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The application of new production methods in the food industry - genetic engineering in plants and animals - as well as recent crises over food-borne diseases have led consumers to a growing concern about science as an appropriate basis for developing sound agricultural policies. This book presents the discussion of scientists and politicians in the framework of an OECD programme conference on how to restore public trust in the application of new scientific achievements concerning food production. ... Read more

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A celebration of the history of The Ontario Golf Superintendents Association. A unique story of the unsung heros, and an interesting look at the development of the profession. ... Read more

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Sittigs Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals is specifically designed for use by those engaged in the agricultural and food processing industries, both vital to our nations health and its economy. Agriculture extension agents, food toxicologists and technology engineers and formulators working in every phase of food production from the farm to the fork will find a wealth of material here.It will also be of interest to professionals in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics and personal care products industries who use agricultural products as ingredients. It provides crop, chemical, regulatory, health, and safety information on nearly 800 pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. These chemicals are organized with unique identifiers so that all who may have contact with or interest in them can find critical information quickly. ... Read more

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Hardbound. This volume of Applied Mycology and Biotechnology completes the set of two volumes dedicated to the coverage of recent developments on the theme "Agriculture and Food Production".The first volume provided overview on fungal physiology, metabolism, genetics and biotechnology and highlighted their connection with particular applications to food production.The second volume examines various specific applications of mycology and fungal biotechnology to food production and processing.In the second volume coverage on two remaining areas of the theme, food crop production and applications in the foods and beverages sector, is presented. The interdisciplinary and complex nature of the subject area,combined with the need to consider the sustainability of agri-food practices, its economics and industrial perspectives,requires a certain focus and selectivity of subjects.In this context the recent literature contained in this work will help ... Read more

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The research in this book covers papers on a great number of research projects on the responses of plants and crops of natural terrestrial ecosystems, of agro-ecosystems, and of aquatic ecosystems, to enhanced solar UV-B as a result of stratospheric ozone depletion. Some introductory chapters deal with general aspects of how plants respond to UV-B radiation.Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) is a primary energy resource for terrestrial plants, necessary for plant growth. Inevitably terrestrial plants absorb UV-B when exposed to solar radiation. The spectral balance between PAR and UV-B is discussed in several chapters. The responses of plants and ecosystems from the Antarctic and Arctic to enhanced solar UV-B radiation as a consequence of the hole in the ozone layer are considered in some detail. In addition the papers in the book discuss the problem of how responses of plants to UV-B radiation interact with other environmental factors.The book is of great importance for those who are involved in global change topics: biologists, ecologists, earth scientists, agronomists, environmental scientists, and those who develop environmental policy. ... Read more

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Revised and expanded throughout to showcase the most vital innovations in the field, this Second Edition updates researchers on all areas of seed biology, production, and processing and identifies new developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation, and distribution–tracking the evolution and advancement of seed industries and technologies for continuous supply of high-quality seeds for every key agronomic and horticultural crop. ... Read more