Australia and the origins of agriculture / Rupert Gerritsen
| Australia and the origins of agriculture / Rupert Gerritsen |
| Autore | GERRITSEN, Rupert |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford : Archaeopress, 2008 |
| Descrizione fisica | III, 205 p. : ill. ; 30 cm |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| Collana | BAR international series |
| Soggetto topico | Scavi archeologici - Australia |
| ISBN | 978-1-4073-0354-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-990003219340203316 |
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| Oxford : Archaeopress, 2008 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Australia's role in feeding the world / / editors, Tor Hundloe, Sarah Blagrove and Hannah Ditton
| Australia's role in feeding the world / / editors, Tor Hundloe, Sarah Blagrove and Hannah Ditton |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Clayton, Victoria, Australia : , : CSIRO Publishing, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (287 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| Soggetto topico | Agriculture - Australia |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-4863-0590-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910466231603321 |
| Clayton, Victoria, Australia : , : CSIRO Publishing, , 2016 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Australia's role in feeding the world / / editors, Tor Hundloe, Sarah Blagrove and Hannah Ditton
| Australia's role in feeding the world / / editors, Tor Hundloe, Sarah Blagrove and Hannah Ditton |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Clayton, Victoria, Australia : , : CSIRO Publishing, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (287 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| Soggetto topico | Agriculture - Australia |
| ISBN |
1-4863-0591-1
1-4863-0590-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910798536503321 |
| Clayton, Victoria, Australia : , : CSIRO Publishing, , 2016 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Australia's role in feeding the world / / editors, Tor Hundloe, Sarah Blagrove and Hannah Ditton
| Australia's role in feeding the world / / editors, Tor Hundloe, Sarah Blagrove and Hannah Ditton |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Clayton, Victoria, Australia : , : CSIRO Publishing, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (287 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| Soggetto topico | Agriculture - Australia |
| ISBN |
1-4863-0591-1
1-4863-0590-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910811182903321 |
| Clayton, Victoria, Australia : , : CSIRO Publishing, , 2016 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Australian journal of agricultural research
| Australian journal of agricultural research |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Melbourne, : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| ISSN | 0004-9409 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Periodico |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-990008914540403321 |
| Melbourne, : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Nanotechnology Innovations for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
| Nanotechnology Innovations for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture |
| Autore | Ur Rehman Mashwani Zia |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2026 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (506 pages) |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| Soggetto topico |
Sustainable agriculture
Food security |
| ISBN |
1-394-34901-7
1-394-34900-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Overview of Nanotechnology in Food Security and Agriculture: : Introduction, Current Status, and Concerns -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Nanoparticles as a Growth-Stimulating Element of Sustainable Agriculture -- 1.3 Current Status on Food and Agriculture Nanotechnology -- 1.3.1 Current Status on Food Nanotechnology -- 1.3.1.1 Food Processing -- 1.3.1.2 Food Packaging -- 1.3.2 Current Status on Agriculture Nanotechnology -- 1.4 Toxicological Fundamentals and Risk Assessment -- 1.4.1 Exposure Routes and Interactions -- 1.4.2 Nanotoxicology Mechanisms -- 1.4.3 Data Generating and Analysis -- 1.5 Frontier Topics -- 1.5.1 Perspectives on Biosynthesized and Bioinspired Nanomaterials -- 1.5.1.1 Biosynthesized Nanomaterials -- 1.5.1.2 Bioinspired Nanomaterials -- 1.5.2 Regulation and Legislation -- 1.5.2.1 Recent Updates -- 1.5.2.2 Limitation and Urgent Need for Legislation -- 1.5.3 Public Awareness and Acceptance -- 1.6 Future Perspective -- 1.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2 Integrating Nanobased Engineering Advances to Enhance Crop Yields and Optimize Food Production Systems -- 2.1 Introduction to Nanobased Engineering in Agriculture -- 2.1.1 Importance of Nanobased Engineering in Modern Agriculture -- 2.1.2 Key Concepts and Definitions -- 2.2 Nanomaterials for Enhanced Soil Health -- 2.3 Nano-Enhanced Crop Protection -- 2.3.1 Types of Nano-Enhanced Crop Protection -- 2.4 Nanotechnology in Irrigation Systems -- 2.5 Advancements in Crop Improvement -- 2.6 Integration of Nanotechnology with Precision Agriculture -- 2.7 Case Studies and Practical Applications -- 2.8 Challenges and Limitations -- 2.8.1 Scientific and Technical Challenges -- 2.8.1.1 Lack of Understanding of Nanoparticle-Plant Interactions.
