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Worldwide Perspectives on Geographical Indications = Crossed views between re…
Geographical Indications (GI) are distinctive signs that associate products of quality and reputation with their place or area of production and thereby help identify and distinguish such products on the market. In July 2022, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le dével oppement (CIRAD)…
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- 9783031716416
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- XXII, 394 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Towards an Ethical Approach to Animals = A Life Learning about Animal Welfare
In two parts, this open access work offers a broad and often unconventional approach to animal ethics, written by a pioneer in animal welfare science and ethics. The author Clive Phillips, Australia's first professor of animal welfare, first describes his life experience and career in the field, which enabled him to provide thoughts and possible solutions to some of the key problems in human-an…
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- 9783031852480
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- XXVII, 246 hlm,: ill, lamp; 21 cm
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The Sweetpotato Genome
This open access book is a compilation of advances in sweetpotato genomics, which have been used to improve our understanding of the evolution of sweetpotato, increase our knowledge of crop growth and development, and provided critical information required for genomic-assisted breeding in sweetpotato. Sweetpotato is a critical food staple for millions of people in the developing world that has…
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- 9783031650031
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- XVII, 166 hlm ill; lamp
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Aquaponics Food Production Systems = Combined Aquaculture and Hydroponic Prod…
This open access book, written by world experts in aquaponics and related technologies, provides the authoritative and comprehensive overview of the key aquaculture and hydroponic and other integrated systems, socio-economic and environmental aspects. Aquaponic systems, which combine aquaculture and vegetable food production offer alternative technology solutions for a world that is increasingl…
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- 9783030159436
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- XVI, 619 hlm ill; lamp
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The Innovation Revolution in Agriculture = A Roadmap to Value Creation
This open access book is an important reframing of the role of innovation in agriculture. Dr. Campos and his distinguished coauthors address 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…
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- 9783030509910
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- XIX, 234 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Forest and Rangeland Soils of the United States Under Changing = A Comprehen…
This open access book synthesizes leading-edge science and management information about forest and rangeland soils of the United States. It offers ways to better understand changing conditions and their impacts on soils, and explores directions that positively affect the future of forest and rangeland soil health. This book outlines soil processes and identifies the research needed to manage fo…
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- 9783030452162
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- XXVI, 289 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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The Role of Smallholder Farms in Food and Nutrition Security
This open access book discusses the current role of smallholders in connection with food security and poverty reduction in developing countries. It addresses the opportunities they enjoy, and the constraints they face, by analysing the availability, access to and utilization of production factors. Due to the relevance of smallholder farms, enhancing their production capacities and economic and …
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- 9783030421489
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- XI, 251 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Organic Waste Composting through Nexus Thinking = Practices, Policies, and Tr…
Organic waste composting is another excellent example to demonstrate the power and the benefits of nexus thinking. Even though organic waste composting itself is not a new topic, those who want to start a new project or align an ongoing project with nexus thinking, find it difficult to gather the necessary information. With nine case studies from four continents, this book aims to fill above ga…
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- 9783030362836
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- VIII, 232 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Sowing Legume Seeds, Reaping Cash : A Renaissance within Communities in Sub-S…
This open access book shares impact stories – testimonies from various value chain actors who have been part of the Tropical Legumes (TL) projects, over the past twelve years. The Tropical Legumes projects led by ICRISAT in three parts (TLI, TLII and TLIII), constitute a major international initiative supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and jointly implemented by the Inter…
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- 9789811508455
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- XVI, 106 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Sustainable Rice Straw Management
This open access book on straw management aims to provide a wide array of options for rice straw management that are potentially more sustainable, environmental, and profitable compared to current practice. The book is authored by expert researchers, engineers and innovators working on a range of straw management options with case studies from Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia. The book i…
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- 9783030323738
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- XIII, 192 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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