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Forage Crops of the World, Volume II: Minor Forage Crops (Paperback): Md. Hedayetullah, Parveen Zaman Forage Crops of the World, Volume II: Minor Forage Crops (Paperback)
Md. Hedayetullah, Parveen Zaman
R2,499 Discovery Miles 24 990 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book, the second of two volumes, discusses the importance of fodder production of the minor fodder crops for animals. It focuses on 25 minor forage crops, including non-leguminous perennial forages, leguminous forages, and non-graminaceous forages. It discusses crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way, providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop discussed, including preferred soil type, land capability, cropping patterns, climate, and socioeconomic conditions. It goes on to address pests, disease management, agroforestry in fodder and forage crops, preservation, and production and climate change. This volume provides valuable information needed for effective forage crop production and management. The book, with chapters from highly qualified scientists, will be a rich resource for researchers, academicians, students, and those in the industry. Forage Crops of the World, Volume I: Major Forage Crops focuses on major forage crops. Key features: * Discusses 25 different types of minor forage crops, including many types of grasses and other plants * Provides information on agronomic production practices * Covers pest and disease management practices for forage crops

Making and Unmaking of the San Francisco Bay (Paperback): Gary C. Howard, Matthew R. Kaser Making and Unmaking of the San Francisco Bay (Paperback)
Gary C. Howard, Matthew R. Kaser
R1,324 Discovery Miles 13 240 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

San Francisco Bay is a shallow estuary surrounded by a large population center. The forces that built it began with plate tectonics and involved the collision of the Pacific and North American plates and the subduction of the Juan de Fuka plate. Changes in the climate resulting from the last ice age yielded lower and then higher sea levels. Human activity influenced the Bay. Gold mining during the California gold rush sent masses of slit into the Bay. Humans have also built several major cities and filled significant parts of the Bay. This book describes the natural history and evolution of the SF Bay Area over the last 50 million years through the present and into the future. Key selling features: Summarizes a complex geological, geographical and ecological history Reviews how the San Francisco Bay has changed and will likely change in the future Examines the different roles and various drivers of Bay ecosystem function Includes the role of humans - both first peoples and modern populations - on the Bay Explores San Francisco Bay as an example of general bay ecolgical and environmental issues

Adjustments of the Fluvial System - Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium 10 (Paperback): Dallas D. Rhodes, Garnett P Williams Adjustments of the Fluvial System - Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium 10 (Paperback)
Dallas D. Rhodes, Garnett P Williams
R1,084 Discovery Miles 10 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1979, collects together a key set of papers from the 10th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium. They analyse fluvial theory, channel processes, stream adjustments, paleo-adjustments and channel adjustments.

Catastrophic Flooding - Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium 18 (Paperback): L. Mayer, D. Nash Catastrophic Flooding - Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium 18 (Paperback)
L. Mayer, D. Nash
R1,075 Discovery Miles 10 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1987, contains a collection of papers presented at the 18th Binghamton Symposium, focusing on the topic of catastrophic flooding. These papers make the case for the careful collection and interpretation of data from which the importance and effects of catastrophic flooding may be deduced. Questions tackled include: what are the causes and effects of catastrophic flooding? What parameters should be used to measure them? What effect do they have on erosional and depositional landforms? Can modelling be used to predict their flow dynamics?

Wellington - Bedrock Geology and Superficial Deposits Map (Sheet map, folded): Wellington - Bedrock Geology and Superficial Deposits Map (Sheet map, folded)
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Shows the bedrock and superficial geology together as 'under-foot' geology.

Geography and Soil Properties (Paperback): A.F. Pitty Geography and Soil Properties (Paperback)
A.F. Pitty
R1,072 Discovery Miles 10 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1978, provides a comprehensive guide to soil properties in any major world region. It emphasizes the significance of the spatial changes in soil patterns, the environmental influence on soils, and their temporal changes, but focuses attention on the systematic examination of soil properties and their reciprocal effects. It covers such important topics as the mineral composition of different soils, their organic matter, structure and porosity, chemical make-up and mechanical properties.

Geomorphological Field Manual (Paperback): R. Dackombe, V Gardiner Geomorphological Field Manual (Paperback)
R. Dackombe, V Gardiner
R970 Discovery Miles 9 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1983, incorporates a wealth of reference material - keys, nomograms, tables, charts - likely to be needed in the field for actual fieldwork. The widest possible coverage of material is provided in anticipation of problems that individual specialists will encounter on the periphery of their main areas of interest.

