Weeds are ever-present within our natural and urban environments: growing through the cracks in the pavement, accompanying our gardens, and carpeting human-induced dereliction. Humans often, socially and linguistically, refer to them as a nuisance, but what if we instead viewed …
In their rapid colonization of soil exposed by fires, floods, and grazing animals, weeds resemble the human specialists we label Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Weeds are the first responders when disasters occur in nature. They occupy bare soil and prevent erosion by wind…
In their rapid colonization of soil exposed by fires, floods, and grazing animals, weeds resemble the human specialists we label Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Weeds are the first responders when disasters occur in nature. They occupy bare soil and prevent erosion by wind…
This second edition of Citrus, like the original by F.S. Davies and L.G. Albrigo, intends to provide the reader with an updated overview of citriculture from a worldwide perspective. Current theories and technological advances in citriculture are emphasized, citing specific exam…
"Citrus, 2nd Edition covers the biology and cultivation of citrus and considers the citrus industry from an international perspective. Fruits including oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit and hybrids such as tangelos are covered and the fundamental topics of taxonomy, …
"Weed Science is a major and vital discipline of agricultural science. Currently the field is going through a phase of technological change. Weed scientists are facing new challenges on account of the emergence of weeds resistant to herbicides, shifts in weed flora and concerns …
"Weed Science is a major and vital discipline of agricultural science. Currently the field is going through a phase of technological change. Weed scientists are facing new challenges on account of the emergence of weeds resistant to herbicides, shifts in weed flora and concerns …
"If you can't beat it, eat it." Words of wisdom from the author of this portable guide that emphasizes finding practical uses for weeds rather than waging pesticidal war on them. CRC Handbook of Edible Weeds contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of 100 edible weeds, r…
A practical guide to identifying and using the many edible varieties of weed. It includes over 45 species, with details of how to identify them and suggestions for using them for both cooking and making things. Included are common weeds such as nettles and elder, as well as less…
Cropping systems are composed of a set of crops and their attendant management practices. Addition or removal of a crop from a cropping sequence results in both biophysical and managerial changes, creating complex interactions that can be difficult to study. Long-term field expe…
Integrated crop protection in cereals: proceedings of ameeting of the EC Experts' Group,…
by Cavalloro, R., Sunderland, K. D. (eds.), Commission of the European Communities, Brussels (Belgium). Directorate-General Agriculture, Experts Group Meeting on Integrated Crop Protection Incereals:, Littlehampton)
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