The fungal genus Ganoderma includes around 80 currently recognized species that are widely distributed in temperate, subtropical and tropical regions, and cause disease in a range of economically important perennial crops and tree-like plants.
The major part of this Catalog presents host lists of particular aphid species in the Palaearctic Region based on published data and more than 2,400 author's unpublished host records, with respective references arranged by geographical provenance.
This work, written in an understandable way for the interested layperson, introduces into the unknown world of the CO 2 gas volcanoes, the so-called mofettes.
This work, written in an understandable way for the interested layperson, introduces into the unknown world of the CO 2 gas volcanoes, the so-called mofettes.
Build your own passive solar greenhouse for year-round food production in any climate Fresh, local nutrient-dense fruits vegetables are hard to find in winter in cold climates.
This book tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are made by mollusks, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all they've been through.
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's beetlesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's beetlesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.
Protected cultivation - the safeguarding of crops from the harmful effects of climate change, environmentally toxic agricultural chemicals, and crop pests and diseases - is necessary for improving crop growth conditions.
Protected cultivation - the safeguarding of crops from the harmful effects of climate change, environmentally toxic agricultural chemicals, and crop pests and diseases - is necessary for improving crop growth conditions.
This reference book compiles updated research on non-coding RNAs and their role in producing high-yielding plants with higher productivity under changing climates.
The book focuses on the ecology of the most important infectious diseases of wild avian hosts, especially those with high morbidity and mortality rates.
For sustainable environmental management as a whole, the roles of phytoremediation and biofortification as two sides of the same coin must be highlighted.
Professor van den Bosch of the University of California was one of the developers of Integrated Pest Management-the use of biological controls, improved pest knowledge and observation, and judicious application of chemicals only when absolutely necessary.
With the continuous decline of the area under cultivation and the increase in human population, one of the major challenges is to increase crop productivity to feed everyone.
Professor van den Bosch of the University of California was one of the developers of Integrated Pest Management-the use of biological controls, improved pest knowledge and observation, and judicious application of chemicals only when absolutely necessary.
The fungal genus Ganoderma includes around 80 currently recognized species that are widely distributed in temperate, subtropical and tropical regions, and cause disease in a range of economically important perennial crops and tree-like plants.
This reference book compiles updated research on non-coding RNAs and their role in producing high-yielding plants with higher productivity under changing climates.
Spark creativity and curiosity with fun engineering activities for kids ages 5 to 10Watch your child's eyes light up as they get excited about engineering, learn how things work, and have tons of fun.
Written by an outstanding group of contributors, this book examines the function and structure of coastal lagoonal ecosystems and the natural and anthropogenic drivers of change that affect them, most notably nutrient over-enrichment from coastal watersheds and airsheds.
In the last two decades since publication of the first edition, substantial advancements have been made in the science, the need for transdisciplinary approaches to coral reef protection greater than ever before.
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's spidersPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's butterfliesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.
This book deliberates on the concept, strategies, tools, and techniques of allele mining in fruit crops and its application potential in genome elucidation and improvement including studying allele evolution, discovery of superior alleles, discerning new haplotypes, assessment of intra- and interspecific similarity, and also studies of gene expression and gene prediction.
This book deliberates on the concept, strategies, tools, and techniques of allele mining in fruit crops and its application potential in genome elucidation and improvement including studying allele evolution, discovery of superior alleles, discerning new haplotypes, assessment of intra- and interspecific similarity, and also studies of gene expression and gene prediction.
Nano- and Nanohybrid Fungicides: Novel Applications in Plant Pathology addresses nanofungicides and the opportunities that nano-agrochemicals can provide.
A practical introduction to growing and enjoying mushrooms at homeCultivating your own mushrooms is simple and satisfying once you've mastered a few basics.
