This book provides for the first time a chronicle of the struggle for, and eventual success of, universal health coverage (UHC) in Tanzania. Beginning with an introduction to primary health care in the country, from its historical foundations to the major milestones of implementation, this book...

This book contains 31 chapters providing a thorough examination of wattles, a diverse group of over 1000 tree and shrub species within the Acacia genus, predominantly found in Australia. Covering topics such as biology, ecology, evolution and biogeography, the text explores the native range of...

Nanotechnology research and its application in agriculture has become a major focus in recent years. Nanoformulations offer the possibility to develop more efficient and less damaging agrochemicals in the environment. Smart delivery systems for nanosensors, molecules that can help to detect biotic...

This State of the Basins book co-develops an overview of the three most important river basins, in collaboration with international experts and water professionals from Afghanistan and Pakistan. It covers water resources, land resources, ecological health, environment, climate change, and the...

This book contains 18 chapters providing information on date palm botany and physiology, genetic diversity and conservation, genetic improvement and growth requirements, propagation, plantation establishment, pollination management, irrigation and salinity management, biofertilizers and pest and...

This book, the third volume in the series Climate Change and Fish Health, describes how finfish in cage culture and their pathogens are directly or indirectly affected by ongoing changes to the environment. These changes, which include a global rise in water temperature with increased acidification ...

This book contains 16 chapters providing information on loquat growing from a scientific and horticultural perspective. Different issues, including the origin, history, production and processing, taxonomy, botany and plant development, propagation, biotechnology, orchard management, flowering and...

This book contains 28 chapters providing information on a few pivotal technology advances that have facilitated the development of technologies for genetic engineering of insects, such as the identification of transposons that have a wide host range and the development of fluorescent protein marker ...

This book contains 18 chapters addressing topics related to the impact of invasive species, including biosecurity, demographics, species diversity, and food security. It is meant for researchers, upper-level students, and policymakers and provides a factual basis for the underlying science and a...

This book addresses the need to examine tourism development and planning in the Middle East from a sustainability perspective by embracing case studies and examples from the region. Through its collection of nine chapters, the book considers tourism planning and development from the economic,...