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Mushroom Biotechnology - Developments and Applications (Paperback): Marian Petre Mushroom Biotechnology - Developments and Applications (Paperback)
Marian Petre
R1,988 Discovery Miles 19 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mushroom Biotechnology: Developments and Applications is a comprehensive book to provide a better understanding of the main interactions between biological, chemical and physical factors directly involved in biotechnological procedures of using mushrooms as bioremediation tools, high nutritive food sources, and as biological helpers in healing serious diseases of the human body. The book points out the latest research results and original approaches to the use of edible and medicinal mushrooms as efficient bio-instruments to reduce the environment and food crises. This is a valuable scientific resource to any researcher, professional, and student interested in the fields of mushroom biotechnology, bioengineering, bioremediation, biochemistry, eco-toxicology, environmental engineering, food engineering, mycology, pharmacists, and more.

Plant Breeding - Fundamentals And Applications (Paperback): A.K. Sharma Plant Breeding - Fundamentals And Applications (Paperback)
A.K. Sharma
R1,319 Discovery Miles 13 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Horticultural Notebook - A Manual for the Use of Horticultural Advisers, Gardeners, Nurserymen, Students, and all... The Horticultural Notebook - A Manual for the Use of Horticultural Advisers, Gardeners, Nurserymen, Students, and all Horticulturists (Paperback)
J C Newsham
R816 Discovery Miles 8 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition): Gail Damerow Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Gail Damerow
R576 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R77 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Gail Damerow is the foremost authority on chickens in the United States, and her classic reference The Chicken Health Handbook (originally published in 1994) is now completely revised with up-to-the minute information and full-colour photography and illustrations. This essential guide thoroughly addresses every aspect of chicken health, including good nutrition; bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases; parasites and worms; reproductive issues; immune health; metabolic dysfunctions; and much more, with detailed solutions for any health problem your chickens encounter. This new second edition emphasizes natural and preventive approaches and covers issues specific to raising chickens in the city.

The Organic Yorkshire Gardener (Paperback): Graham Porter The Organic Yorkshire Gardener (Paperback)
Graham Porter
R732 Discovery Miles 7 320 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Papaya - Botany, Production and Uses (Hardcover): Sisir Mitra The Papaya - Botany, Production and Uses (Hardcover)
Sisir Mitra; Contributions by Siti H Ahmad, Christian Alcocer, Fredy H Ballen, Luis Barboza-Barquero, …
R2,939 Discovery Miles 29 390 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Papaya (Carica papaya) is an important and widely-cultivated tropical fruit, grown in more than 60 countries of the world. Global papaya production has grown significantly over the last few years, mainly as a result of increased production in India. Papaya has become an important agricultural export for developing countries where export revenues of the fruit provide a livelihood for thousands of people, especially in Asia and Latin America. This book includes coverage of recent research developments with the potential to improve crop yields and quality. New research has contributed to our understanding of the crop environment, plant growth and physiology of tree and fruit development with implications for both breeding and cultivation. It looks at how analysis of the papaya genome promises new, faster breeding techniques to improved cultivars and how these and other advances are helping to tackle disease like papaya ring spot viruses and major pests which cause significant losses. Key features include: updated information for sustainable papaya cultivation research developments in tackling the major production and post-harvest problems interdisciplinary and collaborative research With contributions from international experts, the book presents the current state of knowledge concerning the history, physiology, culture and marketing of papaya throughout the world. It is an essential resource for researchers, growers and all those involved in the papaya industry.

The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening - An Encyclopaedia of Horticulture for gardeners and Botanists Division IX - Supplement... The Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening - An Encyclopaedia of Horticulture for gardeners and Botanists Division IX - Supplement - New Varieties (Paperback)
George Nicholson
R598 Discovery Miles 5 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Professional Handbook of Cider Tasting (Paperback): Travis Robert Alexander, Brianna Ewing Valliere The Professional Handbook of Cider Tasting (Paperback)
Travis Robert Alexander, Brianna Ewing Valliere
R973 Discovery Miles 9 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In recent years, with the rise of the craft beverage movement, the cider industry has been through a period of rapid commercial and non-commercial growth. Tasting and quality control is a core aspect of successful cider making and it is essential for industry and researchers to characterize cider using a standard, quantifiable metric. This book is a research-based text for understanding both the theory and practice of effectively evaluating the sensory properties of cider. The Professional Handbook of Cider Tasting includes content on the physiological basis of sensory evaluation, effective profiling of sensory evaluation, types and styles of cider, origins of cider quality attributes and direction for pairing cider with foods. The book also: - Covers a broad range of cider tasting techniques with associated technical explanations. - Provides data and research-driven information. - Contains sample sensory evaluation sheets, a tasting wheel, and guidance for creating fresh cider sensory standards and the utilization of various apple cultivars. Including a summary of the current global cider styles, this is an invaluable resource for commercial cidermakers, non-commercial cidermakers, students on cider production courses, researchers and other industry and stakeholder personnel.

