Agricultura, Horticultura, Pesca

Semi-arid climate regions receive low annual precipitation and intermediates between the desert climates and humid climates in ecological characteristics and agricultural potential. Semi-arid climate …

The United States is richly endowed with forests, and their care and conservation have been a national concern for more than half a century. This book provides data and analysis aimed at addressing t …

Bananas are a major staple food for millions of people in the world, especially in tropical regions. At the end of 20th century, the export sector of bananas has shown a great dynamism and has underg …

Agriculture is one of the defining elements of a nation. This series consists of analyses on a variety of agricultural issues including (but not limited to) the developments, policies, programs, trad …

Organic farming is a system approach utilizing the natural cycles and biological interactions for crop production and protection. It aims at harmonizing with nature and a method of production without …

Cowpea is a versatile crop that is well-adapted to poor conditions. This, combined with its high nutrition value, gives cowpea the potential to mitigate the effects of climate change and save million …

This book addresses a variety of subjects related to aquaculture. Predominantly, the subject matter concerns government regulations and actions taken in the most recent Congress as they apply to all …

This new book presents and discusses current research in the study of smoking habits and the various health effects which arise due to this activity. Topics discussed include pharmacotherapies for sm …

Fish meal and fish oil are important components in the feeds for many farm-raised species, from pigs and poultry to farmed fish. As ingredients in aquaculture feed, fish meal and fish oil supply esse …

Sugarcane is a globally important crop since it provides nearly 80% of the sugar consumed worldwide. The cultivation of sugarcane is one of the most important activities around the world due to their …