Summarises latest research on IWM principles and methods Assesses current challenges facing herbicide use Detailed review of the range of cultural, physical and biological methods of control available for IWM.
Summarises latest research on IWM principles and methods Assesses current challenges facing herbicide use Detailed review of the range of cultural, physical and biological methods of control available for IWM.
Reviews the latest advances in understanding tea genetics and genetic diversity and how this has informed advances in conventional, marker-assisted and transgenic breeding techniques Summarises current best practice in cultivation techniques and the control of pests and diseases Focuses on assessing the environmental impact of tea cultivation
Reviews the latest advances in understanding tea genetics and genetic diversity and how this has informed advances in conventional, marker-assisted and transgenic breeding techniques Summarises current best practice in cultivation techniques and the control of pests and diseases Focuses on assessing the environmental impact of tea cultivation
Covers recent research on coffee genetics, physiology and genetic diversity Reviews the latest developments in breeding new varieties Assesses advances in measuring and understanding the chemical composition and nutraceutical properties of coffee
Covers recent research on coffee genetics, physiology and genetic diversity Reviews the latest developments in breeding new varieties Assesses advances in measuring and understanding the chemical composition and nutraceutical properties of coffee
Provides a comprehensive review of best practice in sugarcane cultivation across the value chain from planting through to post-harvest operations Assesses alternative uses of sugarcane for bioenergy and other applications Assesses the environmental impact of sugarcane cultivation
Provides a comprehensive review of best practice in sugarcane cultivation across the value chain from planting through to post-harvest operations Assesses alternative uses of sugarcane for bioenergy and other applications Assesses the environmental impact of sugarcane cultivation
Comprehensive review of each step in the value chain for mango cultivation, from breeding new varieties to post-harvest storage Coverage of advances in mango genetics and understanding genetic diversity Strong focus on understanding and preventing post-harvest losses
Comprehensive review of each step in the value chain for mango cultivation, from breeding new varieties to post-harvest storage Coverage of advances in mango genetics and understanding genetic diversity Strong focus on understanding and preventing post-harvest losses
Detailed coverage of oomycete, fungal, viral and bacterial diseases affecting soybeans Reviews developments in disease and pest-resistant varieties as well as integrated pest and weed management Summarises research on developing food and non-food uses, from improving nutritional properties to uses in animal feed and biodiesel
Detailed coverage of oomycete, fungal, viral and bacterial diseases affecting soybeans Reviews developments in disease and pest-resistant varieties as well as integrated pest and weed management Summarises research on developing food and non-food uses, from improving nutritional properties to uses in animal feed and biodiesel
Experts from key organisations such as the RSPO identify key production trends and challenges Reviews latest developments in conventional and marker-assisted breeding as well as transgenic approaches Assesses ways of assessing and optimising yields through techniques such as better nutrient and soil management
Experts from key organisations such as the RSPO identify key production trends and challenges Reviews latest developments in conventional and marker-assisted breeding as well as transgenic approaches Assesses ways of assessing and optimising yields through techniques such as better nutrient and soil management
Discusses developments in good agricultural practice from crop growth models to improved water and nutrition management; Reviews advances in understanding plant physiology and genetic diversity as well as their contribution to improvements in breeding; Summarises recent research on diseases and pests as well as their control through developing disease-resistant varieties or integrated weed management
Discusses developments in good agricultural practice from crop growth models to improved water and nutrition management; Reviews advances in understanding plant physiology and genetic diversity as well as their contribution to improvements in breeding; Summarises recent research on diseases and pests as well as their control through developing disease-resistant varieties or integrated weed management
Summarises advances in cultivation practices to close yield gaps, including more efficient irrigation and nutrition techniques; Discusses innovative methods of 'climate-smart' cultivation such as integrated crop management and the system of rice intensification (SRI); Reviews the latest research on insect pests, weeds and integrated pest management
Summarises advances in cultivation practices to close yield gaps, including more efficient irrigation and nutrition techniques; Discusses innovative methods of 'climate-smart' cultivation such as integrated crop management and the system of rice intensification (SRI); Reviews the latest research on insect pests, weeds and integrated pest management
Reviews developments in understanding and protecting genetic diversity in rice, and how this translates into marker-assisted and other developments in breeding; Discusses advances in breeding varieties with enhanced properties such as high yield and drought tolerance; Summarises current research on understanding and improving nutritional properties such as vitamin and mineral content
Reviews developments in understanding and protecting genetic diversity in rice, and how this translates into marker-assisted and other developments in breeding; Discusses advances in breeding varieties with enhanced properties such as high yield and drought tolerance; Summarises current research on understanding and improving nutritional properties such as vitamin and mineral content
Reviews advances in cultivation practice such as seed establishment and more efficient irrigation techniques; Summarises developments in 'climate smart' agriculture such as conservation tillage and organic wheat cultivation; Discusses ways of supporting smallholders improve wheat cultivation in North Africa and other regions in the developing world
Reviews advances in cultivation practice such as seed establishment and more efficient irrigation techniques; Summarises developments in 'climate smart' agriculture such as conservation tillage and organic wheat cultivation; Discusses ways of supporting smallholders improve wheat cultivation in North Africa and other regions in the developing world
