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Published:
May 06, 2010
Author(s):
Allen V. Barker
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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Published:
January 03, 2007
Author(s):
Stephen R. Gliessman
Stephen Gliessman's complementary volumes, Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems, Second Edition and Field and Laboratory Investigations in Agroecology, Second Edition are now available together for one low price! Completely revised, updated, and reworked, the second edition of 
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Published:
December 15, 2006
Author(s):
Stephen R. Gliessman
Agroecology is defined as the application of ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable food systems. Offering step-by-step guidance for structured investigation, Field and Laboratory Investigations in Agroecology, Second Edition reviews ecological concepts and 
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Published:
November 15, 2006
Author(s):
Stephen R. Gliessman
Providing the theoretical and conceptual framework for this continually evolving field, Agroecology: The Ecology of Sustainable Food Systems, Second Edition explores environmental factors and complexities affecting agricultural crops and animals. Completely revised, updated, and reworked, the 
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Published:
November 01, 2006
Editor(s):
Charles A. Francis; George Bird; Raymond Poincelot
Get the latest sustainable agriculture practices and keep an eye on the future Developing and Extending Sustainable Agriculture: A New Social Contract explores the challenges faced by today’s farmers and ranchers to provide practical strategies to develop a twenty-first century system of 
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Published:
October 19, 2006
Author(s):
Paul Wojtkowski
A crucial reference/textbook that provides a wide spectrum of information in one easily understandable sourceThe essence of agroecology lies in harnessing and harmonizing the forces of nature for productive purpose. Introduction to Agroecology: Principles and Practices comprehensively explains how 
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Published:
September 26, 2006
Editor(s):
Saroja Raman
Take a balanced look at ways to ensure food security and to work to erase hunger around the worldAgriculture is the most aggressively managed ecosystem. Agricultural Sustainability: Principles, Processes, and Prospects provides a comprehensive examination of all facets of agricultural 
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Published:
February 13, 2004
Author(s):
Clara Nicholls
Explore the latest research on biological control! Completely updated for 2004, this new edition examines methods for making agricultural systems less susceptible to insect pests. Containing new findings and reports of strategies, Biodiversity and Pest Management in Agroecosystems, Second Edition 
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Published:
December 24, 2003
Author(s):
Paul Wojtkowski
Learn how the principles and practices of landscape agroecology can help to overcome drought, flooding, poor soil, damaging winds, plant diseases, plant-eating insects, and more! Examining the concepts, conventions, and components that underlie the ecology of human-managed landscapes, this is the 
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Go Bananas!!!

The world population is increasing at an accelerated rate and is estimated to reach 9-10 billion people by 2050. Food production must also increase to accommodate these numbers, and easy-to-grow, nutritious foods such as bananas could be the answer.

The first comprehensive compendium on bananas in recent years, Banana Breeding: Progress and Challenges provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of banana breeding and genetics, including biotechnology.

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Animal Science from A to Z

Written and edited by a distinguished team of experts, Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Second Edition contains more than 300 entries that explore the broad field of Animal Science. From aquariums to zoos, you'll find everything you need to know in these two volumes that include more than 2500 references and hundreds of figures, equations, and tables.

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