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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.

  • Detecting Ecological Impacts

    Concepts and Applications in Coastal Habitats
    • 1st Edition
    • Russell J. Schmitt + 1 more
    • English
    Detecting Ecological Impacts: Concepts and Applications in Coastal Habitats focuses on crucial aspects of detecting local and regional impacts that result from human activities. Detection and characterization of ecological impacts require scientific approaches that can reliably separate the effects of a specific anthropogenic activity from those of other processes. This fundamental goal is both technically and operationally challenging. Detecting Ecological Impacts is devoted to the conceptual and technical underpinnings that allow for reliable estimates of ecological effects caused by human activities. An international team of scientists focuses on the development and application of scientific tools appropriate for estimating the magnitude and spatial extent of ecological impacts. The contributors also evaluate our current ability to forecast impacts. Some of the scientific, legal, and administrative constraints that impede these critical tasks also are highlighted. Coastal marine habitats are emphasized, but the lessons and insights have general application to all ecological systems.

  • Introduction to the Practice of Fishery Science, Revised Edition

    Revised Edition
    • 1st Edition
    • William F. Royce
    • English
    Revised and updated, Royce's Introduction to the Practice of Fishery Science is a classic text. With a new chapter on aquaculture, this book provides the background for a first course in fishery science. Intentionally focused on the practical and professional requirements of careers in the management and maintenance of fisheries, this text will be useful to students as well as to established professionals.

  • Wheat Structure

    Biochemistry and Functionality
    • 1st Edition
    • 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
    • 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.

  • The International Sugar Trade

    • 1st Edition
    • 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
    • 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.

  • Stock & Station Agents' Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • 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.

  • Working Dogs

    Training for Sheep and Cattle
    • 1st Edition
    • 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.

  • Risk Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Mike Krause
    • English
    Any farming operation is also a business, and because of the nature of agricultural production, that business and its operators are susceptible to risk. Production can be affected by weather and drought, income can be affected by market prices andshifts, government can impinge and farmers can be injured; they all affect the farm business. Areas covered in this book include: * The farm business structure * Weather and drought * Long and short term market fluctuations * Assets and borrowing *Government intervention and exchange rates * Risks to farm operators * Information reliability. Finally the agricultural manager is assisted to analyse their own operation, to plan how best to meet the problems of the farm business. Mike Krause hasover 14 years experience as a professional rural economist and has worked extensively with farmers and fruit growers, helping to identify techniques that will help improve farmer profits. Mike has recently joined an international company calledAgricultural Risk Management Pty. Ltd (ARM). This company specialises in risk analysis and risk management providing the full spectrum of services in risk identification, risk measurement, and insurance based revenue protection risk management inagriculture.

  • Pasture Management

    • 1st Edition
    • 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.

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