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Biology, life sciences
Hardback. Focuses on the ecological functioning of rivers, which has received less attention than functioning of lakes and reservoirs. This work contains papers covering a range of topics relating to aquatic communities, eutrophication, nutrient dynamics and organic pollution, erosion and sediment transport, and fate of micropollutants at the basin scale. Editor(s): Mouchel, J-.M. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 355 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 289 x 220 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1192.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361596
- ISBN
- 9780792361596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.96
€ 191.96
Paperback. This text presents the state-of-the-art of the fundamentals of landscape ecology. It integrates different ecological approaches, in which the spatial arrangement of living organisms and their aggregations are considered as an important component of environmental complexity. Num Pages: 317 pages, 90 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361664
- ISBN
- 9780792361664
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.04
€ 191.04
hardcover. Provides description of advances in methodology and biology pertaining to the isolated hepatocyte preparation, and offers an insight into the value of isolated hepatocytes for basic and applied studies. This book discusses the use of hepatocytes for clinical applications in the fields of transplantation, gene therapy and the bioartificial liver. Editor(s): Berry, Michael N.; Edwards, Anthony M. (Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia). Num Pages: 622 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 622
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361770
- ISBN
- 9780792361770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.17
€ 244.17
Paperback. Information dealing with the ecology of mycobacteria is derived from a variety of different scientific fields such as botany, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology and epidemiology. This book attempts to evaluate this information from an ecological point of view. Num Pages: 72 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 4. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361978
- ISBN
- 9780792361978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Hardback. This report on forest condition and changes in environmental factors results from research in Finland and other countries. The synthesis is based on the monitoring of forest condition at the national level, begun in 1985, and on several long-term special cause-effect and silvicultural studies. Editor(s): Malkonen, Eino. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 392 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNF; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; PSAF; RNF; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362289
- ISBN
- 9780792362289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.76
€ 194.76
Hardback. Covering aspects of plant molecular biology that are relevant to the improvement of woody plants, this volume covers general aspects of the technology of gene transfer plants and several examples of the current status of the applications of the techniques of molecular biology to woody species. Editor(s): Jain, Mohan; Minocha, Subhash C. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 527 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAK; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 917.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 527
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362418
- ISBN
- 9780792362418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.43
€ 244.43
Hardback. Over the years, there has been a 'revolution' in ecosystem modelling. This book describes a new generation of useful models that predict as well as one can measure - if one measures well. It is of interest to: students in radioecology, geosciences and biology; environmental engineers; consultants; and administrators and scientists. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362456
- ISBN
- 9780792362456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
Hardback. Proceedings of the 2nd International Rice Blast Conference, 4-8 August 1998, Montpellier, France Editor(s): Tharreau, D.; Lebrun, M.H.; Talbot, N.J.; Notteghem, J.L. Series: Developments in Plant Pathology. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362579
- ISBN
- 9780792362579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.44
€ 194.44
Hardback. Proceedings of the 5th International Chinese Peptide Symposium 1998 Editor(s): Hu, Xiao-Yu; Wang, Rui; Tam, James P. Series: Chinese Peptide Symposia. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362791
- ISBN
- 9780792362791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.15
€ 193.15
Hardback. Contains papers dealing with the primary production of organic matter in the upper ocean. This book follows the flux and characterization of particulate organic matter, discussed in relation to the primary production in the euphotic zone and resuspension in the deep waters, including the vertical flux of proxy organic compounds. Editor(s): Handa, N.; Tanoue, E.; Hama, T. Series: Ocean Sciences Research (Closed). Num Pages: 562 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGK; RBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 177 x 240 x 38. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 562
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362937
- ISBN
- 9780792362937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.23
€ 251.23
Hardback. Proceedings of the III International Congress on Allelopathy in Ecological Agriculture and Forestry, Dharwad, India, 18-21 August 1998 Editor(s): Narwal, Shamsher S.; Hoagland, R. E.; Dilday, R. H. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363484
- ISBN
- 9780792363484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.26
€ 188.26
Hardback. The concept of ecological integrity is used in environmental policy but is usually left undefined. Based on ecology, thermodynamics, ethics and complex systems approach, this is the study of ecological integrity. It is intended for National parks and protected areas administrators, IUCN, ecologists, and environmental managers. Editor(s): Crabbe, Philippe; Holland, Alan J. (Dept. of Philosophy, Lancaster University, UK); Ryszkowski, Lech; Westra, Laura. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 478 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363514
- ISBN
- 9780792363514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.50
€ 258.50
