Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Dormancy and Resistance in Harsh Environments
. Ed(S): Lubzens, Esther; Cerda, Joan; Clark, Melody
€ 242.21
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Dormancy and Resistance in Harsh Environments
Paperback. This book presents studies on organisms, from aquatic cyanobacteria that produce akinetes to hibernating mammals, revealing both common and divergent physiological and molecular pathways for surviving in a dormant form or for tolerating harsh environments. Editor(s): Lubzens, Esther; Cerda, Joan; Clark, Melody. Series: Topics in Current Genetics. Num Pages: 296 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSF; PSTD; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
Many organisms have evolved the ability to enter into and revive from a dormant state. They can survive for long periods in this state (often even months to years), yet can become responsive again within minutes or hours. This is often, but not necessarily, associated with desiccation. Preserving one’s body and reviving it in future generations is a dream of mankind. To date, however, we have failed to learn how cells, tissues or entire organisms can be made dormant or be effectively revived at ambient temperatures. In this book studies on organisms, ranging from aquatic cyanobacteria that produce akinetes to ... Read more
Many organisms have evolved the ability to enter into and revive from a dormant state. They can survive for long periods in this state (often even months to years), yet can become responsive again within minutes or hours. This is often, but not necessarily, associated with desiccation. Preserving one’s body and reviving it in future generations is a dream of mankind. To date, however, we have failed to learn how cells, tissues or entire organisms can be made dormant or be effectively revived at ambient temperatures. In this book studies on organisms, ranging from aquatic cyanobacteria that produce akinetes to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Series
Topics in Current Genetics
Number of Pages
284
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642264313
SKU
V9783642264313
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for Dormancy and Resistance in Harsh Environments