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Tissue Culture Techniques In Vegetable Crop Improvement

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 Plant tissue culture has a great impact on agriculture. It has made significant advancements in the field of vegetable crops. This book provides a comprehensive examination of various challenges in vegetable crop improvement through conventional means and different tissue culture technique interventions to combat these challenges. What sets this book apart is that it offers readers a holistic understanding of different possible tissue culture techniques which can be utilized for different vegetable crop improvement. Through insightful discussion, the book serves as a guide for students, researchers, breeders and academicians to deal with the challenges faced during the conventional breeding of vegetable crops. It also includes illustrations describing a complete documentation of the results and research conducted in the application of plant tissue culture techniques, in particular vegetables, by different researchers to date.
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Nutrition, Quality And Biological Potential Of Grapevine

de Marina T Stojanova

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 This book represents an innovative and unique combination of two segments of the production management of the grapevine: a detailed account of the physiological role of macro and micronutrients in the grapevine and their influence on the quality and biological potential of the grape. Namely, in the first chapter, the nutrition of the grapevine is presented under different environmental conditions to improve its chemical composition and biological potential. The most important macro and microelements, their function in the grapevine, and the symptoms of deficiency and excess of the nutritional elements are presented. This section also contains two appendices with the author''s photos of grapevines with a deficiency and an excess of nutrients. In the second chapter, the influence of nutrition through macro and microelements on the chemical composition of the grapevine is shown in detail, with a special reference to the presence of the most significant biologically active components in the grapes. These components have great importance on the quality and biological potential of the wine and all products that can be obtained from the grapevine. Therefore, they could be classified as a functional food. Accordingly, this book will be of great importance among the scientific community, as it offers innovative results and presentations but at the same time, offers practical solutions that are significant for the practice of the modern cultivation of grapevines. This book is suitable for all types of readers: from researchers, scientists, and professors to students and employees in the food industry and wineries. With that said, all readers will be offered a new perspective on the correct and modern way of using macro and microelements in grapevine nutrition in the direction of improving the quality and biological potential of the grapevine.
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Agricultural Policy: Strategies, Challenges And Global Implications

~~108,65€~~ 86,92€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book consists of five chapters that focus on recent agricultural policy. Chapter one argues that adaptation and households’ responses to changes in the environment are complicated by the fact that human actions do not occur in a social vacuum and are often mediated by a variety of historical and social factors, which are socially embedded. Chapter two explores the significance of wage employment to rural livelihoods and how the enduring formal unemployment crisis, witnessed since the 1990s, has affected peasant agriculture. Based on an application of Mancur Olson’s collective action approach, chapter three draws attention to the role of Northern development NGOs in advancing agricultural protectionism. Using Malawi as a case study, chapter four contributes to the contemporary debates on the youth employment challenge, particularly those centered on the potential role of agriculture in solving youth unemployment, accelerating economic growth, and accelerating intra-continental trade. Chapter five provides a brief scrutiny of major issues in agricultural policy analysis aiming at contributing to informed policy debate in this subject area.
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Biomass: The Novel Green Gold - Current Trends And Future Uses Of Biomass Resources

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 Currently, climate change, high dependence on oil, problems regarding the assurance of energy supply, low air quality and concerns from the point of view of health, have caused a boom in the valorization and use of biomass in the international context. Hence, the present book addresses the uses and applications that have been given to biomass in recent years, and its future uses, divided into two broad categories: energy-related and non-energy-related.
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Future Of Smart Agriculture

~~108,65€~~ 86,92€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 In the rapidly evolving landscape of agriculture, the fusion of technology and farming practices has given birth to a revolution known as "Smart Agriculture." In this illuminating book, we delve into the profound changes and innovations shaping the future of farming. From the implementation of chatbot assistants to the integration of IoT (Internet of Things) and precision agriculture technologies, and the role of computer vision, "The Future of Smart Agriculture" explores every facet of this exciting transformation.
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Pgpr (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) For Plant Stress Management

