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Angelo Pontecorboli Editore - Florence – ItalyAcademic Contents, Professional Editing, Premium Design, Online Distribution and Marketing. Editore indipendente con sede a Firenze. Le riviste e gli articoli pubblicati riguardano principalmente l’Antropologia, l’Architettura, il Giardino e le Scienze Umane. Independent publisher based in Florence (Italy). The Journals and Articles it publishes are concentrated mainly in the areas of Anthropology, Architecture, Gardens, and Human Sciences.
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Economics

September 2007

Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Security

by Edited by Ponniah Anandajayasekeram, Mandivamba Rukani, Suresh Babu, Frikkie Liebenberg, C L Keswani

The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor due to lack of funding and investment. In order for Africa and other such developing countries to achieve productivity in agriculture - vital to food security, poverty reduction and sustainable management of natural resources - investment and policy development needs to be assessed. This book, a joint effort from IFPRI, ILRI and the Kellogg Foundation, explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles important evidence to pave the way for further, much needed investment in agricultural research all over the developing world.

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Mycology, fungi (non-medical)

January 1996

Contribution to the Systematics of Cladosporium. c

by Edited by J C David

Mycological paper discussing a contribution to the systematics of Cladosporium.

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Horticulture

August 1997

Physiology of Vegetable Crops

by Fred J Muehlbauer, James L Brewster, Mary M Peet. Edited by H C Wien.

Many vegetable crops represent high value products and so it is essential to have a clear understanding of the physiology that lies behind successful production, as this enables the crop to be managed in the most effective way. The first section of the book takes a general look at the key stages during the growth of a plant, such as germination, transplanting and flowering and also looks at what can influence those stages. The second section is a detailed consideration of each of the major crops. Each chapter discusses the physiological aspects of vegetative growth, the induction of the reproductive structure, reproductive growth, senescence and any physiological disorders. Leading workers from the USA and Europe are brought together in one volume to produce a unique reference work for all advanced students of horticulture and crop production. This book is also an important resource for all research workers and teachers concerned with plant physiology.

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Animal husbandry

March 1997

Crop Residues in Sustainable Mixed Crops/Livestock Farming Systems

by Edited by C Renard

In many tropical areas the main constraint to increased output of livestock products is the inability of producers to feed animals adequately throughout the year. Yet opportunities exist to enhance ruminant livestock feed supplies by using crop residues, such as cereal straw and legume haulms. Greater emphasis is therefore now being placed on vegetative production in plant breeding research. Crop residues also play an important role in conserving soil moisture, preventing erosion and providing products such as fuel or thatch for smallholders. This book provides a multi-disciplinary perspective on crop residues, bringing together crop, animal and social scientists from six continents. It has been developed from papers presented at a workshop held in April 1996 at ICRISAT Asia Center, as part of the Systemwide Livestock Program of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) convened by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), based in Africa. It will appeal to a wide readership in disciplines as diverse as agronomy, soil science, plant breeding, animal nutrition and socio-economics.

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Microbiology (non-medical)

January 1963

Foot rot of Piper nigrum. L.

by P Holliday

Paper on the Foot rot disease of Piper nigrum. L

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December 2023

Verantwortung

Philosophische Grundlagentexte

by Christoph Halbig, Jörg Löschke, Philipp Schwind

Die Zuschreibung von Verantwortung für unsere Handlungen ist ein zentraler Bestandteil unserer moralischen Praxis. Aber sie wirft schwierige philosophische Fragen auf. Müssen wir beispielsweise über einen freien Willen verfügen, um für unsere Handlungen verantwortlich zu sein? Ist Verantwortung ein einheitliches Phänomen oder gibt es verschiedene Arten von Verantwortung? Und können wir nur für unsere Taten verantwortlich sein oder beispielsweise auch für unsere Überzeugungen? Der Band versammelt – zum Teil erstmals in deutscher Übersetzung – die zentralen Texte der philosophischen Debatte über Verantwortung, u. a. von Stephen Darwall, Harry G. Frankfurt, H. L. H. Hart, Thomas Nagel, Peter Strawson, Susan Wolf und Iris Marion Young.

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1992

G-L-Ü-C-K

Rosa Prosa. Originalfälschung

by Ginka Steinwachs

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Forestry & related industries

October 1999

Forest Dynamics in Heavily Polluted Regions

by Edited by John L Innes, J Oleksyn

Air pollution has been recognised as a potential problem for forests for nearly 150 years. Today, sulphur dioxide, fluorides, heavy metals and ozone are a significant problem, usually from large scale sources in industrial and urban areas. Problems are exacerbated in those regions where there is a poor understanding of the factors involved in forest decline and destruction and no rigorous control over it has been established.This book is the first report from the International Union of Forest Research Organization’s (IUFRO) Task Force on Environmental Change and provides an assessment of the extent of air pollution impacts on forests in heavily polluted regions. It includes case studies from Russia, Ontario (Canada), California and the Mediterranean region.It is also the first volume in a new book series covering many areas of forestry research, published by CABI Publishing in association with IUFRO.

