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• 1. Background and Importance of Rice
• 2. World Rice Production
• 3. Origin, Evolution, and Domestication of Rice
• 4. Rice Ideotype
• 5. Rice Botany
• 6. Physiological Basis of Rice Growth and Productivity
• 7. Research Advances in Abiotic Stress Management
• 8. Biotic Stress Affecting Crop Productivity
• 9. Methods of Cultivation
• 10. Rice Grain Quality Analysis, Food Quality, Chemistry, and Food Processing
• 11. Improvement of Rice: Rice Varieties and Hybrid Rice Technology
• 12. Research Advances in Breeding and Biotechnology of Rice.
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During recent decades, tremendous progress and innovations have been made in rice science with the goal of increasing production to meet the world's growing demands. This new volume provides a concise overview of rice, covering the background and importance of rice; origin, evolution, and domestication of rice; and the world rice production. It goes on to provide new and important recent research advances on many different aspects of rice science and production. The authors look at advances in rice ideotypes, abiotic stress management techniques, biotic stress affecting crop productivity, new methods and technology for cultivation, and new methods and techniques in rice grain quality analysis and processing. It also describes new rice varieties, new hybrid rice technology, and new breeding methods for rice.
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• Part I: Introduction: Concepts and methodologies for agricultural water management / Prashant K. Srivastava, Swati Sumna, Ujjwal Singh et al.
• Traditional water management in India / R.K. Singh, M. Mruthyunjaya and Prashant K. Srivastava
• Application of geospatial technology in agricultural water management / Ram Kumar Singh, Pavan Kumar, Prashant K. Srivastava et al.

• Part II: Conventional techniques: Treated waste water as an alternative to fresh water irrigation with improved crop production / Ayushi Gupta, Nitin Kumar Sharma, Prashant K. Srivastava et al.
• Assessing the suitabilitt of Ghaghra River water for irrigation purpose in India / Sandeep Kumar Gautam, Jayant K. Tripathi and Sudhir Kumar Singh
• Desiccation-tolerant rhizobacteria : a possible approach for managing agricultural water stress / Ajay Shankar, Anjali Singh, Vishal Prasad et al.
• Irrigation water quality appraisal using statistical methods and WATEQ4F geochemical model / Sudhir Kumar Singh, Ram Bharose, Dharmveer Singh et al.

• Part III: Earth observation techniques: Estimation of potential evapotranspiration using INSAT-3D satellite data over an agriculture area / Prachi Singh, Prashant K. Srivastava and R.K. Mall
• Estimation of evapotranspiration using surface energy balance system and satellite datasets / Garima Shukla, Prasoon Tiwari, Prashant K. Srivastava et al.
• Large-scale soil moisture mapping using Earth observation data and its validation at seelcted agricultural sites over Indian region / Dharmendra Kumar Pandey, Deepak Putrevu and Arundhati Misra
• A preliminary evaluation of the "simplified triangle" with Sentinel-3 images for mapping surface soil moisture and evaporative fluxes : results obtained in a Spanish savannah environment / George P. Petropoulos, Ionut Şandric, Dionissios T. Hristopulos et al.

• Part IV: Computational intelligence techniques: Artificial neural network for the estimation of soil moisture using earth observation datasets / Sumit Kumar Chaudhary, Jyoti Sharma, Dharmendra Kumar Pandey et al.
• Soil moisture retrieval from the AMSR-E / Dleen Al-Sharafany
• Bistatic scatterometer for the retrieval of soil moisture / Dileep Kumar Gupta, Rajendra Prasad and Prashant K. Srivastava
• Soil water content influence on pesticide persistence and mobility / Manika Gupta, N.K. Garg, and Prashant K. Srivastava.

• Part V: Geospatial techniques: Irrigation water demand estimation in Bundelkhand region using the variable infiltration capacity model / Varsha Pandey, Prashant K. Srivastava, Mukunda Dev Behera et al.
• Drainage network analysis to understand the morphotectonic significance in upper Tuirial watershed, Aizawl, Mizoram / Binoy Kumar Barman, Gautam Raj Bawri, Dhruvesh Patel
• Development of android application for visualisation of soil water demand / Prashant K. Srivastava, Prachi Singh, Manika Gupta et al.
• GIS-based analysis for soil moisture estimation via kriging with external drift / Akash Anand, Prachi Singh, Manika Gupta et al.
• Modelling key parameters characterising land surface using the SimSphere SVAT model / Swati Suman, Matthew R. North, Toby N. Carlson et al.

