Agriculture and farming

This volume presents a variety of case studies detailing how imperatives of social sustainability are handled in several industries.

The dairy sector continues to face increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact and contribution to climate change.

Questions like these have entertained anyone who has ever puzzled over the tasting notes of a wine "e;expert.

Essential tools for successful vegetable growersOften overlooked by both home and market gardeners, the right farm and garden tools are essential for cultivating success.

Split into six sections, this book collates information on the various aspects of nematode diseases of fruit crops and their management.

Nanotechnology can provide effective solutions to address difficulties in agricultural production.

This volume presents a variety of case studies detailing how imperatives of social sustainability are handled in several industries.

With significant concerns about the environmental impact of conventional crop and livestock production, there is a growing interest in utilising novel alternative sources of protein in both human and animal diets.

The dairy sector continues to face increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact and contribution to climate change.

This book collates information on the various aspects of nematode diseases in vegetable crops and their management.

Nanotechnology can provide effective solutions to address difficulties in agricultural production.

This new book addresses the reuse of food residue and byproduct valorization of fruits, vegetables, and seeds, providing a thorough survey of natural resource management and environmental issues that are at the heart of sustainability.

Blockchain and Digital Twin Applications in Smart Agriculture presents scenarios, solutions, applications to optimize crop management, improve resource allocation, and enhance sustainability in modern farming practices.

This book examines the extent to which exotic pine plantations are a suitable strategy for maintaining the essential functions, structures, processes and identity of the Patagonian landscape over time.

This book examines the extent to which exotic pine plantations are a suitable strategy for maintaining the essential functions, structures, processes and identity of the Patagonian landscape over time.

El món dels pastors és un món singular.

This book addresses a range of water resources management issues, especially those that are relevant to the water quality in Libya.

This book addresses a range of water resources management issues, especially those that are relevant to the water quality in Libya.

This valuable reference book provides an overview of the global aquarium industry, with insights from the Indian aquarium industry.

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 190, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.

This book is a comprehensive guide to nanoformulations revolutionizing agriculture, enhancing sustainability, and advancing agrochemical applications.

Biotechnology Applications in Forestry: Forest Microbiology, Volume Four in the Forest Microbiology series, is a comprehensive exploration of harnessing the unique attributes of the microbes in the forest biome and their tree hosts.

Increased world population, decreased water supply, and climate change all put stresses on the global food supply.

Includes a DVD Containing All Figures and Supplemental Images in PowerPointThis new edition of Plant Propagation Concepts and Laboratory Exercises presents a robust view of modern plant propagation practices such as vegetable grafting and micropropagation.

By the year 2050, the world's population is expected to reach nine billion.

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 187, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, with each written by an international board of authors.

Any mention of the "e;greenhouse effect"e; tends to ignite controversy.

In agriculture, microbial biotechnology covers a wide array of subjects ranging from biofertilizers to biological control of pests and diseases; from biological N 2 -fixation to lignocellulose degradation; from production of biomass and biofuels to genetically engineered plants.

Organic vegetable farming involves the use of biological resources and avoiding the use of synthetic substances for maintaining soil productivity and ecological balance, thereby minimizing wastage and environmental pollution.

Just five years ago, it was generally believed that the number of food insecure people in the world was on continuous decline.

An important aspect of the treatment of sludges and slurries is the emission of odour.

This volume contains the papers presented at the 2014 International Conference on Environmental Protection and Sustainable Ecological Development (EPSED2014).

Understanding biotic stress and plant yield allows for the practical development of economic decision making, an instrumental part of Integrated Pest Management.

Evaluating traditional and recent analytical methods according to speed, sensitivity, and cost-efficiency, this reference supports specialists in the selection of effective analytical techniques and equipment for the study of soils, soil contaminants, and environmental samples.

"e;This timesaving guide addresses nearly every aspect of pollution control for the mining, production, transportation, and distribution of chemical fertilizers covering current and emerging technologies for all segments of the industry, including raw materials production, end products, and by-products.

This proceedings volume brings together selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the 2014 International Conference on Frontier of Energy and Environment Engineering.

Gain a better understanding of the genetic and physiological bases of stress response and stress tolerance as part of crop improvement programsAbiotic Stresses: Plant Resistance Through Breeding and Molecular Approaches explores innovative methods for breeding new varieties of major crops with resistance to environmental stresses that l

The study of environmental interfaces and environmental catalysis is central to finding more effective solutions to air pollution and in understanding of how pollution impacts the natural environment.

Focusing exclusively on postharvest vegetable studies, this book covers advances in biochemistry, plant physiology, and molecular physiology to maximize vegetable quality.

Many agronomic reference books either focus on a single crop, several related crops, or specific soil topics but not on a full range of both crop and soil subjects.

A thorough revision of the previous "e;Environmental Engineer's Mathematics Handbook,"e; this book offers readers an unusual approach to presenting environmental math concepts, emphasizing the relationship between the principles in natural processes and environmental processes.

Truffles are hypogeous ectomycorrhizal ascomycetous edible mushrooms distributed worldwide in terrestrial ecosystems, including deserts, as non-timber forest products.