The Cannabis Cultivation Coloring Book (Paperback): Edna Ellison, Otis Ellison The Cannabis Cultivation Coloring Book (Paperback)
Edna Ellison, Otis Ellison
R512 R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Save R91 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Micropropagation of Orchids 3e 3 Volume  Set (Hardcover, 3rd Edition): J Arditti Micropropagation of Orchids 3e 3 Volume Set (Hardcover, 3rd Edition)
J Arditti
R17,437 Discovery Miles 174 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Divided into three volumes, Micropropagation of Orchids Third Edition retains the exhaustive list of micropropagation protocols for many genera and updates each section to include new and/or revised information about: * Culture media and vessels * Techniques and procedures for both orchids which were previously cultured and for those which were not * Plant hormones and growth regulators * Media components * Methods for tissue decontamination * Historical information * Procedures for the cultivation for plantlets which have been removed from flasks * Sources of light and illumination methods Written by two globally acknowledged experts in the field, the third edition of this definitive text on the micropropagation of orchids is a detailed and comprehensive collection of procedures and methods for multiplying orchids, including organ, tissue, and cell culture techniques in vitro and is intended for researchers in plant science and propagation, professional and amateur orchid growers, and plant breeding professionals. Much of the general information about techniques and procedures can be applied to plants other than orchids.

Plant Science for Gardeners - Essentials for Growing Better Plants (Paperback): Robert Pavlis Plant Science for Gardeners - Essentials for Growing Better Plants (Paperback)
Robert Pavlis
R445 Discovery Miles 4 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A little plant science grows a long way Plant Science for Gardeners empowers growers to analyze common problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden for optimal plant health and productivity. Most gardeners learn by accumulating rules - water once a week, never dry out snowdrop bulbs, prune lilacs after flowering, plant garlic in October-the list is endless. Rules take years to learn and yet leave you floundering when the unexpected strikes and plants look unhealthy, produce poorly, or die. There is a better way. By understanding the basic biology of how plants grow, you can become a thinking gardener with the confidence to problem solve for optimized plant health and productivity. Learn the science and ditch the rules! Coverage includes: The biology of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers Understanding how plants function as whole organisms The role of nutrients and inputs Vegetables, flowers, grasses, and trees and shrubs Propagation and genetics Sidebars that explode common gardening myths Tips for evaluating plant problems and finding solutions. Whether you're a home gardener, micro-farmer, market gardener, or homesteader, this entertaining and accessible guide shortens the learning curve and gives you the knowledge to succeed no matter where you live.

A Framework for Community Ecology - Species Pools, Filters and Traits (Hardcover): Paul A Keddy, Daniel C. Laughlin A Framework for Community Ecology - Species Pools, Filters and Traits (Hardcover)
Paul A Keddy, Daniel C. Laughlin
R2,358 Discovery Miles 23 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book addresses an important problem in ecology: how are communities assembled from species pools? This pressing question underlies a broad array of practical problems in ecology and environmental science, including restoration of damaged landscapes, management of protected areas, and protection of threatened species. This book presents a simple logical structure for ecological assembly and addresses key areas including species pools, traits, environmental filters, and functional groups. It demonstrates the use of two predictive models (CATS and Traitspace) and consists of many wide-ranging examples including plants in deserts, wetlands, and forests, and communities of fish, amphibians, birds, mammals, and fungi. Global in scope, this volume ranges from the arid lands of North Africa, to forests in the Himalayas, to Amazonian floodplains. There is a strong focus on applications, particularly the twin challenges of conserving biodiversity and understanding community responses to climate change.

