The demand for plant-based industrial raw materials as alternatives to synthetically produced materials has increased, as has research into expanding the utility of plants for current and future uses.
"This fascinating book will change the way you think about the process and prospects for food prodution...I know of no other book that so clearly illustrates the power of agricultural productivity to
The study of tourism as a complex social trend is growing in importance as it receives recognition as a force far more significant than economic, environmental and social analyses convey. This volume
There are an estimated 95 million equines working throughout the world, providing vital power and transport for many communities, especially in developing countries. Focusing on equines used to carry
The integration into global and local agri-food value chains requires farmers, food processors and grocery retailers to develop and maintain close and sustainable business relationships with buyers an
Rabbit production systems are important providers of meat in many parts of the world due to the species' many advantages: rapid growth rate, good reproductive performance, adaptability and ability to
"This fascinating book will change the way you think about the process and prospects for food production ... I know of no other book that so clearly illustrates the power of agricultural productivity
Current trends in population growth suggest that global food production is unlikely to satisfy future demand under predicted climate change scenarios unless rates of crop improvement are accelerated.
Tourism has the potential to contribute to world peace, and through appropriate management to address current realities such as globalization, migration, conflicts, prejudices and poverty. By providi
Biomedical researchers from Australia, the US, Europe, and Japan review the current status of knowledge about the spiral bacteria, its infection of the human gastric system, and the disease it causes
Coastal deltas represent one of the most diverse biophysical regions in the tropical developing world. These regions are also home to large human populations and are significant areas of agricultural
Nutrition is a very broad discipline, encompassing biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, immunology, microbiology and pathology. Presenting the major principles of nutrition of both domestic and wi
Tourism is an essentially visual experience: we leave our homes so as to travel to see places, thus adding to our personal knowledge about, and experience of, the world. The study of tourism as a comp
Coffee wilt disease has cost African coffee farmers an estimated $1 billion to date, resulting from reduced yields and the extra costs incurred in trying to manage the disease. This devastating fungal
Written by leading authorities in the field, this new edition of Volume 2 in the successful Fish Diseases and Disorders trilogy has been thoroughly updated with new research and contributions. Focusi
Mineral nutrition of livestock is an area of significant importance due to its contribution to farm animal economics and health. Providing animals with the required levels of nutrients can improve de
The glycaemic index (GI) is a measure of the ability of a food to raise blood sugar. Written by one of the co-inventors of the term, this is a clear and balanced review of current knowledge on this co
In many countries irrigated agriculture consumes a large proportion of the available water resources, often over 70% of the total. There is considerable pressure to release water for other uses and,
Amidst growing concerns about the environment and food security, the development of management strategies that minimize crop losses and promote sustainable agriculture is increasingly more important.
Recent advances in plant genomics and molecular biology have revolutionized our understanding of plant genetics, providing new opportunities for more efficient and controllable plant breeding. Succes
This text explains the role of hormones in improving and monitoring the production, performance, reproduction, behavior and health of animals. With its focus on livestock animals – cattle, pigs, sheep
For tourism workers and consumers, researchers, and students, Benckendorff (tourism management and business, James Cook U., Australia) et al. compile 14 essays that examine Generation Y in a tourism c
Pandemic influenza is an example of an emerging pathogen that could have, and has had, serious public health consequences. Following three global pandemics in the last 100 years and the recent avian a
The United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement (UNFSA) represents a major international effort to improve fisheries governance, resource recovery, and sustainable development of international fisheries. St
Material in this book originated at a 2008 workshop held at the University of Northern British Columbia. International contributors from seven OECD countries offer perspectives from academic fields in
For many years the Keys have provided a working tool to those within the field and laboratory needing to know "what is this worm?" They have also helped to establish a classification, using associati
This book is a comprehensive manual of phytobacteriology and is rich in illustrations with over 200 colour photographs and line illustrations. It starts by briefly outlining the history and science o
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face - both in terms of its potential impact on our societies and the earth, and the scale of international co-operation that is needed to confront
Entertainment studies are an important emerging subject in tourism, and this introductory textbook provides a detailed overview of the entertainment industry discipline in order to prepare students f
This new edition focuses on the diverse oak forests of the United States. The authors present principles on how to understand and manage oak forests to meet different objectives. These concepts are
As the pace of life increases and the effects of globalization invade more and more areas of everyday life, free time becomes an increasingly precious resource. For those who are looking forward to a
This Volume is a republication in one volume of the 10 part Commonwealth Institute of Helminthology's 'Keys to the Nematode Parasites of Vertebrates', first published between 1974 and 1983. For man
Presenting the latest research on the effects of cold and sub-zero temperatures on plant distribution, growth and yield, this comprehensive volume contains 28 chapters by international experts coveri
How do individuals go about making trade-off's among work, leisure, travel, and personal maintenance (e.g. sleeping) activities? What are the unconscious as well as conscious drivers of their behavio
As the human impact upon the environment becomes more apparent and severe, the need to develop agricultural techniques that cause minimal damage to the environment has increased. This is particularly
Believing intellectual property rights (along with trade liberalization and improvements in agricultural productivity) to be the solution for food security in developing countries, Blakeney (intellect
The Mango is one of the oldest cultivated fruit crops, having been grown in India for at least 4000 years. Mango is the most important fruit crop of Asia and its annual production is exceeded worldw
Investigation of insect pathogens is vital to the understanding of biocontrol and insect management within an ecosystem. Faster and more accurate methods of indentification and diagnosis have become
The genetic modification of crops continues to be the subject of intense debate, and opinions are often strongly polarised. Environmental Impact of Genetically Modified Crops addresses the major conc
Rainfed agriculture is generally overlooked by development investors, researchers and policy makers due to limited confidence in its ability to increase agricultural production and development. Howev