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 With the continuous decline of the area under cultivation and the increase in human population, one of the major challenges is to increase crop productivity to feed everyone. A major part of crop loss is attributed to different types of plant stresses (both biotic and abiotic). Hence by managing these stresses, we may increase the global production to ensure food security. Different approaches have been adopted in the recent past to reduce crop loss due to plant stress, but some of them like use of agrochemicals had significant ecological concerns. Thus, it was desired to protect the crop plants from different types of plant stresses in an eco-friendly, and environmentally sustainable manner. In the natural environment, the plants are closely associated with the soil microbes. Some of them are already known to pro mote promote plant growth to a considerable extent. Several researchers have demonstrated that the inoculation of PGPR (Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria) is not only effective to enhance plant growth but also their tolerance towards different types plant stresses. Therefore, they have the capability to increase the plant growth even under the stressful environments. The present book therefore, is an up-to-date compilation of the role of PGPR in plant stress management in the form of 13 edited chapters, written by renowned researchers and academicians. The book deals with the different aspects of PGPR from their isolation, characterization, mechanisms of stress alleviation, and commercialization etc. Different mechanisms of different PGPR, their combinations with other soil micro- and macro-organism for an effective plant stress management have also been discussed. Overall this book is a whole-some package to describe stress management roles of PGPR reported till date.
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Aqua-Omics: Current Approaches And Visions

~~212,00€~~ 169,60€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 The main purpose of this book is to bring all the relevant, current advancements about aquaculture and fish biology under a single shadow. This book comprises all related and wider horizons of this subject. A wide coverage of chapters through different aquainformatics areas makes this book unique in its type. This book addresses some important topics within aqua-omics including aquaponics biolog, aqua-informatics and aquatoxicity and how they relate to current trends in fisheries science.
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Biofertilizers: Agricultural Uses, Management And Environmental Effects

~~212,00€~~ 169,60€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book contains eight chapters that detail biofertilizers. Chapter One discusses arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, known to form symbiotic associations with most of the crop plants important in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Chapter Two critically examines the current state-of-art use of zinc solubilizing bacteria strains as biofertilizers and the important roles performed by these beneficial microbes in maintaining soil fertility and enhancing crop productivity. Chapter Three presents Burkholderia, an important bacterial species that directly promotes plant growth. Chapter Four investigates the role of different phosphorus sources on phosphorus bioavailability and explores its cycling in both plants and soil, while also exploring its effects on plant growth and agricultural production. Chapter Five describes the multifaceted environmental impact of microbially treated insoluble inorganic natural sources. Chapter Six discusses the importance of iron (Fe) in soil and plants, the factors affecting its solubility and deficiency in the soil, and the potential of microbial iron solubilizers as a sustainable approach to enhancing Fe availability in soil, and promoting plant growth. Chapter Seven focuses on Azotobacters and assesses their diversity, action mechanisms, ecological significance and its biotechnological applications. Lastly, Chapter Eight discusses the role of biofertilizers in sustainable agriculture.
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Emerging Technologies To Combat Biotic Stress In Crop Plants And Food Security

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book provides comprehensive knowledge and recent advancements in biotic stress tolerance in crop plants. Despite this, it also focuses on the relevance of these advancements in securing food for the future. Rapid population outburst along with the significant reduction in agricultural fields across the globe embarks a serious threat to meet the need for the foods for the future. Yield loss due to biotic ingression makes the situation more complicated. Rapid climate change also has altered pathogenesis in many common crop plants. In this regard, a systematic and comprehensive approach is urgently necessary for sustainable agricultural developments. The biotic stress tolerance in crop plants is distinct from that of model plants hence, demands more priority. Host-microbe interaction is a very interesting branch of research in plant science. Although many host-microbe systems had extensively been studied, the systematic assemblage of the same with crop plants is largely obscured. Additionally, the implication of all these techniques in employing food security of the mass is again scarce. Given the above, the present book tries to fill the gap of knowledge to facilitate the "lab-to-land transition" of the same. The chapters are designed to cover all the aspects related to crop plant biotic stress tolerance mechanism in the light of modern biotechnology and the implication of the same in food security. The in-depth information provided in different chapters not only improves knowledge in biotic stress in crop plants but endow future research in this field also.
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Agricultural Soils: Agronomic Management

