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Provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on analysing, understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables, focussing primarily on phytochemicals/phytochemical compounds Reviews the current research on mechanisms of action and the potential role of key phytochemical compounds, such as antioxidants and flavonoids, in preventing the onset of chronic diseases Explores current advances in understanding and improving the nutraceutical properties of key horticultural crops, including apples, cranberries, broccoli and other brassicas
Reviews recent advances in understanding pollination dynamics and the role of plant-pollinator relationships in agro-ecosystems Provides a comprehensive assessment of the major threats to economically important pollinators, including the impact of climate change and pest and disease threat Explores best practices for the protection of key pollinators and the ecosystem services they deliver
Reviews latest research on causes of cereal postharvest losses Comprehensive review of the strengths and weakness of different technologies to control postharvest insect pests of cereals Covers latest research on the detection and control of fungal contaminants
Comprehensive review of key topics in root science, including root architecture, root growth regulators, root anatomy and nutrient acquisition Coverage of root response to both biotic and abiotic variables Discusses the range of techniques to optimize root function, from phenotyping to identify desirable root traits and exploiting the genetics of root traits to the use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM)
Unique focus on achieving more resilient, ‘climate-smart’ coffee cultivation Distinctive agroecological approach based on improving cultivation through optimising ecosystem services Comprehensive coverage of the value chain in coffee cultivation, from breeding to pest management and post-harvest practices
Provides a comprehensive coverage of recent research into the nutritional components of cereals, such as wheat, oats, rye, spelt, sorghum and millet Offers key discussions on the importance and implications of cereal-based products on human health (e.g. cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes) Builds on the foundations for the future development of nutritionally-enhanced cereal products
Emphasises advances in understanding pig behaviour as the foundation for understanding and improving welfare Comprehensive coverable of welfare issues across the value chain, covering breeding and gestation, farrowing and lactation, weaning, growing and finishing as well as transport, lairage and slaughter Particular focus on ways of assessing and reducing pain in such areas as tail docking and castration
Detailed review of advances understanding and optimising the physical, chemical and biological properties of substrates to optimise their use Strong focus on sustainability issues such as alternative, renewable sources for substrates Includes case studies on practical applications of advances in science and technology for key horticultural crops
Strong focus on infrastructural requirements for successful urban agriculture, such as public policy and planning frameworks, business models and social networks Covers developments in key technologies such as rooftop and vertical farming, as well as waste management Includes case studies of particular commodities, including horticultural produce, livestock and forestry
Summarises current research on the adoption of Conservation Agriculture (CA) principles in different regions around the world Highlights the emergence of CA as a key alternative to tillage-based agriculture Reviews the challenges of effective implementation of CA in different contexts (e.g. drier conditions, poor soil quality)