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Books in Agricultural and biological sciences

The Agricultural and Biological Sciences collection advances science-based knowledge for the improvement of animal and plant life and for secure food systems that produce nutritious, novel, sustainable foods with minimal environmental impact. Food Science titles include not only those products from agriculture but all other aspects from food production to nutrition, health and safety, chemistry to security, policy, law and regulation. Biological Sciences address animal behaviour and biodiversity, organismal and evolutionary biology, entomology, marine biology and aquaculture, plant science and forestry.

  • The International Sugar Trade

    • 1st Edition
    • January 1, 1996
    • Tony Hannah + 1 more
    • English
    This is the first book to cover in a comprehensive way, the conduct and structure of the international sugar industry from cultivation right through to end use. The authors look in detail at the workings of the growing and production sector and the trends in world production, consumption and trading of sugar. Important sections consider the policies of the world's major sugar producers and the likely future developments of the trade in the light of the developments in Eastern Europe and China, and in the substitute sugar sweetener products. The book will be an invaluable reference source for sugar producers and traders and for all those involved in the financial, advisory and investment communities.Publishe... in association with the International Sugar Organization

  • Separation Processes in the Food and Biotechnology Industries

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • January 1, 1996
    • A S Grandison + 1 more
    • English
    This book reviews methods and techniques for separating food components and products of the biotechnology industry. The introduction focuses on food composition and some of the conventional separation techniques. Subsequent chapters deal with each specific type or area of application individually and include information on the basic principles, industrial equipment available, commercial applications and an overview of research and development.

  • Wheat Structure

    Biochemistry and Functionality
    • 1st Edition
    • January 1, 1996
    • J D Schofield
    • English
    Understanding the structural, compositional and physicochemical properties of the wheat used in bread, biscuits, pasta and other consumer products is important. This book brings together international experts to provide an overview of the progress made to date and also to give an insight into the new approaches that can be used to solve outstanding problems. It covers progress in areas including: what grain structure; structural features of the gluten proteins; structual-functional... relationships of wheat protein; lipid-binding proteins; rheology of dough systems; and the importance of non-starch polysaccharides.

  • Natural Antioxidants and Food Quality in Atherosclerosis and Cancer Prevention

    • 1st Edition
    • January 1, 1996
    • J T Kumpulainen + 1 more
    • English
    Natural antioxidants and food quality in atherosclerosis and cancer prevention provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the role of natural antioxidants and lipid peroxidation in atherosclerosis and cancer. The book presents important information on the presence of various flavonoids found in berries, vegetables and fruits and their antioxidative potencies, as well as the role of antioxidative vitamins and carotenoids in cardiovascular diseases and cancer. In addition, the measurement of oxidative stress in humans is surveyed.

  • Stock & Station Agents' Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • December 18, 1995
    • Alan Squires + 1 more
    • English
    This accessible and authoritive text has been written for students undertaking programs of study in stock and station agency practice, and for practising stock and station agents who will find this an invaluable reference work. Care has been taken toensure that the information contained within this book is not only accurate, but follows the syllabus provided for in the national core curriculum for rural agent/stock and station agent courses conducted throughout the country, but with some emphasis onmatters peculiar to New South Wales.

  • Pasture Management

    • 1st Edition
    • December 18, 1995
    • Rick Bickford
    • English
    * Pasture grasses and legumes; their species, varieties and their roles as fodder and in the soil, including the bacterial innoculatin of legumes. * Weeds and pest species; their lifecycles and effect on pastures, plus what to use to control or resist their impact. * Tillage and sowing techniques * Soil testing and fertiliser requirements Fodder conservation is also covered with much valuable advice on: * Fodder species * Mowing times * Conservation techniques and machinery * Storage measures.

  • Working Dogs

    Training for Sheep and Cattle
    • 1st Edition
    • December 18, 1995
    • Colin Seis
    • English
    * History of working dogs * Standards for a good dog * Selecting, training and basic obedience for a pup * Introduction to stock * Working with sheep and cattle * Behavioural problems and caring for your dog. This book is written with profound knowledge and long experience in training working dogs. Colin Seis has been breeding Kelpies at his Winona Stud for many years. His dogs are sought after all over Australia and for some years now Colin has been breeding and training working Kelpies in California where their ability and intelligence is rapidly being realised for work with cattle.

  • Veterinary Medical Specialization: Bridging Science and Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 39
    • December 12, 1995
    • English
    Recent trends toward specialization in veterinary medicine parallel similar trends in the practice of human medicine. W. Jean Dodds, the new editor of Advances in Veterinary Science and Comparative Medicine, has brought together recognized authorities to integrate the legal and ethical implications generated by the issue of specialization. Routine and specialized veterinary practices, including genetic screening, are now associated with clinical trials. This book establishes the links between specialization in the veterinary sciences and the factors that influence the use of animals in basic science and medicine.

  • Advances in Agronomy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 55
    • November 14, 1995
    • English
    With eight outstanding reviews on cutting-edge advances in the crop and soil sciences, this volume emphasizes environmental quality and biotechnology. The connections between agricultural practice and environmental impact are addressed in chapters on sewage sludge, dissolved organic matter, and metals and pyrolysis-mass spectrometry of soil organic matter. Also among this collection are reviews on USDA's plant genome project, DNA markers, and peanut genetics and breeding. With this latest volume, Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a prolific and first-rate reference by the scientific community. In 1993 Advances in Agronomy increased its publication frequency to three volumes per year, and will continue this trend as the breadth of agronomic inquiry and knowledge continues to grow.

  • Plant Nutrient Disorders

    Volume 2: Tropical Fruit and Nut Crops
    • 1st Edition
    • October 31, 1995
    • Geoff Cresswell + 1 more
    • English
    The Plant Nutrient Disorders in Crops Series is beneficial to farmers, advisers and students; they will find this material invaluable for understanding, identifying and diagnosing nutrient disorders in all kinds of crops. It is extensively illustrated in full colour to show the effects of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, as wel as damage from non-nutritional causes, in this group of crops. Other volumes in this series: Volume 1: Temperate and Subtropical Fruit andNut Crops Volume 3: Vegetable Crops Volume 4: Pastures and Field Crops Volume 5: Ornamental Plants and Shrubs (NYP)

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