Books > Environmental Sciences (176)
 |
Tropical deltas and coastal zones: Food production, communities and environment at the land and water interface
Editor(s): Hoanh, C. T., et al.
Pub year: 2010 (H ISBN 9781845936181)
This book with 33 chapters divided into five parts is a compendium of selected papers from the conference that can be broadly categorized as land and water management, fisheries and aquaculture and...
[More Details] |
 |
Irrigation management: principles and practices
Editor(s): Burton, M. , et al.
Pub year: 2010 (H ISBN 9781845935160)
This book draws on the author's experience and work over 30 years and in some 28 countries in the management, operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage schemes. The book provides knowledge for...
[More Details] |
 |
Planted forests: uses, impacts and sustainability
Editor(s): Evans, J., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845935641)
This book contains nine chapters providing a synthesis of the multiple uses, impacts and sustainability of planted forests by looking at the past, outlining the present situation and highlights the...
[More Details] |
 |
Applied mycology
Editor(s): Rai, M., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845935344)
This book is intended to provide both students and researchers with a broad background to some of the fastest developing areas in current applied mycology. A range of contributions are given to highlight...
[More Details] |
 |
River basin trajectories: societies, environments and development
Editor(s): Molle, F., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845935382)
This book contains 11 papers which cover a range of vital topics in the areas of water, agriculture, food security and ecosystems - the entire spectrum of developing and managing water in agriculture,...
[More Details] |
 |
Prioritizing agricultural research for development: experiences and lessons
Editor(s): Raitzer, D. A., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845935665)
This book shows how a diversity of methods have been used to fit specific CGIAR Centre contexts (whether global and regional, or research-focused on genetic improvement or natural resources management),...
[More Details] |
 |
Nematodes as environmental indicators
Editor(s): Wilson, M. J., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845933852)
The book comprises four parts. The first part (Chapters 1-3) deals with background issues relating to nematodes themselves and to bioindicators in general. Part II (Chapters 4-8) describes practical...
[More Details] |
 |
Rangeland degradation and recovery in China's pastoral lands
Editor(s): Squires, V. R., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845934965)
This book provides reference material for those responsible for grazing land management in China and its long-term consequences (environmental, social and economic). It responds to the urgent need to...
[More Details] |
 |
Insect pathogens: molecular approaches and techniques
Editor(s): Stock, S. P., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845934781)
This book attempts to bring together a broad array of molecular techniques and approaches currently used in insect pathology. It is divided into four parts: (i) identification and diagnostics; (ii)...
[More Details] |
 |
Environmental impact of genetically modified crops
Editor(s): Ferry, N., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845934095)
This book, containing 20 chapters, addresses the major concerns of scientists, policy makers, environmental lobby groups and the general public regarding the controversial issue on environmental impact...
[More Details] |