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Barker, Kezia; Francis, Robert A. (ed.): Routledge Handbook of Biosecurity and Invasive Species
London, New York: Earthscan, Routledge, 2021. 366 p.

Raktári jelzet: 574 - R89
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This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment and management of potentially dangerous infectious diseases, quarantined pests, invasive (alien) species, living modified organisms and biological weapons, from a multitude of perspectives.
Issues of biosecurity have gained increasing attention over recent years but have often only been addressed from narrow disciplines and with a lack of integration of theoretical and practical approaches. The Routledge Handbook of Biosecurity and Invasive Species brings together both the natural sciences and the social sciences for a fully rounded perspective on biosecurity, shedding light on current national and international management frameworks with a mind to assessing possible future scenarios. With chapters focussing on a variety of ecosystems - including forests, islands, marine and coastal and agricultural land - as well as from the industrial scale to individual gardens, this handbook reviews the global state of invasions and vulnerabilities across a wide range of themes and critically analyses key threats and threatening activities, such as trade, travel, land development and climate change.
Identifying invasive species and management techniques from a regional to international scale, this book will be a key reference text for a wide range of students and academics in ecology, agriculture, geography, human and animal health and interdisciplinary environmental and security studies.
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Jinjun Wang (ed.): The Concept of Ecostacking: Techniques and Applications
Wallingford, Boston: CABI, 2024. 287 p.

Raktári jelzet: 631.147 - C26
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Ecostacking is a new concept and approach which aims to maximize the benefits of ecosystem service providers in cropping systems to help achieve the goal of long-term sustainable agriculture and food production. The term "ecostacking" means combining synergistically the beneficial services of functional biodiversity from all levels and types. It is a comprehensive approach, where the various ecosystem service providers are fully integrated with the rest of the cropping system including agronomic practices. It is an approach which goes beyond conventional Integrated Pest Management practises, and attempts to take advantage of all the functional biodiversity of a system.
The main focus of ecostacking is on maximizing ecosystem services for biological control and pollination from beneficial arthropods, but the approach also utilizes other invertebrates (e.g., earthworms) as well as beneficial vertebrates such as bats, birds and small mammals. Microbes also provide invaluable ecosystem services including pest, disease, and weed control, either directly as components of "suppressive soils" or as plant colonizers (as endophytes or as epiphytic microbial flora). The ecostacking approach also aims to maximize other nature-provided services such as maintenance of soil health and nutrient cycling. (...)
This book:
•    will serve as inspiration for developing further applications of this breakthrough technology for sustainable agricultural production.
•    is a must-read for everyone with an interest in developing sustainable crop protection systems and ecosystem management.
•    has been written and edited by the world's leading experts in this new and exciting endeavour.
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Keddy, Paul A.: Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation
Cambridge, UK: Cambridge Univ. Pr., 2024. 593 p.

Raktári jelzet: 574.5 - K30
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Richly illustrated in colour and packed with examples from every major continent and wetland type, this third edition has been completely rewritten to provide undergraduates with a thoroughly accessible introduction to the basic principles. (...) With expanded sections on topical issues such as sea level rise, eutrophication, facilitation and the latest approaches to restoration and conservation, the new edition of this prize-winning textbook is a vital resource for wetland ecology courses.
•    Unique in providing a global perspective with examples from every major continent and wetland type; showing students how their regions fits into global patterns
•    Review questions at the end of each chapter cover the main points, encourage reflection on one's home environment, and promote synthesis of multiple chapters
•    Chapter organisation supports a wide variety of lecture plans, course objectives and teaching styles providing the instructors with an array of examples to illustrate principles
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Knight, Andrew; Phillips, Clive; Sparks, Paula (ed.): Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare
London, New York: Earthscan, Routledge, 2023. 533 p.

Raktári jelzet: 636.083 - R89
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This handbook presents a much-needed and comprehensive exploration of the rapidly growing fields of animal welfare and law.
(...) this book explores the biological foundations for the moral consideration of animals and for evolving conceptualisations of animal welfare. It reviews in detail the welfare concerns associated with numerous forms of animal use. The inclusion of key recent developments such as climate change, pandemics, and antimicrobial resistance, ensures this text is among the most current in its field. The ethical implications of the various uses of animals by society are considered, and chapters provide important recommendations for reforms of practice, law, or policy. The status of animal law internationally, and in major world regions, is reviewed. Finally, the book considers human behavioural change and strategies for improving stakeholder communication and education.
The handbook is essential reading for students and scholars of animal welfare, animal law and animal ethics everywhere, and for policy-makers and other professionals working in the animal welfare sector.
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Kose, Utku (ed.) (et al.): Artificial Intelligence and Smart Agriculture Applications
Boca Raton, London, New York: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 2023. 355 p.

