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  • Sterile Insect Technique

    Principles And Practice In Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management

    Edited by Victor A. Dyck, Jorge Hendrichs, A.S. Robinson ...
    The sterile insect technique (SIT) is an environment-friendly method of pest control that integrates well into area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM) programmes. This book takes a generic, thematic, comprehensive, and global approach in describing the principles and practice of the SIT. The strengths and weaknesses, and successes and failures, of the SIT are evaluated openly and fairly from ... Read more

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  • Mosquitopia

    The Place of Pests in a Healthy World

    Edited by Marcus Hall, Dan Tamïr ...
    This edited volume brings together natural scientists, social scientists and humanists to assess if (or how) we may begin to coexist harmoniously with the mosquito. The mosquito is humanity’s deadliest animal, killing over a million people each year by transmitting malaria, yellow fever, Zika and several other diseases. Yet of the 3,500 species of mosquito on Earth, only a few dozen of them are ... Read more

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  • Handbook of Edible Weeds

    Herbal Reference Library

    by James A. Duke ...
    Series series Herbal Reference Library
    Handbook of Edible Weeds contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of 100 edible weeds, representing 100 genera of higher plant species. Some of the species are strictly American, but many are cosmopolitan weeds. Each account includes common names recognized by the Weed Science Society of America, standard Latin scientific names, uses, and distribution (geographic and ecological). ... Read more

    PHP13,115.75

  • Botany

    by Charles Kovacs ...
    Series series Waldorf Education Resources
    Charles Kovacs characterizes different plants, from fungi, algae and lichens, to the lily and rose families. He describes the parts of each plant and their growth cycle.It is recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Classes 5 and 6 (age 10-12). ... Read more

    PHP837.39 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Oceanography and Marine Biology

    An annual review. Volume 59

    Edited by Stephen J. Hawkins ...
    Series series Oceanography and Marine Biology - An Annual Review
    CHOICE Highly Recommended, Sept 2022Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review remains one of the most cited sources in marine science and oceanography. The ever-increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues, especially global climate change and its impacts, creates a demand for authoritative refereed reviews summarizing and ... Read more

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  • The Hidden Life of Trees

    What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from A Secret World

    by Peter Wohlleben, Suzanne Simard ...
    Translated by Jane Billinghurst ...
    Series Book 1 - The Mysteries of Nature
    A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.“Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded ... Read more

    PHP1,047.19 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food

    Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food

    by Pamela C. Ronald, R. W. Adamchak ...
    By the year 2050, Earth's population will double. If we continue with current farming practices, vast amounts of wilderness will be lost, millions of birds and billions of insects will die, and the public will lose billions of dollars as a consequence of environmental degradation. Clearly, there must be a better way to meet the need for increased food production. Written as part memoir, part ... Read more

    PHP719.39

  • A Flower A Day

    by Miranda Janatka ...
    Series series A Day
    Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of flowers for every day of the year.Every day of the year a different species of flower bursts into bloom somewhere in the world. This collection of 366 flowers reveals not only their beauty but the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric and historical stories behind them.Discover the magnificent magnolia, which evolved more than 95 million years ago ... Read more

    PHP983.19

  • Essentials of Bioinformatics, Volume III

    In Silico Life Sciences: Agriculture

    Edited by Khalid Rehman Hakeem, Noor Ahmad Shaik, Babajan Banaganapalli, Ramu Elango ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Bioinformatics is an integrative field of computer science, genetics, genomics, proteomics, and statistics, which has undoubtedly revolutionized the study of biology and medicine in past decades. It mainly assists in modeling, predicting and interpreting large multidimensional biological data by utilizing advanced computational methods. Despite its enormous potential, bioinformatics is not widely ... Read more

    PHP12,466.69

  • Bioactives and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants

    Volume 2

    Edited by T. Pullaiah ...
    This two-volume book presents an abundance of important information on the bioactive and pharmacological properties of medicinal plants. It provides valuable comprehensive research and studies on bioactive phytocompounds of over 68 important medicinal plants with beneficial properties. For each species included in the volume, a brief introduction is given along with their bioactive compounds and ... Read more

    PHP10,198.22

  • Feast on Phytochemicals

    Natural health-boosting compounds in fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices, including Australian bush food plants

    by Paul R. Williams ...
    Eating a wide range of plants is central to long-term health. In addition to fibre, minerals and proteins, plants supply an enormous range of health-boosting compounds called phytochemicals. Phytochemicals include the caffeine in coffee, polyphenols in citrus and resveratrol in red wine. They produce the vibrant colours and delicious flavours of fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices. Phytochemicals ... Read more

    PHP955.13

  • The Radish Genome

    Edited by Hiroyasu Kitashiba, Takeshi Nishio ...
    Series series Compendium of Plant Genomes
    This book summarizes the latest information and the status quo of radish genome studies to stimulate innovations and improvements in breeding techniques and to promote further advances in the field.Radish (Raphanus sativus) is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is cultivated worldwide. Its varieties have been diversified in terms of size, shape, and the color of their roots and bio-components ... Read more

    PHP6,233.09

  • The Meat Business

    Devouring a Hungry Planet

    Edited by Geoff Tansey, Joyce D'Silva ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Food Supply and Policy
    Originally published in 1999. The theme running through this collection of essays is that food quality and human health, the welfare of animals and the methods of farming, and the quality of the environment, go hand-in-hand. This theme continues along the lines that the present system is harmful to them all and to our ability to generate enough good food for the whole world. The contributors to ... Read more