Applied Geomorphology - Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium 11 (Paperback): Richard G. Craig, Jesse L. Craft Applied Geomorphology - Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium 11 (Paperback)
Richard G. Craig, Jesse L. Craft
R1,066 Discovery Miles 10 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1982, forms the proceedings volume of the 11th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium. Chapters cover various coastline phenomena, glacial and periglacial processes, carbonate terrains, and specific applications of geomorphic knowledge and techniques.

Hillslope Processes - Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium 16 (Paperback): A.D. Abrahams Hillslope Processes - Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium 16 (Paperback)
A.D. Abrahams
R1,091 Discovery Miles 10 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1986, collects the articles presented to the 16th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium and is a ground-breaking work in the study of hillslope processes. Hillslope processes are studied in a variety of disciplines other than geomorphology, such as hydrology, pedology, agricultural engineering, civil engineering and engineering geology - the study is truly an interdisciplinary science.

Bioremediation - A Sustainable Approach to Preserving Earth's Water (Paperback): Sanjay K. Sharma Bioremediation - A Sustainable Approach to Preserving Earth's Water (Paperback)
Sanjay K. Sharma
R1,439 Discovery Miles 14 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bioremediation: A Sustainable Approach to Preserving Earth's Water discusses the latest research in green chemistry practices and principles that are involved in water remediation and the quality improvement of water. The presence of heavy metals, dyes, fluoride, dissolved solids and many other pollutants are responsible for water pollution and poor water quality. The removal of these pollutants in water resources is necessary, yet challenging. Water preservation is of great importance globally and researchers are making significant progress in ensuring this precious commodity is safe and potable. This volume illustrates how bioremediation in particular is a promising green technique globally. Features: Addresses bioremediation of all the major water pollutants Approaches the chemistry of water and the concept of water as a renewable resource from a green chemistry aspect Discusses environmental chemistry and the practice of industrial ecology Explains the global concern of adequate high quality water supplies, and how bioremediation can resolve this Explores sustainable development through green engineering

Neapolitan Volcanoes - A Trip Around Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei and Ischia (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019): Stefano Carlino Neapolitan Volcanoes - A Trip Around Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei and Ischia (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Stefano Carlino
R2,665 Discovery Miles 26 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book serves as a guide to discovering the most interesting volcano sites in Italy. Accompanied by some extraordinary contemporary images of active Neapolitan volcanoes, it explains the main volcanic processes that have been shaping the landscape of the Campania region and influencing human settlements in this area since Greek and Roman times and that have prompted leading international scientists to visit and study this natural volcanology laboratory. While volcanology is the central topic, the book also addresses other aspects related to the area's volcanism and is divided into three sections: 1) Neapolitan volcanic activity and processes (with a general introduction to volcanology and its development around Naples together with descriptions of the landscape and the main sites worth visiting); 2) Volcanoes and their interactions with local human settlements since the Bronze Age, recent population growth and the transformation of the territory; 3) The risks posed by Neapolitan Volcanoes, their recent activity and the problem of forecasting any future eruption.

Remote Sensing of Night-time Light (Hardcover): Xi Li, Changyong Cao, Timothy A. Warner, Christopher Elvidge, Yuyu Zhou Remote Sensing of Night-time Light (Hardcover)
Xi Li, Changyong Cao, Timothy A. Warner, Christopher Elvidge, Yuyu Zhou
R3,929 Discovery Miles 39 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Satellite images acquired at night provide a visually arresting perspective of the Earth and the human activities that light up the otherwise mostly dark Earth. These night-time light satellite images can be compiled into a geospatial time series that represent an invaluable source of information for both the natural and social sciences. Night-time light remote sensing has been shown to be particularly useful for a range of natural science and social science applications, including studies relating to urban development, demography, sociology, fishing activity, light pollution and the consequences of civil war. Key sensors for these time-series include the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program's Operational Linescan System (DMSP/OLS) and the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership Satellite's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite Day/Night Band (Suomi NPP/VIIRS DNB). An increasing number of alternative sources are also available, including high spatial resolution and multispectral sensors. This book captures key methodological issues associated with pre-processing night-time light data, documents state of the art analysis methods, and explores a wide range of applications. Major sections focus on NPP/VIIRS DNB processing; inter-calibration between NPP/VIIRS and DMPS/OLS; applications associated with socio-economic activities, applications in monitoring urbanization; and fishing activity monitoring. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Remote Sensing.