Raktári jelzet: 631.171 - A86
Katalógus

As a result of the advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), many aspects of daily life have been transformed by smart digital technology. Advanced intelligent algorithms can provide powerful solutions to real-world problems. Smart applications have become commonplace. All areas of life are being changed by smart tools developed to deal with complex issues challenging both humanity and the earth.
Artificial Intelligence and Smart Agriculture Applications presents the latest smart agriculture applications developed across the globe. It covers a broad array of solutions using data science and AI to attack problems facing agriculture worldwide.
Features:
•    Application of drones and sensors in advanced farming
•    A cloud-computing model for implementing smart agriculture
•    Conversational AI for farmer's advisory communications
•    Intelligent fuzzy logic to predict global warming’s effect on agriculture
•    Machine learning algorithms for mapping soil macronutrient elements variability
•    A smart IoT framework for soil fertility enhancement
•    AI applications in pest management
•    A model using Python for predicting rainfall
The book examines not only present solutions but also potential future outcomes. It looks at the role of AI-based algorithms and the almost infinite combinations of variables for agricultural applications. Researchers, public and private sector representatives, agriculture scientists, and students can use this book to develop sustainable and solutions for smart agriculture. This book’s findings are especially important as the planet is facing unprecedented environmental challenges from over-farming and climate change due to global warming.
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Kumar, Vinay; Tsatsaragkou, Kleopatra; Asim, Nilofar (ed.): Green Chemistry in Agriculture and Food Production
Boca Raton, London, New York: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 2023. 324 p.

Raktári jelzet: 631.8 - G62
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Green chemistry is a vital subject playing a key role in environmental sustainability. Despite its importance, very little has been explored in the past years. This book is a comprehensive compilation of the methods, techniques and strategies used in green chemistry. The book highlights some critical aspects of green chemistry related to agriculture and food production. It has been put together for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Each chapter has been cited with new and updated research discoveries to help the postgraduate, and doctorate students and researchers. I hope the presented book will be an important tool for students and researchers.
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Obembe, Olawole O. (ed.) (et al.): Agricultural Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Bioresources. Conservation and Utilization
Boca Raton, London, New York: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 2022. 490 p.

Raktári jelzet: 631.523 - A28
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This book covers a range of important topics on crop and animal genetics, breeding and genomics, as well as biodiversity and genetic resources conservation and utilization reflecting three thematic sections of working groups of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria. The topics range from agricultural biotechnology, including genetically modified organisms and gene-editing for agronomically important traits in tropical crops, to Nigeria’s mega biodiversity and genetic resources conservation. This book will engender a deeper understanding of underpinning mechanisms, technologies, processes and science–policy nexus that has placed Nigeria as a leader in biotechnology in Africa. The book will be useful reference material for scientists and researchers working in the fields of food and agricultural biotechnology, bioinformatics, plant and animal genetics, breeding and genomics, genetic resources conservation and enhancement.
•    Emphasizes recent advances in biotechnologies that could ameliorate the high-level global food and nutrition insecurity through plant and animal genetics, breeding, as well as genomics
•    Provides detailed information towards harnessing indigenous bioresources for food and nutrition security and climate change adaptation
•    Introduces new frontiers in the area of genomics, most especially their relevant applications in crop and animal breeding
•    Reviews biotechniques that could enhance plant genetic resources conservation and utilization
•    Discusses current biotechnological approaches to exploit genetic resources including the development of synthetic hexaploid wheat (SHW) for crop adaptation to the increasingly changing global climate
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Peterson, Gretchen N.: GIS Cartography: A Guide to Effective Map Design
Boca Raton, London, New York: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 2025. 373 p.

Raktári jelzet: 528.9 - P63
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The new edition of this well-established introductory cartography textbook is updated to respond to the demand for critical engagement with new technologies, the passion for inclusive design, and for preparing students to build competence in fundamental skills. Written in a friendly style, it is enjoyable to read and includes over 200 figures and maps, explaining everything from layout design to dynamic cartography issues. A new chapter discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cartography, and a significant expansion to 3D cartography has been incorporated into existing chapters. A new chapter on accessibility provides a thorough understanding of universal design. Additional updates include placements and best practices for digital map elements, global labeling techniques including language support, hybrid map styling, multiscale map testing, and information on 4D mapping. (...)
This book is written as a go-to guide for learning the art and science of mapmaking. It is for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in GIS and cartography and studying fields such as geography, geophysics, environmental engineering, urban planning, and so on. It is also a valuable resource for professionals interested in learning techniques and technologies for creating maps and visualizing geospatial datasets.
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