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UV Radiation and Arctic Ecosystems
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Description for UV Radiation and Arctic Ecosystems
Hardcover. International experts present an integrated overview of UV radiation and its effects on terrestrial, freshwater and marine Arctic biota. The volume provides not only an account of the knowledge of the subject, but also describes the state of the art on which future research can be built. Editor(s): Hessen, Dag Olav. Series: Ecological Studies. Num Pages: 322 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1MTN; PSAF; RNK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 608.
Although there are some biological processes that are supported by UV radiation, most organisms are stressed by it in various ways, e.g. through DNA damage.
Top international experts present an integrated overview of UV radiation and its effects on terrestrial, freshwater and marine Arctic biota. Increased stratospheric ozone depletion and the corresponding increase in ground levels of UV radiation as well as ambient, "natural" UV radiation as a key ecological factor in the Arctic spring and summer are discussed in detail. Additionally, basic information on Arctic ecosystems is given. The volume provides not only an excellent account of present-day knowledge ... Read more
Although there are some biological processes that are supported by UV radiation, most organisms are stressed by it in various ways, e.g. through DNA damage.
Top international experts present an integrated overview of UV radiation and its effects on terrestrial, freshwater and marine Arctic biota. Increased stratospheric ozone depletion and the corresponding increase in ground levels of UV radiation as well as ambient, "natural" UV radiation as a key ecological factor in the Arctic spring and summer are discussed in detail. Additionally, basic information on Arctic ecosystems is given. The volume provides not only an excellent account of present-day knowledge ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
Series
Ecological Studies
Number of Pages
322
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540421061
SKU
V9783540421061
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for UV Radiation and Arctic Ecosystems
From the reviews of the first edition: "... an excellent insight into Arctic ecosystems as well as the effects of UV radiation on them ... The book is likely to be an important addition to libraries and bookshelves of ecologists, photobiologists, limnologists, and marine biologists, and probably many more besides." (Polar Record) "Hessens’s multi-author volume is ... Read more