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Solar Energy Application Economics and Public Perception

Solar Energy Application Economics and Public Perception

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Due to climate change the rise in energy demand and issues of energy security more countries are being forced to reexamine their energy policies and consider more renewable sources of energy. Solar power is expected to play a significant role in the changing face of energy economies due in a large part to the recent technological advances in the field and the significant decrease in cost. This book describes these advances and examines the current state of solar power from a variety of angles. The various sections of the book cover the following topics: an overview of hybrid solar energy systems solar energy and conservation current solar energy technologies the economics of solar power and public perceptions of solar energy. This easily accessible reference offers a comprehensive guide to this rapidly expanding field. Edited by Muyiwa Adaramola a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology whose research focuses both on wind and solar energy Solar Energy: Application Economics and Public Perception is an authoritative and easy-to-use reference ideal for both researchers in the field and students who wish to gain an overview of this important and wide-ranging topic. | Solar Energy Application Economics and Public Perception

GBP 82.99
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Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

Downstream processing is an essential practice in the production and purification of biosynthethic materials which is especially important in the production of pharmaceutical products. This book covers the fundamentals and the design concepts of various downstream recovery and purification steps (unit operations) involved in biochemical and chemical processes. The book describes cell breakage and recovery of intracellular material isolation of solids product recovery product enrichment and product polishing and finishing. It also covers basic chemical engineering purification techniques such as distillation absorption adsorption etc. Described in the book are several case studies that discuss the various unit operation in each of the processes. An important point to consider is the economics of the downstream operation and this book provides practical information on capital costs and operating expenses in addition to other operating cost factors with respect to downstream processing. Green chemistry and safety issues are also addressed. Practicing chemical engineers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical chemistry and other areas will find this book valuable as a reference on downstream techniques used in biological processes. Students in chemical engineering would benefit from this book as well. | Principles of Downstream Techniques in Biological and Chemical Processes

GBP 82.99
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Supply Scientific Economic and Policy Enhancements

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Supply Scientific Economic and Policy Enhancements

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. As we realize the ways in which our food systems contribute and respond to climate change sustainable agriculture becomes increasingly crucial. It is a complicated multi-dimensional issue which should be considered from a variety of angles. This compendium includes the perspectives of science economics sociology and policy. The editor and contributors present an international and comprehensive perspective that examines the concept of sustainability as it applies to the food supply chain from farm to fork. | Sustainable Agriculture and Food Supply Scientific Economic and Policy Enhancements

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Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources Economic Outlook and Opinions 2-volume set

Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources Economic Outlook and Opinions 2-volume set

Published in two volumes this new book Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources: Economic Outlook and Opinions addresses the varied aspect of natural resources and their management in conjunction with socioeconomic aspects. With chapters from authors from around the world this volume features 24 chapters that cover many aspects of the sustainable utilization of management of natural resources and provides new insight into the nexus of ecology and economy and their application in various fields of science. The chapters include case studies and research from India Africa South America and elsewhere. After first laying the foundation the volume goes on to discuss sustainable development and natural resource management from an economics point of view. Chapters address myriad issues involved in natural resources and environmental management including soil and water resources management in arid lands resource management for agricultural purposes contemporary global legal norms of environment and sustainable development how emissions factor into regional economies mitigation of the impact of climate change through sustainable practices rainwater harvesting technology and much more. The chapters include case studies that discuss soil agroforestry agriculture wetlands and floral diversity. The book provides a solid foundation for a realistic perspective of the role of sustainable development and management of natural resources while taking the socioeconomic impact into consideration as well. It will be a valuable resource and reference for the study of ecology economics sustainable development natural resource management and other allied fields. | Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources Economic Outlook and Opinions 2-volume set

GBP 231.00
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Fiber-Optic-Based Sensing Systems