~~212,00€~~ 169,60€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work that provides a detailed exploration of the key issues related to soil fertility, management, and conservation in agricultural settings. The book covers a range of topics including nutrient management, soil aggregation, soil organic matter, fertilizers, soil microbiology, and soil health. It provides insights into the latest research and practical strategies for improving soil fertility, productivity, and sustainability. This book is an essential resource for researchers, agronomists, soil scientists, and students interested in the field of agricultural soil management. This book is written for a diverse range of readers who are interested in the field of agricultural soil management, including professionals, academics, and students. It will be of particular interest to agronomists, soil scientists, environmental scientists, researchers, and professionals working in agriculture, horticulture, and land management. In addition to professionals, this book may also appeal to non-professionals in industries such as agriculture, food production, and environmental sustainability. It could also be useful to government agencies, NGOs, and policy-makers who are interested in promoting sustainable agriculture and soil conservation practices.
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Future Of Cropping Systems

~~108,65€~~ 86,92€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book contains five chapters that detail the future of cropping systems. Chapter One aims to quantify the effect of photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) heterogeneity within a greenhouse on the growth of Impatiens walleriana plants. It also evaluates the effect of limiting root growth during nursery on post-transplant biomass accumulation. Chapter Two attempts to determine the physiological mechanism triggered in the plant Impatiens walleriana when sprayed with essential amino acid solutions combined with synthetic cytokinins or auxins. Chapter Three’s objective was to quantify the absolute and relative effects of spraying during nursery with a synthetic cytokinin or an inhibitor of endogenous cytokinin synthesis on the specialty cut flower Limonium sinuatum. Chapter Four discusses the effects of pre-transplant cell size and benzyl aminopurine spraying on biomass accumulation in brussels sprouts. Lastly, Chapter Five shows that auxin pathways could explain, at least in part, the stress-induced changes in the plant architecture and growth patterns of I. walleriana.
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Genome Editing For Crop Improvement

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 Over the last few decades, the agricultural land is decreasing continuously with concurrent rise in human population. Therefore, ensuring food security for all is a major challenge. Therefore, to assist the classical plant improvement interventions, there is an urgent need to develop new methods to improve the crops in a faster, ecologically safer and in a more precise way. There has been a fairly large number of tools available for the targeting and precise editing of plant genomes. In this regard several different technologies, particularly the zinc fingers (ZFNs), transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs), and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR) have been shown to have a high potential to precisely edit the plant genome to improve crop plants. Keeping this in mind the present book was designed to cover all major areas of plant genome editing covering the discovery, types, regulations/policies, challenges, opportunities, and ethical issues associated with genome editing; besides covering more technical parts like bioinformatics tools for genome editing, techniques, off-targeting etc. Moreover, it also covers the editing the plant genomes for some particular traits (resistance against plant pathogens, parasitic weeds or a particular types of stress) or crop types (legumes, model plants, cereals and horticultural crops etc.). Overall, this is book is a wholesome package on genome editing for crop improvement in the form of 16 state-of-the-art edited chapters, written by different researchers/academicians to present up-to-date information on the subject. This book is an excellent study material for the students and the researchers interested to work in the field of genome editing.
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Endophytic And Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi And Their Role In Sustainable Agriculture

~~212,00€~~ 169,60€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book focuses on the latest developments in endophytic and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and their role in sustainable agriculture. The authors of this book explore how these fungi can aid other plants in a variety of ways. These microorganisms can be used to stimulate the growth and production of agricultural crops, improve the quality of ornamental plants, boost plants'' ability to combat biotic and abiotic challenges, and much more. Overall, this book aims to show the useful nature of these fungi in our everchanging world and environment.
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Pomegranate: For Horticulture Students And Farmers

de A.N Ganeshamurthy

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book gives complete information on the pomegranate crop. The book has 21 chapters covering all aspects from origin of the crop to its breeding, cultivation, and management of water, weeds, pests, diseases, and nutrients, as well as its uses, processing, and marketing. The book is aimed at horticulture students, farmers, and the general public who want to learn about the crop. For students of agriculture, horticulture, and botany, the book gives complete information on the origin of the crop, its botany, environmental requirements, agronomy and varietal improvement, processing, and marketing. For farmers, the book gives elaborate information on the agronomy of pomegranate, nutrient management, pest and disease management, post-harvest management, and marketing of the fruits. For general readers, the book gives comprehensive information on the origin of this healthy fruit, its health benefits, its utility in the food processing industry, the ayurvedic, cosmetic, essence, and perfume industries, the tanning industry, and many more. The book also describes the pomegranate''s role in art and culture, its uses in human health, and its nutrition, apart from its description and management. This book fills the gap that, despite the popularity of the pomegranate and its commercial value, there was no comprehensive text book available for university students, farmers, and the general public to know about the crop.
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Critical Appraisal Of India'S Self-Reliance In Agriculture

