Authors:J. L. Quiles, C. Ramirez-tortosa, P. Yaqoob,
Publisher: CABI
Keywords: publishing, cabi, health, oil, olive
Number of Pages: 448
Published: 2006-08-10
List price: $150.00
ISBN-10: 1845930681
ISBN-13: 9781845930684

Written by leading experts, this book reviews the current research evidence for the health benefits of a diet rich in olive oil. It focuses on the role of olive oil in reducing the incidence of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes, and the effect of olive oil on the immune system.

Author: James F. Hancock
Publisher: CABI
Keywords: species, crop, origin, evolution, plant
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2004-01-08
List price: $150.00
ISBN-10: 085199685X
ISBN-13: 9780851996851

This book is probably the only current volume to combine discussion of plant evolution with that of crop origins. The first edition was published in 1992 by Prentice-Hall, and has now been fully revised to reflect recent advances. Key features include: a description of the process of evolution in native and cultivated populations of plants; a review of when and where major crops were domesticated; discussion of the subsequent development of crops over time; and greater integration of the information on evolution and crop origins compared to the first edition. The book is aimed at advanced stud

Authors:D. D. Colwell, M. J. R. Hall, P. J. Scholl,
Publisher: CABI
Keywords: relationships, impact, management, parasite, host, flies, biology, oestrid
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2006-07-13
List price: $170.00
ISBN-10: 0851996841
ISBN-13: 9780851996844

This book is an in-depth review and analysis of the biology of adults and larvae of the Family Ostridae. Oestrid flies, commonly known as botfly, warble fly and screw worm, are a major pest of domestic and wild animals, especially cattle, in the Northern hemisphere. They cause myiasis (invasion of living tissue by the larvae) by laying eggs on the animal’s skin. This book presents a comparative investigation of life histories and adaptation to parasitism exhibited by this unique family of flies.

Authors:M. H. Julien, R. Sforza, M. C. Bon, H. C. Evans, P. E.
Publisher: CABI
Keywords: control, weeds, cabi, biological, symposium, xii, international, proceedings
Number of Pages: 768
Published: 2009-01-15
List price: $150.00
ISBN-10: 1845935063
ISBN-13: 9781845935061

The control of invasive plant species is a global challenge, and effective biological control is a long-term solution which reduces the need for environmentally damaging chemical sprays. Covering the very latest research findings in all aspects of weed biocontrol, this comprehensive volume contains over 250 papers and abstracts across nine key themes presented at the symposium by international experts. It explores weed biology and ecology and the economic impacts, effectiveness and practical implications of weed management strategies, and will be of interest to researchers and students in plan

Authors:R. Ruben, J. Pender, A. Kuyvenhaven,
Publisher: CABI
Keywords: cabi, publishing, areas, favoured, poverty, reduction, sustainable
Number of Pages: 464
Published: 2007-11-24
List price: $170.00
ISBN-10: 1845932773
ISBN-13: 9781845932770

Less-favored areas with limited agricultural potential or difficult access conditions, support 40 percent of the world’s rural population suffering from chronic poverty. While agricultural innovations and rural development programs have begun to be implemented within developing countries, they do not address the specific obstacles faced by this large population. Instead, a targeted approach is needed to identify different resource management strategies for particular types of households and communities as well as creating balanced investments aimed at sustainable intensification of rural

Authors:J. France, E. Kebreab,
Publisher: CABI
Keywords: nutrition, modelling, mathematical
Number of Pages: 640
Published: 2008-06-15
List price: $240.00
ISBN-10: 1845933540
ISBN-13: 9781845933548

Mathematical modelling is increasingly applicable to the practical sciences. Here, mathematical approaches are applied to the study of mechanisms of digestion and metabolism in primary animal species. Farmed animals - ruminants, pigs, poultry and fish are comprehensively covered, as well as sections on companion animals. Common themes between species, such as energy and amino acid metabolism, are explored with a worldwide approach. Leading researchers from around the world have contributed to France and Kebreab’s volume to provide an integrated approach to mathematical modelling in anima

Authors:Michael Black, Kent J. Bradford, Jorge Vazquez-Ram
Publisher: CABI
Keywords: cabi, publishing, applications, advances, biology, seed
Number of Pages: 528
Published: 2000-07-20
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0851994040
ISBN-13: 9780851994048

Substantial progress has been made in seed science during the past few years, emphasizing the important role seed biology plays in advancing plant biotechnology agriculture and plant resource management and conservation. This book contains edited and revised papers from the 6th International Workshop on Seeds held in Mexico in January 1999 and describes the current status of seed research and technology.