There are an estimated 500 million smallholder farmers across the world, of which a suggested 60-80% are women. Despite ......more
Evapotranspiration in Agro-Ecosystems and Forestry: Spatio-temporal Applications presents the progress and advances made......more
A handbook for what to expect the first year of beekeeping and beyond....more
A beautiful, timely celebration of our most loyal ally, the bee, and an essential handbook on how to help save them. Bee......more
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An instruction manual for change, Urban Beekeeping explores how we can adapt urban spaces to create a more sustainable f......more
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This book presents state-of-the-art knowledge related to concerns on methylmercury (Hg) in the soil-rice system. It cove......more
Expert beekeeper and swarm-catcher Hilary Kearney offers a unique window into the social lives and biology of these rema......more
Microbiomes are communities of microorganisms living in soil and other habitats. In recent years, a new wave of research......more
Water stagnation and submergence is a major factor in rice growing as rice requires substantial water and is grown in pa......more
This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on zero/no-till cultivation. The first chapter assesses the effect of no-t......more
This book provides information about the major diseases of horticultural crops in India. It discusses the pest, disease,......more
This book deals with the basic concepts of Plant Science including botanical micro technique and microtomy, staining tec......more
A beautiful, practical guide to beekeeping with a focus on gardening for bees....more
Bio-organic Amendments for Heavy Metal Remediation: Water, Soil and Plant Approaches and Technologies focuses on these c......more
This collection reviews the range of research on understanding the mechanisms of soil erosion, as well as advances in te......more
This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on biofertiliser use in agriculture. The first chapter examines the role o......more
This new volume addresses the global concern of environmental pollution mediated by a variety of organic, inorganic, per......more
This publication is a multi-authored attempt to present the scientific fraternity high quality resource material in the ......more
This book will provide an exposure to recent developments in the field of geostatistical modeling, spatial variability o......more
This book includes concepts, methodologies, and techniques used in soil nutrients and irrigation water management with r......more
Dragon fruit (pitaya) is a perennial climbing cactus, native to the tropical areas of North, Central and South America. ......more
With our world torn by climate change, deforestation, land degradation, hunger, malnutrition, poverty, loss of wildlife ......more
Nitrate Handbook: Environmental, Agricultural, and Health Effects provides an overview of the entire nitrate cycle and t......more
This book, the third of a series, shows how shifting cultivators, from the Himalayan foothills to the Pacific Islands, h......more
Terramechanics and Off-Road Vehicle Engineering: Terrain Behaviour and Off-Road Mobility, Third Edition provides compreh......more
Bioremediation of Emerging Contaminants from Soils: Soil Health Conservation for Improved Ecology and Food Security deal......more
Essential Minerals in Plant-Soil Systems: Coordination, Signaling, and Interaction under Adverse Situations is the first......more
SEE THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES A highly visual guide to new methods & breakthroughs in bright field, dark field, manual lig......more
Microbiome-Based Decontamination of Environmental Pollutants explores the complex interactions of plant-associated micro......more
This book is a comprehensive view of the breadth of different honeybee diseases covering: Classification Biology Transmi......more
This book reviews recent advances in the utilisation of livestock manure to improve soil management and health. Chapters......more
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Ecostacking is a new concept and approach which maximizes the benefits of ecosystem service providers in cropping system......more
The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa explains the practical steps beekeepers can take to identify and select for easily obse......more
Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture in Brazil A far-reaching survey showcasing the improvements made to soil health ......more
Cultivated turfgrass is an assemblage of mown, perennial grasses or prostrate-growing forb plants and a suite of microbe......more
"Flowers glow in otherworldly blues and teals. An array of brilliant colors emerges from their petals. By exploring the ......more
Makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime that will appeal......more
What is our place in nature? Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have has exercised unprecedented dominance over nat......more
"Without Our Consent" is a groundbreaking exploration of the pervasive use of pesticides in American agriculture and liv......more
Alan began beekeeping in the Loire Valley in France, where he lived and worked for 23 years. His apiary there was the ta......more
This book reviews the development of resistance to the core group of fungicides used throughout global crop production. ......more
Now in its 3rd edition, The Australian Beekeeping Manual is the most comprehensive reference for both novice and experie......more
Looks at the impact, assessment, and remediation of various environmental contaminants. It discusses the environmental c......more
"Beekeeping for Tenderfoots" is your essential companion on the exciting journey into the world of beekeeping, offering ......more
Provides an informative overview of the emerging issues related to bioremediation and phytoremediation. It discusses alt......more
