Wiley-VCH - Landwirtschaft

Bioenergy Feedstocks

Saha, Malay / Bhandhari, Hem S. / Bouton, Joseph C. — 3 Jun 2013 08:17:26 +0200

Bioenergy Feedstocks: Breeding and Genetics is a timely collection of the latest advances from large scale research efforts on the breeding and genetic improvement of a number of key crops that show excellent potential as sources of biomass. Part of the Wiley Biomass and Biofuels book series, this valuable, up-to-date reference is designed for all those involved in the rapidly expanding biofuels industry and biomass research fields, including researchers and professionals involved in biofuels development and production, geneticists, breeders, biotechnologists, and industry personnel. [300 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Designing Urban Agriculture

Philips, April — 20 May 2013 08:18:15 +0200

A comprehensive overview of edible landscapes--complete with more than 300 full-color photos and illustrations Designing Urban Agriculture is about the intersection of ecology, design, and community. Showcasing projects and designers from around the world who are forging new paths to the sustainable city through urban agriculture landscapes, it creates a dialogue on the ways to invite food back into the city and pave a path to healthier communities and environments. This full-color guide begins with a foundation of ecological principles and the idea that the food shed is part of a city's urban systems network. It outlines a design process based on systems thinking and developed for a lifecycle or regenerative-based approach. It also presents strategies, tools, and guidelines that enable informed decisions on planning, designing, budgeting, constructing, maintaining, marketing, and increasing the sustainability of this re-invented cityscape. Case studies demonstrate the environmental, economic, and social value of these landscapes and reveal paths to a greener and healthier urban environment. This unique and indispensable guide: * Details how to plan, design, fund, construct, and leverage the sustainability aspects of the edible landscape typology * Covers over a dozen typologies including community gardens, urban farms, edible estates, green roofs and vertical walls, edible school yards, seed to table, food landscapes within parks, plazas, streetscapes and green infrastructure systems and more * Explains how to design regenerative edible landscapes that benefit both community and ecology and explores the connections between food, policy, and planning that promote viable food shed systems for more resilient communities * Examines the integration of management, maintenance, and operations issues * Reveals how to create a business model enterprise that addresses a lifecycle approach [288 Seiten, Hardcover]

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The Molecular Biology and Biochemistry of Fruit Ripening

Seymour, Graham / Tucker, Gregory A. / Poole, Mervin / Giovannoni, James — 13 May 2013 08:18:02 +0200

A comprehensive and mechanistic perspective on fruit ripening, emphasizing commonalities and differences between fruit groups and ripening processes. Fruits are an essential part of the human diet and contain important phytochemicals that provide protection against heart disease and cancers. Fruit ripening is of importance for human health and for industry-based strategies to harness natural variation, or genetic modification, for crop improvement. This book covers recent advances in the field of plant genomics and how these discoveries can be exploited to understand evolutionary processes and the complex network of hormonal and genetic control of ripening. The book explains the physiochemical and molecular changes in fruit that impact its quality, and recent developments in understanding of the genetic, molecular and biochemical basis for colour, flavour and texture. It is a valuable resource for plant and crop researchers and professionals, agricultural engineers, horticulturists, and food scientists. Summary: * Reviews the physiochemical and molecular changes in fruit which impact flavour, texture, and colour * Covers recent advances in genomics on the genetic, molecular, and biochemical basis of fruit quality * Integrates information on both hormonal and genetic control of ripening * Relevant for basic researchers and applied scientists [226 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids

Wajnberg, Eric / Colazza, Stefano (eds.) — 6 May 2013 08:18:18 +0200

Insect parasitoids are a fascinating group of animals in many respects. Perhaps the most fascinating point is that these insects, in the course of the evolutionary time, have developed an impressive way to use chemical compounds to dialogue with the different protagonists of their environment (i.e., conspecifics, their hosts and the plants on which their hosts are living). Unravelling the evolutionary meaning of such chemical communication networks can give new insights into the ecology of these insects and especially on how to improve their use for the control of noxious pests in biological control programmes. Chemical Ecology of Insect Parasitoids is a timely publication, with organised chapters to present the most important knowledge and discoveries that have taken place over the last decade, and their potential use in pest control strategy. Specific relevant case studies are presented to enhance the reader's experience. Suited to graduate students and professional researchers and practitioners in pest management, entomology, evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology, and chemical ecology, this book is essential for anyone needing information on this important group of insects. [328 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Plant Breeding Reviews

Janick, Jules (ed.) — 24 Apr 2013 08:18:18 +0200

Contents 1. Bikram Gill: Cytogeneticist and Wheat Man - 1 2. Synthetic Hexaploids: Harnessing Species of the Primary Gene Pool for Wheat Improvement - 35 3. Breeding Early and Extra-Early Maize for Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Sub-Saharan Africa - 123 4. Almond Breeding - 207 5. Breeding Loquat - 259 6. Prognostic Breeding: A New Paradigm for Crop Improvement - 297 [400 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Waldböden

14 Mar 2013 08:17:05 +0100

Dieser Bildatlas enthält bodenkundliche Porträts der 65 wichtigsten Waldböden aus Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz. Zu jedem Bodentyp wurden umfassende Daten zu über 40 Bodenparametern erhoben, die bildlich und in Form von Tabellen dargestellt und erläutert werden. [XII, 330 Seiten, Softcover]

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Improving Water and Nutrient-Use Efficiency in Food Production Systems

Rengel, Zed (ed.) — 25 Feb 2013 08:18:14 +0100

Improving Water and Nutrient Use Efficiency in Food Production Systems provides professionals, students, and policy makers with an in-depth view of various aspects of water and nutrient us in crop production. The book covers topics related to global economic, political, and social issues related to food production and distribution, describes various strategies and mechanisms that increase water and nutrient use efficiency, and review te curren situation and potential improvements in major food-producing systems on each continent. The book also deals with problems experienced by developed countries separtaely from problems facing developing countries. Improving Water and Nutrient Use Efficiency emphasizes judicious water and nutrient management which is aimed at maximising water and nutrient utilisation in the agricultural landscape, and minimising undesirable nutrient losses to the environment. [320 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Soil Conditions and Plant Growth

Nortcliff, Stephen — 4 Feb 2013 08:17:39 +0100

This book looks at historical developments of soil / plant interactions and then covers in depth the following subjects: crop science and plant genetics, soil fertility and organic matter, nitrogen and phosphorous cycles and their management, properties and management of plant nutrients, water and the soil physical environment and its management, plants and change processes in soils, and management of the soil / plant system. It concentrates on new challenges including food, energy and water security in the changing environment and includes examples and literature from around the globe. [472 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Sustainabiltiy

Thiele, Leslie Paul — 28 Jan 2013 08:17:49 +0100

The pursuit of sustainability has generated lifestyle changes for individuals across the globe, widespread initiatives within civil society and business, historic policies for municipal, regional, and national governments, and crucial protocols and agreements by international organizations. Increasingly, sustainability provides a common language and goal for diverse peoples and nations. Yet the meaning of sustainability remains unsettled, and the term frequently serves as a PR strategy--a green veneer for business as usual--rather than a driver of fundamental change. Leslie Paul Thiele's accessible yet thorough book provides a broad-ranging introduction to the concept and practice of sustainability today. It addresses the history, scope, and contested meanings of sustainability as an ethical ideal, an ascendant ideology, and a common sense approach to living in an ever more crowded world of increasingly scarce resources. Key topics covered include environmental health and ecological resilience, the promise and unintended consequences of technology, political and legal challenges, economic limits and opportunities, and cultural change. Unlike most other approaches to this crucial topic, Thiele argues that sustainability requires innovation and adaptation as much as the conservation of resources. His book will be a valuable resource for students in a broad range of courses, including environmental studies and related areas, as well as general readers keen to grapple with one of the most pressing issues of our times. [242 Seiten, Softcover]