• Part VI: Future challenges in agricultural water management: Future challenges in agricultural water management / Sumit Kumar Chaudhary and Prashant K. Srivastava.

Agricultural Water Management: Theories and Practices advances the scientific understanding, development and application of agricultural water management through an integrated approach. This book presents a collection of recent developments and applications of agricultural water management from advanced sources, such as satellite, mesoscale and climate models that are integrated with conceptual modeling systems. Users will find sections on drought, irrigation scheduling, weather forecasting, climate change, precipitation forecasting, and more. By linking these systems, this book provides the first resource to promote the synergistic and multidisciplinary activities of scientists in hydro-meteorological and agricultural sciences. As agricultural water management has gained considerable momentum in recent decades among the earth and environmental science communities as they seek solutions and an understanding of the concepts integral to agricultural water management, this book is an ideal resource for study and reference.
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• Part 1: Bovine
• 1. Bovine Reproductive Management
• Jose Javier De La Mata and Gabriel A. Bo
• 2. Ultrasonography in Bovine Gynecology
• Giovanni Gnemmi, Juan Carlos Gardon, and Cristina Maraboli
• 3. Ultrasonography of the Bovine Reproductive System: Ultrasound Management of the Male Reproductive System
• Giovanni Gnemmi, Juan Carlos Gardon, and Cristina Maraboli
• 4. Postpartum Management in Dairy Cows
• Giovanni Gnemmi, Juan Carlos Gardon, and Cristina Maraboli
• 5. Reproductive Efficiency in Dairy Cows: Changing Trends!!
• Ana Heras-Molina, Jose Luis Pesantez Pacheco, and Susana Astiz
• 6. Ovum Pick-Up (OPU) in Cattle: An Update
• Salvador Ruiz Lopez
• Part 2: Equine
• 7. Clinical Endocrinology of Pregnant Mares
• Katy Satue and Maria Marcilla
• 8. Equine Semen Preservation: Current and Future Trends
• Lydia Gil Huerta, Cristina Alvarez, and Victoria Luno Lazaro
• Part 3: Porcine
• 9. The Journey of the Porcine Spermatozoa from Its Origin to the Fertilization Site: The Road in vivo Vs.in vitro
• Cristina Soriano-Ubeda, Francisco Alberto Garcia-Vazquez, and Carmen Matas
• 10. Reproductive Biotechnologies Applied to Artificial Insemination in Swine
• Francisco Alberto Garcia-Vazquez et al.
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This comprehensive volume focuses on recent trends and new technologies used in the management of reproduction in major farm animals, focusing on both males and females of bovine, equine, and porcine species. With chapters written by scientists who specialize in their respective topics, the volume presents a selection of different technologies that have been developed to assure reproductive success by improving reproductive efficiency, generating germplasm banks, and maintaining genetic diversity in cattle, horses, and pigs. In the last decade, reproductive technologies in veterinary medicine have progressed considerably, providing high profitability to livestock farms. This book provides basic and applied information on the most used reproductive technologies in bovine, equine, and porcine species for academics, scientists, and veterinarians. The volume discusses reproductive and postpartum management, reproductive ultrasound, sperm management, egg retrieval, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, nutrition, genetics, and certain clinical aspects, such as endocrinology and robustness of reproductive systems. .
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• Intro
• Preface to the Series
• Preface
• Contents
• Contributors
• Abbreviations
• 1 Draft Genome Sequence
• Abstract
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Genome Assembly of Carnation
• 1.2.1 Genome Sequencing
• 1.2.2 Estimation of Genome Size
• 1.2.3 Genome Assembly
• 1.2.4 Repetitive Sequences
• 1.2.5 Gene Prediction
• 1.2.6 Gene Annotation
• 1.3 Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequences
• 1.3.1 Cultivar Developed at Central South University of Forestry and Technology
• 1.3.2 Cultivar 'Francesco'
• 1.4 Databases
• 1.4.1 Carnation DB
• 1.4.2 Plant Genome Database of Japan (PGDBj)

• 1.5 Conclusion
• References
• 2 Transcriptome Analysis in Carnation
• Abstract
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Gene Expression Analysis
• 2.2.1 Transcriptome Analysis in Carnation
• 2.2.2 Transcriptome Analysis Using RNA-Seq in Carnation
• 2.3 Conclusion
• References
• 3 Construction of Linkage Maps and Development of Useful DNA Markers for Carnation Breeding
• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Construction of Genetic Linkage Maps in Carnations
• 3.2.1 Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Marker-Based Linkage Map
• 3.2.2 SSR Marker-Based Linkage Map