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February 1990

Das C-Lösungsbuch

zu "Kernighan/Ritchie, Programmieren in C"

by Tondo, Clovis L; Gimpel, Scott E. / Übersetzt von Schreiner, Axel-Tobias; Übersetzt von Albrecht, Elke

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Biotechnology

November 1996

Biotechnology of Ornamental Plants

by Edited by R L Geneve, John E Preece, Scott A Merkle

Ornamental plants include herbaceous plants produced as bedding plants, greenhouse pot plants and cut flowers, as well as bulbs, trees, shrubs and vines. Ornamental plant production is of major and increasing importance worldwide. Basic scientific research in recent years has provided a better understanding of plant regeneration, genetics, growth and development. This has led to the development of technologies which can significantly improve ornamental species. This book reviews recent advances in the biotechnology of ornamentals. For example, genes have recently been identified for flower characteristics and pest resistance and these have been engineered into ornamental species. The book is divided into four main parts and is written by authors from the USA, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. It is aimed primarily at workers in horticulture and plant biotechnology, but will also be of interest to plant physiologists, geneticists and molecular biologists.

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Veterinary medicine

April 2014

Dilemmas in Animal Welfare

by Edited by Michael C Appleby, Peter Sandøe, Daniel M Weary.

There are many ongoing debates within and about the subject of animal welfare. This book distils some of the major themes of current debate into one volume, edited by internationally known names in the field of animal welfare. Each chapter is written by one or more leading experts who discuss, in an even-handed way, a provocative topic that will be of interest to anyone concerned with animal welfare. Issues covered include tail docking, farm animal production, neutering of feral cats and the need to conserve habitats of native wild animals in the face of threats from non-native species. Chapters address the different values and priorities involved in dealing with these issues, including scientific and more explicit ethical approaches. Each chapter ends with questions for discussion that may help readers to engage with these dilemmas.

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April 2017

Appreciation of LI Bai’s Works

by Written by LI Bai Edited by TAN Zhenming Read by SU Ming, PU Cunxin

This book incorporates 17 well-known poems and articles by LI Bai—a poet of China’s Tang Dynasty. Each article comes with notes, appreciation and translation in modern Chinese. Readers can also listen to the recordings by scanning the two-dimension code of each article or poem.

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Dietetics & nutrition

May 1999

Antioxidants in Human Health and Disease

by Edited by Tapan K Basu, N Temple, Manohar L Garg

Antioxidants play an important role in the progression of major human degenerative diseases and conditions. This book covers antioxidants and their mechanisms of action; their role in a whole array of conditions including coronary heart disease, malignant disease, diabetes, cataracts, respiratory disease, cystic fibrosis, cognitive functions, and aging; their indicators for oxidative stress; and consumer issues. The majority of chapters have been developed from papers presented at the 6th World Congress in Clinical Nutrition, held in Banff, Canada, July 1997.

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Fishes (ichthyology)

July 2014

Diseases and Disorders of Finfish in Cage Culture

by Edited by Patrick T K Woo, David W Bruno, L H S Lim

This new edition is a timely update on important advances in the understanding of infectious diseases of finfish. The content has been significantly updated to reflect current knowledge and the developments in the fish production industry, including the dramatic increases in production in the Asia-Pacific region. An important resource for aquaculturalists, fish health consultants and fish pathologists.

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Limnology (freshwater)

March 2006

Economics of Livestock Disease Insurance

Concepts, Issues and International Case Studies

by Edited by Stephen R Koontz, Dana L Hoag, Dawn D Thilmany, John W Green, Jennifer L Grannis

In recent years the livestock sector has been hit by a number of high-profile diseases, such as BSE,Foot and Mouth Disease and Avian Influenza. These have had a devastating economic impact onlivestock producers and the broader livestock industry. One key response has been a growing interestin livestock disease insurance. However there is a need for greater understanding of private incentives,market impacts, and public policy perspectives on regional, national and international levels, if livestockinsurance products and complementary risk management programmes are to be developed.This book provides a balanced and broad-ranging overview of the economics of livestock diseaseinsurance. It covers both general issues and specific case studies drawn from the USA, Canada, Europeand Australia or focussing on specific issues. The book is unique in addressing this subject and willinterest readers in agricultural business and economics, veterinary science and the livestock sector.