Fiber-Optic-Based Sensing Systems

The need for both intrinsic and extrinsic fiber-optic sensor technologies continues to grow. To meet the demands of this fast-expanding applications-driven market this book discusses both the latest advances and recent application opportunities along with the basic optical phenomena with the main emphasis on applying optical knowledge for solving real-life engineering problems. Key features of the book:• Highlights the uniqueness of fiber-optics sensors• Presents state-of-the-art technology in optical fiber sensors• Discusses a variety of fiber-optic topologies• Considers different detection techniques• Gives special attention to distributed fiber-optic sensing systems Basic tools and concepts are presented in the earlier chapters which are then developed in more detail in the later chapters. The book is organized in seven chapters covering a broad range of fiber-optical sensing phenomena. Written for undergraduate and graduate students who want to broaden their knowledge of fiber-optic sensing system applications for real-life engineering problems the volume is also valuable for engineers who want to acquire the basic principles of optics especially fiber-optics. | Fiber-Optic-Based Sensing Systems

GBP 139.00
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Nanomaterials Synthesis Characterization and Applications

Nanomaterials Synthesis Characterization and Applications

Intended as a reference for basic and practical knowledge about the synthesis characterization and applications of nanotechnology for students engineers and researchers this book focuses on the production of different types of nanomaterials and their applications particularly synthesis of different types of nanomaterials characterization of different types of nanomaterials applications of different types of nanomaterials including the nanocomposites. | Nanomaterials Synthesis Characterization and Applications

GBP 82.99
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Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops Production Processing and Marketing

Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops Production Processing and Marketing

This new volume is a rich and comprehensive resource of the basic information and latest developments and research efforts on tropical and subtropical fruits. It presents an extensive overview of crop production techniques processing marketing breeding efforts harvesting postharvest handling pest and disease management and more of banana citrus durian grapes guava jackfruit litchi mango and papaya. | Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops Production Processing and Marketing

GBP 170.00
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Advances in Food Process Engineering Novel Processing Preservation and Decontamination of Foods

Advances in Food Process Engineering Novel Processing Preservation and Decontamination of Foods

This new volume highlights a selection of novel applications for food processing food preservation and food decontamination methods. It discusses the principles benefits and techniques used and presents recent developments and applications of ultrasonication. It explores supercritical fluid extraction and supercritical fluid chromatography extrusion technology advanced drying and dehydration technologies and encapsulation methods as important tools in the processing of food. It addresses the basic membrane processing technologies along with their advantages and disadvantages. The volume presents the application and use of mathematical models for measuring and regulating fermentation procedures. It also provides an understanding of how the hydration kinetics of grains can help in optimization and scaling of processes on a large industrial scale. Topics on decontamination methods for foods are included such as an overview of concepts basic principles potential applications and prospects and limitations of cold plasma technology and irradiation in the food processing sector. | Advances in Food Process Engineering Novel Processing Preservation and Decontamination of Foods

GBP 131.00
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Evapotranspiration Principles and Applications for Water Management

Evapotranspiration Principles and Applications for Water Management

This book covers topics on the basic models assessments and techniques to calculate evapotranspiration (ET) for practical applications in agriculture forestry and urban science. This simple and thorough guide provides the information and techniques necessary to develop manage interpret and apply evapotranspiration [ET] data to practical applications. The simplicity of the contents facilitates a technician to develop an ET data for effective water management. | Evapotranspiration Principles and Applications for Water Management

GBP 82.99
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Synopsis of Sleep Medicine

Synopsis of Sleep Medicine

Sleep medicine encompasses an unusually board spectrum of contributions from biology technology and medicine. This volume summarizes the considerable mass of knowledge that has been accumulated in the field and imparts its major findings in a manner that is comprehensive yet not overwhelming. Edited by an eminent sleep researcher and with contributions from leading experts in the field the volume provides a basic grounding in sleep medicine and covers the fascinating complexity of the field. It separates figure from ground for those who are newcomers to the field and who are seeking guideposts for further research. Sleep problems are frequently co-morbid with other medical conditions and clinicians need to be alert to this interconnectedness and to recognize which difficulties are primary and which are not. Synoposis of Sleep Medicine will be a valuable tool for clinicians in many specialties for addressing diagnostic problems in sleep medicine. The volume is the first of its kind rich yet comprehensive and focused and one that is sure to meet the needs of both basic and clinical research for some years to come. | Synopsis of Sleep Medicine

