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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: 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: 9780851990101ISBN 10: 085199010 Pages: 928 Publication Date: 05 December 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print 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 Contents1: 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 diseasesReviewsThe 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""" Author InformationJames France Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |