Contemporary agriculture is a wide-ranging field with its own unique language. As an aid for improving scientific communication for everyone from students to public decision-makers, the CRC Dictionary of Agricultural Sciences provides a comprehensive guide to the terminology of agriculture. It includes every area of agriculture, from traditional farming to

With the encroachment of the Internet into nearly all aspects of work and life, it seems as though information is everywhere. However, there is information and then there is correct, appropriate, and timely information. While we might love being able to turn to Wikipedia® for encyclopedia-like information or search Google®

Dieses zweisprachige Fachwörterbuch beinhaltet Begriffe der Wissensgebiete Bodenkunde und Standortlehre sowie ihrer Nachbardisziplinen Angewandte Ökologie, Land- und Forstwirtschaft sowie Landschaftsplanung. Die Terminologie der aufgeführten Wissensgebiete umfasst etwa 10.000 Begriffe in deutscher und englischer Sprache. Ein Anhang enthält Pflanzennamen, Tiernamen, SI-Einheiten und Begriffe der Bodenklassifikation. An Teildisziplinen der Bodenkunde werden Bodengeologie,

This third volume of Gyllenbok's encyclopaedia of historical metrology comprises the second part of the compendium of measurement systems and currencies of all sovereign states of the modern World (J-Z). Units of measurement are of vital importance in every civilization through history. Since the early ages, man has through necessity

Presenting up-to-date data in an easy-to-use format, this comprehensive overview of the chemistry of bioactive components of fruits and cereals addresses the role of these compounds in determining taste, flavor, and color, as well as recent claims of anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic, and antioxidant capabilities. It provides detailed information on