Tropical agriculture Books
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 Poultry Production in Hot Climates
Book SynopsisThe poultry industry continues to expand in the warm regions of the world at a much faster rate than in temperate zones. Not only can it be quickly and easily developed in these hot climates but poultry meat and eggs can serve as important sources of animal protein in those areas of the world that have protein insufficiency. Fully revised and updated, this new edition describes how the detrimental effects of heat stress can be reduced through the manipulation of housing, breeding, nutrition and management, and includes new contributions on controlled-environment housing, waterfowl, and breeding fast-growing broilers.Trade Review"Poultry Production in Hot Climates contains a good deal of useful information and includes an important compilation of references to primary sources. It should be on the shelf of all libraries where poultry science is taught." - T R Morris"Table of Contents1: Present Status and Future of the Poultry Industry in Hot Regions, N J Daghir 2: Breeding for Resistance to Heat Stress, R S Gowe and R W Fairful 3: Broiler Strains for Hot Regions, A Cahaner 4: Behavioural, Physiological, Neuroendocrine and Molecular Responses to Heat Stress, R J Etches, T M John and A M Verrinder Gibbins 5: Poultry Housing for Hot Climates, M Czarick III and B D Fairchild 6: Nutrient Requirements of Poultry at High Temperatures, N J Daghir 7: Feedstuffs Used in Hot Regions, N J Daghir 8: Mycotoxins in Poultry Feeds, N J Daghir 9: Broiler Feeding and Management in Hot Climates, N J Daghir 10: Replacement Pullet and Layer Feeding and Management in Hot Climates, N J Daghir 11: Breeder and Hatchery Management in Hot Climates, N J Daghir and R Jones 12: Waterfowl Production in Hot Climates, J F Huang, Y H Hu and J C Hsu
£119.56
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 Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry
Book SynopsisThe management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world's tropics, addressing the pests' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics. This work is an indispensible resource for students, researchers and practitioners of forestry, ecology, pest management and entomology in tropical and subtropical countries.Table of Contents1: Tropical Forests 2: Tropical Forests and Insect Biodiversity 3: Abiotic and Biotic Effects 4: Insect-Host Tree Interactions 5: Tropical Forest Pests: Ecology, Biology and Impact 6: Management Systems I: Planning stage 7: Management Systems II: Nursery Stage 8: Management Systems III: Plantation Stage 9: Management Systems IV: Forest Health Surveillance, Invasive Species and Quarantine 10: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
£44.08
CABI Publishing Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry
Book SynopsisThe management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world's tropics, addressing the pests' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics. This work is an indispensible resource for students, researchers and practitioners of forestry, ecology, pest management and entomology in tropical and subtropical countries.Table of Contents1: Tropical Forests 2: Tropical Forests and Insect Biodiversity 3: Abiotic and Biotic Effects 4: Insect-Host Tree Interactions 5: Tropical Forest Pests: Ecology, Biology and Impact 6: Management Systems I: Planning stage 7: Management Systems II: Nursery Stage 8: Management Systems III: Plantation Stage 9: Management Systems IV: Forest Health Surveillance, Invasive Species and Quarantine 10: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
£98.68
CABI Publishing Tropical Vegetable Production
Book SynopsisSustainable crop production is vital to ensure that supplies of fresh vegetables and their products are readily available. However, food security still remains a huge problem in areas of the world, including the tropics and sub-tropics, where communities rely solely on subsistence farming to meet their day to day food demands. It is evident that food production needs to become more sustainable to ensure economic stability and poverty reduction. With this in mind Tropical Vegetable Production addresses the problems surrounding vegetable production in developing countries. Divided into two parts this volume discusses firstly the principles and practise of tropical vegetable production, from site selection, security and management to seeds, crop preparation and pesticides, and secondly provides details of those crops which are of particular importance in developing countries.Table of ContentsPart 1: 1: Tropics and Vegetables Defined, Concept of subsistence farming, Small farmer enterprises and The importance of vegetables in the human diet. 2: Choice of Site, Site security, Topography, Soils, Water supply and Irrigation. 3: Modification of environment, Site management, Seed supply, Seed classes and types of vegetable cultivars. 4: Farmers' information, Support, Extension and Research backing. 5: Crop preparations and Crop management. 6: Pest, Pathogen and Pesticide definitions, Integrated Pest Management, Physiological disorders, Organic production, Post-harvest losses and Market opportunities. Part 2: 7: Alliaceae Onions and related crops 8: Cruciferae. Crucifers 9: Cucurbitaceae Cucurbits, The vine crops 10: Solanaceae Tomato and related crops 11: Leguminosae Beans and related crops as vegetables and pulses 12: Leafy Vegetables 13: Graminae and Cyperaceae 14: Andean Tubers and Roots, Lamiacae and Apiaceae 15: Graminae and Cyperaceae Appendix 1: Indigenous species Appendix 2: International research institutes General Index: Index of Species