• 3.2.3 Construction of a Reference Linkage Map
• 3.2.4 Higher-Density Linkage Map
• 3.3 Development of a Useful DNA Marker
• 3.3.1 CBW Resistance Derived from D. capitatus
• 3.3.2 Breeding of 'Karen Rouge' by MAS
• 3.3.3 CBW Resistance from Line 85-11
• 3.3.4 Mapping of Flower Color
• 3.3.5 Doubleness
• 3.3.6 Flowering Time
• 3.4 The Future of Carnation Genomics and Genetics
• Acknowledgements
• References
• 4 Recent Topics on Flower Opening and Senescence in Cut Carnation Flowers
• Abstract
• 4.1 Introduction

• 4.2 Promotion by a Xyloglucan Oligosaccharide Mixture of Flower Opening in Carnation
• 4.3 Acceleration by Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Isomers of Flower Opening in Spray-Type Carnation
• 4.3.1 Acceleration of Flower Opening by Treatment with 2,4-Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid
• 4.3.2 Acceleration by Various Pyridinedicarboxylic Acid Isomers of Flower Opening in Spray-Type Carnation
• 4.3.3 Acceleration by 3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid (3-PCA) of Flower Opening in Spray-Type Carnation
• 4.4 Allelic Nature of Two Forms (Variants) of DcACS1 Gene, DcACS1a, and DcACS1b

• 4.4.1 Genomic DNA Structure of a Carnation ACS Gene, DcACS1
• 4.4.2 Allelic Nature of DcACS1a and DcACS1b Genes
• References
• 5 Cross-Breeding for Flower Vase Life and Their Molecular Mechanism
• Abstract
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.1.1 Cross-Breeding for Long Vase Life Cultivars
• 5.1.2 Molecular Mechanism of Long Vase Life Carnation
• 5.1.3 Ultra-Long Vase Life Cultivars
• 5.1.4 Genetic Variation in Ethylene Sensitivity
• 5.1.5 Ultra-Long Vase Life Line with Low Ethylene Sensitivity
• 5.2 Conclusions
• Acknowledgements
• References

This book summarizes recent advances in carnation genome research for large-scale transcriptome analysis, the draft genome sequence, DNA markers and genome mapping, flower color, mutations, flower opening, vase life, interspecific hybridization, fragrance. The carnation is one of the most important ornamental flowers in the world, along with the chrysanthemum and the rose. The genus Dianthus is a member of the Caryophyllaceae and includes more than 300 species of annuals and evergreen perennials. Modern carnation cultivars are the product of highly complex hybridization, owing to their long history of breeding. The carnation genome was first sequenced in ornamentals by a Japanese research team in 2013. The carnation has been genetically improved over the years, and there are various types of flower colors, shapes, patterns, and sizes. In this book, the molecular mechanism of flower color development and the transposable elements responsible for this diversity are studied in detail. In addition, it presents breeding and physiological research for improving flower vase life, one of the most important traits in ornamentals, based on a model of ethylene susceptible flowers. To improve selection efficiency, genomic analysis tools including DNA markers and genetic linkage maps are also highlighted. In closing, the book discusses mutation breeding technologies such as ion-beam irradiation and genetically modified carnations. .
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"In 1970, introducing his Roman Farming, K.D. White justly lamented the lack of attention being paid to Greco-Roman agriculture. Nearly fifty years later, he would presumably be quite pleased with how the field has developed. Beginning in the 1970s (and no doubt in part due to White's own work) there has been steady growth in the number of monographs and articles on aspects of Greek and Roman agriculture as well as new commentaries on, and translations of, the most important ancient texts. Furthermore, instead of a largely text-driven approach, ancient agricultural history now employs an array of archaeological evidence (e.g., botanical and faunal remains) and methodologies (e.g., field survey, isotopic analysis). Students of the agricultural history of ancient Italy, to cite one regional example, now have new editions, translations, and commentaries on the fundamental literary texts (e.g., Goujard 1975 for Cato's De agricultura and Heurgon 1978 on Varro's Res rusticae), monographs, edited volumes, and articles putting those writers' works and lives into the broader context of Republican history (e.g., Reay 2005 and many of the chapters in Becker and Terrenato 2012) and literature (e.g., Kronenberg 2009). Archaeologists have published the results of fields surveys, new excavations of rural sites (including exciting recent work on small, non-elite sites by the Roman Peasant Project, Ghisleni et al. 2011), a synthesis of the survey data (Laurano 2011), a catalogue of the villas in central Italy (Marzano 2007), and important overviews (e.g., Forni and Marcone 2002). In the Greek world, archaeological survey in particular has spawned a generation of multidiciplinary studies on the interactions between lanscape and people, between rural and urban (Halstead and Frederick 2000; Adam-Veleni, Poulaki and Tzanavari 2003; Alcock and Cherry 2004; Bresson 2016). What accounts for this astonishing development in what many outsiders probably regard as a fairly dry subject? Undoubtedly one cause is the increased interest in the ancient economy. Since ancient economies were overwhelmingly agricultural, the farming sector demands serious attention. Environmental and demographic research as well as growing interest in foodways have also prompted more work on rural life in antiquity. Efforts to better estimate the population of Roman Italy have led, for example, to interest in the land's carrying capacity and thus more attention to issues of agricultural yields (on modeling Roman production, see Goodchild 2013; for Seleukid Mesopotamia, see Jursa 2010). The need to take stock of all these developments inspired us to develop this Companion which we hope offers an entrée into a field now so rich in research as to be perhaps somewhat intimidating"-- Provided by publisher

• Title Dog parasites endangering human health Contents Preface
• 1. Introduction (Heinz Mehlhorn, Christina Strube)
• 2. The zoonotic dog roundworm Toxocaracanis, a worldwide burden of public health(Patrick Waindok, Marie-Kristin Raulf, Andrea Springer, Christina Strube)
• 3. Canine leishmaniasis (Gad Baneth)
• 4. The Challenges with Canine Giardia (Dwight Bowman)
• 5. Dogs and their role in the eco-epidemiology of Chagas disease (Ricardo E. Gurtler, Marta V. Cardinal)
• 6. Echinococcus species - tiny tapeworms (Heinz Mehlhorn)
• 7. An update on the status of hydatidosis/echinococcosis in domestic animals, wildlife and humans in Australia (David J Jenkins)
• 8. Dipylidiumcaninum (Heinz Mehlhorn)
• 9. Ancylostoma caninum and other canine hookworms (John M. Hawdon, Kira A. Wise)
• 10. Strongyloidiasis - really a zoonosis? (Adrian Streit)
• 11. Dirofilaria spp. Do they get under your skin (or into your heart)? (Alice Vismarra, Marco Genchi, Chiara Cattabiani, Laura Kramer)
• 12. Guinea worm infection in dogs: a case of reverse zoonosis that impedes Dracunculusmedinensiseradication (M. Teresa Galan-Puchades)
• 13. Ticks, dogs and humans - an endangered community (Heinz Mehlhorn)
• 14. Trematodes attacking dogs and humans (Heinz Mehlhorn) .
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This book presents the latest information on canine parasites with zoonotic potential, to help avoid human infections. Compiled by international specialists, it covers protozoa, ectoparasites and helminth species of clinical importance in dogs, as well as the state of the art in diagnosis, preventive measures and potentially necessary treatment schemes. Dogs are commonly kept in families around the world and can predispose their human companions to disease. Updating and deepening insights from other specialist literature, the book is intended for practitioners and scientists alike. It also offers practical guidance for veterinary and human physicians and highlights unexplored research areas, making it a valuable resource for students and educated non-experts with an interest in parasitology, infectiology and zoonotic pet diseases.
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• 1. Elephants and Their Relationship with Humans
• 2. Ethological Data Collection and Elephant Activity Budgets
• 3. Elephant Social Structure, Behaviour, and Complexity
• 4. Elephant Reproductive Biology
• 5. Elephant Cognition, Communication and Tool Use
• 6. Elephant Ecology and Genetics
• 7. Elephant Welfare
• 8. Housing and Handling Elephants
• 9. Ethics, Pressure Groups and the Law
• 10. The Conservation Value of Captive Elephants
• 11. The Future of Elephants in Captivity.
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This book draws together, for the first time, the published research on the behaviour, ecology and welfare of elephants living in zoos, circuses, logging camps and other captive environments in a single comprehensive volume. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach, considering the work of zoo biologists, animal behaviour and welfare scientists, veterinarians, philosophers, zoo educators, tourism specialists, conservation biologists, lawyers and others with a professional interest in elephants. Elephants under Human Care: The Behaviour, Ecology, and Welfare of Elephants in Captivity is a valuable resource for zoo biology and animal welfare researchers. It is also useful for students and zoo professionals and managers looking for a comprehensive guide to current research on captive elephants. Although not intended as a husbandry manual, the book discusses some of the elephant welfare standards developed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and their relationship to current knowledge of captive elephants.
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• Section 1: FERRETS
• 1. Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Husbandry of Ferrets
• 2. Basic Approach to Veterinary Care of Ferrets and Clinical Techniques
• 3. Gastrointestinal Diseases of Ferrets
• 4. Disorders of the Urinary and Reproductive System in Ferrets
• 5. Cardiovascular and Other Diseases of Ferrets
• 6. Respiratory Diseases of Ferrets
• 7. Endocrine Diseases of Ferrets
• 8. Neoplasia in Ferrets
• 9. Dermatologic Diseases of Ferrets
• 10. Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Diseases of Ferrets
• Section 2: RABBITS
• 11. Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Husbandry of Rabbits
• 12. Basic Approach to Veterinary Care of Rabbits
• 13. Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition of Rabbits
• 14. Gastrointestinal Diseases of Rabbits
• 15. Respiratory Diseases and Pasteurellosis in Rabbits
• 16. Disorders of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems in Rabbits
• 17. Dermatologic Diseases of Rabbits
• 18. Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Disorders of Rabbits
• 19. Cardiovascular Disease in Rabbits
• 20. Lymphoreticular Disorders, Thymoma, and other Neoplastic Diseases of Rabbits
• Section 3: RODENTS
• 21. Guinea Pigs
• 22. Chinchillas
• 23. Degus
• 24. Prairie Dogs
• 25. Rats and Mice
• 26. Hamsters and Gerbils
• Section 4: OTHER SMALL MAMMALS
• 27. Sugar Gliders
• 28. African Pygmy Hedgehogs
• 29. Skunks
• Section 5: SURGICAL TECHNIQUES AND DENTISTRY
• 30. General Principles of Surgical Techniques
• 31. Soft Tissue Surgery: Ferrets
• 32. Soft Tissue Surgery: Rabbits
• 33. Soft Tissue Surgery: Rodents
• 34. Orthopedics in Small Mammals
• 35. Exotic Mammal Diagnostic and Surgical Endoscopy
• 36. Small Mammal Dentistry
• Section 6: GENERAL TOPICS
• 37. Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Sedation of Small Mammals
• 38. Diagnostic Imaging
• 39. Hematology and Biochemistry of Small Mammals
• 40. Ophthalmic Diseases of Small Mammals
• 41. Emergency and Critical Care of Small Mammals
• 42. Zoonotic Diseases Associated with Small Mammals Appendix: Formulary.
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Learn to treat a wide variety of small mammals and pocket pets with Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th Edition. Covering the conditions most often seen in veterinary practice, this highly readable and easy-to-navigate text covers preventative medicine along with disease management, ophthalmology, dentistry, and zoonosis. More than 700 full-color photographs and illustrations highlight radiographic interpretation as well as diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. This fourth edition also features new coverage of degus (large rodent species); new coverage of prairie dogs; and expanded coverage of surgical procedures, physical therapy rehabilitation and alternative medicine for rabbits, neoplasia in rabbits, and zoonotic disease. With expert contributors from around the globe, Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents is the authoritative, single point of reference for small mammal care that is hard to find elsewhere. Logical organization lays out sections by different animals and organizes parts within chapters by body system - making it quick and easy to access important information. Drug formulary provides dosage instructions for a wealth of species including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, rats/mice, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders. More than 700 photographs and illustrations highlight key concepts such as radiographic interpretation and the main points of diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. Chapter on ophthalmology provides an area of study that is difficult to find for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other small mammals. Chapter outlines offer an at-a-glance overview of the chapter contents at the beginning of the chapter. Access to Expert Consult site provides an excellent comprehensive reference and a fully searchable eBook. NEW! Coverage of surgical procedures has been further expanded in this edition. Surgical procedures are presented in a separate section and shown step by step through color photographs and radiographs, accompanied by line drawings. NEW! Additional information on physical therapy rehabilitation and alternative medicine for rabbits includes chiropractic care and acupuncture. NEW! Expanded content on neoplasia in rabbits incorporates lymphoreticular disorders, thymoma, and other neoplastic diseases of rabbits. NEW! All new chapter on prairie dogs has been added. NEW! All new chapter on degus (large rodent species) has been added. UPDATED! Chapter on zoonotic disease has been updated to further cover specific zoonotic diseases in addition to addressing the increased potential for disease transmission from animals to humans. NEW! Global author perspective incorporates the expertise of authors practicing outside of North America. UPDATED! Photographs show the diseases and disorders that are more commonly seen in practice.
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• 1. Introduction
• 2. Fishing and fish farming
• 3. Market forces and tools to analyse fisheries and aquaculture
• 4. Environmental issues
• 5. Fisheries Management
• 6. China, the leading fishing and fish farming country of the world
• 7. Developing countries
• 8. Processing and related industries
• 9. Sales and marketing
• 10. Finances
• 11. Globalisation
• 12. Management
• 13. Legal framework, research and some peripheral issues
• 14. Summary.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture: The Food Security of the Future takes a multidisciplinary approach in evaluating the fisheries and aquaculture sectors from the scientific and practical perspectives of industry professionals. The authors recognize the importance of looking at the industry from a value chain viewpoint, not only for food security but also for a blue economy. The book takes a unique and innovative approach to show how fisheries and aquaculture can achieve sustainability and how small fishery communities can become highly successful fishery and aquaculture communities and contribute to overall industry globalization. This is a practical and useful reference for a wide-ranging audience. It is for those who wish to make systematic efforts to develop their fisheries or aquaculture sectors, scientists and researchers, anyone in fisheries management or marine resource management, fish farmers, policy makers, leaders and regulators, operations researchers, as well as faculty and students.
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• Chapter 1. Transgenic tomatoes for abiotic stress tolerance and fruit traits: A review of progress and a preview of potential.- Chapter 2.Genetically modified brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) and Beyond.-
• Chapter 3. Biotechnology of red pepper.-
• Chapter 4. Non-host armor against insect: Characterization and application of Capsicum annuum protease inhibitors in developing insect tolerant plants.-
• Chapter 5. Transgenic banana: Current status, opportunities and challenges.-
• Chapter 6. Transgenic papaya - Melaine Randle and Paula Tennant.-
• Chapter 7. Genetically modified citrus: Current status, prospects and future challenges.-
• Chapter 8. Genetically modified cassava-- the last hope that could help to feed the world: Recent advances.-
• Chapter 9. Transgenics for targeted trait manipulation: The current status of genetically engineered mulberry crop.-
• Chapter 10. Genetically engineered Jatropha: A new bioenergy crop.-
• Chapter 11. GM crops for plant virus resistance: A review.
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Genetic transformation is a key technology, in which genes are transferred from one organism to another in order to improve agronomic traits and ultimately help humans. However, there is concern in some quarters that genetically modified crops may disturb the ecosystem. A number of non-governmental organizations continue to protest against GM crops and foods, despite the fact that many organisms are genetically modified naturally in the course of evolution. In this context, there is a need to educate the public about the importance of GM crops in terms of food and nutritional security. This book provides an overview of various crop plants where genetic transformation has been successfully implemented to improve their agronomically useful traits. It includes information on the gene(s) transferred, the method of gene transfer and the beneficial effects of these gene transfers and the agronomic improvements compared to the wild plants. Further, it discusses the commercial prospects of these GM crops as well as the associated challenges. Given its scope, this book is a valuable resource for agricultural and horticultural scientists/experts wanting to explain to the public, politicians and non-governmental organizations the details of GM crops and how they can improve crops and the lives of farmers. It also appeals to researchers and postgraduate students. This volume focuses on the transgenics of mungbean, cowpea, chickpea, cotton, mulberrry, Jatropha, fingermillet, papaya, citrus plants and cassava. It also discusses CRISPR edited lines. .
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• Introduction
• Definitions and Historical Review
• Aspects and Techniques of Thin Section Studies
• Elements of Fabric
• Voids, Aggregates and Microstructure
• Mineral and Organic Constituents
• Groundmass
• Pedofeatures
• Making and Presenting Thin Section Description
• References
• Appendix: Materials, Light, and the Petrographic Microscope.