Urban Ecosystem Justice - Strategies for Equitable Sustainability and Ecological Literacy in the City (Hardcover): Scott Kellogg Urban Ecosystem Justice - Strategies for Equitable Sustainability and Ecological Literacy in the City (Hardcover)
Scott Kellogg
R4,068 Discovery Miles 40 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Merging together the fields of urban ecology, environmental justice, and urban environmental education, Urban Ecosystem Justice promotes building fair, accessible, and mutually beneficial relationships between citizens and the soils, water, atmospheres, and biodiversity in their cities. This book provides a framework for re-centering issues of justice and fairness in sustainability discourse while challenging the profound ecological alienation experienced by urban residents. While the urban sustainability movement has had many successes in the past few decades, there remain areas for it to grow. For one, the benefits of sustainability have disproportionately benefited wealthier city residents, with concerns over equity, justice, and social sustainability frequently taking a back seat to economic and environmental considerations. Additionally, many city dwellers remain estranged from and unfamiliar with ecological processes, with urban environments often thought of as existing outside of nature or as hopelessly degraded. Through a citizen-centered lens, the book offers a guide to reconciling these issues by demonstrating how questions of equity, access, and justice apply to the biophysical dimensions of the urban ecosystem: soil, water, air, waste, and biodiversity. Drawing heavily from the fields of urban ecology, environmental justice, and ecological design, this book lays out a science of cities for people: a pedagogical platform that can be used to promote ecological literacy in underrepresented urban communities through affordable and decentralized means. This book provides both a theoretical and practical field guide to students and researchers of urban sustainability, city planners, architects, policymakers, and activists wishing to develop reciprocal relationships with urban ecologies.

Paleomagnetism, Volume 73 - Continents and Oceans (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Michael W. McElhinny, Phillip L. McFadden Paleomagnetism, Volume 73 - Continents and Oceans (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Michael W. McElhinny, Phillip L. McFadden; Series edited by Renata Dmowska, James R. Holton +, H. Thomas Rossby
R1,442 Discovery Miles 14 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Paleomagnetism is the study of the fossil magnetism in rocks. It has been paramount in determining that the continents have drifted over the surface of the Earth throughout geological time. The fossil magnetism preserved in the ocean floor has demonstrated how continental drift takes place through the process of sea-floor spreading. The methods and techniques used in paleomagnetic studies of continental rocks and of the ocean floor are described and then applied to determining horizontal movements of the Earth's crust over geological time. An up-to-date review of global paleomagnetic data enables 1000 million
years of Earth history to be summarized in terms of the drift of the major crustal blocks over the surface of the Earth.
The first edition of McElhinny's book was heralded as a "classic and definitive text." It thoroughly discussed the theory of geomagnetism, the geologic
reversals of the Earth's magnetic field, and the shifting of magnetic poles. In the 25 years since the highly successful first edition of Palaeomagnetism and Plate Tectonics (Cambridge, 1973) the many advances in the concepts, methodology, and insights into paleomagnetism warrant this new treatment. This completely updated and revised edition of Paleomagnetism: Continents and Oceans will be a welcome resource for a broad audience of earth scientists as well as laypeople curious about magnetism, paleogeography, geology, and plate tectonics.
Because the book is intended for a wide audience of geologists, geophysicists, and oceanographers, it balances the mathematical and descriptive aspects of each topic.
* Details the theory and methodology of rock magnetism, with particular emphasis onintrepreting crustal movements from continental and oceanic measurements
* Outlines Earth history for the past 1000 million years, from the Rodinia super-continent through its breakup and the formation of Gondwana to the formation and breakup of Pangea and the amalgamation of Eurasia
* Provides a comprehensive treatment of oceanic paleomagnetism
* Provides a set of color pateogeographic maps covering the past 250 million years
* Written by two internationally recognized experts in the field

Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering (Hardcover): Jeffrey Evans, Daniel Ruffing, David Elton Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering (Hardcover)
Jeffrey Evans, Daniel Ruffing, David Elton
R4,393 Discovery Miles 43 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ground improvement has been one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving areas of geotechnical engineering and construction over the past 40 years. The need to develop sites with marginal soils has made ground improvement an increasingly important core component of geotechnical engineering curricula. Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering addresses the most effective and latest cutting-edge techniques for ground improvement. Key ground improvement methods are introduced that provide readers with a thorough understanding of the theory, design principles, and construction approaches that underpin each method. Major topics are compaction, permeation grouting, vibratory methods, soil mixing, stabilization and solidification, cutoff walls, dewatering, consolidation, geosynthetics, jet grouting, ground freezing, compaction grouting, and earth retention. The book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate-level university students, as well as practitioners seeking fundamental background in these techniques. The numerous problems, with worked examples, photographs, schematics, charts and graphs make it an excellent reference and teaching tool.

Nitrogen Cycle - Ecology, Biotechnological Applications and Environmental Impacts (Hardcover): Jesus Gonzalez-Lopez, Alejandro... Nitrogen Cycle - Ecology, Biotechnological Applications and Environmental Impacts (Hardcover)
Jesus Gonzalez-Lopez, Alejandro Gonzalez-Martinez
R4,806 Discovery Miles 48 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Anthropogenic activity has clearly altered the N cycle contributing (among other factors) to climate change. This book aims to provide new biotechnological approach representing innovative strategies to solve specific problems related to the imbalance originating in the N cycle. Aspects such as new conceptions in agriculture, wastewater treatment, and greenhouse gas emissions are discussed in this book with a multidisciplinary vision. A team of international authors with wide experience have contributed up-to-date reviews, highlighting scientific principles and their environmental importance and integrating different biotechnological processes in environmental technology.

Organic Solutes, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidant Enzymes Under Abiotic Stressors (Hardcover): Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef Organic Solutes, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidant Enzymes Under Abiotic Stressors (Hardcover)
Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef
R5,113 Discovery Miles 51 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents evidence-based approaches and techniques used to diagnose and manage organic solutes, oxidative stress, and antioxidant enzymes in crop plants under abiotic stressors. It discusses strategies in abiotic stress tolerance including osmoregulation, osmoprotectants, and the regulation of compatible solutes and antioxidant enzymes in plants. With contributions from 49 scholars worldwide, this authoritative guide is educational for scientists working with plants and abiotic stressors. Provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of abiotic stress, from abiotic stresses' effects on plant growth, development, and defense mechanisms, to functionality of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant enzymes in crop plants. Outlines the dangers of reactive oxygen species. Discusses using antioxidant enzymes and antioxidant molecules in plant protection mechanisms. Edited by Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef, Professor of Plant Physiology at South Valley University, Egypt, this book is written for graduate students and scholars researching abiotic plant stressors. "The book represents an excellent strategy to understand the mechanisms and techniques of antioxidant enzymes in the plant cell under stress conditions." - Professor Mostafa El-sheekh "Provides a thorough and detailed picture of the updated knowledge on the techniques used to manage organic solutes, oxidative stress and stress-related enzymes under abiotic stressors." - Bhoopander Giri, Ph.D. "Will serve as an imperative source of scientific literature in the plant stress biology field." - Narendra Singh Yadav, Ph.D. "The book has eighteen chapters written by scholars of international expertise in plant stress management." - Dr. Sikander PAL, Senior Assistant Professor

Plant-Soil Slope Interaction (Paperback): Junjun Ni, Charles Ng, Anthony Leung Plant-Soil Slope Interaction (Paperback)
Junjun Ni, Charles Ng, Anthony Leung
R1,410 Discovery Miles 14 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This inter-disciplinary book provides the latest advanced knowledge of plant effects on vegetated soil properties such as water retention capability, water permeability function, shear strength, slope hydrology, movements and failure mechanisms, and applies this knowledge to the solution of slope stability problems. It is the first book to cover in detail not only the mechanical effects of root reinforcement but more importantly the hydrological effects of plant transpiration on soil suction, soil shear strength, and water permeability. The book also offers a fundamental understanding of soil-plant-water interaction. Analytical equations are provided for predicting the combined hydrological and mechanical effects of plant roots on slope stability. A novel method is also given for simulating transpiration-induced suction in a geotechnical centrifuge. Application of this method to the study of the failure mechanisms of vegetated slopes reinforced by roots with different architectures is discussed. This book is essential reading for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as researchers in civil engineering, geo-environmental engineering, plant ecology, agricultural science, hydrology and water resources. It also provides advanced knowledge for civil engineers seeking "green" engineering solutions to combat the negative impact of climate change on the long-term engineering sustainability of infrastructure slopes. Professionals other than civil engineers, such as ecologists, agriculturists, botanists, environmentalists, and hydrologists, would also find the book relevant and useful.

