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Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Ecological Standardization and Equidosimetry for Radioecology and Environmental Ecology, held in Kiev, Ukraine, 14-20 April 2002 Editor(s): Brechignac, F. (International Union of Radioecology); Desmet, G. (International Union of Radioecology). Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036491
- ISBN
- 9781402036491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 134.06
€ 134.06
Hardback. Arthropod resistant crops reduce pesticide pollution, alleviate hunger and improve human nutrition. This book reviews new information on environmental advantages of plant resistance, transgenic resistance, molecular bases of resistance, and use of molecular markers to map resistance genes. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 785.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037016
- ISBN
- 9781402037016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.37
€ 75.37
Hardback. Freshwater Biodiversity is a much underestimated component of global biodiversity. This book contains a collection of primary research papers spanning a range of topics in aquatic biodiversity studies. It also presents a section on the interaction between scientists and science policy managers. Series: Developments in Hydrobiology. Num Pages: 390 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 916.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from Hydrobiologia, volume 542 (2005)
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037450
- ISBN
- 9781402037450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.66
€ 260.66
Hardback. Attempts to link well-known plant resistance phenomena with various concepts in molecular biology. This book links resistance phenomena such as the local lesion response, induced resistance, 'green islands' and resistance in various crop plants to information on gene-silencing mechanisms, and gene silencing suppressors. Editor(s): Loebenstein, Gad; Carr, John Peter. Num Pages: 532 pages, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1096.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006. Corr. 2nd printing 2007
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037795
- ISBN
- 9781402037795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.61
€ 253.61
Hardback. Presents a comprehensive account of the methodologies and protocols for conventional and modern molecular techniques that are in use for studying the gut microbial ecology of ruminants. Editor(s): Makkar, Harinder P. S.; McSweeney, Christopher S. (CSIRO Livestock Industries). Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; TCB; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037900
- ISBN
- 9781402037900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.85
€ 253.85
Paperback. This unique resource reviews progress made by scientists researching into how ambient changes in the wavelength, intensity, direction and duration of light environment affect plant growth and development. Written by leading experts the book is well referenced. Editor(s): Schafer, Eberhard; Nagy, Ferenc. Num Pages: 662 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1092.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2006
- Number of pages
- 662
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038105
- ISBN
- 9781402038105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 253.54
€ 253.54
hardcover. Presents a global-scale comparison of the relationships between tropical plants and frugivorous animal communities, comparing sites within and across continents. This book contains datasets on the floristics and phenological rhythms of their study sites, identifying important seed dispersers and key plant taxa that sustain animal communities. Editor(s): Dew, J. Lawrence (University of California); Boubli, Jean P. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402038327
- ISBN
- 9781402038327
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.18
€ 199.18
Hardback. Mountain loch of Lochnagar is one of the most studied freshwater bodies in Europe. This book brings together the knowledge gained from multi-disciplinary scientific study, to show how the loch has developed both naturally and as a result of human impact. It places emphasis on how this ecosystem may be affected by future climate change. Editor(s): Rose, Neil L. (Environmental Change Research Centre). Series: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research. Num Pages: 533 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; PSAF; RBKF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 533
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039003
- ISBN
- 9781402039003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.75
€ 131.75
Hardback. Self-organization constitutes one of the most important theoretical debates in contemporary life sciences. This book explores the relevance of the concept of self-organization and its impact on such scientific fields as: immunology, neurosciences, ecology and theories of evolution. The themes of teleology and emergence are also analyzed. Editor(s): Feltz, Bernard; Crommelinck, Marc; Goujon, Philippe. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039164
- ISBN
- 9781402039164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.57
€ 256.57
Hardback. PGPR have gained world wide importance and acceptance for agricultural benefits. These microorganisms are the potential tools for sustainable agriculture. This title shows the biodiversity of PGPR and mechanisms of action for the different groups: diazotrophs, bacilli, pseudomonads, and rhizobia. It also details the field applications of PGPR. Editor(s): Siddiqui, Zaki A. (Aligarh Muslim University). Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040023
- ISBN
- 9781402040023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.50
€ 200.50
Bioeconomic Modelling and Valuation of Exploited Marine Ecosystems
Bergh, J. C. Van Den; Hoekstra, J. (National ...
