ferns with this illustrated guidebook from RBGE. The Fernery at Benmore is a unique building, constructed for James Duncan at his Benmore estate in the early 1870's at the height of the Victorian fern craze.
£6.50
Jeremy Mills Publishing The Yorkshire Organic Gardener
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£22.07
Unicorn Publishing Group The Walnut Tree
Book SynopsisText with fully-integrated illustrations which are mainly photographs showing different varieties and habitats, the nuts in their different stages of growth; processing for oil; uses of the timber; the walnut in art; culinary use including a collection of recipes. Practical advice on choosing, planting, maintaining and pruning walnut trees. Approx 80 colour illustrations plus b&w archive prints and drawings. Further reading list. Suppliers. Index.
£25.50