GBP 82.99
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Essentials of Statistics In Agricultural Sciences

Essentials of Statistics In Agricultural Sciences

An understanding of the basics logic and theory of statistics is essential for agricultural researchers for dealing with the interpretation of data. This volume presents some of the basic and necessary concepts of statistical tools specifically as applied to the statistics of agriculture and allied fields. It covers basic statistics design of experiments sampling techniques time series inference outlines forecasting models data handling and statistical software in an easy-to-understand manner that is aimed at students and researchers with little or no mathematical background. In the agriculture scenario students and researchers face problems that can be addressed with statistical tools planning of field experiments collection of data analysis interpretation of the data etc. In this book statistical theories are discussed with the help of examples from real-life situations in agriculture and allied fields followed by worked-out examples. Each chapter is followed by a number of problems and questions that will help readers gain confidence in solving those problems. The volume also provides an analysis of how data is important and introduces the reader to using statistical software such as MS Excel SAS (Statistical Analysis System) JMP Minitab and R (from the R Foundation for Statistical Computing). | Essentials of Statistics In Agricultural Sciences

GBP 82.99
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Modern Magnetic Materials Properties and Applications

Modern Magnetic Materials Properties and Applications

This new book introduces a range of advanced topics in physics and magnetic materials science covering basic physical concepts experimental methods and applications. Focusing on state-ofthe-art magnetic materials the volume discusses advanced treatment of materials that can hold a magnetic field and describes recent research developments in fabrication characterization applications and more. It includes several novel case studies that illustrate the large diversity of technical applications and that demonstrate the benefits of the different processing methods for the development of magnetic materials and their properties with optimized applications. | Modern Magnetic Materials Properties and Applications

GBP 147.00
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Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

In this new book an interdisciplinary and international team of experts provides an exploration of the emerging plasma science that is poised to make the plasma technology a reality in the manufacturing sector. The research presented here will stimulate new ideas methods and applications in the field of plasma science and nanotechnology. Plasma technology applications are being developed that could impact the global market for power electronics mineral and other fuel commodities. Currently plasma science is described as a revolutionary discipline in terms of its possible impact on industrial applications. It offers potential solutions to many problems using emerging techniques. In this book the authors provide a broad overview of recent trends in field plasma science and nanotechnology. Divided into several parts Plasma and Fusion Science: From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications explores some basic plasma applications and research space and atmospheric plasma nuclear fusion and laser plasma and industrial applications of plasma. A wide variety of cutting-edge topics are covered including:• basic plasma physics• computer modeling for plasma• exotic plasma (including dusty plasma)• industrial plasma applications• laser plasma• nuclear fusion technology• plasma diagnostics• plasma processing• pulsed power• space astrophysical plasma• plasma and nanotechnologyPointing to current and possible future developments in plasma science and technology the diverse research presented here will be valuable for researchers scientists industry professionals and others involved in the revolutionary field of plasma and fusion science. | Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

GBP 82.99
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Distribution Theory Principles and Applications

Distribution Theory Principles and Applications

This book provides a thorough understanding of distribution theory and data analysis using statistical software to solve problems related to basic statistics probability models and simulation. It presents a detailed explanation of different distribution concepts used in statistics along with their application in real-life situations. Covering the analytical aspects using the latest software the volume discusses stochastic methods and other statistical methods. It provides an overview of statistical data analysis by taking actual situations and implementing open-source software R version 4. 0 and Python 3. 0+. A detailed study of the statistical models is also provided with examples related to health agriculture insurance and other sectors. | Distribution Theory Principles and Applications

