{"product_id":"cork-biology-production-and-uses-hardback-9780444529671","title":"Cork: Biology, Production and Uses (Hardback) 9780444529671","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCork: Biology, Production and Uses\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe complete guide to cork and its uses\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHelena Pereira (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780444529671, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 29 March 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e346 pages\u003cbr\u003e24 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.78 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book describes cork as a natural product, as an industrial raw-materials, and as a wine bottle closure. From its formation in the outer bark of the cork oak tree to the properties that are of relevance to its use, cork is presented and explained including its physical and mechanical properties.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe industrial processing of cork from post-harvest procedures to the production of cork agglomerates and composites is described.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIntended as a reference book, this is the ideal compilation of scientific knowledge on state-of-the-art cork production and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Cork Biology \u003c\/b\u003e1. The Formation and Growth of Cork 2. The Structure of Cork 3. The Chemical Composition of Cork\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Cork Production \u003c\/b\u003e4. The Cork Oak 5. The Extraction of Cork 6. The Management of Cork Production 7. The Sustainability of Cork Oak Forests\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Cork Properties \u003c\/b\u003e8. Macroscopic Appearance and Quality 9. Physical Properties and Moisture Relations 10. Mechanical Properties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Cork Processing and Products \u003c\/b\u003e11. Post-Harvest Processing 12. Products of Natural Cork 13. Cork Agglomerates and Composites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Wine and Corks \u003c\/b\u003e14. Bottling and Types of Cork Stoppers 15. The Quality of Cork Stoppers 16. Wine and Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Plant physiology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Plant physiology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Plant%20physiology%20%5BPSTD%5D%22\"\u003ePSTD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648704663832,"sku":"9780444529671","price":91.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780444529671_27888471-86b3-4515-ac76-9200f3d0c69d.jpg?v=1694987175","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/cork-biology-production-and-uses-hardback-9780444529671","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}