• Chapter 01: Ground squirrels
• Chapter 02: African Pygmy Hedgehogs
• Chapter 03: Common marmosets
• Chapter 04: Striped Skunk
• Chapter 05: Degus
• Chapter 06: Mongolian Gerbils
• Chapter 07: Hamsters
• Chapter 08: Rats
• Chapter 09: Sugar Gliders
• Chapter 10: Budgerigars and Cockatiels
• Chapter 11: Grey parrots
• Chapter 12: Birds of Prey
• Chapter 13: Bearded Dragons
• Chapter 14: Geckos
• Chapter 15: Chameleons
• Chapter 16: Corn snakes
• Chapter 17: Boas and Pythons
• Chapter 18: Mediterranean Tortoises
• Chapter 19: African Tortoises
• Chapter 20: Terrapins
• Chapter 21: Amphibians
• Chapter 22: Koi Carp
• Chapter 23: Tarantulas
• Chapter 24: Giant African Land snails.
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Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.
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• Introduction
• Herring as a foundation, keystone, and bellwether species
• The life cycleand ecology of Pacific herring
• Herring in the archaeological record
• Herring cultivation among the Tlingit and Haida
• Reframing sustainability in marine ecosystems in Southeast Alaska
• Requiem or revitalization for herring?
• Appendix A. List of consultants
• Appendix B. Timeline of commercial herring fisheries in Southeast Alaska.

