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Armored Scale Insects, Volume 4A (Hardcover): Author Unknown Armored Scale Insects, Volume 4A (Hardcover)
Author Unknown
R6,404 Discovery Miles 64 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This two-volume book presents an up-to-date account of armored scale insects (Homoptera: Diaspididas), a family of highly specialized insects, many of which are important agricultural pests. Being sedentary, colonial and rather cryptic, many species have invaded new countries with important host plants. This has made them prime targets for biological control by natural enemies.
No other book has attempted to present such a rounded picture of this important group. It covers all aspects: morphology, systematics, phylogeny, biology, ecology, natural enemies (pathogens, predators, parasites), pest status, control measures (quarantine, eradication, monitoring, chemical control, biological control, mechanical control, integrated control), as well as pest problems and control on specific crops, from a worldwide perspective.
The armored scale insects: their morphology, systematics and phylogeny; reproductive biology and genetics; development biology and physiology; ecology; and techiques for their study is handled in Volume A.
The natural enemies of armored scale insects, and with their damage and control: pathogens; predators; parasites; hyperparasites; ecology and efficacy of natural enemies; techniques; economic importance; quarantine; eradication; forecasting and monitoring infestations; chemical control; biological control; mechanical control; integrated pest management; pest problems and control in specific crops is dealt with in Volume B.
The book is intended for a broad audience: professional entomologists, extension specialists, pest control operators and advanced horticulturists and agriculturists, as well as biologists, naturalists and environmentalists (the lattershould find the strong emphasis on natural enemies and biological control of interest).

Aphids, Volume 2C (Hardcover): Author Unknown Aphids, Volume 2C (Hardcover)
Author Unknown
R6,793 Discovery Miles 67 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In spite of the extensive attention given by research workers to aphids no comprehensive review has been published covering all aspects of aphid biology. A few small books exist on certain aspects of nomenclature, ecology, physiology and natural enemies. Aphid biology is studied by many specialists, all representing their own area of interest, therefore the only way to present this comprehensive review is by the multi-author approach. This three-volume work is compiled in a similar way to the first books in the series World Crop Pests: Spider Mites. The volumes contain contributions by more than 40 authors. In this first volume an account is given on morphology and systematics, anatomy, genetics, life cycles, ways of life, reproduction and polymorphism and interaction with the environment. These topics are followed by an in-depth study of evolution of aphids, especially in connection with the evolution of plants. In addition processes governing the development of population structure and speciation are elicited.

Plants and Planting on Landscape Sites - Selection and Supervision (Hardcover): Peter Ralph Thoday Plants and Planting on Landscape Sites - Selection and Supervision (Hardcover)
Peter Ralph Thoday
R2,741 Discovery Miles 27 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Landscape architects, design professionals and contractors alike require a good working knowledge of how to achieve plant establishment under a variety of conditions and situations. Overlooking the physiological needs of plants can lead to potential problems that can have negative financial and design impacts. Plants and Planting on Landscape Sites is a practical book giving practitioners in landscape design the essential horticultural knowledge and concepts needed to understand the limits of the material they are working with and make informed decisions. From specification to supervision, this book provides concrete advice along with practical examples for each stage of a typical project. It contains sections on: the landscape site; selecting, assessing and purchasing plants; understanding nursery practice; forms and types of transplant traded; seeds and direct seeding; pre-planting site work; transplanting; and care in the establishment phase. Specially commissioned high quality line diagrams and full colour photographs are used throughout to demonstrate meaning and give examples. Peter Thoday is an experienced consultant, international lecturer in landscape management, and past president of The Institute of Horticulture, who has had numerous roles in high-profile projects, such as Horticultural Director of the Eden Project. Written by an expert, this book is as an essential tool for landscape architects, project managers, contractors and nursery managers.

Spider Mites, Volume 1B (Hardcover): Author Unknown Spider Mites, Volume 1B (Hardcover)
Author Unknown
R6,910 Discovery Miles 69 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This two-part volume with contributions from more than 50 international specialists, provides an up-to-date text and brings together facts and views of acarologists specialized in various aspects of the biology of spider mites. The need for such a treatment of scientific progress and recommended topics for future research exists among students, commencing in the study of acarology and plant protection, as well as among those engaged in acarological research and teaching. Both books will serve to provide a synthesis of much of the knowledge on basic and applied aspects of the biology of spider mites and their natural enemies; stimulate students to analyse critically the views propounded by the authors of the book, and instigate research into environmentally safe and cost effective means of pest control.

