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  • Industrializing Organismsby Susan Schrepfer; Philip Scranton

    Routledge 2003; US$ 34.95

    Brings us to the threshold of the new field of evolutionary history-from the mobilization of war horses in the 19th century to today's engineered plants and manipulated animals. more...

  • Physiology and Biotechnology Integration for Plant Breedingby Henry T. Nguyen; Abraham Blum

    Marcel Dekker Inc 2004; US$ 199.95

    In introducing 16 chapters by international scientists, Nguyen (soybean genomics and biotechnology, U. of Missouri-Columbia) and Blum (Agricultural Research Organization, Bet Dagan, Israel) comment on the increasing pressures on plant breeding for sustainable agriculture. New technologies are increa more...

  • Mammalian Embryo Genomicsby Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2003; US$ 50.00

    For the past decade there has been an intensive international effort to characterize the genomes of several species of plants and animals. As the mapping and sequencing of genes has progressed, scientists have turned their attention to functional genomics, the  characterisation of gene expression. more...

  • Livestock Biodiversityby Stephen J. G. Hall

    John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 159.95

    Livestock biodiversity is integral to our culture, history, environment, economy and, most importantly, our future. Thousands of livestock breeds, from relatively small genetic pools, have evolved over time to suit particular environments and farming systems. This is both the result of natural processes and of human needs for specialized livestock – as our knowledge of genetics continues to increase we achieve a greater understanding of how this biodiversity evolved. This book offers a detailed and comprehensive overview of livestock biodiversity. It explores the history behind it, shows how livestock biodiversity can be utilized as animal genetic resources through breed development and by crossbreeding, examines the state of world... more...

  • Handbook of Formulas and Software for Plant Geneticists and Breedersby Manjit S. Kang

    Haworth Press 2003; US$ 69.95

    The Handbook of Formulas and Software for Plant Geneticists and Breeders is an up-to-date reference source that eliminates the need for hand calculations of complicated genetic formulas and equations. Contributions from members of the C1 Division of the Crop Science Society of America include computer program codes not found in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and other commonly available statistical packages. The book provides an invaluable alternative to sorting through piles of literature in search of programs that may have been published in abbreviated forms or never at all. more...

  • Cultivando mejores ciudadesby Luc J.A. Mougeot

    International Development Research Centre 2006; US$ 15.00

    La Organización de las Naciones Unidas predice que en los próximos 25 años casi todo el crecimiento poblacional tendrá lugar en las ciudades del mundo en desarrollo. Al ritmo actual, se espera que para el año 2030 un 60% del total de la población mundial viva en ciudades, crecimiento que viene aparejado con el aumento de los pobres en la ciudad y por ende el desempleo, el hambre y la desnutrición. El escaso dinero que los pobres logren traer a casa será para comprar comida y mantenerse vivos. Cualquier alimento que puedan obtener gratis es beneficio extra, por eso que cada vez hay más personas que tratan de cultivar lo que pueden para complementar su precaria dieta y módicos ingresos. Pero con frecuencia las municipalidades perciben estos cultivos... more...

  • Cultiver de meilleures villesby Luc J.A. Mougeot

    International Development Research Centre 2006; US$ 15.00

    Les Nations Unies estiment qu?au cours des 25 prochaines années, la quasi-totalité de la croissance démographique se produira dans les villes des pays en développement. Si la tendance actuelle se maintient, 60 % de la population de la planète vivra en milieu urbain d?ici à 2030. Plus les villes grossissent, plus leur population pauvre grossit, elle aussi. Le chômage, la faim et la malnutrition sont monnaie courante. Dans la grande ville, où la plus grande partie du revenu sert à s?alimenter pour survivre, pouvoir se procurer des aliments sans devoir les acheter représente un atout. C?est pourquoi de plus en plus de gens tentent de cultiver un peu de nourriture afin de suppléer à une alimentation déficiente et à de maigres revenus. Or, les municipalités... more...

  • Growing Better Citiesby Luc J.A. Mougeot

    International Development Research Centre 2006; US$ 20.00

    The United Nations predicts that over the next 25 years nearly all population growth will be in the cities of the developing world. At current rates, 60% of the world?s total population will live in cities by 2030. As the cities grow, so does the number of urban poor. Unemployment, hunger, and malnutrition are commonplace. In the big city, most of any cash income the poor might bring home goes to feeding themselves and staying alive; any food that does not have to be bought is a bonus. As a result, more and more people are attempting to grow at least some of their own food to supplement poor diets and meager incomes. But farming in the city ? urban agriculture ? is too often seen by municipalities as a problem to be eradicated rather than as... more...

  • Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management: A Sourcebook Volume 1by Julian Gonsalves; Thomas Becker; Ann Braun; Dindo Campilan; Hidelisa de Chavez

    International Development Research Centre 2005; US$ 10.00

    Research and development can no longer be the exclusive domain of scientists. To find sustainable solutions to development problems, a wider range of actors must be involved. It is crucial, for example, that local stakeholders provide input to the process. Participatory research and development (PR&D) offers such an inclusive model. This three-volume sourcebook provides easy access to field-tested PR&D concepts and practices for practitioners, researchers, and academic. As well, it presents a comprehensive overview of PR&D and will serve as a general reference for trainers, policymakers, donors, and development professionals. The sourcebook captures and examines PR&D experiences from over 30 countries, illustrating applications in sustainable... more...

  • Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management: A Sourcebook Volume 2by Julian Gonsalves; Thomas Becker; Ann Braun; Dindo Campilan; Hidelisa de Chavez

    International Development Research Centre 2005; US$ 10.00

    Research and development can no longer be the exclusive domain of scientists. To find sustainable solutions to development problems, a wider range of actors must be involved. It is crucial, for example, that local stakeholders provide input to the process. Participatory research and development (PR&D) offers such an inclusive model. This three-volume sourcebook provides easy access to field-tested PR&D concepts and practices for practitioners, researchers, and academic. As well, it presents a comprehensive overview of PR&D and will serve as a general reference for trainers, policymakers, donors, and development professionals. The sourcebook captures and examines PR&D experiences from over 30 countries, illustrating applications in sustainable... more...