Addresses the arsenic-rice problem, with effective mitigation strategies. It reviews long-distance translocation, arseni......more
Alan Wade has honed the craft of keeping bees for over forty years. As an experienced scientist applying himself to this......more
Among the fly family Syrphidae are many examples of bee mimics, mostly of the genus Eristalis, among which we found the ......more
Geoscience, or earth science, encompasses various scientific studies related to the Earth’s systems. It includes fields ......more
This book covers aspects of water science research, including hydrology, water movement studies; and oceanography. Withi......more
The negative consequences of abiotic stress are a significant contributor to the worldwide decline in agricultural produ......more
Bacteria are the most abundant, versatile, and oldest organisms on earth. They play vital roles in the world’s ecology a......more
In recent decades, there has been an increase in the demand for food production. This is attributed to the growth of the......more
This book contains the most up-to-date data on the most important crops grown in various regions. Extensive discussion i......more
Over the course of the last few decades, the incorporation of genetics, genomics, proteomics, and statistics into the fi......more
"Legumes Under Environmental Stress: Roles and Limitations in Yield Improvement and Adaptations" is a comprehensive book......more
Animal science-related experiments are dependent on several laboratory conditions that are to be studied. This book offe......more
According to FAO’s (1989) proposal, aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, moll......more
Environmental monitoring can be described as the measured sampling of soil, air, water and biota to observe and review t......more
The book provides a comprehensive overview of genetics and epigenetics. Genetics is indeed a crucial aspect of understan......more
"Advances in Food and Beverage Labelling: Information and Regulations" is a comprehensive book covering labelling practi......more
Cornell university estimates that 14 billion dollars’ worth of seed in the USA is pollinated by bees. Therefore, an exti......more
This book covers the necessary analysis steps for dealing with microbiome data. The microbial samples are sequenced into......more
Examines the bacterial and fungal pathogens that can cause rice diseases and explores how to manage these diseases, focu......more
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Drought, a serious global issue, is being aggravated by climate change. Both pedological and agronomic droughts are majo......more
Introduction: Delve into the world of beekeeping mastery by following one of the UK’s foremost bee farmers, Paul Horton.......more
Applications of Genome Engineering in Plants Understand the keys to creating the food of the future Genome engineering i......more
"The book brings together affordable methods and techniques to optimize the use of the nexus in the context of climate c......more
Water, soil, plants, and animals are the main pillars that support global food security. Plants grow using nutrients fro......more
The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus, is the most destructive and invasive termite species globally......more
Hog Wash chronicles the efforts of a group of international environmentalists, investors, and researchers as they attemp......more
Volume 2 of the book ’Sand Dunes of the Northern Hemisphere’ is sub-titled Characteristics, Dynamics and Provenance of S......more
Soil Microbiology, Ecology, and Biochemistry, Fifth Edition addresses the increasingly important field of soil biota and......more
This book presents the results of a comparison of the quality of food products and raw materials, such as vegetables, fr......more
The fungal genus Ganoderma includes around 80 currently recognized species that are widely distributed in temperate, sub......more
This fascinating book, first published in 1942 under the title The Life of Langstroth, is a graphic and gracefully writt......more
The subject of Entomology deals with the scientific study of insects in a diverse manner. It has two parts: - Insect Mor......more
Unlock the World of Beekeeping with "Introduction to Beekeeping" Embark on an enlightening journey into the fascinating ......more
Agroecology is perhaps the most powerful force that can be unleashed to overcome the interlinking challenges of hunger, ......more
Unlock the World of Beekeeping with "Introduction to Beekeeping" Embark on an enlightening journey into the fascinating ......more
This collection provides a detailed overview of the management strategies available for controlling arthropod pests in c......more
Biological invasions are complex global phenomena that can cause significant environmental, ecological, and economic har......more
Understand forest responses to climate change with this timely introduction Forests are among the most critical parts of......more
In this richly illustrated guide, Bees of Costa Rica, leading bee experts showcase the diversity of bees in Costa Rica a......more
Nestled in the Andaman Sea like a gem of the tropics, Phuket, Thailand, beckons with its irresistible charm and breathta......more
China is now considered a tech superpower in many areas. This book illustrates certain aspects and case studies of China......more
Drying of Aromatic Plant Material for Natural Perfumes provides readers with a deep understanding of the fascinating wor......more
Experts discuss the challenges faced in agrobiodiversity and conservation, integrating disciplines that range from plant......more
Black & white print. This publication, Keys to Soil Taxonomy, 13th edition, 2022, incorporates the amendments approved b......more
This collection provides a detailed insight into the methods used to improve the shelf life of horticultural products, f......more
Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture: Transforming Scientific Advancement into Innovation compiles the latest applica......more