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The Computerized Greenhouse
Elsevier Science 1993; US$ 75.00The aim of this book is to open up research areas in automatic control engineering for crop production systems in horticulture and agriculture, and to explain the principle ideas of advanced automatic control in plant production. The text includes detailed discussions of: - Fundamental systems engineering concepts - Modeling - Control for agricultural... more...
Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding
Wiley 2012; US$ 149.95To respond to the increasing need to feed the world's population as well as an ever greater demand for a balanced and healthy diet there is a continuing need to produce improved new cultivars or varieties of plants, particularly crop plants. The strategies used to produce these are increasingly based on our knowledge of relevant science, particularly... more...
Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding
Wiley 2009; US$ 104.95Until recently, plant breeders have depended primarily on classical tools to develop new and improved products for producers and consumers. However, with the advent of biotechnology, breeders are increasingly incorporating molecular tools in their breeding work. In recognition of the current state of methods and their application, this text introduces... more...
Principles of Horticulture
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 50.95This 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...
Principles of Horticulture
Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 36.95Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to a wide range of aspects of commercial and leisure horticulture. Written in a highly accessible and readable style, this book has already proved invaluable to a broad selection of readers, particularly students on horticulture courses and keen amateur gardeners. It also provides a handy basic... more...
Principles of Horticulture
Taylor and Francis 2008; US$ 33.95Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to the study of all aspects of the subject. Written in an accessible and readable style it explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf, ornamental planting in outdoors and in protected culture; commercially as well as in the garden and on the allotment.... more...
The Conservation of Cultural Landscapes
CABI 2006; US$ 130.00The conservation and management of cultural landscapes, interpreted as the result of the interrelationships among economic, social and environmental factors through time and space, emerges as essential components in the definition and application of a modern approach to sustainable development. more...
Plant Pathology
Elsevier Science 2005; US$ 96.95This fifth edition of the classic textbook in plant pathology outlines how to recognize, treat, and prevent plant diseases. It provides extensice coverage of abiotic, fungal, viral, bacterial,nematode and other plant diseases and their associated epidemiology. It also covers the genetics of resistance and modern management on plant disease. Plant... more...
Testing of Genetically Modified Organisms in Foods
Haworth Press 2004; US$ 69.95Testing of Genetically Modified Organisms in Foods is the first study focusing on the screening methods and tools utilized for determining the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products. Leading experts in science, medicine, and government examine the significant research and clinical developments in agricultural biotechnology... more...
Indigenous Fruit Trees in the Tropics
CABI 2007; US$ 150.00It has been recognized that an important factor in improving viability of rural livelihoods in developing countries is the promotion of sustainable agriculture. As opposed to relying solely on cash crops, this can be achieved through domestication of various indigenous fruit trees that can be cultivated and owned by smallholder farmers. more...









