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Integrated management of diseases and insect pests of tree fruit
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 461

Integrated management of diseases and insect pests of tree fruit

Comprehensive review of current research on the causes of major fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of tree fruit Summarises current understanding of the ecology of key insect pests of tree fruit Assesses ways of improving integrated disease and pest management, with a particular focus on biological control

Biopesticides for sustainable agriculture
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 272

Biopesticides for sustainable agriculture

Reviews key steps in biopesticide product development Comprehensive coverage of the range of biopesticides, from microbial to natural substance-based biopesticides Strong focus on pheromone and allelochemical semiochemicals as well as peptide-based biopesticides

Microbial bioprotectants for plant disease management
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 497

Microbial bioprotectants for plant disease management

A comprehensive review of the recent developments in microbial bioprotectants Covers key classifications of bioprotectants: bacterial (e.g. Bacillus spp.), fungal (e.g. Trichoderma spp.), and viral (e.g. bacteriophages) Discusses the general issues that arise with the use of key bioprotectants throughout agriculture (e.g. risk of development of resistance against bioprotectants)

Preventing food losses and waste to achieve food security and sustainability
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 520

Preventing food losses and waste to achieve food security and sustainability

The first comprehensive review of the causes and prevention of food losses and waste (FLW), bringing together leading experts from around the world. Multi-dimensional approach in addressing the problem of FLW from a range of perspectives: key stages in the supply chain, different types of commodity and different regions in the world. Valuable case studies from different regions on practical measures to tackle FLW.

Advances in sensor technology for sustainable crop production
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 305

Advances in sensor technology for sustainable crop production

Assesses key developments in sensor technology to improve monitoring and management of complex agricultural systems Considers the growing influence of proximal crop sensors in assessing, monitoring and measuring the health of agricultural soils Explores the potential of remote and aerial sensing towards achieving sustainable crop production through more targeted irrigation management, site-specific nutrient management and weed management

Assessing the environmental impact of agriculture
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 228

Assessing the environmental impact of agriculture

Assesses current best practice and methodological issues in life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology for agriculture Looks in detail at particular types of environmental impact such as nutrient Reviews the environmental assessment and optimization of sectors such as crops, ruminant and other livestock production as well as by-products.

Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 378

Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture

Comprehensive review of the effectiveness of particular agroforestry practices, from riparian forest buffers and filter strips, windbreaks and contour buffers to alley cropping, silvopasture and forest farming Summarises current research on ecosystem services delivered by agroforestry, from promoting biodiversity and soil health to water quality and management Assesses research on best practice in tree planting and management as well as optimising agroforestry products, from timber and nuts to bioenery

Advances in precision livestock farming
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 309

Advances in precision livestock farming

Provides a comprehensive review of the recent developments in precision livestock technologies, from wearable sensors, to thermal imaging techniques Covers the latest research on the application of precision livestock technologies in monitoring livestock health Highlights the potential of precision livestock technologies to reduce the environmental impact of livestock production

Improving gut health in poultry
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 317

Improving gut health in poultry

Particular focus on development of the chicken gut microbiome over the lifetime of the bird Reviews interactions between pathogens and the gut and the role of antibiotics in this process Comprehensive review of research on efficacy of poultry feed additives: probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, antimicrobials, essential oils and other botanicals, cereal grains

Robotics and automation for improving agriculture
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 268

Robotics and automation for improving agriculture

Primary focus on developing fully autonomous robotic systems in agriculture Comprehensive review of advances in the key technologies underpinning agricultural robotics Particularly strong coverage of the applications of agricultural robotics in different aspects of crop management from planting to harvesting