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Forest Hydrology: An Introduction to Water and Forests, Third Edition
Published:
November 01, 2012
Author(s):
Mingteh Chang
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Due to its height, density, and thickness of crown canopy; fluffy forest floor; large root system; and horizontal distribution; forest is the most distinguished type of vegetation on the earth. In the U.S., forests occupy about 30 percent of the total territory. Yet this 30 percent of land area …
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Introduction to Natural Resource Planning
Published:
October 05, 2012
Author(s):
Charles Yoe
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This is an exciting time for natural resources planning. There are amazing technologies available to planners and a wide and growing array of resources, problems, and opportunities that need attention. Private and public interests are taking up these issues all over the world and at all levels of …
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Animal Welfare in Animal Agriculture: Husbandry, Stewardship, and Sustainability in Animal Production
Published:
November 23, 2011
Editor(s):
Wilson G. Pond; Fuller W. Bazer; Bernard E. Rollin
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What constitutes animal welfare? With animals being used for companionship, service, research, food, fiber, and by-products, animal welfare is a topic of great interest and importance to society. As the world’s population continues to increase, a major challenge for society is the maintenance of a …
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Soil Mechanics Fundamentals
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December 14, 2010
Author(s):
Isao Ishibashi; Hemanta Hazarika
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While many introductory texts on soil mechanics are available, most are either lacking in their explanations of soil behavior or provide far too much information without cogent organization. More significantly, few of those texts go beyond memorization of equations and numbers to provide a …
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Plant Tissue Culture, Development, and Biotechnology
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November 19, 2010
Editor(s):
Robert N. Trigiano; Dennis J. Gray
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Under the vast umbrella of Plant Sciences resides a plethora of highly specialized fields. Botanists, agronomists, horticulturists, geneticists, and physiologists each employ a different approach to the study of plants and each for a different end goal. Yet all will find themselves in the …
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Principles of Soil Chemistry, Fourth Edition
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October 18, 2010
Author(s):
Kim H. Tan
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Learn the secrets of soil chemistry and its role in agriculture and the environment. Examine the fundamental laws of soil chemistry, how they affect dissolution, cation and anion exchange, and other reactions. Explore how water can form water-bridges and hydrogen bonding, the most common forces in …
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Forest Wildlife Ecology and Habitat Management
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October 12, 2010
Author(s):
David R. Patton
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Across the continental United States, one can identify 20 distinct forest cover types. Most of these are to be found on federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Those responsible for the management of trees that form the 20 different cover types and the …
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Soil Physics with HYDRUS: Modeling and Applications
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May 21, 2010
Author(s):
David E. Radcliffe; Jiri Simunek
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Numerical models have become much more efficient, making their application to problems increasingly widespread. User-friendly interfaces make the setup of a model much easier and more intuitive while increased computer speed can solve difficult problems in a matter of minutes. Co-authored by the …
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Science and Technology of Organic Farming
Published:
May 06, 2010
Author(s):
Allen V. Barker
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Winner of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award for 2011! Organic farming is not only a philosophy, but also a well-researched science that combines soil fertility, plant pathology, entomology, and other biological and environmental sciences. Science and Technology of Organic Farming is a …
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Poultry Meat Processing, Second Edition
Published:
February 09, 2010
Editor(s):
Casey M. Owens; Christine Alvarado; Alan R. Sams
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When the first edition of Poultry Meat Processing was published, it provided a complete presentation of the theoretical and practical aspects of poultry meat processing, exploring the complex mix of biology, chemistry, engineering, marketing, and economics involved. Upholding its reputation as the …
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Winner of a CHOICE Award for Outstanding Academic Title of 2011: Science and Technology of Organic Farming
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