"Herring (Clupea pallasii) is vital to the productivity and health of marine systems, and socio-ecologically is the most important fish species in the northern hemisphere, where it is valued for its oil, bait, eggs, and sac roe. This comprehensive case study traces the development of fisheries in Southeast Alaska from pre-contact indigenous relationships to herring to the post-contact fisheries, with comparative reference to other North Pacific cultures. Its interdisciplinary approach, which combines ethnological, historical, archaeological, and political perspectives, makes Herring and People in the North Pacific unique in literature on indigenous peoples, fisheries management, and marine social-ecological systems.Among the volume's findings are that: *present herring stocks, even in highly productive areas of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia, are being managed in a depleted status, representing a fraction of their historical abundance and distribution; * significant long-term impacts on herring distribution and abundance have been anthropogenic; * human dependence on herring as a food resource evolved through interactions with key spawning areas with abundant substrates for egg deposition (such as macrocystis kelp, rockweed, and eelgrass); and * maintenance of diverse spawning locations in Southeast Alaska is critical to conserving intraspecies biodiversity. Local and traditional knowledge (LTK)-in combination with archeological, historical, and biological data-is shown to play a critical role in developing understanding of marine ecology, valuation of herring in North Pacific social-ecological systems, and restoration of herring stocks toward their former abundance"-- Provided by publisher.

