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Swine can be infected with many mycoplasmas, some of which cause significant health and welfare issues in pigs, and major losses to the swine industry worldwide. This book provides up-to-date scientific, clinical and practical information of the most important pathogenic mycoplasmas, such as Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae.

International experts review RNA interference (RNAi), methods for developing RNAi systems in GM plants and a range of applications for crop improvement, crop production and crop protection. Chapters examine both endogenous systems in GM plants and exogenous systems where interfering RNAs are applied to target plants, pests and pathogens.

This book is a study and revision guide for students following programmes of study in which biodiversity is an important component. It contains 600 multiple-choice questions (and annotated answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced.

The cut flower and foliage industry is a global business with major production locations around the world. With a focus on production in protected cultivation, this book describes how to successfully grow and harvest high quality flowers.

A comprehensive overview of the German cockroach and its management.

This book applies a gendered lens to the dynamic linkages between climate change and livelihoods in developing countries. It examines how climate change affects women and men in distinct ways, and the implications for earning income and accessing the natural, social, economic, and political resources required to survive and thrive.

Guava is considered a minor tropical fruit (together with lychee, longan, durian etc.), although is the largest in terms of output. This is the first comprehensive book authored by an international team of experts, and covers botany, biotechnology, propagation, production, pests and diseases, postharvest, and processing.

This book provides a comprehensive summary of ruminant digestive processes and nutrition. The author, past-President of the World Association for Animal Production, utilises years of experience to describe the effects of feeding programmes using approved organic ingredients on cattle productivity, health and welfare.

Social tourism is the practice of offering programmes, events and activities to enable all population groups to enjoy tourism. This book encourages readers to think critically about challenges faced by the sector, as well as promote research bridging theory and practice in order to move towards more effective social tourism initiatives.

There are many accepted views about the role and position of youth in the African agricultural economy. This book challenges those assumptions by analysing new studies, particularly of gender and social difference. It is a major contribution to current debates and development policy about youth, agriculture and employment in rural Africa.

This book is a down to earth, practical guide and outlines ten simple steps for improving the business performance of veterinary practices: from recruiting, retaining and managing people, to strategy, marketing and sound financial planning. The book provides valuable guidance to new practice owners and managers.

A practical guide to bees and how they pollinate essential crops. Provides simple, succinct advice on how to increase bee abundance and pollination. Very useful for farmers, horticulturalists, gardeners, and those interested in insect ecology and conservation, including students of entomology and crop protection.

This book explains the process of managing a multispecies event, as well as the larger theoretical implications of event management, using the National Championships of the Icelandic Horse as an extended study.

This book covers the latest understanding of molecular and genetic bases of abiotic stress tolerance and yield improvement of wheat, maize and sorghum, to develop strategies for improved stress tolerance and enhanced crop productivity.

Presenting the most frequently used statistical methods for plant science in a non-intimidating fashion and teaching the appropriate use of SAS (R) within the context of plant science research, this book includes numerous examples and is a key resource for students and scientists undertaking statistical analysis and experimental design.

Natural landscapes are intricately tied to human health and well-being, and increasingly valued for their stress-reduction benefits. Providing an overview of the history, theory, and individual and societal implications of human connection to landscape, this book delivers a research-backed introduction for students, academics and policy makers.

Covering all aspects of the genetics and genomics of the rabbit, this book includes domestication, classical genetics, the rabbit genome, genetic maps and markers, coat colour genetics, immunogenetics, transgenic rabbits and biotechnology applications. It also covers the genetics of meat and fibre production, reproduction and disease resistance.

This high quality and authoritative book answers questions on how aquatic animal diseases can be properly prevented, identified, monitored, treated and managed.

"A catalogue and reference volume of the species diversity of the Chalcidoidea (an important diverse group of parasitic wasps used in biological control of crop pests) based on little known records from Iran and 15 neighbouring countires; an invaluable source of information for all those interested in Chalcidoidea and those working in crop protection (especially biological control) and Integrated Pest Management"--

This book is a study and revision guide for students following programmes of study in which applied ecology and conservation are important components. It contains 600 multiple-choice questions (and annotated answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced.

The topics covered in this book include a range of topics, such as: risk-benefit analysis, transgenic crops in IPM and consumer response to IPM.

3000 new references added since the first editionGives information necessary to produce embryos totally through in vitro techniques|Shows commercial applications of embryo and oocyte researchCattle remain at the forefront of many new developments in reproductive technology and ||what can be done for the cow today will later be applicable...

This authoritative textbook provides an introduction and guide to poultry behaviour and welfare. It describes the origin and biology of the various species of bird that are of agricultural importance, as well as giving a succinct overview of their key behaviour patterns.

Focusing on both irrigated and rain-fed agriculture, this book gives a state of the art review of the limits and opportunities for improving water productivity in crop production.

This comprehensive research book represents the first complete integration of current knowledge in this area. It addresses issues associated with poultry breeding particularly by examining quantitative and molecular genetics and the uses of transgenic technology. A special section covers the important area of disease resistance and transmission.

Biological control has made a major contribution to integrated pest management (IPM) in Africa, but its documentation has been scattered and often under-reported. This book provides a review of the most important studies, including not only successes, but also on-going challenges.

The contributors to this work include the world's leading authorities from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, New Zealand, UK and USA. It will provide essential reading for researchers and students with an interest in nematology.

Rapid urbanization has created a major challenge with regard to waste management and environmental protection. However, the problem can be ameliorated by turning organic waste into compost for use as an agricultural fertilizer in peri-urban areas.

The global tourism industry continues a trend of sustained growth, moving more people and generating domestic and foreign revenues, often at the expense of the social and ecological integrity of destination regions.

The theory and application of mammalian genetics has been evolving rapidly. This has given scientists fresh insight into the biological processes which affect the functions of the animal in question. This is the latest title in our successful series of genetics books providing a comprehensive review of the current research in horse genetics.