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Achieving carbon-negative bioenergy systems from plant materials
Focus on net carbon capture bioenergy technologies which fully address the challenge of climate change Focus on optimising use of co-products and non-food plant materials Reviews of key technologies and products cover both principles and practical applications, including case studies
Improving nitrogen use efficiency in crop production
Considers the role of fertiliser use in agriculture as a major contributor to the imbalance of the global nitrogen cycle Reviews the effectiveness of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers and organic sources of nitrogen in optimising nitrogen use efficiency Highlights recent developments in the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers to reduce nitrous oxide emissions
Managing biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
Provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts in biodiversity management within agricultural landscapes Considers the role of farmers and rural communities in implementing ecological restoration practices Reviews the importance of habitat and animal rewilding in promoting biodiversity and other key ecosystem services
Women and smallholder farming
Provides a comprehensive overview of the key challenges encountered by women smallholder farmers, such as restricted access to markets and technical training programmes Addresses the critical role of women smallholder farmers to the success of global agricultural production Includes a selection of case studies which highlight the development of programmes to aid women smallholder farmers in crop and livestock production
Contaminants in agricultural soils
Reviews the main types of contaminants in agricultural soils, such as heavy metals, pesticide residues and petroleum hydrocarbon waste products, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminants Explores bioremediation techniques such as the use of soil amendments and additives Covers techniques such as phyto-stabilisation and phyto-extraction
Managing soil health for sustainable agriculture Volume 1
Puts soil health in the broader context of ecosystem services, conservation and climate change Summarises current research on soil structure and composition Reviews latest developments in understanding nutrient and other cycles in soil
Managing soil health for sustainable agriculture Volume 2
Discusses key methods for monitoring soil health Comprehensive review of techniques to manage soil health, such as the use of rotations, intercropping and cover crops Case studies of ways of supporting smallholders in maintaining soil health in regions such as Africa, Asia and South America.
Integrated disease management of wheat and barley
Reviews key recent research on the main fungal diseases, their modes of infection and potential strategies for dealing with them Summarises the range of techniques for breeding more resistant varieties Assesses ways to manage fungicide resistance and the range of methods in developing integrated disease management of cereals
Critical issues in plant health: 50 years of research in African agriculture
Focuses on plant health issues in sub-Saharan Africa which are key to improving yields Reviews ways of improving the health of key African crops such as cassava, maize and grain legumes Brings together leading experts on plant health in sub-Saharan Africa
Precision agriculture for sustainability
Comprehensive review of key technologies in precision agriculture, from proximal and remote sensing to decision support systems and variable rate technologies Surveys key applications of precision agriculture from controlled traffic farming to site-specific nutrient and water management Includes discussion of the economics of precision agriculture