Performance and potential of local plants (Paperback): Sebastien Kidushi Performance and potential of local plants (Paperback)
Sebastien Kidushi
R957 Discovery Miles 9 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Trade in motor pumps for small-scale irrigation in Burkina Faso (Paperback): Yvon Regis Lazare Mameleyen Ada Trade in motor pumps for small-scale irrigation in Burkina Faso (Paperback)
Yvon Regis Lazare Mameleyen Ada
R1,039 Discovery Miles 10 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Walnut Tree (Hardcover): Charles Hulbert-Powell The Walnut Tree (Hardcover)
Charles Hulbert-Powell
R892 R720 Discovery Miles 7 200 Save R172 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Text with fully-integrated illustrations which are mainly photographs showing different varieties and habitats, the nuts in their different stages of growth; processing for oil; uses of the timber; the walnut in art; culinary use including a collection of recipes. Practical advice on choosing, planting, maintaining and pruning walnut trees. Approx 80 colour illustrations plus b&w archive prints and drawings. Further reading list. Suppliers. Index.

Organic farming (Paperback): Ulrich Sidoine Wuibe Woubassi, Moise Adamou, Elias Nukenine Nchiwan Organic farming (Paperback)
Ulrich Sidoine Wuibe Woubassi, Moise Adamou, Elias Nukenine Nchiwan
R1,432 Discovery Miles 14 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology - Integrated Nutrient Management (Hardcover): Zafar Abbas, Arvind Kumar, Anoop... Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology - Integrated Nutrient Management (Hardcover)
Zafar Abbas, Arvind Kumar, Anoop Kumar
R3,432 Discovery Miles 34 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology: Integrated Nutrient Management focuses on agricultural techniques and integrated nutrient management of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). Peanuts are the second most important oil crop of India, occupying 5.7 million hectares, with an average production of 0.8 ton/ha, which is 23.5% of the India's total oil seed production. Worldwide annual production of shelled peanuts was 42 million metric tons in 2014. It is the world's 4th most important source of edible oil and the 3rd most important source of vegetable protein. The volume includes basic and advanced information on production, agrotechniques, and integrated nutrient management of Arachis hypogaea L. crop plant. It studies the physiology of the peanut, looking at the proper environmental conditions for optimal growth as well as under various subnormal conditions. It explores the methods of nitrogen application as well as the influence of different sowing dates and population densities to harvest its full yield potential. The book covers methods to achieve balanced nutrition, including using organic manures in groundnut farming to enhance yielding ability. The book will be a rich resource for those in agriculture, horticulture, and allied sciences, particularly for agricultural scientists in plant and crop physiology, agronomy, and soil science. Farm owners and managers of peanut crops and production will also benefit from the information provided in this volume.

Greenhouse Construction - A Complete Manual on the Building, Heating, Ventilating and Arrangement of Greenhouses, and the... Greenhouse Construction - A Complete Manual on the Building, Heating, Ventilating and Arrangement of Greenhouses, and the Construction of Hotbeds, Frames and Plant Pits (Paperback)
L. R. B. 1859 Taft
R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Horticultural Reviews Volume 44 (Hardcover, Volume 44): J Janick Horticultural Reviews Volume 44 (Hardcover, Volume 44)
J Janick
R5,358 Discovery Miles 53 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.

The Apple Orchard - The Story of Our Most English Fruit (Paperback): Pete Brown The Apple Orchard - The Story of Our Most English Fruit (Paperback)
Pete Brown 1
R330 R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Save R61 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'An absorbing love letter to the English apple tree...lyrical and joyful' - TLS 'A delightful book' - Sunday Times Shortlisted for the Andre Simon Food and Drink Book Award 2016 A Radio 4 Book of the Week 'Wonderful, revelatory ... very moving' - Sheila Dillon, BBC Radio 4 'His ability to laugh at himself, openness to wonder and willingness to go wherever the search takes him make Brown an engaging writer and The Apple Orchard an entertaining journey' - Mail on Sunday Taking us through the seasons in England's apple-growing heartlands, this magical book uncovers the stories and folklore of our most familiar fruit. 'An orchard is not a field. It's not a forest or a copse. It couldn't occur naturally; it's definitely cultivated. But an orchard doesn't override the natural order: it enhances it, dresses it up. It demonstrates that man and nature together can - just occasionally - create something more beautiful and (literally) more fruitful than either could alone. The vivid brightness of the laden trees, studded with jewels, stirs some deep race memory and makes the heart leap. Here is bounty, and excitement.'

