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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),...
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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...
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Biorational tree-fruit pest management
Editor(s): Aluja, M., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845934842)
This book contains 9 chapters that cover topics on: conceptual framework for integrated pest management of tree-fruit pests; the evolution of key tree-fruit pests (classical cases); functional and...
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Biology of breeding poultry
Editor(s): Hocking, P., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845933753)
This book contains chapters that discuss the breeding, reproduction, behaviour, housing, feeding, health and welfare of broiler chickens, turkeys and ducks for meat production....
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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)...
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Giardia and Cryptosporidium: from molecules to disease
Editor(s): Ortega-Pierres, G., et al.
Pub year: 2009 (H ISBN 9781845933913)
Giardia and Cryptosporidium are both parasites of considerable global interest due to the gastrointestinal problems the organisms can cause in humans as well as domestic and wild animals. This book...
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Poultry production in hot climates
Editor(s): Daghir, N. J., et al.
Pub year: 2008 (H ISBN 9781845932589)
The first edition of this book was published in 1995 that deals with various sectors of the poultry industry in hot climates. The new second edition includes 12 chapters, wherein three are new and not...
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Mathematical modelling in animal nutrition
Editor(s): France, J., et al.
Pub year: 2008 (H ISBN 9781845933548)
The primary purpose of each of the subsequent chapters of this book is to promulgate quantitative approaches concerned with elucidating mechanisms in a particular area of the nutrition of ruminants, pigs...
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Pest management and phytosanitary trade barriers
Editor(s): Heather, N. W., et al.
Pub year: 2008 (H ISBN 9781845933432)
This book comprises 13 chapters discussing pest management and phytosanitary trade barriers; agricultural warfare and bioterrorism using invasive species; managing risk of pest introduction; and...
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Dairy goats feeding and nutrition
Editor(s): Cannas, A., et al.
Pub year: 2008 (H ISBN 9781845933487)
Dairy goats have long been considered an important source of income for rural populations, providing the opportunity for profitable and sustainable diversity for small farms. Their importance is also...
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