Agriculture and farming

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

The field of endocrine disruption or endocrine active compounds (EACs), which is just emerging and still controversial, is comprehensively covered by leading experts in Volume 3, Subvolumes L (the present volume, Part I) and M (Part II).

This book includes chapters focusing on the principles of biological control and influence of policy, ecology and diversity in establishing successful programs.

By 2050 the United Nations (UN) predicts a world population of 9.

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

This book provides a cross-section of all outstanding experience in all fields of tropical forestry under a drastically changing environment induced by climate change.

This volume contains a selection of scientific papers which were presented at an international workshop on the impacts of climatic variability held in Wengen, Switzerland, September 1997.

The inside story of the crisis within the country's most classic sporthorseracingand why money is killing thoroughbreds at the top of their game.

Aquatic Biomes: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity explores the effects of anthropogenic activities on Earth's aquatic biomes, species, and climate.

Since 1944, the National Research Council has published 10 editions of the Nutrient Requirements of Swine.

As the demand for healthy and sustainable food options increases, organic farming is becoming a viable alternative to conventional farming practices that traditionally rely heavily on synthetic inputs.

A central goal of U.

The accident of Chernobyl enabled the scientific community to study nuclear fall-out effects in situ establishing new kinds of interpretation methods.

Develop more nutritious crops to aid in the fight against world hunger with this timely volume One in nine people worldwide suffer from hunger or food scarcity.

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of grafting grapevines, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips.

Global climate change is typically understood and modeled using global climate models (GCMs), but the outputs of these models in terms of hydrological variables are only available on coarse or large spatial and time scales, while finer spatial and temporal resolutions are needed to reliably assess the hydro-environmental impacts of climate change.

This book explores the most recent advances in medicinal plant conservation and improvement through genetic transformation.

As the global pursuit for environmental sustainability and circular water economy grows ever ambitious, this book explores recent trends, methods, and advancements in industrial wastewater treatment.

Westcott's Plant Disease is a reference book on diseases which attack plants.

This book provides the concepts and methodologies of probabilistic structural performance assessments and predictions for deteriorating structures, with emphasis on marine structures and special consideration of system reliability, risk, longevity, sustainability, and optimal decision making.

Allelopathy is a field that can play a major role in containing environmental pollution through providing viable alternatives to synthetic pesticides and contributing to sustainable agriculture.

A White Paper on Building a Scientific Roadmap to a Carbon-Negative Agricultural System was drafted by a scientific working group of the U.

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2022-2031 provides a consensus assessment of the ten-year prospects for agricultural commodity and fish markets at national, regional, and global levels, and serves as a reference for forward-looking policy analysis and planning.

This book covers the use and impacts of nanofertilizers from a sustainable agriculture perspective and together with its companion book "e;Nanofertilizers in Agriculture: Synthesis, Mechanisms, and Effect on Plants"e; serves as an indispensable resource for researchers, agronomists, and policymakers exploring sustainable agriculture with nanotechnology.

This book includes chapters focusing on the principles of biological control and influence of policy, ecology and diversity in establishing successful programs.

How did the Nutrition Facts label come to appear on millions of everyday American household food products?

This book provides the concepts and methodologies of probabilistic structural performance assessments and predictions for deteriorating structures, with emphasis on marine structures and special consideration of system reliability, risk, longevity, sustainability, and optimal decision making.

Westcott's Plant Disease is a reference book on diseases which attack plants.

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

The effects of climate change can already be felt around the world, and they will likely impact all facets of human civilization-from health, livelihood security, agricultural production, and shelter to international trade.

The present study will help answer questions of tree type evolution, function, optimum, and tree construction types, using the approach of constructional morphology which to date has been widely neglected in palaeobotany and botany.

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

Feeding an expanding population in light of environmental preservation and keeping production lean is a considerable challenge.

Feeding an expanding population in light of environmental preservation and keeping production lean is a considerable challenge.

To meet the food requirements of the growing population worldwide, the agricultural domain is being technologically empowered to produce more with fewer resources and investments.

Horticultural Therapy Methods: Connecting People and Plants in Health Care, Human Services, and Therapeutic Programs was the first text to describe the processes and techniques used to provide horticultural therapy interventions, and the rationale for their use.