GBP 124.00
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Women and Travel Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Women and Travel Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Women and Travel: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives is a fascinating look at the behavior motivations experiences and needs of women as tourists and travellers drawing on both historic and contemporary eras. Surprisingly little research has explored key issues experiences and opportunities in the context of women’s travel. This revealing volume fills this gap exploring the discourses debates and discussions about women travel and tourism. With an international roster of contributors from diverse regions of the world the book celebrates a variety of women’s voices. Khoo-Lattimore and Wilson deliberately sought to include nontraditional and non-Western perspectives on women’s travel with inclusions of Asian solo female travelers; Islamic women travellers and the constraints placed on them; and women who cannot travel (or choose for whatever reason a ‘home holiday’). This enlightening volume brings together scholars from the broad areas of tourism hospitality geography and leisure studies to examine how and why women travel. The chapters bring light to perspectives from different countries cultures backgrounds and religions and utilize different methods approaches and styles of presentation. Women and Travel: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives will be of interest to academics and graduate students from a range of disciplines including tourism leisure studies sociology cultural geography anthropology feminist and gender studies business economics and management; as well as professionals working in the tourism industry particularly those with an interest in niche markets and segmentation. | Women and Travel Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

GBP 82.99
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Electronics and Communications Engineering Applications and Innovations

Electronics and Communications Engineering Applications and Innovations

Every day millions of people are unaware of the amazing processes that take place when using their phones connecting to broadband internet watching television or even the most basic action of flipping on a light switch. Advances are being continually made in not only the transmission of this data but also in the new methods of receiving it. These advancements come from many different sources and from engineers who have engaged in research design development and implementation of electronic equipment used in communications systems. This volume addresses a selection of important current advancements in the electronics and communications engineering fields focusing on signal processing chip design and networking technology. The sections in the book cover:Microwave and antennasCommunications systemsVery large-scale integrationEmbedded systemsIntelligent control and signal processing systems | Electronics and Communications Engineering Applications and Innovations

GBP 82.99
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Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods Industrial Applications

Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods Industrial Applications

Taking a multidisciplinary approach this book focuses on recent milestones in basic and applied mycology focusing on many and diverse applications in the agricultural food and biofuel sectors. Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods: Industrial Applications provides an informative update of the current biological status of fungi and advances in conventional and modern molecular tools in identification taxonomy of fungi and applications of different taxonomic groups of fungi in various sectors such as agriculture food development postharvesting biological control of crop diseases biofertilizers bioremediation pigments pharmaceuticals enzymes biofuel production etc. The volume addresses fungal biodiversity conservation the emerging field of fungal metagenomics the role of fungi in eco-safety and warfare and the bioprospecting of fungi for hydrocarbons for biofuel production. Several chapters discuss using fungi in agricultural management such as for the biocontrol of plant diseases using entomopathogenic fungi as a pesticide using nematophagous fungi for controlling nematodes that eat crops using fungi in the development of biofertilizers and more. The role of fungi in post-harvest diseases management in horticultural crops is looked at as well. Key features: Provides up-to-date information and advances in biological status and classification of fungi Discusses the comprehensive role of fungi in various sectors in food and agriculture in biofuel production in the production of production of antibiotics or antimicrobial agents etc. Presents the recent systemic taxonomic classifications developments applications in molecular mycology and conservation strategies for mycoflora Aiming to bridge the knowledge gap between basic and applied aspects of mycology this volume provides a wealth of information that will be valuable for researchers industrial scientists faculty and students in mycology and plant pathology as well as in botany microbiology food microbiology pharmaceutical development biotechnology and biofuel production and other professional disciplines. | Applied Mycology for Agriculture and Foods Industrial Applications

GBP 147.00
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Hospitality Revenue Management Concepts and Practices