~~258,38€~~ 206,70€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 One of the principal themes of this book is to explore whether agriculture can foster economic development in the country or not. If so, what steps have to be taken and models to be adopted? Structural transformation from agriculture to manufacturing and services is inevitable as a country develops. The role of agriculture in economic development and poverty reduction has long been debated. Due to the growth in agriculture, food becomes cheaper, farm incomes increase, thereby creating more jobs, and increased incomes stimulate economic diversification. Thus, development in the agricultural sector propels the rest of the economy. Hence, there is a need for greater resource allocation in favor of agriculture, particularly in predominantly agrarian areas. These concepts are explored through the chapters of this book.
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Legumes: Nutritional Value, Health Benefits And Management

~~125,88€~~ 100,70€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 One of the most important scientific contributions to future generations that the current generation must leave to its successors is a protected, improved and sustainable genetic diversity of legume crop plants. This endeavor can be augmented by establishing efficiently analyzed morpho-physiological and molecular data that provide concrete insights that underline mechanisms playing a critical role in enabling crops to effectively react and respond to biotic and abiotic stresses. Research projects involving genetic improvement of legumes represents some of the advances and technologies aimed at providing new avenues to efficiently improve the growth and yield of these crops. This book consists of eight well-structured and written chapters which discuss different perspectives and management of legume crops. The book embodies a diversity of views, bringing new ideas and sharing new important original information involving cultivation, physiology, nutritional quality, medicinal benefits, traditional uses and in vivo priming for enhanced legume production. This book is intended for use as a reference book for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, together with researchers in the field.
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Research Advancements In Organic Farming

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 The present book, entitled Research Advancement in Organic Farming, focuses on advanced approaches of organic farming practices for sustainable production of crops and protection of the environment from pollution caused by conventional farming practices. Organic farming is a holistic self-sustaining approach that recycles its own organic wastes in a natural way in an agro-ecosystem for healthier production and a healthier environment. The inclusion of advanced green techniques and human skills in organic farming magnifies its production. Conservation of biodiversity, soil, water, and air and maintenance of local hydrological and nutrient cycles are the great benefits of it. Consequently, pollution-free safe organic crops are produced and the environment is conserved in organic farming systems. Organic farming contributes 1 to 2% of global food production. The demand for organic products in the world market is rising from day to day. On account of the above, the objectives of the present book are to draw current and advanced pictures of different approaches to organic farming for organic food production and conserving the environment by preventing pollutant-generating conventional chemical-based farming practices. The present book comprises current advancements in basic theoretical, practical, and application frameworks in organic farming by focusing latest empirical research findings on the following topics: basic concept, significance and future prospects of organic farming, organic agriculture, aquaculture, animal husbandry, environmental quality management, composting and vermicomposting, bioslurry and bio-fertilizers.
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Jute: Cultivation, Properties And Uses

~~125,88€~~ 100,70€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This volume contains five chapters discussing the cultivation, properties, and uses of jute fiber. Chapter One is an overview of the manufacturing processes of jute fiber-based composites. Chapter Two discusses methods of chemical modification of the properties of jute fiber for lifecycle enhancement in wastewater treatment. Chapter Three examines in a scope beyond traditional applications the progress, challenges, and prospects of jute fiber as a green adsorbent. Chapter Four provides a review of the processing of jute fiber from extraction to products. Chapter Five discusses potential applications of jute in projects of environmental recovery and environmental conservation.
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Principles Of Digital Image Processing For Agricultural Applications

de Suryaprabha Deenan

~~125,88€~~ 100,70€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book is designed for undergraduate and post-graduate agricultural science students and agricultural engineering researchers to provide a comprehensive insight into the role of digital image processing in agriculture, and its basic principles to solve agriculture issues. This book is constructed with 11 different chapters comprising an introduction to digital image processing, various applications of digital image processing, the role of image processing in the agriculture sector, an overview of fundamental digital image processing procedures, image acquisition methods appropriate for various agricultural situations, image enhancement tools for images acquired in different conditions, image segmentation methods concerned with plant and agriculture images, feature extraction techniques applicable for agricultural images, image classification or pattern recognition to solve agricultural problems, quality assessment metrics of reference and non-reference agriculturally important images and a case study on successful digital image processing application on the banana.
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Pest Management: Methods, Applications And Challenges

