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Biology, life sciences
Physiology and Biochemistry of Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants
. Ed(S): Prasad, M. N. V.; Strzalka, Kazimier...
Hardback. Aims to give an overview of the important aspects of physiological and biochemical basis for metal toxicity and tolerance in plants. This book is useful for university and college teachers, students of plant sciences, environmental biology, environmental biotechnology, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, plant molecular biology, and genetics. Editor(s): Prasad, M. N. V.; Strzalka, Kazimierz. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBT; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004681
- ISBN
- 9781402004681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.54
€ 246.54
Cross-cultural Perspectives on the (Im)Possibility of Global Bioethics
Julia Tao Lai . Ed(S): Po-Wah
Hardback. Evaluates the controversy between the claim that there is a common morality accepted by all and the opposing view that there are different moral visions and moral rationalities, within which complex bioethical issues demand a solution. This book analyzes the impact of moral loss and moral diversity on the character of bioethics. Editor(s): Po-Wah, Julia Tao Lai. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402004988
- ISBN
- 9781402004988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.60
€ 248.60
Hardback. Provides a collection of molecular techniques for diagnosing diseases important in the culture and conservation of salmonid fish. This book serve as a useful handbook for diagnosticians and researchers involved in fish disease, and provides background information on many of the diseases and their causative organisms. Editor(s): Cunningham, Carey O. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005060
- ISBN
- 9781402005060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.05
€ 190.05
Hardback. Provides information on developments, both basic and applied, that already have or are expected to impact the field of ornamental breeding. This book includes an introductory section dealing with the basics of molecular and classical genetics and the evolution of floral diversity. Editor(s): Vainstein, Alexander (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel). Num Pages: 392 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005084
- ISBN
- 9781402005084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.89
€ 242.89
The Salton Sea. Proceedings of the Salton Sea Symposium, Held in Deser...
. Ed(S): Barnum, Douglas A.; Elder, John F.; ...
Hardback. Proceedings of the Salton Sea Symposium, held in Desert Hot Springs, California, 13-14 January 2000 Editor(s): Barnum, Douglas A.; Elder, John F.; Stephens, Doyle (Formerly of US Geological Survey, Salt Lake City, USA); Friend, Milton (US Geological Survey, Madison, USA). Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSAF; PSPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005558
- ISBN
- 9781402005558
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.09
€ 190.09
Hardback. Publications from 7th International Conference on Salt Lakes, held in Death Valley National Park, California, USA, September 1999 Editor(s): Melack, John M.; Jellison, Robert; Herbst, David B. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005671
- ISBN
- 9781402005671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.35
€ 190.35
The Evolution of Begging. Competition, Cooperation and Communication.
. Ed(S): Wright, Jonathan; Leonard, Marty L.
Hardback. Begging by nestling birds is a model system for investigating evolutionary conflicts of interest within families and their theoretical resolution provided by honest signals of offspring need. Organised into six sections, this book reviews theoretical and empirical literature on begging. Editor(s): Wright, Jonathan; Leonard, Marty L. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005718
- ISBN
- 9781402005718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.83
€ 250.83
Hardback. Brings together the studies concerning the human embryo as well as embryos from domestic species. This book deals with the assessment of mammalian embryo quality. It summarizes different aspects of the assessment of mammalian embryo quality. Editor(s): Soom, Ann van; Hurd, Heidi M.; Boerjan, Marleen. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFKC; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 903.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402005817
- ISBN
- 9781402005817
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.00
€ 190.00
Mutations, in Vitro and Molecular Techniques for Environmentally Susta...
. Ed(S): Maluszynski, M.; Kasha, J.K.
Hardback. Contains the results of an FAO/IAEA Co-ordinated Research Project (CRP) on Radiation Induced Mutations and Other Advanced Technologies for the Production of Crop Mutants Suitable for Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture. Editor(s): Maluszynski, M.; Kasha, J.K. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006029
- ISBN
- 9781402006029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.98
€ 191.98
Hardback. Addresses the issue of how physiological mechanisms of nutrient uptake can best be combined with genetic options to improve the adaptation of crops to low-nutrient availability, thereby enhancing productivity of nutrient poor soils in the semi-arid tropics. Editor(s): Adu-Gyamfi, Joseph J. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 344 pages, 34 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSTD; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 619.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006036
- ISBN
- 9781402006036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.08
€ 250.08
Hardback. Emphasises on evolution and phylogeny, control with chemicals, including those that manipulate host plant defences, mechanisms of resistance, virulence and the gene pool of wild relatives of crop plants. Editor(s): Spencer-Phillips, P.T.N.; Gisi, U.; Lebeda, Ales. Num Pages: 275 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006173
- ISBN
- 9781402006173
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.41
€ 188.41
Mechanisms and Deployment of Resistance in Trees to Insects
. Ed(S): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M....