Hospitality Revenue Management Concepts and Practices

This new textbook Hospitality Revenue Management: Concepts and Practices provides a comprehensive in-depth introduction to the basic concepts and best practices of hospitality revenue management. With a real-world hands-on approach the book places students in the role of a revenue manager striving to succeed in an ever-changing hospitality business environment. The book takes a unique multi-author collaborative approach with chapters from outstanding industry leaders who share their experience and provide the information necessary to arm students with the most up-to-date tools and methods they to be effective in the hospitality revenue management field. The chapters cover the important topics in hospitality revenue management including hotel pricing hotel segmentation distribution channels competitive analysis hotel forecasting performance analysis market data supply and demand management and more. | Hospitality Revenue Management Concepts and Practices

GBP 82.99
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New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set explains and explores the important fundamental and advanced modern concepts from various areas of nanochemistry and more broadly the nanosciences. This innovative and one-of-a kind set consists of three volumes that focus on structural nanochemistry topological nanochemistry and sustainable nanochemistry respectively collectively forming an explicative handbook in nanochemistry. The compilation provides a rich resource that is both thorough and accessible encompassing the core concepts of multiple areas of nanochemistry. It also explores the content through a trans-disciplinary lens integrating the basic and advanced modern concepts in nanochemistry with various examples applications issues tools algorithms and even historical notes on the important people from physical quantum theoretical mathematical and even biological chemistry. | New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc

GBP 385.00
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Diseases of Fruits and Vegetable Crops Recent Management Approaches

Diseases of Fruits and Vegetable Crops Recent Management Approaches

Diseases of Fruits and Vegetable Crops: Recent Management Approaches covers certain basic aspects of knowledge on diagnostic symptoms modes of perpetuation and dissemination of pathogens favorable conditions for disease development and the latest management strategies for disease prevention and mitigation in vegetable crops fruit crops and plantation crops. With chapters written by experts working on specific fruit and vegetables disease the volume covers many vegetable and fruit crops including pineapples grapes apples guava litchi potatoes peas beans ginger and turmeric and many more. Each chapter reviews the specific diseases relevant to the crop and their management and includes recent research findings. The information presented here will be valuable for plant protection officers district horticulture officers and other government personnel in the directorates and agencies of agriculture horticulture and plant protection as well as plant protection experts vegetable specialists and others. | Diseases of Fruits and Vegetable Crops Recent Management Approaches

GBP 82.99
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Biotic Stress Management in Tomato Biotechnological Approaches

Biotic Stress Management in Tomato Biotechnological Approaches

This valuable volume highlights biotechnological tools and their utilization for biotic stress management in the tomato plant one of the world’s most important vegetable crops consumed by us in our daily diet and which is vulnerable to over 200 diseases as well as the impact of global climate change. The chapters cover the major diseases of tomato along with practical biotic stress management strategies through biotechnological and molecular approaches. The focus is on molecular tools that can be used to prevent or mitigate damage from such diseases as bacterial wilt bacterial canker damping off seedlings late blight early blight fusarium wilt septorial leaf spot cercospora leaf spot verticilium wilt tomato leaf curl virus tobacco mosaic virus tomato spotted wilt virus root knot nematode fruit borer and sucking pests. Gene stacking/pyramiding and postharvest management strategies are also systematically discussed. This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review that will be a greatly useful resource containing basic facts and information on the new and recent discoveries for biotic stresses management of tomatoes. | Biotic Stress Management in Tomato Biotechnological Approaches

GBP 139.00
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Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Environmental chemistry is an interdisciplinary field of study that involves the science of ecology as well as chemistry. Environmental chemistry covers the basic chemistry and biochemistry that occur naturally in the world around us. It focuses on the air water and land. Environmental science normally begins by determining the chemical reactions that are occurring in the environment when all systems are in balance and then goes on the discover how chemistry has changed when there is an imbalance caused by stress or pollution. The field is constantly changing with new discoveries being made all the time. The availability of new and more sensitive instruments in analytical science is enabling the detection of smaller and smaller concentrations of pollutants in the environment. This new volume deals with a host of important topics in environmental chemistry such as pesticide-related illnesses in humans and plants the effects of litterfall in the soil of tropical forests toxicants in various bodies of water and much more. | Environmental Chemistry New Techniques and Data