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Limnology (freshwater)

December 2004

Organic Phosphorus in the Environment

by Edited by Benjamin L Turner, Emmanuel Frossard, Darren S Baldwin

Organic phosphorus is involved in almost every biological process. Organic forms of phosphorus often dominate in soils and aquatic systems and many organisms possess complex mechanisms enabling them to access phosphorus from organic compounds. However organic phosphorus remains the most poorly understood aspect of the global phosphorus cycle. This book brings together the latest research and opinion on the biogeochemistry of organic phosphorus from a wide range of disciplines and focuses specifically on the characterisation and transformations of organic phosphorus in terrestrial and aquatic systems. It examines analytical procedures for the chemical characterization of organic phosphorus in environmental samples, processes regulating organic phosphorus in the environment, and integration of the process at the ecosystem level. Ecological, chemical, microbiological and analytical aspects are explored. Written by a team of leading experts, the book will provide an invaluable reference for all those interested in organic phosphorus.

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Dietetics & nutrition

December 2000

Carbohydrates in Grain Legume Seeds

Improving Nutritional Quality and Agronomic Characteristics

by Edited by Cliff L Hedley

The compounds making up the dry weight of seeds play a major role in determining the nutritional quality and ultimately the uses and economic value of the seed. The carbohydrate fraction can be divided into starch, fibre and soluble carbohydrates.The result of a major collaborative programme across Europe, this book covers the chemistry, nutritional value, physiology, processing and breeding/biotechnology of carbohydrates in grain legume seeds. There is currently no book available which covers the strategies for improving carbohydrates in grain legumes (peas, beans etc.) which takes into account both nutritional and agricultural requirements. This book fills that gap. Extensive section covering the topical subject of genetic manipulation techniquesInformation within the book is useful on a world wide scale

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Agriculture & related industries

December 1998

Distribution Maps of Quarantine Pests for Europe

by Edited by I M Smith, L M F Charles

This book is an essential companion volume to Quarantine Pests for Europe, 2nd Edition and Illustrations of Quarantine Pests for Europe. The three titles are the result of collaboration between CABI and EPPO in the compilation of data on the pests of phytosanitary significance for the European and Mediterranean region. This present publication provides updated geographic distributions of over 350 pests for which data sheets and illustrations are already available. A map is provided for each pest showing the current world distribution graphically. This is supported by a list of the countries and provinces in which the pest has been recorded with a coded indication of its current status. Coverage extends to insects, mites, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses and parasitic plants. The pests concerned are either entirely absent from the European and Mediterranean region (A1 list) or have a restricted distribution (A2 list). Text within the book is provided in both English and French.

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Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques

May 2007

Cross-sectoral Policy Developments in Forestry

by Edited by Yves C Dubé, Franz Schmithüsen

Forest protection and forestry practices are closely linked to decisions that address measures on climate change, biodiversity and the institutional framework for sustainable development. This rich and multifaceted text documents the progress made in creating the political, economic and social conditions that are necessary for a sustainable and multifunctional use of forest resources.

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Veterinary medicine

December 2006

Avian Gut Function in Health and Disease

by Edited by Graham C. Perry

Derived from the 28th Poultry Science Symposium of the World's Poultry Science Association (UK), this book focuses on the current interest of the phasing out of antibiotic use in poultry and covers in-depth interactions between the bird, its diet and potential pathogens. It also demonstrates the understanding of the gut health in the 21st century of commercial poultry and flocks and the ultimate safety of poultry product in the human food chain.

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by Edited by Ponniah Anandajayasekeram, Mandivamba Rukani, Suresh Babu, Frikkie Liebenberg, C L Keswani

by Edited by J C David

by Fred J Muehlbauer, James L Brewster, Mary M Peet. Edited by H C Wien.

by Edited by C Renard

by P Holliday

Philosophische Grundlagentexte

by Christoph Halbig, Jörg Löschke, Philipp Schwind

Rosa Prosa. Originalfälschung

by Ginka Steinwachs

by Edited by John L Innes, J Oleksyn

zu "Kernighan/Ritchie, Programmieren in C"

by Tondo, Clovis L; Gimpel, Scott E. / Übersetzt von Schreiner, Axel-Tobias; Übersetzt von Albrecht, Elke

by Edited by R L Geneve, John E Preece, Scott A Merkle

by Edited by Michael C Appleby, Peter Sandøe, Daniel M Weary.

by Written by LI Bai Edited by TAN Zhenming Read by SU Ming, PU Cunxin

by Edited by Tapan K Basu, N Temple, Manohar L Garg

by Edited by Patrick T K Woo, David W Bruno, L H S Lim

Concepts, Issues and International Case Studies

by Edited by Stephen R Koontz, Dana L Hoag, Dawn D Thilmany, John W Green, Jennifer L Grannis

by Edited by Benjamin L Turner, Emmanuel Frossard, Darren S Baldwin

Improving Nutritional Quality and Agronomic Characteristics

by Edited by Cliff L Hedley

by Edited by I M Smith, L M F Charles

by Edited by Yves C Dubé, Franz Schmithüsen

by Edited by Graham C. Perry

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