Spoil to Soil: Mine Site Rehabilitation and Revegetation - Mine Site Rehabilitation and Revegetation (Paperback): N.S. Bolan,... Spoil to Soil: Mine Site Rehabilitation and Revegetation - Mine Site Rehabilitation and Revegetation (Paperback)
N.S. Bolan, M. B. Kirkham, Y.S. Ok
R1,452 Discovery Miles 14 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Spoil to Soil: Mine Site Rehabilitation and Revegetation presents both fundamental and practical aspects of remediation and revegetation of mine sites. Through three major themes, it examines characterization of mine site spoils; remediation of chemical, physical and biological constraints of mine site spoils, including post mine-site land-use practices; and revegetation of remediated mine site spoils. Each theme includes chapters featuring case studies involving mine sites around the world. The final section focuses specifically on case studies with successful mine site rehabilitation. The book provides a narrative of how inert spoil can be converted to live soil. Instructive illustrations show mine sites before and after rehabilitation. The purpose of this book is to provide students, scientists, and professional personnel in the mining industry sensible, science-based information needed to rehabilitate sustainably areas disturbed by mining activities. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in environmental, earth, and soil sciences; environmental and soil scientists; and mine site environmental engineers and regulators.

Handbook of Cucurbits - Growth, Cultural Practices, and Physiology (Paperback): Mohammad Pessarakli Handbook of Cucurbits - Growth, Cultural Practices, and Physiology (Paperback)
Mohammad Pessarakli
R1,460 Discovery Miles 14 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Handbook of Cucurbits: Growth, Cultural Practices, and Physiology contains information on cultural practices, nutrition, and physiological processes of cucurbits under both normal and stressful conditions. It presents the history and importance of cucurbit crop production as well as exhaustive information on growth responses of cucurbits to various environmental conditions and nutrients. Unlike numerous other books and articles on cucurbits that exist in relative isolation of each other, this handbook provides a complete collection of factors on cucurbits. It addresses issues and concerns related to cucurbits growth, physiology, cultural practices, diseases, and production. It has been prepared by many competent and knowledgeable scientists, specialists, and researchers in agriculture and horticulture from several countries. It serves as a resource for both lectures and independent purposes, covering issues related to cucurbits from planting to production. The book is divided into 11 sections: Introductory Chapters; Cucurbits Physiological Stages of Growth and Development I; Cultural Practices of Cucurbits; Cucurbits Physiological Stages of Growth and Development II; Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding of Cucurbits; Cucurbits Grafting; Cucurbits Pathology and Diseases; Weed Control, Pest Control, and Insects of Cucurbits; Therapeutic and Medicinal Values of Cucurbits; Growth Responses of Cucurbits under Stressful Conditions (Abiotic and Biotic Stresses); and Examples of Cucurbits Crop Plants Growth and Development and Cultural Practices. Each of these sections consists of one or more chapters to discuss, independently, as many aspects of cucurbits as possible for that specific topic. Numerous figures and tables are included to facilitate the comprehension of the presented material. Hundreds of index words are also included to further increase accessibility to desired information.

Trace Elements in Abiotic and Biotic Environments (Paperback): Alina Kabata-Pendias, Barbara Szteke Trace Elements in Abiotic and Biotic Environments (Paperback)
Alina Kabata-Pendias, Barbara Szteke
R1,431 Discovery Miles 14 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Trace Elements in Abiotic and Biotic Environments helps readers understand the fundamental principles and phenomena that control the transfer of trace elements. This book describes the occurrence and behavior of trace elements in rocks, soil, water, air, and plants, and also discusses the anthropogenic impact to the environment. In addition, it covers the presence of trace elements in feeds, as either contaminants or as nutritional or zootechnical additives, and their transfer across the food chain to humans. Also discussed is international legislation on trace elements for both micronutrients and contaminants in soil and plant food. A special focus is placed on the human health effects of both trace element deficiency and excess. All trace elements are covered-from aluminum to zirconium-as well as rare-earth elements (actinides and lanthanides).

