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Paperback. The huge potential use of drugs and other chemically active substances from plants has only recently been recognized. Due to widespread destruction of the plants' habitats and the ethnic groups that possess knowledge of their potential, "ethnobotany" development is urgent. Series: WWF Manuals in Plant Conservation. Num Pages: 296 pages, 10 photographs, 25 line drawings, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GTF; JHM; PSTS; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Nelson Thornes Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412483707
- ISBN
- 9780412483707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.26
€ 123.26
Paperback. This text is a practical guide to a subject of increasing concern to the conservation biologist. It aims to give an authoritative guide to the subject in a clear, jargon-free style. Case-studies highlight specific problems from a wide range of countries. Series: WWF Manuals in Plant Conservation. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412483806
- ISBN
- 9780412483806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.84
€ 66.84
Hardback. Gives a broad coverage of the ways in which plants respond and adjust to environmental variables. This work identifies unifying concepts spanning different levels of plant organization from the subcellular to the whole natural plant community. Editor(s): Fowden, Sir Leslie; Mansfield, Terry A.; Stoddart, John. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412490002
- ISBN
- 9780412490002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.89
€ 193.89
Paperback. A thorough update of an introductory text on mycology, last revised in 1984. Fungal classification has been brought up-to-date and new material added on fungal growth, fungi as pathogens of plants, and mycorrhizal associations. Editor(s): Ingold, C. T. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 253 x 18. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 6 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412490408
- ISBN
- 9780412490408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.77
€ 64.77
Hardback. Based on the proceedings at an international conference held at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK on 10-16 September 1992, this book brings together the current position of research into the evolution and genetics of plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Editor(s): Beaumont, A.R. Num Pages: 557 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 30. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 557
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412493706
- ISBN
- 9780412493706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 368.59
€ 368.59
Paperback. The accurate identification and typing of microbes is essential for workers active in all fields of microbiology. There are many molecular methods for this, and this text considers the possible applications of such methods and compares their advantages and disadvantages. Num Pages: 208 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSG; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412493904
- ISBN
- 9780412493904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.59
€ 122.59
Hardback. Offers an adaptionist interpretation of the basic features of recombination, its evolutionary significance as a key process in reproduction and its importance in genetic mapping. This book synthesizes information in the fields of evloutionary genetics of recombination, the analysis of genetic markers and breeding applications. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412494109
- ISBN
- 9780412494109
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.46
€ 242.46
Hardback. Discusses that how reproduction in fungi is controlled by genetic and environmental factors. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSQ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 319
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412496400
- ISBN
- 9780412496400
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.66
€ 246.66
Hardback. A concise and coherent review which discusses the physiology, structure and function of the pineal gland, as well as the biochemistry of melatonin and its mechanism of action. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412536007
- ISBN
- 9780412536007
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.38
€ 247.38
Hardback. This book is concerned with the techniques of analysing aquatic organisms or their tissues for trace contaminants in order to provide an indication of the average abundances and distributions of these contaminants in aquatic ecosystems. Series: Ettore Majorana International Science Series. Num Pages: 383 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSPF; RNP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 738.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412538506
- ISBN
- 9780412538506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.64
€ 194.64
Hardback. Num Pages: 516 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 516
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412539800
- ISBN
- 9780412539800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 250.89
€ 250.89
Hardback. Drawing together the diffuse body of information available on the organization and dynamics of ecological communities, this text attempts a synthesis of the main issues, aims to reconcile apparent conflict or contradiction and offers a simple overview of the major concepts and principles. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTS; PSVS; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412544903
- ISBN
- 9780412544903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.84
€ 190.84
Paperback. Aims to help students develop a basic understanding and confidence on all matters relating to animal chromosomes. This book presents animal cytology as a science of seeing and interpreting chromosome form and behaviour, and of appreciating its evolutionary significance. Num Pages: 249 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSVD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412546006
- ISBN
- 9780412546006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.37
€ 125.37
Hardback. Provides the mathematical background to model plant and microbial growth in soil. This title is intended for a range of biologists, ecologists and regulators interested in the environmental consequences of biotechnology. Editor(s): Bazin, M. J.; Lynch, Jim N. Num Pages: 179 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSBT; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412546303
- ISBN
- 9780412546303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.85
€ 126.85
Paperback. Deals with microbial species that inhabit the human body, and the consequences of the intimate relationships that we share with them. It is intended that this book will provide an introduction to the normal microflora for those studying disciplines within the health sciences, and for those in the food industry. Num Pages: 124 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; PSG; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412550409
- ISBN
- 9780412550409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.36
€ 123.36
Hardback. This volume provides a comprehensive account of the distribution, chemistry, biological roles and variety of this important group of phenolic compounds. There is particular emphasis on the biological properties. Series: Biochemistry of Natural Products S. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412550706
- ISBN
- 9780412550706
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.79
€ 245.79
Paperback. This text presents a concise account of modern cytogenetics. Basic facts are presented together with illustrative examples from plant, animal and medical cytogenetics. Selected references guide the reader to recent literature. New molecular cytogenetics techniques are reviewed. Editor(s): Wall, W.; Clark, M. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 189 x 18. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412555305
- ISBN
- 9780412555305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 241.94
€ 241.94
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412561504
- ISBN
- 9780412561504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.87
€ 125.87
Paperback. Reviews various aspects of earthworm biology and ecology. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412561603
- ISBN
- 9780412561603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 310.05
€ 310.05
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSARs) as well as being a reference for SAR experts. This book covers the theoretical background of structure-activity studies. It deals with the practical applications of such methods in the environmental sciences. Series: Chapman & Hall Ecotoxicology Series. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMGT; PSBT; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412564307
- ISBN
- 9780412564307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.64
€ 128.64
Hardback. This book summarizes the current state of butterfly ecology and biodiversity around the world, while highlighting strategies being used to conserve various species. Editor(s): Pullin, Andrew S. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412569708
- ISBN
- 9780412569708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.54
€ 194.54
Paperback. Phytochemistry is an expanding area with new techniques being developed and existing ones perfected and made easier to incorporate as standard methods in the laboratory. This title includes descriptions of the methods such as HPLC and the increasingly sophisticated NMR and related spectral techniques. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412572708
- ISBN
- 9780412572708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 275.84
€ 275.84
Hardback. An identification guide to the arthropods (insects, mites, ticks, etcetera) which affect the health of people and their domestic animals. Suitable for practical use on the laboratory bench and in the field, it allows the student to become familiar with and identify to genus level, various types of medical and veterinary pests. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412572807
- ISBN
- 9780412572807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.74
€ 191.74
Hardback. Provides a practical guide to the principles and practice of developing an integrated pest management (IPM) programme. This book commences by outlining the basic principles which underlie pest control (crop husbandry, population ecology and population genetics) and reviews the control measures available and their use in IPM systems. Editor(s): Dent, David. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTP; TVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412573705
- ISBN
- 9780412573705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.65
€ 247.65