This book covers Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC) and Mycobacterium leprae across a range of host species. They are considered in regards to increasing drug resistance, HIV co-infection associated with M. tuberculosis and the possible cross-...Lasīt vairāk
This book reviews the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of tolerance of abiotic stresses in nature. Covering increasing temperature, flooding, drought, salinity, and heavy metals and ozone, it discusses how these abiotic stresses can be managed i...Lasīt vairāk
This book describes the use of Bt crops and the emerging problem of resistance. Covering recent progress in understanding the mechanism of action of Bt toxins, different resistance mechanisms and strategies to cope with resistance in the field, it r...Lasīt vairāk
In a changing climate, livestock production must adapt in order to meet the challenge of food security. This book approaches the issues of livestock production and climate change by addressing issues such feed quality and availability, abiotic stres...Lasīt vairāk
Amino acids play a role in the defence mechanisms and stress responses of plants, as well as in food quality and safety for humans and animals. This book collates chapters on plant enzymes and metabolism, modulation, molecular aspects, secondary pro...Lasīt vairāk
This book provides practical and innovative approaches to biosecurity surveillance. It explains the foundation and concepts behind surveillance design, with examples of methods and tools created to deal with surveillance challenges. With supporting...Lasīt vairāk
A comprehensive overview of the health effects of plant based antioxidants, this book reviews medicinal and aromatic plants from around the world. It covers the different sources of antioxidants, the role of abiotic and biotic stresses, endophytes,...Lasīt vairāk
Covers all aspects of rabbit behaviour, welfare, health and husbandry, with updated and expanded content relevant to veterinarians. Case studies from around the world give this valuable resource an international perspective....Lasīt vairāk
This book covers genetic components in cattle production such as breeds, disease resistance, growth, development, behaviour, body composition and meat quality. This new edition includes updated material and new chapters on genetics of fat production...Lasīt vairāk
Insect transgenesis promises improvements in agriculture, pharmaceuticals and public health. This book discusses the latest insect transgenesis technology and its applications. It considers the larger risks, social and economic aspects of transgenic...Lasīt vairāk
Sentience the ability to feel, perceive and experience is central to the animal welfare debate. This book investigates and defines aspects of sentience such as consciousness, memory and emotions, and discusses brain complexity in detail. It looks...Lasīt vairāk
A practical quick reference guide, this book covers the human-animal bond, canine communication, the genetic basis of behaviour, behaviour in young and older dogs, training options and treatment, early life socialisation, handling, dealing with nerv...Lasīt vairāk
This new edition is a timely update due to 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 in the...Lasīt vairāk
This book integrates soil health, sustainable agriculture, nematode ecology and suppressive services provided by the soil food web to provide holistic solutions. With particular focus on integrated soil biology management, it describes how to enhanc...Lasīt vairāk
This book covers male reproductive biology, discussing the essentials of sperm production, harvest and preservation before covering the applications to a range of animals including cattle, horses, pigs, cats and dogs, poultry and exotic species. It...Lasīt vairāk
This book provides a research-level review of the current understanding of human microbiomes, functions they bring to the host, how we can model them, their role in health and disease, and exploration methods. It also covers current, hot-topic resea...Lasīt vairāk
Plants constantly cope with unfavourable ecosystem conditions, preventing them reaching full genetic potential for growth, development and productivity. This book covers plants responses to environmental changes, gathering the most recent developme...Lasīt vairāk
This book addresses the current state of climate change predictions, and how climate change will affect conservation and use of crop germplasm, both ex situ and in situ. Examples of germplasm research related to climate change threats are also hig...Lasīt vairāk
This 3rd edition highlights many advances in the field of seed ecology and its relationship to plant community dynamics over recent years. It features chapters on seed development and morphology, seed chemical ecology, implications of climate change...Lasīt vairāk
Richly illustrated with 600 colour photographs, this book is a visual field identification guide for symptoms of most common nutrient deficiencies in field crops, covering all their stages of occurrence. Detailed descriptions and suggestions for man...Lasīt vairāk