£81.45
Taylor & Francis Ltd Climate Change Risks and Food Security in
Book SynopsisManaging climate variability and change remains a key development and food security issue in Bangladesh. Despite significant investments, floods, droughts, and cyclones during the last two decades continue to cause extensive economic damage and impair livelihoods. Climate change will pose additional risks to ongoing efforts to reduce poverty. This book examines the implications of climate change on food security in Bangladesh and identifies adaptation measures in the agriculture sector using a comprehensive integrated framework. First, the most recent science available is used to characterize current climate and hydrology and its potential changes. Second, country-specific survey and biophysical data is used to derive more realistic and accurate agricultural impact functions and simulations. A range of climate risks (i.e. warmer temperatures, higher carbon dioxide concentrations, changing characteristics of floods, droughts and potential sea level rise) is considered to gain a more complete picture of potential agriculture impacts. Third, while estimating changes in production is important, economic responses may to some degree buffer against the physical losses predicted, and an assessment is made of these. Food security is dependent not only on production, but also future food requirements, income levels and commodity prices. Finally, adaptation possibilities are identified for the sector. This book is the first to combine these multiple disciplines and analytical procedures to comprehensively address these impacts. The framework will serve as a useful guide to design policy intervention strategies and investments in adaptation measures.Trade Review'Bangladesh is projected as one of the countries to be most seriously affected by climate change. This study considers a range of climate risks and applies agroecological and economic models to assess the impact of climate change on the agricultural sector and the economy. A very useful book for agricultural researchers, development partners and policy makers.' Mahabub Hossain, Executive Director, BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh '[This book presents] a clever integration of hydrologic, climatological, and economic models. Certainly one of the best attempts to assess quantitatively the effects of potential climate change on agricultural development in complex settings.' Peter P. Rogers, Gordon McKay Professor of Environmental Engineering and Professor of City and Regional Planning, Harvard University 'The authors successfully draw together much of the current understanding of the situation in Bangladesh, enabling them to develop a framework for understanding and predicting changes in food security as a result of climate change.' Institution of Environmental SciencesTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Vulnerability to Climate Risks 3. Future Climate Scenarios 4. Future Flood Hydrology 5. Future Crop Performance 6. Economy-Wide Impacts of Climate Risks 7. Adaptation Options in the Agriculture Sector 8. The Way Forward - Turning Ideas to Action Annexes: Annex 1 - Using DSSAT to Model Adaptation Impacts Annex 2 - A Simple Economy-Wide CGE Model Annex 3 - Constructing the Social Accounting Matrix for Bangladesh Index
£123.50
Practical Action Publishing Modern Coconut Management: Palm cultivation and
Book SynopsisModern Coconut Management is aimed at guiding those who work with small-scale farmers and farmer groups through the complex area of coconut management. It will also be of value to the many processors and others whose livelihoods depend on coconuts. The emphasis is on the need for training and education of coconut smallholders in how to become good managers, using appropriate techiniques and materials. The book combines the wealth of information that exists in this area with new research in diseases and pests and breeding techniques to improve crop performance. The book also deals with coconut-based farming systems in which many aspects of the combination of coconuts with other crops and/or animals are discussed. Equally important are the processing techniques which are vital to the survival of the coconut industry. A section of the book is devoted to post-harvest treatment, processing and research where the many new developments in the processing of coconut products are discussed. Fully illustrated, including 80 colour illustrations.
£33.20
Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press The Sago Palm: The Food and Environmental
Book SynopsisIn order to produce sufficient quantities of food to feed the world's growing population, we need to increase the food producing capacities of crops and to protect the environments in which they grow. Discovering untapped plant resources is an important challenge, but a haphazard increase in food production may cause environmental damage. We need foresight and must take sound appropriate actions. The sago palm is a plant that might fulfill all of these requirements. The sago palm accumulates more starch than any other plant in the world, yet, in global terms, it continues to languish in relative obscurity.The Japanese Society of Sago Palm Studies was formed in the hope of raising its profile by hosting seminars and symposiums in Japan and overseas to help it achieve the recognition it deserves. To this end, the Society's members have worked together to produce this volume, written in an easy-to-read style.