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book contains thirteen chapters focusing on pest management and control. The volume is broadly divided into two parts. Part I contains six chapters that deal with the role of chemicals in pest management. The opening chapter begins with the challenges and opportunities in the application of insecticides. The five additional chapters provide information on the pests of temperate fruits, pulses, spices and rice and the recent advances in their management. The concluding chapter of Part I deals with the utilization of chemicals in plant parasitic nematode management and the challenges faced thereof. In Part II, there are seven chapters devoted to microbes. The first chapter broadly explains the role of biopesticides in pest management, the new developments, challenges and future thrusts in this direction. The emphasis of the subsequent chapters shifts to different biocontrol agents viz., entomopathogenic nematodes, nematophagous fungi, bacteria and baculoviruses. One chapter deals exclusively with the integrated application of entomopathogenic nematodes and chemicals. The last chapter of the book deals extensively with the field application of biopesticides. An attempt has been made to present all important aspects and necessary guidelines for pest management in as simple and lucid a manner as possible with some essential data and nice photographs. This book will help agricultural scientists, research practitioners, extension workers, the farming community and especially those undergraduate and postgraduate students having entomology or nematology as their specialized subject.
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Computational Intelligence For Sustainable Development

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 This book covers the latest advances in the field of computational intelligence with a special focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) such as promoting sustainable agriculture, good health, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, sustainable industrialization and innovation, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This book would be an excellent resource for data scientists, engineers, students and professors of higher education, computer scientists, researchers, and academicians.
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Strategies To Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (Sdgs): A Road Map For Global Development

~~304,75€~~ 243,80€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 Sustainability entails addressing our demands without jeopardizing future generations'' ability to meet their own needs. In September 2015, 193 United Nations Member States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, as a universal call for action to eradicate poverty, safeguard the environment, and ensure that all people experience peace and prosperity by 2030. These 17 interconnected global goals and 169 targets will be tracked and reviewed using a set of global indicators that will serve as a "blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for everybody." Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Road Map for Global Development contributes to the intellectual foundation that will enable students to become the engines that will propel and maintain society on the path of sustainability and sustainable development through the difficult process of change.
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Pistachios: Cultivation, Production And Consumption

~~212,00€~~ 169,60€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 Pistachios: Cultivation, Production and Consumption is designed to help readers working in the fields of agriculture, biology, chemistry and marketing. The book focuses on the pistachio cultivation process, its health benefits, its phytochemical properties and its production processes. The book also deals with the application of pistachio waste as a useful product in various processes such as water treatment, oil extraction, and more.
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Ecosystem Services: Types, Management And Benefits

~~357,75€~~ 286,20€ 20% IMEDIATO

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 The book Ecosystem Services: Types, Management and Benefits is mainly focused on issues related to soil and ecosystem management. At present, management of soil from an ecosystem perspective is a prime concern for biodiversity conservation and can only be achieved after proper scientific management of the rhizosphere. The ecosystem services are varied with benefits to humans given by the nature-based environment. These ecosystems include crop ecosystems, forest ecosystems, agro ecosystems, grassland ecosystems, and aquatic ecosystems. According to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAOUN) in the section Ecosystem Services & Biodiversity (ESB), the ecosystem services are the multitude of benefits that nature provides to society. Biodiversity is diversity among living organisms, which is essential to ecosystem function and services delivery. According to FAOUN, ecosystem could be understood as living elements which interact with each other and their non-living environments, providing benefits, or services, to the world. Meanwhile, ecosystem services make human life possible by, for example, providing nutritious food and clean water, regulating disease and climate, supporting the pollination of crops and soil formation, and providing recreational, cultural and spiritual benefits. Despite an estimated value of $125 trillion, these assets are not adequately accounted for in political and economic policy, which means there is insufficient investment in their protection and management. Biodiversity includes diversity within and among species and ecosystems. Changes in biodiversity can influence the supply of ecosystem services. Biodiversity, as with ecosystem services, must be protected and sustainably managed. The present book focuses on soil and ecosystem management with a possible solution to manage the soil ecosystem.
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