Provides a comprehensive overview of the main crop models developed in North America, Europe, Asia and the Pacific
Considers how current crop models can be improved with future enhancements, such as the incorporation of genetics
Details examples of current applications of crop models, focussing on genotype-environment-management (G x E x M) interactions
Advances in improving the safety and quality of eggs
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Provides a detailed overview of the range of techniques and treatments used to optimise safety at the pre-harvest and postharvest stages of egg production
Outlines key shell egg quality standards and ways of meeting quality requirements
Considers the environmental impact of egg production systems and how these can be better optimised to improve sustainability
Measuring and assessing the biological health of soils
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Reviews the range of techniques for measuring soil biological activity, including DNA-based, quantitative PCR and enzyme assay methods
Combines coverage of soil microorganisms with assessment of micro-, meso- and macrofauna
Shows how biological indicators can be integrated into soil health testing programmes to improve the quality of different soils
Advances in temperate grassland science and management
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$220.00
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research in grassland science and management
Includes a selection of case studies which highlight current challenges facing alpine/mountain grasslands, as well as grasslands in Europe and New Zealand
Discusses recent developments in botanical composition of grasslands, including the design of multi-species swards and herbal leys
Advances in temperate agroforestry
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$190.00
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the ways agroforestry can support key ecosystem services
Reviews the range of silvopastoral and silvoarable systems and their application in agriculture to optimise crop and livestock production
Considers the benefits of temperate agroforestry in mitigating/adapting to climate change
