Author : Jonas Bailey Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682866801 The field of marine biology and ecology includes the study of marine animals and plants in relation to their ecosystems. It also focuses on the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on marine life populations. Read More |
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Livestock: Genetic Improvement Techniques Author : Carlos Hassey Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682866597 Livestock refers to those domesticated animals which are used to produce commodities like meat, milk, leather, eggs, etc. They can also be used for the purpose of labor. Livestock animals are raised in Read More |
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Irrigation: Systems, Technology and Impacts Author : Lucias Chapman Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682868157 An important requirement in agriculture is controlled and regulated irrigation. It refers to the application of water in requisite amounts to crops at regular intervals. This facilitates the growth of Read More |
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Author : Donald Cronin Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682866696 Irrigation refers to the controlled application of water to agricultural crops and plants to ensure healthy growth and production. A soil is considered ideal for agriculture if it can sustain and yield Read More |
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Invasive Plants: Impacts and Control Author : Ned Kennard Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682867815 All plants, which are not native to a specific location and have a potential to cause damage to the human economy, environment and human health are known as invasive plants. Exotic pest plants and invasive Read More |
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Author : Brendan Marshall Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682868171 Aquaculture is the farming of molluscs, crustaceans, fish, algae and aquatic plants. It involves the cultivation of economically important species, creating interventions in the rearing process for enhanced Read More |
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Integrated Pest Management: Principles and Practice Author : Walter Ramon Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682868300 Integrated pest management (IPM) is an innovative approach to the economic control of pests. Reducing pest populations below the economic injury level is the chief objective of IPM. It involves various Read More |
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Industrial and Hazardous Wastes Treatment Author : Zander Ellis Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682868249 Hazardous wastes refer to substances that have a harmful or deteriorative effect on public health and the environment. This may be due to the toxicity, flammability, corrosivity, reactivity or radioactivity Read More |
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Author : Allison Sergeant Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682866580 This book attempts to provide information about the key concepts and theories related to the field of hydrology in comprehensive detail. It also discusses the modern principles and practices of this field. Read More |
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Human Impacts on the Environment: Past, Present and Future Author : Aaron Scott Subject : Environmental Sciences ISBN :9781682867358 The human impact on the environment is understood from the scientific study of anthropocene. It is a proposed epoch in Earth's history characterized by significant human influence on Earth's geology, ecosystems Read More |