Hardback. Offers an environmental-economic analysis of exploited ecosystems with a policy orientation. This book presents introductory overviews of integrated assessment, economic modeling of fishery management, and incorporating uncertainty in fisheries analysis. Series: Economy and Environment. Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040412
- ISBN
- 9781402040412
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
hardcover. Explores how theories in ecology elucidate the processes of invasion, while also examining how specific invasions inform ecological theory. This title describes example invaders in all major groups of organisms and from a number of regions around the globe. Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402041570
- ISBN
- 9781402041570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.66
€ 256.66
Paperback. Explores how theories in ecology elucidate the processes of invasion, while also examining how specific invasions inform ecological theory. This title describes example invaders in various major groups of organisms and from a number of regions around the globe. Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 487
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041587
- ISBN
- 9781402041587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 290.18
€ 290.18
Hardback. Revises the taxonomy, nomenclature, and ecology of various nominal species of spathidiids and shows that spathidiid diversity has been greatly underestimated. This title describes and figures each species in detail. It provides two identification keys. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 500 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042102
- ISBN
- 9781402042102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 259.07
€ 259.07
Hardcover. Discusses a range of methodological issues for an interdisciplinary bioethics. This book reintroduces the existential and cultural basis on which every medicine (limits-sensitive or off-limits medicine) depends, but it concerns also ethical judgment. It also covers the apprehension of the limitations of different ethical approaches to biomedicine. Editor(s): Rehmann-Sutter, Christoph (University of Basel); Duwell, Marcus; Mieth, Dieter. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 704. Reflections on Methods and Finitude. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. 396 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Rehmann-Sutter, Christoph (University of Basel); Duwell, Marcus; Mieth, Dieter. Discusses a range of methodological issues for an interdisciplinary bioethics. This book reintroduces the existential and cultural basis on which every medicine (limits-sensitive or off-limits medicine) depends, but it concerns also ethical judgment. It also covers the apprehension of the limitations of different ethical approaches to biomedicine. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAD. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 27. Weight: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042409
- ISBN
- 9781402042409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.96
€ 256.96
Hardback. Summarizes the advances made in the biophysics, biochemistry, and molecular biology of the enzyme known as Photosystem I, the light-induced plastocyanin: ferredoxin oxidoreductase. Editor(s): Golbeck, John H. (The Pennsylvania State University). Series: Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration. Num Pages: 744 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 744
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042553
- ISBN
- 9781402042553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 381.94
€ 381.94
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine, 4-8 October 2003 Editor(s): Neretin, Lev N. (Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology). Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 522 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042638
- ISBN
- 9781402042638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 377.56
€ 377.56
Hardback. The author presents a functional overview of mangrove forest ecosystems: how they live and grow at the edge of tropical seas, how they play a critical role along the world's tropical coasts, and what their future might be in a world affected by climate change. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042706
- ISBN
- 9781402042706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.40
€ 198.40
Hardback. Provides the reader with information about actual knowledge of the process of allelopathy, covering various aspects from the molecular to the ecological level. This book emphasises the physiological and ecophysiological aspects of allelopathy. It studies several ecosystems and takes into account methodological considerations. Editor(s): Reigosa, Manuel J. (University of Vigo); Pedrol, Nuria; Gonzalez, Luis. Num Pages: 638 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042799
- ISBN
- 9781402042799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.51
€ 253.51
Hardback. The puzzle of consciousness is how the electro-chemical activity constantly occurring in the brain translates into the conscious experience we enjoy. This title considers the attempts made by several neuro-scientists and philosophers to address the question, and suggests as to how it might be approached with the prospect of intelligibility. Series: Studies in Brain and Mind. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043093
- ISBN
- 9781402043093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.42
€ 131.42