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  • Corn and Capitalismby Arturo Warman; Nancy L. Westrate

    The University of North Carolina Press 2003; US$ 73.50

    Exploring the history and importance of corn worldwide, Arturo Warman traces its development from a New World food of poor and despised peoples into a commodity that plays a major role in the modern global economy. The book, first published in Mexico in 1988, combines approaches from anthropology, social history, and political economy to tell the... more...

  • Principles of Horticultureby C R Adams

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 50.95

    This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture, whether you are taking an RHS course, are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf and ornamental planting in the outdoors and... more...

  • Tomatoesby E. Heuvelink

    CABI 2005; US$ 65.00

    In common with other books in this series, this volume describes the scientific principles of the biology and production of a particular horticultural crop. This volume considers tomatoes, one of the most important internationally grown and traded of such crops. more...

  • Tropical Forests of the Guiana Shieldby D. Hammond

    CABI 2005; US$ 140.00

    The Guianan Shield is an ancient geological formation located in the northern part of South America, covering an area of one million square kilometers. Despite its hostile environment, it is home to many unusual and highly specialized plants and animals, which constitute a rich area of biodiversity. more...

  • The Avocadoby A.W. Whiley; B.N. Wolstenholme; B. Schaffer

    CABI 2002; US$ 175.00

    In the 1990s, avocado has become an important crop in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world. This is a comprehensive volume on avocados, providing a review of research and production practices on a worldwide scale. It is written by contributors from major avocado producing countries. more...

  • Applesby D.C. Ferree; I. Warrington

    CABI 2003; US$ 175.00

    This volume provides a comprehensive reference work, summarizing knowledge of apples and their production world wide. It includes 24 chapters written by international authorities from the USA, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. more...

  • Allium Crop Scienceby H.D. Rabinowitch; L. Currah

    CABI 2002; US$ 185.00

    The Alliums are some of the most ancient cultivated crops and include onions, garlic, leeks and other related plants. This book provides a review of Allium science for postgraduates and researchers, paying particular attention to topics that have shown major advances during the 1990s. more...

  • The Pineappleby D.P. Bartholomew; R.E. Paull; K.G. Rohrbach

    CABI 2002; US$ 145.00

    Aimed at researchers and professional horticulturalists, this comprehensive reference book on pineapple covers all topics from botany and taxonomy to genetic, breeding, production, disease and postharvest techniques. more...

  • Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiologyby Mohammad Pessarakli

    Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 174.95

    Increased demand for the use of turfgrass in recreational areas such as golf courses, athletic fields, and parklands has led to the creation of a multi-billion dollar industry and one of America's fastest growing agricultural businesses. This text provides a reference to the issues and concerns related to turfgrass management and physiology. more...

  • Horticultural Reviewsby Jules Janick

    Wiley 2010; US$ 325.00

    Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Published in two volumes, twice each year, these articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing,... more...