Achieving Sustainable Turfgrass Management (Hardcover): Michael Fidanza Achieving Sustainable Turfgrass Management (Hardcover)
Michael Fidanza; Contributions by David Jespersen, Phillip Vines, Douglas Soldat, Beth Geurtal, …
R5,058 Discovery Miles 50 580 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Turfgrass is required to meet a challenging range of aesthetic, functional and environmental requirements, whilst also adapting to the threat of abiotic and biotic stresses which are being accentuated by climate change. The turfgrass industry is also facing increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact and advance more sustainable maintenance practices that utilise and/or optimise fewer agronomic-related resources. Achieving sustainable turfgrass management summarises the wealth of recent research that addresses these challenges, whilst also identifying potential mitigation strategies to reduce the sector's contribution to climate change, such as reduced fertilizer use and water conservation. This collection also highlights developments in breeding for improved cultivars of turfgrass with enhanced abiotic and biotic stress responses, as well as climate resilience. In its extensive exploration of turfgrass physiology, breeding and cultivation, the book showcases how the turfgrass industry can adopt more sustainable management practices and reduce its environmental impact.

Urban Gardening - How To Set Up The Perfect Indoor Gardening Environment To Grow Luscious and Healthy Plants - Hydroponics... Urban Gardening - How To Set Up The Perfect Indoor Gardening Environment To Grow Luscious and Healthy Plants - Hydroponics (Paperback)
Cherish Henderson
R691 R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Save R118 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Applied Entomology - An Introductory Text-Book of Insects in Their Relations to Man (Paperback): Henry Torsey Fernald Applied Entomology - An Introductory Text-Book of Insects in Their Relations to Man (Paperback)
Henry Torsey Fernald
R700 Discovery Miles 7 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
English Walnuts; (Paperback): Walter Fox Allen English Walnuts; (Paperback)
Walter Fox Allen
R346 Discovery Miles 3 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Plant Breeding Reviews V18 (Hardcover, Volume 18): J Janick Plant Breeding Reviews V18 (Hardcover, Volume 18)
J Janick
R8,375 Discovery Miles 83 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. The emphasis on this landmark series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. Coverage includes a wide range of crops: row crops, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and trees grown for timber and pulp. Numerous references provide easy, time-saving, and cost-effective access to the primary literature.

Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation (Paperback, 2nd edition): Michael A. Dirr, Charles W. Heuser Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Michael A. Dirr, Charles W. Heuser
R742 R682 Discovery Miles 6 820 Save R60 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Compiled by two distinguished professors of horticulture, "The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation" is a must for professionals and students of horticulture. Over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding, and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail. Essentially a recipe book for making more trees and shrubs, this reference is a high-level how-to.

History of Cultivated Vegetables - Comprising Their Botanical, Medicinal, Edible, and Chemical Qualities; Natural History; and... History of Cultivated Vegetables - Comprising Their Botanical, Medicinal, Edible, and Chemical Qualities; Natural History; and Relation to Art, Science, and Commerce; Volume 2 (Paperback)
Henry Phillips
R735 Discovery Miles 7 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Manual On the Cultivation of the Sugar Cane - And the Fabrication and Refinement of Sugar (Paperback): United States Dept. of... Manual On the Cultivation of the Sugar Cane - And the Fabrication and Refinement of Sugar (Paperback)
United States Dept. of the Treasury; Benjamin Silliman
R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Retir'd Gardener (Paperback): Louis Liger, George London, Henry Wise The Retir'd Gardener (Paperback)
Louis Liger, George London, Henry Wise
R795 Discovery Miles 7 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Origin of Cultivated Plants (Paperback): Alphonse De Candolle Origin of Cultivated Plants (Paperback)
Alphonse De Candolle
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The old Gardens of Italy; how to Visit Them (Paperback): Elizabeth Alice Frances Le Blond The old Gardens of Italy; how to Visit Them (Paperback)
Elizabeth Alice Frances Le Blond
R506 Discovery Miles 5 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Garden Design and Architects' Gardens (Paperback): William Robinson Garden Design and Architects' Gardens (Paperback)
William Robinson
R463 Discovery Miles 4 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Note Book On the Parks, Gardens, Recreation Grounds, and Open Spaces of London (Paperback): London County Council Note Book On the Parks, Gardens, Recreation Grounds, and Open Spaces of London (Paperback)
London County Council
R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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