• Table of Contents Preface List of Figures and Tables
• 1 Introducing Hybrid Modernity Post-Mao transformations: framing hybrid modernity China's physical setting and settlement patterns Book scope and structure
• 2 Navigating Modern(s) and the Park in modern China Modernization: social construction and nation-building Modernity, Globalization and Identity Hybrid modernization: expanding modernization theory and alternative modernities Re-visiting Modernism (international) genre Modernism in Architecture and Landscape Architecture Modernity in China China's early modernity and westernization Forced (Colonial) Modernity The Public Park, Republican modernity (1912-1949) and nation-building Mao's Modernity: 1949 - 1976 Summarizing China's modern experience
• 3 Pre-Modern China: Nature, Cosmology, Mythology and the Chinese Picturesque Nature, Cosmology, Mythology and Folklore Brief History of China's designed landscapes Interpreting garden-making throughout pre-modern China Chinese Picturesque Garden Design Language
• 4 Looking "Inside" and "Outside" post-Mao China A Glance back at the Arts and Culture in the Mao era Inside Post-Mao China Post-Mao art trends Trends in post-Mao China's Built Environment Post-Mao Landscape Architecture: foundations of professional practice and education Landscape Architecture "Outside" post-Mao China
• 5 Revealing late 20th century Hybrid Modernity: four purpose-built parks Case Study One: Living Water Park, Huoshui Gongyuan, Chengdu, Sichuan Chengdu context Project inception Design Realization Hybrid Modern synthesis
• Case Study Two: Zhongshan Shipyard Park, Zhongshan Shiqi Jiang Gongyuan, Zhongshan, Guangdong Zhongshan context Project Inception Design realization Hybrid Modern synthesis
• Case Study Three: Jinji Lake Landscape Master Plan, Jinji Hu Jingguan Zongti Guihua Suzhou, Jiangsu Suzhou context Project Inception Project realization Hybrid Modern synthesis
• Case Study Four: West Lake Southern Scenic Area Master Plan, Xihu Huanhu Nanxian Jingqu Zongti, Hangzhou, Zhejiang West Lake, Hangzhou context Project Inception Project Realization SSA Experience Hybrid Modern synthesis Four public parks - the schema for post-Mao China's hybrid modernity
• 6 Transforming from 'Hybrid' to 'Ecological' Modernization in China's 21st century Four case study parks and trends in the host cities Top-Down China + Five-Year-Plan = Green Revolution and Ecological Modernization China's Sponge City program and contribution to international "green" urbanism Revolutionary Praxis, Trends and Beautiful China
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This book provides a detailed historical and design analysis of the development of parks and modern landscape architecture in late 20th century China. It questions whether the fusion of international influences with the local Chinese design vocabulary in late 20th century China has created a distinctive and novel approach to the design of public parks. Hybrid Modernity proposes a new theory for examining the design of public parks built in post-Mao China since the reforms and sets the various processes for China's late 20th century socio-cultural context. Drawing on modernization theory, research on China's modernity, local and global cultural trends, it illustrates through a range of case studies ways hybrid modernity defines a new design genre and language for the spatial forms of parks that emerged in China's secondary cities. Featured case studies include the Living Water Park in Chengdu, Sichuan province, Zhongshan Shipyard Park in Guangdong Province, Jinji Lake Landscape Master Plan in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, and the West Lake Southern Scenic Area Master Plan in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. This book argues that these forms represent a new stage in China's history of landscape architecture. The work reveals that as a new profession, landscape architecture has greatly contributed to China's massive urban experiment. This book is an ideal read for students enrolled in landscape architecture, architecture, fine arts and urban planning programs who are engaged in learning the arts and international design education.
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• Foreword
• The Quest for Innovation: Addressing User Needs and Value Creation
• Productivity in Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
• Open innovation and value creation in crop genetics
• Rethinking adoption and diffusion as a collective social process. Towards an interactional perspective
• Development of Sustainable Business Models for Innovation in the Swedish Agri-sector
• Resource-effective Producer or Stewardship-based Entrepreneur?
• Innovating at marketing and distributing nutritious foods at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP)
• Insights from 2SCALE, the largest incubator for inclusive agribusiness in Africa
• Innovation and the quest to feed the world
• Digital Technologies, Big Data, and Agricultural Innovation
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Addresses the need for agriculture to feed a growing global population with a reduced environmental footprint while adapting to and mitigating the effects of changing climate. The authors expand the customary discussion of innovation in terms of supply driven R&D to focus on the returns to investors and most importantly, the value to end-users. Lessons from the book can be applied to private and public sectors by agri-business professionals, NGO leaders, agricultural and development researchers and those funding innovation and agriculture.