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Sustainability

Thiele, Leslie Paul — 28 Jan 2013 08:17:47 +0100

Sustainable Swine Nutrition

Chiba, Lee I. (ed.) — 14 Jan 2013 08:19:24 +0100

* Comprehensively covers the most recent advancements in sustainability to promote reduced pork production costs and waste * Covers recent topics such as alternative feedstuffs, feed additives, and bioavalability * Discusses environmental topics such as waste and odor management * Written by an international team of experts in the field [508 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Building Beehives For Dummies

Blackiston, Howland — 7 Jan 2013 08:18:29 +0100

The easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment Building Beehives For Dummies is the follow-up book to the bestselling Beekeeping For Dummies. It provides everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design the book includes a detailed materials list (what lumber, hardware and fasteners you'll need), step-by-step building instructions, and illustrative drawings that show how the components all fit together. There are over a dozen plans in all, including the traditional Langstroth hive, the eight frame garden hive, designs for elevated hive stands, the Warre hive, screened bottom board, the Kenya top-bar hive, four-frame observation hive, hive top feeders, and more. The book contains introductory chapters that teach you the basic carpentry skills necessary to build any of the plans in the book. Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol'timer, Building Beehives for Dummies provides you with the information you need to plan and succeed at building beehives (and other cool accessories). You'll discover what type of hive to build, hints on how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, where to locate your hive, and much more. * Covers bee space, the critical technical measurement within a beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies * Offers guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy, getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and regulations * Provides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun and profit In today's world of self-sufficiency, back-to-basics and sustainability, building beehives is a fun hobby that both you and your bees will appreciate and benefit from. [288 Seiten, Softcover]

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Toxic Plants of North America

Burrows, George E. / Tyrl, Ronald J. — 7 Jan 2013 08:18:01 +0100

Toxic Plants of North America, Second Edition is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference for both wild and cultivated toxic plants in North America. In addition to compiling and presenting information about the toxicology and classification of these plants published in the years since the previous edition, this edition significantly expands coverage of human and wildlife--both free-roaming and captive--intoxications and the roles of secondary compounds and fungal endophytes in plant intoxications. The book is a comprehensive, essential resource for veterinarians, toxicologists, agricultural extension agents, animal scientists, and poison control professionals. [1390 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Land

Hall, Derek — 24 Dec 2012 08:19:13 +0100

Land is one of the world's most emotionally resonant resources, and control over it is fundamental to almost all human activity. From the local level to the global, we are often in conflict over the ground beneath our feet. But because human relationships to land are so complex, it can be difficult to think them through in a unified way. This path-breaking book aims to change that by combining insights from multiple disciplines to develop a framework for understanding the geopolitics of land today. Struggles over land, argues Derek Hall, relate to three basic principles: its role as territory, its status as property, and the ways in which its use is regulated. This timely introduction explores key dimensions of these themes, including inter-state wars over territory, the efforts of non-governmental organizations to protect property rights and environments in the global South, and the 'land grabs' attempted by contemporary corporations and governments. Drawing on a wide range of cases and examples - from the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to the Canadian Arctic, China's urban fringe to rural Honduras - the book provides new ways of thinking about the political dynamics of land in the 21st century. This richly detailed and authoritative guide will be of interest to students across the social sciences, as well as anyone interested in current affairs and contemporary geopolitics. [176 Seiten, Softcover]

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Land

Hall, Derek — 24 Dec 2012 08:19:06 +0100

Ecology and Management of Forest Soils

Binkley, Dan / Fisher, Richard — 17 Dec 2012 08:17:57 +0100

This book is about the soil that supports the world's forests. It provides the key features for an overview of each topic, informative examples/case studies, and an overall context for helping readers think clearly about forest soils--what to do with the new information they will find in the literature, or in their own work, in relation to the broader context of forest soils. [362 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Ecology and Management of Forest Soils

