This book explains why some alien species shift from being minor components in their native ecosystems to devastating invaders. It assesses the genetic factors of invasion success and highlights molecular tools that help managers identify future threats.
These proceedings cover recent advances in plant developmental biology, focusing on photomorphogenesis, flowering time control, and the circadian clock. Explore the role of light in controlling flowering, hormonal regulations, and other key molecular events.
Explore traditional Chinese ways of eating and the belief that “food and medicine are of the same origin.” This guide details the properties of different food items, serving as a reference for choosing what to eat according to your own physical conditions.
An Analysis of the Research on Sugarcane Yellow Leaf
For 30 years, sugarcane yellow leaf (SYL) has been known as a viral disease. After analyzing decades of confusing and contradictory research, the author argues it is a physiological syndrome. This book aims to disentangle the issue and show the truth behind the condition.
The Nigerian Cocoa Industry and the International Economy in the 1930s
This monograph uses the Nigerian cocoa industry’s encounter with the world economy of the 1930s to knit together a gamut of themes ranging from the social formations of production to the forces of demand and supply, as well as the protest movements against monopoly capitalism.
This book analyzes the production, microbial communities, and safety of Chinese fermented vegetables. It pioneers new theories and breakthroughs in lactic acid bacteria use, serving as a vital reference for researchers and industry.
Hyaenids
How do we differentiate between bone collections made by hyaenas and those of hominids? This study examines three hyaena species, finding that environmental conditions have a critical impact on the gnawing and fragmentation patterns left on bones.
This guide covers phytodermatoses—skin reactions caused by plant compounds. It profiles 68 plant species that cause dermatoses in humans, especially for those who cultivate or sell them. For each plant, the description, habitat, and main toxic constituents are given.
Rice is a salt-sensitive, semi-aquatic crop with many adaptations for its environment. How do these adaptations respond to salinity? This book addresses this largely unexplored question, detailing the response of rice to salt stress in its natural habitat.
This book describes the biogenic and green synthesis of gold, palladium and platinum nanoparticles. The biological synthesis of metal nanoparticles is a strategy employed to protect against toxic effects, explaining their properties and synthesis mechanisms.
Medical and Applied Malacology Crossing Boundaries
This volume from the International Congress on Medical and Applied Malacology contains articles on bioprospecting, medical malacology, aquaculture, and biomonitoring, conveying the importance of mollusks to human and animal health and their applications.
This unique study shows how species have always exchanged genetic information. Describing the consequences of interspecies hybridization at both morphological and molecular levels, it is a vital resource for biologists, breeders, and researchers in agriculture and genomics.
This book is a collection of exquisite coloured photographs illustrating Jordan’s diverse wild medicinal and aromatic plants. It discusses 281 species from diverse habitats, with information on taxonomy, chemical constituents, healing properties, and uses in folk medicine.
Explore Jordan’s medicinal and aromatic plants in this valuable reference. Illustrated with full-color photos, it presents up-to-date information on 209 species, covering their taxonomy, medicinal values, healing properties, and uses in folk medicine.
With the Bees
Dissatisfied with commercial beekeeping? This guide offers a fresh, science-based method for the backyard beekeeper. It simplifies hive systems and minimizes interventions, making your hobby less labor-intensive, more affordable, and truly aligned with bees’ natural behavior.
This collection of exquisite coloured photographs illustrates Jordan’s diverse wild medicinal and aromatic plants. It details 279 species, covering their taxonomy, chemical constituents, and uses in folk medicine. A valuable resource for culinary, health, and other purposes.
Agroforestry as a Nature-Based Solution
This groundbreaking book offers a practical roadmap to sustainable development through agroforestry—an innovative system that integrates trees, crops, and livestock. It shows how to enhance productivity, restore lands, sequester carbon, and build resilience to climate change.
This monograph combines global research and practical advice on applying IoT techniques in plant nutrition. Learn to determine nutrient content and optimize fertilizers to improve the quality and quantity of agricultural production, ensuring sustainable and profitable results.
Risk Analysis in Project Appraisal
A unique guide to assessing risk and return in capital investment using Monte Carlo Simulation. It presents a comprehensive conceptual framework with clarity and real-life examples for professionals and students in project finance, investment, and corporate lending.
Adoption of Tissue Culture in Horticulture
This unique book examines the adoption of plant tissue culture by farmers. It explores the influence of this commercially successful biotechnology on the social organization of production and social relations at the micro-level.