Mathematical Models in Agriculture: Quantitative Methods for the Plant, Animal and Ecological Sciences

Author:   John Thornley (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Edinburgh, UK) ,  James France (Formerly University of Guelph, Canada) ,  James (Jim) France (University of Guelph, Canada)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780851990101


Pages:   928
Publication Date:   05 December 2006
Format:   Hardback
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This is a completely rewritten and expanded version of the successful 1984 book of the same name. The objective remains the same: to teach students of agriculture and related ecological problems how to express ideas mathematically and solve the resulting mathematical problem. The material is divided into three parts: Techniques, Crops and Animals. As a textbook it is suitable for self-study, with exercises and answers.

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Author:   John Thornley (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Edinburgh, UK) ,  James France (Formerly University of Guelph, Canada) ,  James (Jim) France (University of Guelph, Canada)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 9.90cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   3.878kg
ISBN:  

9780851990101


ISBN 10:   085199010
Pages:   928
Publication Date:   05 December 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

1: Role of mathematical models 2: Mathematical programming 3: Growth functions 4: Simple ecological models 5: Environment and weather 6: Crop models 7: Crop husbandry 8: Plant diseases and pests 9: Animal organs 10: Whole-animal models 11: Animal products 12: Animal husbandry 13: Animal diseases

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The book is thorough, well written the authors are to be congratulated.


The book is thorough, well written...the authors are to be congratulated. --Journal of Agricultural Science


"""The book is thorough, well written...the authors are to be congratulated.""-- ""Journal of Agricultural Science"""


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