2.8.1.2 Controlled Release and Targeting Issues -- 2.8.1.3 Stability and Shelf Life of Nanoformulations -- 2.8.1.4 Variability in Efficacy Across Different Crops and Soil Types -- 2.8.2 Regulatory and Safety Challenges -- 2.8.2.1 Lack of Standardized Regulations and Guidelines -- 2.8.2.2 Inadequate Risk Assessment Protocols -- 2.8.2.3 Public Perception and Ethical Concerns -- 2.8.3 Economic and Commercialization Barriers -- 2.8.3.1 High Cost of Nanomaterial Production -- 2.8.3.2 Limited Market Availability and Adoption -- 2.8.3.3 Compatibility with Existing Farming Practices -- 2.9 Future Prospects and Research Directions -- 2.10 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Development of Nanofertilizers for Soil Health and Fertility -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Scope and Importance of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3 New Innovations in the Development of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3.1 Design and Formulation of Nanofertilizers -- 3.3.1.1 Absorption of NPs -- 3.3.1.2 Attachment to NPs -- 3.3.1.3 Entrapment of Polymeric NPs -- 3.4 Encapsulation in Nanoparticulate -- 3.4.1 Characteristics of Nanofertilizers -- 3.4.2 Controlled Release and Targeted Delivery -- 3.5 Modes of Application -- 3.5.1 In Vitro Techniques -- 3.5.2 In Vivo Methods -- 3.6 Role of Nanofertilizers in Soil -- 3.7 On Soil Chemistry -- 3.8 Soil Microbes -- 3.9 Limitations Regarding the Use of Nanofertilizers -- 3.9.1 Pros and Cons of NFs -- 3.10 Future Perspectives -- 3.11 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Nano-Biofortification of Cereal Crops -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mechanisms of Nano-Biofortification -- 4.2.1 Nanoparticle-Based Controlled and Slow Release: Nutrient Delivery Systems -- 4.2.2 Nanoencapsulation of Fertilizers -- 4.2.3 Nanomaterial-Mediated Improved Soil Interaction -- 4.2.4 Nanostructured Micronutrient Fortification -- 4.2.5 Improved Plant Stress Resistance. 4.3 Types of Nanomaterials Used in Biofortification -- 4.3.1 Nanoparticles -- 4.3.2 Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles -- 4.3.3 Nanofertilizers -- 4.3.4 Macronutrient Nanofertilizers -- 4.3.5 Nanoemulsion -- 4.4 Applications in Cereal Crops -- 4.4.1 Cereals -- 4.5 Benefits of Nano-Biofortification in Cereal Crops -- 4.5.1 Improved Nutrient Uptake and Bioavailability -- 4.5.2 Improved Crop Yield and Quality -- 4.5.3 Reduction in Fertilizer Wastage and Environmental Impact -- 4.5.4 Improved Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses -- 4.5.5 Improving Overall Soil Health -- 4.5.6 Potential for Sustainable Agriculture -- 4.6 Challenges of Nano-Bioprotection in Cereal Crops -- 4.6.1 Safety Concerns and Potential Toxicity of Nano-Biofortification -- 4.6.2 Cost and Economic Feasibility -- 4.6.3 Lack of Standardized Regulations -- 4.6.4 Limited Field-Based Research -- 4.6.5 Public Perception and Acceptance -- 4.7 Studies and Field Trials -- 4.8 Future Directions and Research Needs -- 4.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Role of Nanomaterials in Improving Oil Yield and Quality of Oilseeds Crops -- 5.1 Introduction of Nanomaterials in Oilseed Crops -- 5.2 Mechanisms of Action of Nanomaterials -- 5.3 Types of Nanomaterials Used in Oilseed Crops -- 5.4 Impact of Oil Yield -- 5.5 Improvement of Oil Quality -- 5.6 Challenges and Limitations -- 5.7 Field Applications and Case Studies -- 5.8 Future Directions and Research Needs -- 5.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Next-Generation Agriculture with Nanopesticides and Fungicides -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Overview of Nanopesticides and Nanofungicides -- 6.3 Types of Nanopesticides and Nanofungicides in Agricultural Applications -- 6.3.1 Nanoemulsion -- 6.3.2 Encapsulation of Nanopesticides and Nanofungicides -- 6.3.3 Nanocapsules -- 6.3.4 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials -- 6.3.5 Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles. 6.3.6 Biodegradable Nanoformulations -- 6.3.7 Hybrid Nanomaterials -- 6.4 Mechanisms of Action of Nanopesticides and Nanofungicides -- 6.4.1 Enhanced Penetration and Targeted Action -- 6.4.2 Controlled Release of the Active Ingredient -- 6.4.3 Physical Disruption of Pest and Pathogen Cells -- 6.4.4 Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) -- 6.4.5 Interference with Biological Utilization -- 6.4.6 Targeted Delivery and Selectivity -- 6.4.7 Synergism with Biological Agents -- 6.4.8 Interference of Nanostructure with Fungal Hyphae -- 6.5 Challenges and Limitations -- 6.5.1 Environmental Impact and Ecotoxicity -- 6.5.2 Regulatory Barriers -- 6.5.3 Toxicity and Safety -- 6.5.4 High Production Cost -- 6.5.5 Limited Commercial Availability -- 6.5.6 Knowledge Gaps and Limited Field Data -- 6.5.7 Nanoparticle Stability and Degradation -- 6.5.8 Consumer Perception and Acceptance -- 6.5.9 Intellectual Property and Patent Issues -- 6.6 Field Applications and Case Studies -- 6.6.1 Application of Nanopesticides in Cotton Farming -- 6.6.2 Nano-Silver as Fungicides in Tomato and Strawberry Crops -- 6.6.3 Nanoparticles for Controlling Fungal Diseases -- 6.6.4 Nanoemulsion for Rice Pest Management -- 6.7 Future Directions and Innovations -- 6.7.1 Smart and Responsive Nanoformulations -- 6.7.2 Nanobiopesticides and Biocompatible Nanoformulations -- 6.7.3 Nanosensors for Pest and Disease Diagnostics -- 6.7.4 Nanofertilizer and Pesticide Combinations -- 6.7.5 Global Market and Regulatory Scenario -- 6.7.6 Integration with Precision Agriculture -- 6.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 The Role of Nanomaterials in Modern Plant Disease Management -- 7.1 Introduction to Nanomaterials in Plant Disease Management -- 7.2 Mechanisms of Nanomaterials in Disease Management -- 7.3 Types of Nanomaterials for Disease Control -- 7.3.1 Inorganic Nanomaterials. 7.3.2 Biogenic Nanomaterials -- 7.3.3 Polymeric Nanomaterials -- 7.3.4 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials -- 7.3.5 Nanomaterial-Based Delivery Systems -- 7.4 Applications of Nanomaterials in Plant Disease Management -- 7.4.1 Nanoparticle-Based Therapeutics -- 7.4.2 Enhancing Plant Immunity -- 7.4.3 Nanotechnology in Disease Diagnosis -- 7.4.4 Delivery Mechanisms for Pesticides and Nutrients -- 7.4.5 Sustainable Agricultural Practices -- 7.5 Benefits of Using Nanomaterials -- 7.5.1 Enhanced Nutrient Delivery -- 7.5.2 Improvement in Crop Yield and Quality -- 7.5.3 Pest and Disease Management -- 7.5.4 Environmental Remediation and Sustainability -- 7.5.5 Innovations in Crop Engineering -- 7.5.6 Real-Time Monitoring and Precision Agriculture -- 7.6 Challenges and Limitations -- 7.6.1 Toxicity and Safety Concerns -- 7.6.2 Regulatory Hurdles and Commercialization -- 7.6.3 Variability in Efficacy -- 7.6.4 Knowledge Gaps Along the Nanomaterial Lifecycle -- 7.6.5 Economic Considerations -- 7.7 Field Applications and Case Studies -- 7.8 Future Directions and Research Needs -- 7.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Revolutionizing Fruit and Vegetable Farming: Nanotechnology from Soil to Shelf -- 8.1 Introduction to Nanotechnology in Agriculture -- 8.2 Nanotechnology for Soil Improvement -- 8.3 Precision Agriculture and Nanotechnology -- 8.4 Innovations in Pest and Disease Management -- 8.5 Enhancing Crop Yield and Quality -- 8.6 Harvesting and Postharvest Processing -- 8.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9 Role of Nanotechnology in Increasing the Shelf Life of Fruits -- 9.1 Introduction to Nanotechnology in Food Preservation -- 9.2 Mechanisms of Nanotechnology for Shelf-Life Extension -- 9.3 Nanomaterials for Food Packaging -- 9.3.1 Nanocoatings and Films -- 9.3.2 Active and Intelligent Packaging -- 9.3.3 Silver Nanoparticles and Antimicrobial Action. 9.3.4 Nanocarriers for Antioxidants and Nutrient Retention. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911048920703321 |
Ur Rehman Mashwani Zia
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| Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2026 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Pastoral Australia [[electronic resource] ] : fortunes, failures and hard yakka : a historical overview 1788-1967 / / Michael Pearson and Jane Lennon
| Pastoral Australia [[electronic resource] ] : fortunes, failures and hard yakka : a historical overview 1788-1967 / / Michael Pearson and Jane Lennon |
| Autore | Pearson Michael <1951-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Collingwood, Vic., : CSIRO Publishing in association with the Dept. of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and the Australian Heritage Council, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (223 p.) |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LennonJane |
| Soggetto topico |
Pastoral systems - Australia - History
Sheep industry - Australia - History Wool industry - Australia - History Cattle trade - Australia - History Agriculture - Australia - History |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-15637-7
9786613156372 0-643-10050-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; CONTENTS; Maps:; Boxes:; Foreword; Authors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Note on Measurements; List of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Contractions; Introduction; Chapter 1. Genesis 1788-1830; Chapter 2. Boom, Bust and Gold 1830-1860; Chapter 3. After the Gold Rush: An Evolving Industry 1860-1890; Chapter 4. Consolidation and Expansion 1860-1890; Chapter 5. Depression and Drought 1890-1915; Chapter 6. Maturity and the Golden Years 1915-1967; Centrefold: Time line of Australia's Pastoral Industry
