Laura Hamilton 
Lily: one in a million 
… a miracle of survival

Micronutrient research has been an important component of the soil fertility and plant nutrition program in Pakistan since the identification of zinc deficiency in rice in 1969. Since then, considera …

This book will not serve as the "encyclopedia of cover crop management, " but it s close. The benefits of a wide range of individual cover crops and blends/mixes for specific agronomic crop …

New evidence that the ancient Mayas practiced intensive, often irrigated, agriculture on a massive scale has forced revision in current thinking about that civilization. Yet, little study has focused …

The book aims to bring together the essential information on animal behaviour for those concerned with the husbandry, management and welfare of farm animals. It provides information to make fuller …

Current and projected worldwide shortages of energy, fertilizer, and irrigation water, coupled with a rapidly expanding population, are prompting agricultural scientists to seek, identify, and …

Better validation of indigenous domestic animal genetic resources is becoming more important with regard to the potential of livestock for poverty alleviation and income generation. To improve …

Their natural enemies largely determine the population size and dynamic behavior of many plant-eating insects. Any reduction in enemy number can result in an insect outbreak. Applied biological …

An indispensable book for every wine lover, from some of the world”s greatest experts. Where do wine grapes come from and how are they related to each other? What is the historical background of eac …

Ecologists, agronomists, and others who may question the validity of current models for determining sustainable growth of agroecosystems, need a new set of analytical tools that more effectively …

Key features:

Reviews the development of agroecology in China, including research, practice, management, and education regarding challenges for rural and agricultural progress

Presents …