Hardback. Contains a study of anatomy and chemical composition of wheat kernels, and of the fundamental difference between 'soft' and 'hard' kernelled varieties. This book describes how bread-making quality has been integrated into wheat-breeding programmes throughout Europe, and how breeders have attempted to resolve the conflict between yield and quality. Editor(s): Mesdag, Hans; Donner, Dingena A. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; PSBC; TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Partly reprinted from PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRI
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363835
- ISBN
- 9780792363835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 280.98
€ 280.98
Hardback. Proceedings of the 11th Workshop of the International Association of Phytoplankton Taxonomy and Ecology (IAP), held at Shrewsbury, UK, 15-23 August 1998 Editor(s): Reynolds, Colin S.; Dokulil, M.; Padisak, J. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTV; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363859
- ISBN
- 9780792363859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.91
€ 191.91
Paperback. Referred to in the Bible, pictured on the wall-friezes of ancient Egyptian tombs, and a subject of fascination for generations of scientists, the tilapias (Cichlidae: Tilapiini) have always featured in the diet and culture of humankind. This book collects the knowledge of this group - their biology and fisheries and aquaculture. Editor(s): Beveridge, Malcolm C. M.; McAndrew, Brendan J. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363910
- ISBN
- 9780792363910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 248.19
€ 248.19
Hardback. Actin is an abundant protein that comprises a dynamic polymeric network present in various eukaryotic cells, known as the actin cytoskeleton. This work puts together a diverse collection of topics, contributed by international experts, related to the plant actin cytoskeleton. Editor(s): Staiger, C. J.; Baluska, Frantisek; Volkmann, D. (University of Bonn, Germany); Barlow, P. (IACR Long Ashton Research Station). Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 678 pages, 381 black & white illustrations, 41 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSBC; PSD; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 678
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364122
- ISBN
- 9780792364122
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.20
€ 244.20
Hardback. Presents progress on somatic embryogenesis and its prospects for potential application to improving woody plants. This work is divided into 3 sections covering topics such as historical insights into some contemporary problems in somatic embryogenesis (SE) and applications of SE for the improvement of tropical fruit trees. Editor(s): Jain, S. Mohan; Gupta, P. K.; Newton, Ronald J. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 758 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDN; PSTL; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 758
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364191
- ISBN
- 9780792364191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.68
€ 358.68
Hardback. Useful for second-year undergraduate courses in plant biology and plant genetic conservation, this book provides information for professional plant conservationists. It also covers ex situ genetic resources conservation in detail. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 601.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364429
- ISBN
- 9780792364429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.32
€ 188.32
Hardback. This text provides a structured compilation of reviews of what is known about arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. Topics were selected to cover major steps in the life cycle of AM fungi (germination, signalling/recognition prior to colonization, and host regulation of colonization). Editor(s): Kapulnik, Yoram; Douds, David D. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSQ; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364443
- ISBN
- 9780792364443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.54
€ 194.54
Hardback. Proceedings of the 16th American Peptide Symposium Editor(s): Fields, Gregg B.; Tam, James P.; Barany, George. Series: American Peptide Symposia. Num Pages: 829 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 829
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364450
- ISBN
- 9780792364450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 366.16
€ 366.16
Hardback. Addresses the redox balance in cells and organisms, which is of paramount importance in biology. This book underlines a generally overseen circadian modulation. The balance involves, on the one hand, free radicals and reactive oxygen species and, on the other hand, scavengers capable of neutralizing their effects. Editor(s): Vanden Driessche, Therese; Guisset, Jean-Luc; Petiau-de-Vries, Ghislaine M. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364535
- ISBN
- 9780792364535
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.90
€ 192.90
Hardback. Aims to help create new feedstuffs for poultry and farm animals from the agro-industry and to mobilize the neglected waste as a feedstuff to lower the price of animal products such as eggs, white and red meat, and milk. This book is of interest to those involved in the animal feed and poultry industries, and in agricultural universities. Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 410
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364658
- ISBN
- 9780792364658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.51
€ 251.51
Hardback. Proceedings of the 33rd European Marine Biology Symposium, held at Wilhelmshaven, Germany, 7-11 September 1998 Editor(s): Liebezeit, Gerd; Dittmann, Sabine; Kroncke, Ingrid. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364689
- ISBN
- 9780792364689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.13
€ 189.13
Hardback. Addressing various aspects of entomopathogenic bacteria, this book provides undergraduate and graduate students a modern view of this important group of bacteria. It includes topics, such as bacterial ecology and taxonomy, toxin diversity, activity and mode of action, regulation and environment of the genes, and safety and ecotoxicology. Editor(s): Charles, Jean-Francois; Delecluse, Armelle; Nielsen-Le Roux, Christina. Num Pages: 524 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PSGL; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 945.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792365235
- ISBN
- 9780792365235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.15
€ 251.15