Chapter 7. Afterglow: Pastoralism into the Twenty-firstCentury and the Heritage of Earlier CenturiesEndnotes; Bibliography; List of pastoral stations mentioned in the text; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458399103321 |
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| Collingwood, Vic., : CSIRO Publishing in association with the Dept. of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and the Australian Heritage Council, 2010 | ||
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Pastoral Australia [[electronic resource] ] : fortunes, failures and hard yakka : a historical overview 1788-1967 / / Michael Pearson and Jane Lennon
| Pastoral Australia [[electronic resource] ] : fortunes, failures and hard yakka : a historical overview 1788-1967 / / Michael Pearson and Jane Lennon |
| Autore | Pearson Michael <1951-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Collingwood, Vic., : CSIRO Publishing in association with the Dept. of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and the Australian Heritage Council, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (223 p.) |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LennonJane |
| Soggetto topico |
Pastoral systems - Australia - History
Sheep industry - Australia - History Wool industry - Australia - History Cattle trade - Australia - History Agriculture - Australia - History |
| ISBN |
0-643-10213-2
1-283-15637-7 9786613156372 0-643-10050-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; CONTENTS; Maps:; Boxes:; Foreword; Authors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Note on Measurements; List of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Contractions; Introduction; Chapter 1. Genesis 1788-1830; Chapter 2. Boom, Bust and Gold 1830-1860; Chapter 3. After the Gold Rush: An Evolving Industry 1860-1890; Chapter 4. Consolidation and Expansion 1860-1890; Chapter 5. Depression and Drought 1890-1915; Chapter 6. Maturity and the Golden Years 1915-1967; Centrefold: Time line of Australia's Pastoral Industry
Chapter 7. Afterglow: Pastoralism into the Twenty-firstCentury and the Heritage of Earlier CenturiesEndnotes; Bibliography; List of pastoral stations mentioned in the text; Index |
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| Collingwood, Vic., : CSIRO Publishing in association with the Dept. of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and the Australian Heritage Council, 2010 | ||
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Pastoral Australia : fortunes, failures and hard yakka : a historical overview 1788-1967 / / Michael Pearson and Jane Lennon
| Pastoral Australia : fortunes, failures and hard yakka : a historical overview 1788-1967 / / Michael Pearson and Jane Lennon |
| Autore | Pearson Michael <1951-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Collingwood, Vic., : CSIRO Publishing in association with the Dept. of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and the Australian Heritage Council, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (223 p.) |
| Disciplina | 630.994 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LennonJane |
| Soggetto topico |
Pastoral systems - Australia - History
Sheep industry - Australia - History Wool industry - Australia - History Cattle trade - Australia - History Agriculture - Australia - History |
| ISBN |
9786613156372
9780643102132 0643102132 9781283156370 1283156377 9780643100503 0643100504 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; CONTENTS; Maps:; Boxes:; Foreword; Authors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Note on Measurements; List of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Contractions; Introduction; Chapter 1. Genesis 1788-1830; Chapter 2. Boom, Bust and Gold 1830-1860; Chapter 3. After the Gold Rush: An Evolving Industry 1860-1890; Chapter 4. Consolidation and Expansion 1860-1890; Chapter 5. Depression and Drought 1890-1915; Chapter 6. Maturity and the Golden Years 1915-1967; Centrefold: Time line of Australia's Pastoral Industry
Chapter 7. Afterglow: Pastoralism into the Twenty-firstCentury and the Heritage of Earlier CenturiesEndnotes; Bibliography; List of pastoral stations mentioned in the text; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910970529003321 |
Pearson Michael <1951->
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| Collingwood, Vic., : CSIRO Publishing in association with the Dept. of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and the Australian Heritage Council, 2010 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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