Binkley, Dan / Fisher, Richard — 17 Dec 2012 08:17:56 +0100

Improving Crop Productivity in Sustainable Agriculture

Tuteja, Narendra / Gill, Sarvajeet Singh / Tuteja, Renu (eds.) — 6 Dec 2012 08:17:17 +0100

This hands-on guide for crop improvement with sustainable agriculture focuses on staple crops, and includes specific examples as well as a discussion of the safety of genetically engineered food. A must have for biotech and agroindustry. [XVIII, 518 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds

Brooks, Kenneth N. / Ffolliott, Peter F. / Magner, Joseph A. — 3 Dec 2012 08:17:44 +0100

This new edition is a major revision of the popular introductory reference on hydrology and watershed management principles, methods, and applications. The book's content and scope have been improved and condensed, with updated chapters on the management of forest, woodland, rangeland, agricultural urban, and mixed land use watersheds. Case studies and examples throughout the book show practical ways to use web sites and the Internet to acquire data, update methods and models, and apply the latest technologies to issues of land and water use and climate variability and change. [552 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Plant Breeding Reviews

Janick, Jules — 5 Nov 2012 08:18:52 +0100

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. 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. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per year. [548 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Horticultural Reviews

Janick, Jules — 5 Nov 2012 08:18:50 +0100

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 [456 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Plant Gene Containment

Oliver, Melvin J. / Li, Yi (eds.) — 8 Oct 2012 08:18:12 +0200

With the rise in cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), it is becoming increasingly important to find ways to prevent transgenes from escaping into related crops and plants in the wild. Plant Gene Containment brings together contributions from leading international experts to provide a thorough, up-to-date review of the latest research in the field and the rationale for gene containment. Researchers in crop and weed science, plant pathologists, and plant biologists will find invaluable background information along with key strategies and methods for assessing and implementing gene containment. [224 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Water

Feldman, David L. — 24 Sep 2012 08:17:43 +0200

Water is our planet's most precious resource. It is required by every living thing, yet a huge proportion of the world's population struggles to access clean water daily. Agriculture, aquaculture, industry, and energy all depend on it - yet its provision and safety engender widespread conflict; battles likely to intensify as threats to freshwater abundance and quality, such as climate change, urbanization, new forms of pollution, and the privatization of control, continue to grow. But must the cost of potable water become prohibitively expensive for the poor - especially when supplies are privatized? Do technological advances only expand supply or can they carry hidden risks for minority groups? And who bears responsibility for managing the adverse impacts of dams funded by global aid organizations when their burdens fall on some, while their benefits accrue to others? In answering these and other pressing questions, the book shows how control of freshwater operates at different levels, from individual watersheds near cities to large river basins whose water - when diverted - is contested by entire countries. Drawing on a rich range of examples from across the world, it explores the complexity of future challenges, concluding that nations must work together to embrace everyone's water needs while also establishing fair, consistent criteria to promote available supply with less pollution. [200 Seiten, Softcover]

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Water

Feldman, David L. — 24 Sep 2012 08:17:42 +0200

Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass

Kubicek, Christian P. (ed.) — 3 Sep 2012 08:18:22 +0200

Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass offers a comprehensive review of the use of fungi in efficient and cost-effective conversion of cellulosic biomass into fuel. Complete, up-to-date coverage ranges from the biochemical basis of cellulose degradation by fungi to the application of key fungal enzymes in the biofuel industry. The enzymology of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin degradation are all examined. Written by a leading researcher in the field, this book is a valuable tool for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals interested in advancing the development and production of biofuels. [304 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies

Royer, Scott / Royer, Nikki — 3 Jul 2012 08:17:33 +0200

The tools you need to raise and care for beef cattle Beef cattle farming is a business that continues to grow in the United States and around the world, and it will only grow larger as the demand for beef continues to increase. Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of raising beef cattle. Packed with expert tips from experienced farmers, it gives any level of cattle-raiser the tools needed to increase the quantity and quality of your farm's output and maintain a healthy herd. Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies is the go-to resource for aspiring cattle farmers. With important information on health, handling, and breeding, and detailed coverage of equipment and supplies, it is teeming with useful information that anyone interested in raising cattle should have. * Advice on which beef cattle breeds to rear * The prevention and treatment of common diseases * Caring for pregnant heifers and calving procedures * Dietary specifications dependent on breed * Guidance on humane management * Creating an open and safe pasture habitat If you're an aspiring cattle farmer looking to begin raising cattle or an established raiser interested in expanding your herd, Raising Beef Cattle For Dummies has you covered. [360 Seiten, Softcover]

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Enzyklopädie der Holzgewächse

Roloff, Andreas / Weisgerber, Horst / Lang, Ulla / Stimm, Bernd (eds.) — 14 Jun 2012 08:17:52 +0200

Das weltweit einzigartige Standardwerk beschreibt rund 600 Arten aus aller Welt. Mehr als 6000 Farbaufnahmen zeigen die Gehölze, ihr Verbreitungsgebiet sowie charakteristische Einzelheiten. Das Werk wird mehrmals jährlich durch neue Arten ergänzt. [90 Seiten, Looseleaf: Supplement]

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Coffee: Growing, Processing, Sustainable Production

Wintgens, Jean Nicolas (ed.) — 7 Jun 2012 08:17:20 +0200

Vom Kaffeepflanzer bis zum Studenten der tropischen Landwirtschaft reicht der Leserkreis, für den dieser Leitfaden geschrieben wurde. Vierzig Autoren aus den wichtigsten Kaffeeexportnationen besprechen alle Fragen des Anbaus von Kaffee aus pflanzenbiologischem und technologischem Blickwinkel und erläutern Gesichtspunkte der Vermarktung und des Welthandels. Der mit rund 900 Illustrationen (ein Drittel davon in Farbe) verschwenderisch ausgestattete Text wird sinnvoll ergänzt durch einen umfangreichen Datenanhang. Für diese zweite Auflage wurde das Werk komplett auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. [LVI, 984 Seiten, Softcover]

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Bovine Genomics

Womack, James (ed.) — 14 May 2012 08:17:44 +0200

The genetic information being unlocked by advances in genomic and high throughput technologies is rapidly revolutionizing our understanding of developmental processes in bovine species. This information is allowing researchers unprecedented insight into the genetic basis of key traits. Bovine Genomics is the first book to bring together and synthesize the information learned through the bovine genome sequencing project and look at its practical application to cattle and dairy production. Bovine Genomics opens with foundational chapters on the domestication of cattle and traditional Mendelian genetics. Building on these chapters, coverage rapidly moves to quantitative genetics and the advances of whole genome technologies. Significant coverage is given to such topics as epigenetics, mapping quantitative trail loci, genome-wide association studies and genomic selection in cattle breeding. The book is a valuable synthesis of the field written by a global team of leading researchers. Providing wide-ranging coverage of the topic, Bovine Genomic, is an essential guide to the field. The basic and applied science will be of use to researchers, breeders, and advanced students. [284 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Functional Biology of Plants

Bryant, John / Hodson, Martin — 16 Apr 2012 08:17:49 +0200

This book provides students and researchers with a clearly written, well-structured whole plant physiology guide. Early in the text, it delivers essential information on molecular and cellular processes so readers can understand how theses processes are integrated into the development and function of the plant at whole-plant level. There are text boxes throughout this beautifully illustrated guide to explain particular aspects of how humans make use of plants, and a comprehensive glossary proves invaluable to those coming to the subject from other areas of life science. [334 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Functional Biology of Plants

Bryant, John / Hodson, Martin — 16 Apr 2012 08:17:48 +0200