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Cyst Nematodes
This book is a compendium of current information on all aspects of these economically important parasites. It provides comprehensive coverage of their biology, management, …
Mental Health and Well-being in Animals
Since publication of the first edition of this book, public concern for the well-being of animals has continued to increase throughout the world. In addition, advances in research …
Parasites and Biological Invasions
Biological invasions - the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive alien species - are complex global phenomena that can cause significant environmental, ecological, and …
Handbook of Environmental Toxicology, A
A Handbook of Environmental Toxicology focuses on two key aspects: human disorders and ecotoxicology as affected by major toxins originating from biological sources and pollutants, …
Tourism, Recreation and Biological Invasions
The first section of the book includes information about how tourism-related infrastructure and activities promote biological invasions, including key pathways for non-native …
Integrated management of Insect Pests on Canola and other Brassica Oilseed Crops
This book comprehensively reviews current pest management practices and explores novel integrated pest management strategies in Brassica oilseed crops. It is essential reading for …
Transcriptomics in Entomological Research
Bridging the gap between genome and phenotype, the transcriptome is a molecular-level snapshot of the act of living. Transcriptomics shows which genes are expressed into proteins …
Transgenic Insects
Technology for modifying the genotypes and phenotypes of insects and other arthropods has steadily progressed with the development of more precise and powerful methods, most …
Nematodes as Model Organisms
Nematodes are small multicellular organisms that have been used as biological models since the 1960s. For example, Caenorhabditis elegans is a free-living nematode worm, about 1mm …
Ethical Tensions from New Technology
The introduction of new technologies can be controversial, especially when they create ethical tensions as well as winners and losers among stakeholders and interest groups. While …
Pomegranate, The
The pomegranate, Punica granatum L., is one of the oldest known edible fruits and is associated with the ancient civilizations of the Middle East. This is the first comprehensive …
Global Urban Agriculture
There has been growing attention paid to urban agriculture worldwide because of its role in making cities more environmentaly sustainable while also contributing to enhanced food …