Discusses ways of ensuring genetic diversity, advances in wheat breeding and their use to improve properties such as drought resistance and cold tolerance; Summarises research on factors affecting nutritional and other aspects of wheat quality; Reviews advances in understanding wheat pests and diseases together with ways of controlling them such as disease-resistant varieties, integrated pest and weed management
Summarises current good agricultural practice in maize cultivation, from seed selection to nutrient management, conservation agriculture, rotations and intercropping; Reviews advances in understanding and managing diseases and pests such as viruses, nematodes and weeds; Discusses ways maize cultivation can be made more 'climate smart'
Summarises current good agricultural practice in maize cultivation, from seed selection to nutrient management, conservation agriculture, rotations and intercropping; Reviews advances in understanding and managing diseases and pests such as viruses, nematodes and weeds; Discusses ways maize cultivation can be made more 'climate smart'
Reviews key challenges and advances in maize breeding methods; Discusses the development of varieties with enhanced nutritional and other properties such as improved protein content and abiotic stress resistance; Summarises key steps being taken to support smallholders growing maize in developing countries
Reviews key challenges and advances in maize breeding methods; Discusses the development of varieties with enhanced nutritional and other properties such as improved protein content and abiotic stress resistance; Summarises key steps being taken to support smallholders growing maize in developing countries
Discusses the growing importance of cassava as a global crop; Reviews trends and challenges in cassava cultivation in Asia, Africa and Latin America; Summarises current best practice in cassava agronomy, including seed systems, soil and nutrient management, crop rotations and intercropping, and postharvest management
Discusses the growing importance of cassava as a global crop; Reviews trends and challenges in cassava cultivation in Asia, Africa and Latin America; Summarises current best practice in cassava agronomy, including seed systems, soil and nutrient management, crop rotations and intercropping, and postharvest management
Comprehensive assessment of global agricultural on-farm energy costs, such as lighting and ventilation systems, operation and maintenance of farm machinery, as well as water and irrigation management Explores the development of alternative, renewable energy systems, such as agrivoltaics, biomass heat technologies and anaerobic digestion for producing biogas from organic waste Considers the practical application and implementation of energy-smart farming technologies in crop and livestock production, presenting case studies on energy-smart dairy, pig and poultry farming
Comprehensive assessment of global agricultural on-farm energy costs, such as lighting and ventilation systems, operation and maintenance of farm machinery, as well as water and irrigation management Explores the development of alternative, renewable energy systems, such as agrivoltaics, biomass heat technologies and anaerobic digestion for producing biogas from organic waste Considers the practical application and implementation of energy-smart farming technologies in crop and livestock production, presenting case studies on energy-smart dairy, pig and poultry farming
Provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on analysing, understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables, focussing primarily on phytochemicals/phytochemical compounds Reviews the current research on mechanisms of action and the potential role of key phytochemical compounds, such as antioxidants and flavonoids, in preventing the onset of chronic diseases Explores current advances in understanding and improving the nutraceutical properties of key horticultural crops, including apples, cranberries, broccoli and other brassicas
Provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on analysing, understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables, focussing primarily on phytochemicals/phytochemical compounds Reviews the current research on mechanisms of action and the potential role of key phytochemical compounds, such as antioxidants and flavonoids, in preventing the onset of chronic diseases Explores current advances in understanding and improving the nutraceutical properties of key horticultural crops, including apples, cranberries, broccoli and other brassicas
Comprehensive review of the development of plant phenotyping as a research field in a wide range of scientific communities Explores key advances in the use of plant phenotyping techniques to improve yield, growth and resource-use efficiency, such as robotics, aerial systems, sensors and controlled environments Offers a detailed analysis of the benefits of plant phenotyping through selected case studies that demonstrate the use of phenotyping techniques in analysing crop functionality and improving crop responses to abiotic and biotic stresses
Comprehensive review of the development of plant phenotyping as a research field in a wide range of scientific communities Explores key advances in the use of plant phenotyping techniques to improve yield, growth and resource-use efficiency, such as robotics, aerial systems, sensors and controlled environments Offers a detailed analysis of the benefits of plant phenotyping through selected case studies that demonstrate the use of phenotyping techniques in analysing crop functionality and improving crop responses to abiotic and biotic stresses
In this fascinating book, Graham Matthews takes the reader through the history of the development and use of chemicals for control of pests, weeds, and vectors of disease and then discusses their future.
In this fascinating book, Graham Matthews takes the reader through the history of the development and use of chemicals for control of pests, weeds, and vectors of disease and then discusses their future.
Completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this successful book continues to provide complete coverage relating to the production of cucurbits, including cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes and watermelons.
Completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this successful book continues to provide complete coverage relating to the production of cucurbits, including cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes and watermelons.
