This collection explores the need to optimise the C3 photosynthesis cycle in crop production to boost crop yields and improve agricultural... Læs mere
The collection discusses best practices for improving the welfare of heifers and calves, as well as the consequences which can... Læs mere
This collection considers the importance of key quality attributes, such as colour, flavour, nutritional content and appearance on... Læs mere
This collection provides a comprehensive overview of the use of intercropping across agriculture, focussing on its use to manage and improve soil health, as well as its use in temperate agroforestry systems to mitigate the sector’s environmental impact.
This book provides a detailed overview of the history, current status and future needs of fertiliser developments in an era where sustainability is of paramount importance. Chapters also review recent advances in the use of fertiliser technologies, such as crop sprayers.
This book reviews recent advances in the utilisation of livestock manure to improve soil management and health. Chapters discuss best practices for the... Læs mere
This book reviews recent advances in the application of phenotyping techniques to optimise crop breeding programmes. Chapters discuss the use of phenotyping as a means of improving crop yield, boosting genetic gain and identifying desirable traits in crop roots.
This book provides a unique overview of the legal and regulatory challenges facing the development and commercialisation of new agricultural products and technologies, including cultured meat, genome editing, bioprotectants, biopesticides and novel animal feed ingredients.
This book provides a detailed overview of recent research that considers how modern dairy production can be optimised to reduce its environmental impact and contribute to achieving a more sustainable agriculture.
This book provides a detailed overview of the best practices and emerging technologies used to optimise the quality attributes of a range of horticultural products, ranging from tomatoes and mangoes, to cranberries and strawberries.
This book offers a unique insight into the recent research completed on achieving sustainable management of tropical forests. Chapters review the... Læs mere
This book provides a detailed overview of the current welfare issues affecting broiler production. Chapters review the role of intensive poultry production systems in the development of welfare issues, such as lameness, dermatitis and feather-picking.