    PHP2,914.03

  • Instant Insights: Optimising photosynthesis in crops

    by Prof Christine Raines, Dr A. P. Cavanagh, Dr C. Afamefule, Dr K. Chibani, Dr H. Gherli, Dr P. Lopez, Dr V. Mengin, Dr B. Moreno-Garcia, Dr S. Wall, Prof Eva Rosenqvist, Dr Coralie E. Salesse-Smith, Dr Steven M. Driever, Dr Victoria C. Clarke, Prof. R. F. Sage, Shunsuke Adachi, Tadashi Hirasawa, Prof. Martin A. J. Parry, João Paulo Pennacchi, Luis Robledo-Arratia, Elizabete Carmo-Silva ...
    Series Book 87 - Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
    Provides a detailed overview of the biochemistry of the C3 photosynthesis cycle in cropsReviews recent research on manipulating the structure and composition of key barriers which impose a threat to mesophyll conductance and photosynthesisConsiders the importance of mesophyll conductance in achieving optimal photosynthesis in crops ... Read more

    PHP2,720.49

  • Paradise Lost?

    The Ecological Economics of Biodiversity

    by Edward B. Barbier, Joanne C. Burgess Barbier, Carl Folke ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Ecology
    Originally published in 1994, Paradise Lost? is the outcome of a unique collaboration between economists and ecologists initiated by the Beijer Institute of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The book examines how the loss of biodiversity is one of the most serious problems the world faces, and suggests that new, interdisciplinary thinking is required to safeguard both us and the biosphere ... Read more

    PHP2,914.03

  • Detection and Management of New and Emerging Mystery Plant Virus Sources

    Edited by Alireza Golnaraghi, Rajarshi Kumar Gaur, Rakesh Kumar Verma ...
    Plant virus infections are estimated to cost billions of dollars in economic losses. Despite intensive efforts to manage and prevent plant viruses and their potential vectors in crop production processes, the threat posed by newly emerging or re-emerging viruses is becoming more common and poses potential threats even in previously uninfected areas. In this new volume, the editors review the ... Read more

    PHP12,824.29

  • Chinese Cymbidium Orchid

    A Gentleman of Noble Virtue

    by Choy Sin Hew, Yik Suan Wong ...
    The cultivation of Chinese cymbidiums has a long history in China dating back to more than a thousand years ago. Chinese cymbidiums are commonly known as 'Lan' (兰) or 'Guo Lan' (国兰) in China.Lan has a special appeal and meaning to the Chinese as it symbolizes integrity, modesty and nobility. Confucius praised Lan as the 'Gentleman of Noble Virtue' (君子之风) and 'King of Fragrance' (王者之香). The love ... Read more

    PHP3,252.79

  • Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Agricultural Sustainability

    From Theory to Practices

    Edited by Ashok Kumar, Vijay Singh Meena ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    To meet the food security needs of the 21st century, this book focuses on ecofriendly and sustainable production technologies based on plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). It is estimated that the global population could increase to 9 billion by 2050. Further, the amount of land devoted to farming has decreased. Soil is a living entity, and is not only a valuable natural resource for ... Read more

    PHP8,726.49

  • Bioactives and Pharmacology of Lamiaceae

    Edited by T. Pullaiah ...
    Series series AAP Focus on Medicinal Plants
    This new book provides a wealth of information on plants in the Lamiaceae family, noted for their essential oils and bioactives and pharmacological properties. The chapters investigate a wide variety of species, providing for each an introduction, characteristics, properties, distribution, traditional uses, and current and potential pharmacological applications.Aiming to be a resource for the ... Read more

    PHP11,655.53

  • Common Chinese Materia Medica

    Volume 1

    Edited by Huagu Ye, Chuyuan Li, Wencai Ye, Feiyan Zeng ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    This first volume describes 78 species of medicinal plants in 44 families, in which 7 families and 13 species are algae and fungi, 28 families and 52 species are ferns, 9 families and 13 species are gymnosperms. The algae include Laminaria japonica, Sargassum fusiforme, Ulva lactucam, Uiva pertusa et al.; the fungi include Calvatia lilacina, Calvatia lilacina, Cordyceps sobolifera, et al.; the ... Read more

    PHP5,609.69

  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

    Healthcare and Industrial Applications

    Edited by Tariq Aftab, Khalid Rehman Hakeem ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Before the concept of history began, humans undoubtedly acquired life benefits by discovering medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) that were food and medicine. Today, a variety of available herbs and spices are used and enjoyed throughout the world and continue to promote good health. The international market is also quite welcoming for MAPs and essential oils. The increasing environment and ... Read more

    PHP10,596.59

  • Zinc in Soils and Plants

    Proceedings of the International Symposium on ‘Zinc in Soils and Plants’ held at The University of Western Australia, 27–28 September, 1993

    Edited by A.D. Robson ...
    Series Book 55 - Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences

    PHP13,028.29

  • Climate-Resilient Agriculture

    A Molecular Perspective

    Edited by Ashutosh Singh, Saurabh Pandey ...
    Developing climate-smart crops is vital to securing food security around the world. This new book discusses the state-of-the-art technologies that can help to mitigate plant abiotic stresses in cultivated crops. It covers the current aspects of climate-resilience agriculture, including the crucial physiological, biochemical, and molecular aspects of cultivated crops under stress conditions, which ... Read more

    PHP12,765.99

  • Crop Systems Biology

    Narrowing the gaps between crop modelling and genetics

    Edited by Xinyou Yin, Paul C. Struik ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    The sequencing of genomes has been completed for an increasing number of crop species, and researchers have now succeeded in isolating and characterising many important QTLs/genes. High expectations from genomics, however, are waving back toward the recognition that crop physiology is also important for realistic improvement of crop productivity. Complex processes and networks along various ... Read more

    PHP5,609.69