American Eden - David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic (Hardcover): Victoria Johnson American Eden - David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic (Hardcover)
Victoria Johnson
R778 Discovery Miles 7 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When Dr David Hosack tilled the America's first botanical garden in the Manhattan soil more than two hundred years ago, he didn't just dramatically alter the New York landscape; he left a monumental legacy of advocacy for public health and wide-ranging support for the sciences. A charismatic dreamer admired by the likes of Jefferson, Madison and Humboldt, and intimate friends with both Hamilton and Burr, the Columbia professor devoted his life to inspiring Americans to pursue medicine and botany with a rigour to rival Europe's. Though he was shoulder-to-shoulder with the founding fathers Hosack and his story remain unknown. Now, in melodic prose, Victoria Johnson eloquently chronicles Hosack's tireless career to reveal the breadth of his impact.

Carrots and Related Apiaceae Crops (Paperback, 2nd edition): Emmanuel Geoffriau, Philip Simon Carrots and Related Apiaceae Crops (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Emmanuel Geoffriau, Philip Simon; Contributions by Charlotte J Allender, Jean-Pierre Bouverat-Bernier, Benjamin Z Bradford, …
R1,616 Discovery Miles 16 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fully updated with new content and full-colour figures, the second edition of this successful book reflects developments and growth in our knowledge of carrots and related crops worldwide. It covers the scientific basis of their biology and production, with updated technical crop management content. This new edition is divided into three sections: the first considers the crops' importance and main features; the second focuses on carrot, from genetic diversity and breeding to cropping systems, pest and disease management, quality, postharvest and valorization; and the third presents the main aspects of 13 other cultivated Apiaceae. Containing a dedicated chapter on root-quality plus new chapters on organic production and consumer expectations, this book also: Highlights both unique and shared characteristics among cultivated Apiaceae species. Describes the links between scientific principles and cropping systems. Explores the relationship between crop management and product quality. An invaluable resource for all those involved in carrot and related vegetable production, this is essential reading for producers, and horticulture, plant science and food science students, as well as researchers in these areas.

Greenhouse and Window Plants - A Primer for Amateurs (Paperback): Charles Collins Greenhouse and Window Plants - A Primer for Amateurs (Paperback)
Charles Collins
R563 Discovery Miles 5 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Understanding and Optimising the Nutraceutical Properties of Fruit and Vegetables (Hardcover): Victor R. Preedy, Vinood Patel Understanding and Optimising the Nutraceutical Properties of Fruit and Vegetables (Hardcover)
Victor R. Preedy, Vinood Patel; Contributions by Ugunujhie Agbaje, Mallaidh Hyndman, Soraeya Kharaty, …
R4,770 Discovery Miles 47 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As populations in many developed countries age and the burden of chronic disease increases, there remains a need to establish effective preventative measures. Fruit and vegetables are a natural source of vitamins and minerals which can contribute to good health. Understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables reviews the associated health benefits of key horticultural crops, including apples, broccoli and cranberries. The book provides authoritative discussions on the nutraceutical properties of the major phytochemical compounds, including antioxidants and flavonoids, and how these properties can be optimised to prevent the onset of chronic diseases. By providing a comprehensive insight into the human health benefits of fruit and vegetables, the book highlights the emergence of a more sustainable, alternative method to preventing the onset of disease with less reliance on overburdened healthcare systems.

Blueberries (Paperback, 2nd edition): Jorge Retamales, James Hancock Blueberries (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Jorge Retamales, James Hancock
R1,467 Discovery Miles 14 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This new and updated edition of a highly successful practical book covers major topics of interest to blueberry breeders and researchers including: breeding, varieties, botany, physiology, nutrition, growth regulation, cultivation methods and practices, photosynthesis, plant interaction with the environment, weeds, pests, diseases and postharvest management. The focus is on the highbush blueberry, though information on other blueberries and related species is also provided. Blueberries are cultivated worldwide and this book explores plantings in a great diversity of environments, reflecting on the development of innovative cultural practices and conditions. It examines the increased scope and depth of research activities related to this crop and brings together the current status of knowledge on blueberry science and management. Explaining in an understandable manner the basic science behind the growth and development of blueberries, their botanical characteristics, as well as the implications and effects of various management practices and environmental conditions, Blueberries 2nd Edition also: - Highlights emerging genetic information on the blueberry. - Includes new information on pruning, grafting and irrigation. - Covers current and potential uses of plant growth regulators. - Gathers new information on fruit quality and consumer acceptance. This definitive guide to blueberry cultivation is an essential resource for soft fruit researchers, extension workers, academics, breeders, growers and students.