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Origin of maize crop
• 3. Breeding methodology for maize
• 4. Maize breeding activities in India
• 5. Genetics of maize crop
• 6. Growth and development stages
• 7. Nutritive value of maize grain
• 8. Climate effects maize production
• 9. Date of sowing for maize
• 10. Physiology of maize
• 11. Integrated nutrient management
• 12. Water management
• 13. Maize based intercropping systems
• 14. Integrated weed management
• 15. Maize based cropping systems
• 16. Farm implements for maize cultivation
• 17. Rainfed maize cultivation
• 18. Baby corn cultivation
• 19. Sweet corn cultivation
• 20. Popcorn cultivation
• 21. High oil corn cultivation
• 22. Integrated pest management
• 23. Integrated disease management
• 24. Integrated nematode management
• 25. Harvesting
• 26. Types of corn
• 27. Fodder maize cultivation
• 28. Seed production in maize
• 29. Genetic modified maize
• 30. Uses of maize grain
• 31. Status of maize processing
• 32. Value addition of maize grain
• 33. Quality protein maize cultivation
• 34. Rabi maize cultivation
• 35. Kharif maize cultivation
• 36. Spring maize cultivation.
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Maize is one of the versatile emerging crops with wider adaptability under varied agro-climatic conditions. Globally, maize is known as queen of cereals because it has the highest genetic yield potential among the cereals. It is cultivated on nearly 150 m/ha in about 160 countries having wider diversity of soil, climate, biodiversity and management practices that contributes 36 % (782 m/t) in the global grain production. The United States of America (USA) is the largest producer of maize contributes nearly 35 % of the total production in the world. It is the driver of the US economy. This book talks about the improvement, production, protection and post harvest technology of the maize crop. Note: T& F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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