Hardback. Gives a worldwide synthesis of tree resistance to insects. This book constitutes a treatment of the state of our knowledge on patterns of resistance by insect guilds and how this knowledge can be deployed to achieve the management of damaging forest insects. It is suitable for researchers attempting to manage forest pests using genetic resistance. Editor(s): Wagner, Michael R.; Clancy, Karen M.; Lieutier, Francois; Paine, Timothy. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL; PSAB; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006180
- ISBN
- 9781402006180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.62
€ 193.62
Hardback. Presents an integration of ecosystem theories. This book shows that the integrated ecosystem theory presented can be applied to explain various ecological observations and rules. It is useful for researchers and decision makers whose work involves the study of ecosystems and ecology. Series: Ecology and Environment. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 791.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006517
- ISBN
- 9781402006517
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.69
€ 248.69
Hardback. Concerns fundamental philosophical problems of time and spacetime, such as the implications of the absolute and relations concepts of motion for the disputes about the character of spacetime, the role of relativity, quantum mechanics, quantum gravity and noncommutative geometry. Editor(s): Eilstein, Helena. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 167 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PDA; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006708
- ISBN
- 9781402006708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
hardcover. Proceedings of Clone 2000, an International Workshop held in Obergurgl, Austria, 20-25 August 2000 Editor(s): Stuefer, Josef F.; Erschbamer, Brigitta (University of Innsbruck, Austria); Huber, Heidrun (Brown University, Providence, USA); Suzuki, Jun-Ichirou (Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, Japan). Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY, 15:4-6, 2002
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006807
- ISBN
- 9781402006807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.97
€ 247.97
Hardback. Provides an account of mangrove plants from around the world, together with silvicultural and restoration techniques, and the management requirements of the communities to ensure their sustainability and conservation. This book re-examines various aspects of mangroves and their conservation. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006869
- ISBN
- 9781402006869
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.70
€ 247.70
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Multisensor Data Fusion, held in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, June 25-July 7, 2000 Editor(s): Hyder, Anthony K.; Shahbazian, E.; Waltz, Edward. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 944 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; TJFM1; UYQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 944
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007224
- ISBN
- 9781402007224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.61
€ 247.61
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Multisensor Data Fusion, held in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, June 25-July 7, 2000 Editor(s): Hyder, Anthony K.; Shahbazian, E.; Waltz, Edward. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 944 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN; TJFM1; UYQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1543.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 944
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007231
- ISBN
- 9781402007231
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 247.67
€ 247.67
Hardback. Takes the reader through the experimental techniques and the logic by which the mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions can be elucidated by the results of steady-state kinetics and related experiments. This work presents the logic relating the chemical models to the mathematical models and the logic of relating the mathematical models to data. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007286
- ISBN
- 9781402007286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.66
€ 191.66
Hardback. The analysis and modification of glycans of recombinant proteins is an active area of research. This book is intended for research students and senior scientists in cell culture and glycobiology, as well as for industrial biotechnologists and biochemical engineers interested in the production of therapeutic glycoproteins. Editor(s): Al-Rubeai, Mohamed. Series: Cell Engineering. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSV; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007330
- ISBN
- 9781402007330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.71
€ 191.71
Hardback. Provides coverage of an organism of major importance to basic biological research and aquacultural operations around the world. This book is useful for graduate students in a variety of disciplines, new researchers wanting or starting to use Artemia or other closely related organisms, and established investigators studying this organism. Editor(s): Abatzopoulos, Th. J.; Beardmore, J. A.; Clegg, J. S. (University of California, Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory, USA); Sorgeloos, Patrick. Series: Biology of Aquatic Organisms. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007460
- ISBN
- 9781402007460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 278.33
€ 278.33
Paperback. Presents an integration of ecosystem theories. This book shows that ecosystems and their reactions may be understood, provided that all basic systems ecology is applied to different aspects of the properties of ecosystems. It is aimed at researchers and decision makers whose work involves the study of ecosystems and ecology. Series: Ecology and Environment. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007552
- ISBN
- 9781402007552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 246.43
€ 246.43
The East African Great Lakes. Limnology, Palaeolimnology and Biodivers...
. Ed(S): Odada, Eric O.; Olago, Daniel O.
Hardback. Contains research papers presented during the Second International Symposium on the Limnology, Climatology, Palaeoclimatology, and Biodiversity of the African Great Lakes, that was organized by the International Decade for the East African Lakes (IDEAL). This book provides a coverage of the large lakes of the African Rift System. Editor(s): Odada, Eric O.; Olago, Daniel O. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 587 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFG; PSP; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1023.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 587
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007729
- ISBN
- 9781402007729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.92
€ 251.92
Hardback. Intends to facilitate identification of South American insects likely to be encountered in, on, or near water and wetlands. This title presents an introduction to the study of Ephemeroptera, the mayflies. It provides illustrated keys for the identification of the species in South America. It is suitable for scientists. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 419
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007750
- ISBN
- 9781402007750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.21
€ 195.21