A Handbook Of Horticultural Sciences Vol.1 (Paperback): K. Vanangamudi A Handbook Of Horticultural Sciences Vol.1 (Paperback)
K. Vanangamudi
R1,453 Discovery Miles 14 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sustainable Horticulture - Microbial Inoculants and Stress Interaction (Paperback): Musa Seymen, Ertan Sait Kurtar, Ceknas... Sustainable Horticulture - Microbial Inoculants and Stress Interaction (Paperback)
Musa Seymen, Ertan Sait Kurtar, Ceknas Erdinc, Ajay Kumar
R3,595 Discovery Miles 35 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sustainable Horticulture: Microbial Inoculants and Stress Interaction gives insights into the applications and formulations of microbial inoculants. In recent years, the optimum yields of horticultural plants largely influenced by rising global temperature, biotic stress (attack of pathogens) and abiotic stresses has created extra pressure for the horticulturalist to meet the need of optimum yield production for the burgeoning global population. However, the challenges of biotic and abiotic stress factors mitigated by traditional physical or chemicals methods include high application cost and adverse impact on quality limit the frequent use, hence the solutions in this book create new avenues for progress. This book covers those challenges and how microbial based bio inoculants are broadly used in horticulture to mitigate the challenges of biotic and abiotic stresses. It provides an important contribution on how to apply efficient beneficial microbes (microbial inoculants) for a sustainable society.

Organic Gardening The Beginner's Guide - How To Start Your Own Natural & Healthy Garden (Paperback): Johnstone Organic Gardening The Beginner's Guide - How To Start Your Own Natural & Healthy Garden (Paperback)
Johnstone
R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

So you've never gardened, but you want to eat organic produce. Well, this is the book for you Improve your health and save time and money by eating fresh veggies and fruit from your own back yard. Feel better about your footprint on the environment Who knows what is sprayed on all that commercial produce at the grocery store. If you're looking for a better way, this simple book will teach you how to do it yourself. Together, we'll cover such topics as: -Deciding where your garden should be located -Gardening supplies & equipment -Preparing your soil -Selecting the right plants & seeds -Your first planting -Watering -How to maintain your garden -Harvesting what you've sown And as an add bonus -How to make your own miniature greenhouse at very little cost -How to make your own pest control spray You'll be on your way to enjoying fresh organic produce from your own home in no time

Love Your Plot - Gardens Inspired by Nature: tips and tricks to transform your garden into a perfect paradise (Paperback):... Love Your Plot - Gardens Inspired by Nature: tips and tricks to transform your garden into a perfect paradise (Paperback)
Harry Rich, David Rich 1
R619 R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Save R103 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A full-colour and beautifully illustrated guide into transforming your existing garden or plot of land into a modern, visually-stunning - but also easily achieved and maintained - space. Including full-colour images and tips and tricks from gardening experts and Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners Harry and David Rich as well as suggestions tailored to various garden types, this is a must-read for anyone wanting that little bit of paradise to escape to at home... 'Full of creativity and good ideas... plenty here to whet the appetite of an aspiring garden designer' -- Gardens Illustrated 'Love Your Plot is a book to read right through and then dip into again to bring a particular idea or method of working back into focus.' -- Garden Design Journal 'Very inspiring' -- ***** Reader review 'This book is a joy to own, beautifully written and illustrated. It's crammed with information, easy to read and fantastic inspiration' -- ***** Reader review 'Awesome book. Clear and easy to understand with lots of useful tips' -- ***** Reader review 'Best book ever for any garden designer - an excellent read' -- ***** Reader review 'A gold mine of garden design wisdom' -- ***** Reader review ***************************************************************************************************** Fusing conceptual garden design with the beauty of the natural landscape, twice Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners and stars of BBC's Garden Rescue Harry and David Rich are here to show you how you can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful Eden, no matter what plot you have. In Love Your Plot Harry and David set out to help you transform your outdoor space into an inspiration green haven by making nature work for you. Fusing different outdoor elements, such as coastal and woodland landscapes, alongside key design principles, they will show you how to create a modern, practical and visually stunning outdoor space that will awe and inspire - and that is crucially easy to maintain. Complete with practical tips, unique sketches and designs, planting suggestions and stunning full-colour visuals, Love Your Plot will have you reaching for the spade and wellies in no time at all to create your own Eden, no matter what plot you've got.