Ground Improvement Techniques (Paperback): Arun Prasad, Sina Kazemian, Vivi Anggraini, Bujang B. K Huat Ground Improvement Techniques (Paperback)
Arun Prasad, Sina Kazemian, Vivi Anggraini, Bujang B. K Huat
R1,832 Discovery Miles 18 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a review of problems during design and construction on problematic soils. Design methods, site investigation, construction and analysis of the various improvement methods available are explained and discussed. Various regions may have different soils with geotechnical problems that differ from those faced in other regions. For example, in Southeast Asia, the common geotechnical problems are those associated with construction on soft clays and organic soils, while in the arid region of the Middle East, problems are generally associated with the desert soils. In the US, the problems are associated with organic soils, expansive and collapsing soils, and shale. Laterite and lateritic soils are especially problematic in Mexico. Similarly, in Europe, for example, the geotechnical problems are associated with loess (France), and organic soil (Germany). A detailed description of various methods of ground improvement has been provided in 11 chapters. Each chapter deals not only with a description of the method but also focuses on region-specific ground problems and suitable ground improvement techniques. Case studies have also been included. One general chapter is dedicated to site investigation, instrumentation, assessment and control. This book will be of value to students and professionals in the fields of civil and geotechnical engineering, as well as to soil scientists and engineering geologists.

Underland - A Deep Time Journey (Paperback): Robert Macfarlane Underland - A Deep Time Journey (Paperback)
Robert Macfarlane
R494 R405 Discovery Miles 4 050 Save R89 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Underland, Robert Macfarlane delivers an epic exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory, and the land itself. Traveling through the dizzying expanse of geologic time-from prehistoric art in Norwegian sea caves, to the blue depths of the Greenland ice cap, to a deep-sunk "hiding place" where nuclear waste will be stored for 100,000 years to come-Underland takes us on an extraordinary journey into our relationship with darkness, burial, and what lies beneath the surface of both place and mind. Global in its geography and written with great lyricism, Underland speaks powerfully to our present moment. At once ancient and urgent, this is a book that will change the way you see the world.

Seaweeds as Plant Fertilizer, Agricultural Biostimulants and Animal Fodder (Paperback): Leonel Pereira, Kiril Bahcevandziev,... Seaweeds as Plant Fertilizer, Agricultural Biostimulants and Animal Fodder (Paperback)
Leonel Pereira, Kiril Bahcevandziev, Nilesh H. Joshi
R1,387 Discovery Miles 13 870 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The main effects of Seaweed extracts (Ascophyllum, Fucus, Sargassum, Saccorhiza, Laminaria, Gelidium and others), when used as agricultural fertilizers, are better seed germination and higher quality fruit production, with longer shelf life; better use of soil nutrients; more productive crops and plants with greater resistance to unfavorable environmental conditions. Algae also have a long history of use as animal feed. They have a highly variable composition depending on the species, collection season and habitat, and on external conditions such as water temperature, light intensity and nutrient concentration in water. In relation to ruminal fermentation, a high variability of the digestibility values was found among seaweed species and cannot be attributed only to the composition of different nutrients of the algae. The role of marine algae for reduction of methane production is discussed with particular emphasis on novel algae-based feed strategies that target minimal methane emissions without affecting the functionality of the microbiota and overall animal productivity. Key Features: Sustainable Agriculture Natural Feeding Nutrients Liquid Seaweed Agricultural Biostimulants Natural Pesticides

Phytotechnology with Biomass Production - Sustainable Management of Contaminated Sites (Hardcover): Larry E. Erickson,... Phytotechnology with Biomass Production - Sustainable Management of Contaminated Sites (Hardcover)
Larry E. Erickson, Valentina Pidlisnyuk
R3,480 Discovery Miles 34 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focused on an important topic of a growing global activity: soil improvement through biomass production. Includes case-studies and success stories from different countries on application of miscanthus phytotechnology to sites differently contaminated by trace elements, pesticides and petroleum products. Discusses peculiarities of miscanthus production on post-military and post-mining contaminated land, impact of plant growth regulators, soil amendments, fertilizers and biochar to the process. Introduces soil fauna as indicators of soil health during miscanthus phytotechnology application. Presents miscanthus value chain associated with processing of miscanthus biomass to different bioproducts.

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