Resources Tagged: Handbook Resources
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A training program for the certification of commercial pesticide applicators. 85 pages, illustrated.
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1993-10-01 Illustrated book on common fruit pests and how to rid your crop of them.
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In this book you can learn about means of eliminating or drastically decreasing insect pests by 'biological control," that is, through the introduction of their natural enemies--other insects which act as parasites or predators and, in sufficient numbers, will destroy the enemy--or, by the...
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This book provides useful clues on plant characteristics, bioactive materials and their properties, methods of preparation and extraction, methods of application, cautions in use, and other complementary uses.
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This publication includes information about insecticides and fungicides and their use and a listing of insects and diseases.
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1983-01-01 This book is a well-written synthesis of current knowledge about pests, pesticides, application, and environmental concerns. It covers a complex topic in language that is practical and not excessively technical. This outstanding guide will give the reader a thorough understanding of pesticides...
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Neem is a very important tree species widely planted in the Sahel region of West Africa, where it is used for firewood windbreaks, greenbelts, and as amenity plantings in cities, towns, and villages.
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BiointensiveSustainable Mini-Farmingis amethodof food-growingthat helps revitalize our planet by building soil, using a smaller area to produce higher yields than conventionalmethod, and minimizing water, organic fertilizer, and biological pesticide use.
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1987-08-01 This handbook takes a broad approach to maintenance of quality of fruits, vegetables, plants, and flowers during transportation. In that regard, proper planning, grading, and precooling practices are emphasized as these are particularly important for crops shipped long distances from areas with...
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AquaCrop is the crop growth model developed by FAO to address food security and assess the effect of the environment and management on crop production. AquaCrop simulates the yield response of herbaceous crops to water and is particularly well suited to conditions in which water is a key limiting...