GBP 82.99
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Chemical Applications of Symmetry and Group Theory

Chemical Applications of Symmetry and Group Theory

As the structure and behavior of molecules and crystals depend on their different symmetries group theory becomes an essential tool in many important areas of chemistry. It is a quite powerful theoretical tool to predict many basic as well as some characteristic properties of molecules. Whereas quantum mechanics provide solutions of some chemical problems on the basis of complicated mathematics group theory puts forward these solutions in a very simplified and fascinating manner. Group theory has been successfully applied to many chemical problems. Students and teachers of chemical sciences have an invisible fear from this subject due to the difficulty with the mathematical jugglery. An active sixth dimension is required to understand the concept as well as to apply it to solve the problems of chemistry. This book avoids mathematical complications and presents group theory so that it is accessible to students as well as faculty and researchers. Chemical Applications of Symmetry and Group Theory discusses different applications to chemical problems with suitable examples. The book develops the concept of symmetry and group theory representation of group its applications to I. R. and Raman spectroscopy U. V spectroscopy bonding theories like molecular orbital theory ligand field theory hybridization and more. Figures are included so that reader can visualize the symmetry symmetry elements and operations.

GBP 82.99
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Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and Technology

Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and Technology

This book covers a broad range of polymeric materials and provides industry professionals and researchers in polymer science and technology with a single comprehensive book summarizing all aspects involved in the functional materials production chain. This volume presents the latest developments and trends in advanced polymer materials and structures. It discusses the developments of advanced polymers and respective tools to characterize and predict the material properties and behavior. This book has an important role in advancing polymer materials in macro and nanoscale. Its aim is to provide original theoretical and important experimental results that use non-routine methodologies. It also includes chapters on novel applications of more familiar experimental techniques and analyses of composite problems that indicate the need for new experimental approaches. This new book:• Provides a collection of articles that highlight some important areas of current interest in key polymeric materials and technology• Gives an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the present state of the art of key polymeric materials and technology• Describes the types of techniques now available to the engineers and technicians and discusses their capabilities limitations and applications• Provides a balance between materials science and chemical aspects basic and applied research• Focuses on topics with more advanced methods• Emphasizes precise mathematical development and actual experimental details• Explains modification methods for changing of different materials properties | Applied Methodologies in Polymer Research and Technology

GBP 82.99
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Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology Integrated Nutrient Management

Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology Integrated Nutrient Management

Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology: Integrated Nutrient Management focuses on agricultural techniques and integrated nutrient management of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L. ). Peanuts are the second most important oil crop of India occupying 5. 7 million hectares with an average production of 0. 8 ton/ha which is 23. 5% of the India’s total oil seed production. Worldwide annual production of shelled peanuts was 42 million metric tons in 2014. It is the world’s 4th most important source of edible oil and the 3rd most important source of vegetable protein. The volume includes basic and advanced information on production agrotechniques and integrated nutrient management of Arachis hypogaea L. crop plant. It studies the physiology of the peanut looking at the proper environmental conditions for optimal growth as well as under various subnormal conditions. It explores the methods of nitrogen application as well as the influence of different sowing dates and population densities to harvest its full yield potential. The book covers methods to achieve balanced nutrition including using organic manures in groundnut farming to enhance yielding ability. The book will be a rich resource for those in agriculture horticulture and allied sciences particularly for agricultural scientists in plant and crop physiology agronomy and soil science. Farm owners and managers of peanut crops and production will also benefit from the information provided in this volume. | Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology Integrated Nutrient Management

GBP 82.99
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