Biofertilizer for Banana Production (Paperback): Mia M. a. Baset, Shamsuddin Zulkifli H. Biofertilizer for Banana Production (Paperback)
Mia M. a. Baset, Shamsuddin Zulkifli H.
R1,400 Discovery Miles 14 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the most important fruit crops in the world.This gross feeder crop requires large amounts of chemical fertilizer for commercial cultivation. However, use of chemical fertilizers is not only costly even undesirable for environmental hazard. In contrast, biofertilizer, microbial inoculants are popularly used and widely accepted alternative to chemical fertilizers for plant growth and productivity. Additionally, use of eco-friendly biofertilizers ensures sustainable banana production. The book includes the isolation, identification and the mode of beneficial effects of microbial inocula on different crop plants especially the bananas. Commercial production and application techniques of biofertilizer for high yielding and quality banana cultivation are described in the book comprehensively. In a nutshell, this is a valuable book which will be useful to the students, researchers and academicians. More importantly banana farmers will be benefited with the use of this book.

Sports Fields - Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Third Edition (Hardcover, 3rd Edition): J Puhalla Sports Fields - Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Third Edition (Hardcover, 3rd Edition)
J Puhalla
R2,786 R2,617 Discovery Miles 26 170 Save R169 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

THE UPDATED, AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO SPORTS FIELD MANAGEMENT THAT INCLUDES THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN, AND ON, THE FIELD The updated Third Edition of Sports Fields: Design, Construction, and Maintenance is a comprehensive reference for professionals who are responsible for the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of athletic facilities. This book contains illustrative examples of specific design elements of the most popular sports facilities. This Third Edition contains new chapters on safety, public relations, and professionalism for future sports field managers, as well as fresh drawings and photos that highlight innovative field layout, grading, irrigation, and drainage. All-new case studies review best practices and techniques for sports fields ranging from youth and high school fields to fields that are designed for professional athletes. This text is also an ideal resource for anyone studying for Sports Field Manager Certification (offered by STMA). Features new case studies that include design and management best practices for all levels and types of sports facilities Offers new chapters on safety, public relations, and professionalism for future sports field managers Includes new illustrations and photos of innovative field layout, grading, irrigation, and drainage Contains the most recent information on sand-based field systems and synthetic turf Presents discussions of a range of fields including baseball, softball, football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, and track and field Sports Fields: Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Third Edition is a blueprint for field managers, designers, and builders for successful sports field projects.

Horticultural Reviews V24 (Hardcover, Volume 24): J Janick Horticultural Reviews V24 (Hardcover, Volume 24)
J Janick
R8,560 Discovery Miles 85 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year. These articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.

Hybrid (Paperback): Noel Kingsbury Hybrid (Paperback)
Noel Kingsbury
R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Disheartened by the shrink-wrapped, Styrofoam-packed state of contemporary supermarket fruits and vegetables, many shoppers hark back to a more innocent time, to visions of succulent red tomatoes plucked straight from the vine, gleaming orange carrots pulled from loamy brown soil, swirling heads of green lettuce basking in the sun.

With "Hybrid," Noel Kingsbury reveals that even those imaginary perfect foods are themselves far from anything that could properly be called natural; rather, they represent the end of a millennia-long history of selective breeding and hybridization. Starting his story at the birth of agriculture, Kingsbury traces the history of human attempts to make plants more reliable, productive, and nutritious--a story that owes as much to accident and error as to innovation and experiment. Drawing on historical and scientific accounts, as well as a rich trove of anecdotes, Kingsbury shows how scientists, amateur breeders, and countless anonymous farmers and gardeners slowly caused the evolutionary pressures of nature to be supplanted by those of human needs--and thus led us from sparse wild grasses to succulent corn cobs, and from mealy, white wild carrots to the juicy vegetables we enjoy today. At the same time, Kingsbury reminds us that contemporary controversies over the Green Revolution and genetically modified crops are not new; plant breeding has always had a political dimension.

A powerful reminder of the complicated and ever-evolving relationship between humans and the natural world, "Hybrid" will give readers a thoughtful new perspective on--and a renewed appreciation of--the cereal crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers that are central to our way of life.

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