£81.00
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Springer International Publishing AG Secondary Agriculture: Sustainability and
Book SynopsisThis book on ‘Secondary Agriculture’ discusses the goal of doubling farmers’ incomes. The term ‘secondary’ has a bearing on climate change adaptation and its mitigation, small farm viability and profitability, food security, nutrition, sustainable utilization of natural resources, and optimal usage of produce from primary agriculture and farm incomes. Promoting secondary agriculture has implications on attaining sustainable development goals, which aim to connect primary, secondary and tertiary sectors by using slack/idle factors of production, such as land and labour, contributing to primary agriculture production, capturing ‘value’ in primary agricultural activities, and generating additional income at the enterprise level. In context to same, the chapters of this book have been designed to promote secondary agriculture through low-cost skills and technology applications in agriculture and by upscaling knowledge via integrating primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of agriculture. The motivation behind this book is to address the challenges of biotic and abiotic stresses facing the farming community; to increase farmers income through low-cost skills and technology applications in agriculture; to upscale knowledge by integrating primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of agriculture. The food processing sector in India is still in a nascent stage with only 8 per cent of the produce being processed as against 80-98 per cent in case of high-income countries (Government of India, 2008, 2010). The food processing sector is now receiving the boost with the annual growth of 13.2 per cent in registered food processing units during 2004-10 (Government of India, 2011). Against this backdrop, there is a strong need to strategically handle the situation in order to facilitate a self-sustainable and long-run growth of the sector, which is felt possible by focusing on Secondary Agriculture. Though not a panacea for all ailments of the primary sector, but it can definitely drive the growth.Table of ContentsLinkage between Primary and Secondary Agriculture: Role of High Value Field Crops in Increasing Farmers Income Temperate Aromatic Rices: Management for Improving Productivity, Farmer’s Income and Livelihood Security New Innovations in Agriculture-A way forward for Enhancing Agricultural Production and Productivity Integrated Farming Systems for Doubling Farmers’ Income Integrated Farming Systems: Research, Extension and Scope in Punjab, India Specialty Food Crops – An Alternate Way for Increasing Farm Income Prospects of Crop Residues in Secondary Agriculture Marketing of Agricultural Produce in India- Problems and Prospects Biochar: A New Emerging Tool to Mitigate Abiotic Stresses and its Effect on Soil Properties Effective Microbial Consortia for Rapid Management of Organic Solid Wastes Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition of Food Crops Role of Botanicals in Integrated Pest Management for Sustained Crop Production Sustainable Intensification in Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia via Conservation Agriculture for Energy, Water and Food security under Climate Smart Management System Biofortification: A Viable Option for Increasing Crop Production and Nutritional Security Humic Acids as Bio-stimulants
£116.99
New India Publishing Agency Production Technology of Tropical and Sustropical
Book SynopsisThis book has been specifically designed to fulfill the academic requirements of students pursuing degrees in Horticulture and related sciences. Its primary objective is to cover all essential topics related to temperate fruit and plantation crops. To achieve this goal, the book provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on various aspects of these crops. The language used in the book is clear and concise, making it easy for students to understand complex concepts. The author has drawn upon their extensive experience in the field to create a well-structured and informative guide. The book covers a wide range of temperate and plantation crops, with each chapter presenting a detailed overview of the latest principles and management practices. This makes it an ideal resource for students and researchers seeking reliable information on the production of these crops.
£109.68
Gene-Tech Books Coffee: Planting Production Processing
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£23.25
New India Publishing Agency Sub-Tropical Fruits: Vol.03: Fruit Science
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£93.08
New India Publishing Agency Tropical Fruits: Vol.02: Fruit Science Culture &
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£93.08
New India Publishing Agency Textbook on Weed Science: Principles and
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£128.48
New India Publishing Agency Practical Approaches in Horticulture
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£140.28
New India Publishing Agency Processing,Preservation and Product Development
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£186.16
New India Publishing Agency Botany and Breeding of Spice Crops
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£209.90
New India Publishing Agency Biofertilizers for Sustainable Production of
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£186.16
