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Achieving sustainable cultivation of mangoes
Comprehensive review of each step in the value chain for mango cultivation, from breeding new varieties to post-harvest storage Coverage of advances in mango genetics and understanding genetic diversity Strong focus on understanding and preventing post-harvest losses
Achieving sustainable cultivation of soybeans Volume 2
Detailed coverage of oomycete, fungal, viral and bacterial diseases affecting soybeans Reviews developments in disease and pest-resistant varieties as well as integrated pest and weed management Summarises research on developing food and non-food uses, from improving nutritional properties to uses in animal feed and biodiesel
Achieving sustainable cultivation of sorghum Volume 2
Discusses latest research on sorghum structure, chemistry and physiology Reviews varied uses of sorghum as a feed and food grain, forage and energy crop Includes case studies of key challenges facing sorghum cultivation in regions such as Asia, Africa and South America
Improving standards and certification in agri-food supply chains
Considers a range of techniques used for measuring compliance and improving performance across the agri-food supply chain, including those used to measure on-farm carbon footprints and biodiversity Provides a useful and comprehensive context to the role of governments and other food safety agencies in setting safety, quality and sustainability standards for global agri-food supply chains Reviews the key issues in developing voluntary standards, focussing on those encountered during the development of robust carbon-neutral and biodiversity offsetting certification schemes
Biostimulants for sustainable crop production
The first comprehensive review of key advances in biostimulant research Covers key groups of biostimulants: humic substances, seaweed extracts, protein hydrolysates, silicon, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) Discusses key advances in research and practical applications of biostimulants in the field
Pesticides and agriculture
Discusses the competitive strategies of the major pesticide companies Identifies the main forces driving the pesticides industry Explains the evolution of the pesticide industry as a context for understanding its future development
Advances in poultry genetics and genomics
Particular focus on improving functional traits needed for more resilient poultry breeds Comprehensive coverage of key advances in genomic selection and their practical application in breeding improved breeds of layers and broilers Looks forward to emerging trends such as the use of epigenetics and genome editing
Achieving sustainable cultivation of potatoes Volume 1
Reviews latest research on understanding potato plant physiology and genetic variety Discusses major advances in conventional and hybrid breeding as well as their application in improved varieties Focuses on ways of supporting smallholders in key regions such as Africa
Sustainable production and postharvest handling of avocado
Collates over 30 years’ worth of research into sustainable avocado production by one of the most prominent experts in the field Provides a comprehensive overview of the avocado supply chain and how key elements of this value chain can be optimised to improve avocado production Reviews the nutritional value and potential health benefits of avocado, as well as its application in medicine, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
Ensuring safety and quality in the production of beef Volume 1
Reviews current research on the main pathogens affecting beef; Summarises best practice in pathogen detection and safety management on the farm; Discusses methods for ensuring safety in the food chain from slaughter to consumer handling of fresh beef
