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  • Ecosystem Ecology and Geochemistry of Cuatro Cienegas

    How to Survive in an Extremely Oligotrophic Site

    Edited by Felipe García-Oliva, James Elser, Valeria Souza ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) are three of the most important elements used to build living beings, and their uptake from the environment is consequently essential for all organisms. Photosynthesis is the process in which plants absorb atmospheric C as they grow and convert it to biomass. However, plants acquire N and P only when these are available in the soil solution, which makes ... Read more

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  • Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry

    Edited by Eldor Paul ...
    The fourth edition of Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry updates this widely used reference as the study and understanding of soil biota, their function, and the dynamics of soil organic matter has been revolutionized by molecular and instrumental techniques, and information technology. Knowledge of soil microbiology, ecology and biochemistry is central to our understanding of organisms ... Read more

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  • Microorganisms in the Deterioration and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

    Edited by Edith Joseph ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    This open access book offers a comprehensive overview of the role and potential of microorganisms in the degradation and preservation of cultural materials (e.g. stone, metals, graphic documents, textiles, paintings, glass, etc.).Microorganisms are a major cause of deterioration in cultural artefacts, both in the case of outdoor monuments and archaeological finds. This book covers the ... Read more

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  • Cyanobacteria

    An Economic Perspective

    by Naveen K. Sharma, Ashawani K. Rai, Lucas J. Stal ...
    Written by leading experts in the field, Cyanobacteria: An Economic Perspective is a comprehensive edited volume covering all areas of an important field and its application to energy, medicine and agriculture.Issues related to environment, food and energy have presented serious challenge to the stability of nation-states. Increasing global population, dwindling agriculture and industrial ... Read more

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  • Soil Pollution

    From Monitoring to Remediation

    Edited by Armando C. Duarte, Anabela Cachada, Teresa A.P. Rocha-Santos ...
    Soil Pollution: From Monitoring to Remediation provides comprehensive information on soil pollution, including causes, distribution, transport, the transformation and fate of pollutants in soil, and metabolite accumulation. The book covers organic, inorganic and nanoparticle pollutants and methodologies for their monitoring. Features a critical discussion on ecotoxicological and human effects of ... Read more

    $134.99 USD

  • Plant Physiological Ecology

    by Hans Lambers, Thijs L. Pons, F Stuart Chapin III ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Box 9E. 1 Continued FIGURE 2. The C–S–R triangle model (Grime 1979). The strategies at the three corners are C, competiti- winning species; S, stress-tolerating s- cies; R,ruderalspecies. Particular species can engage in any mixture of these three primary strategies, and the m- ture is described by their position within the triangle. comment briefly on some other dimensions that Grime’s (1977) ... Read more

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  • Heavy Metal Contamination of Soils

    Monitoring and Remediation

    Edited by Irena Sherameti, Ajit Varma ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Following a description of the various sources and factors influencing the contents of heavy metal pollution in post-catastrophic and agricultural soils, subsequent chapters examine soil enzymes and eggs as bio-monitors, lead adsorption, the effects of arsenic on microbial diversity, and the effects of Mediterranean grasslands on abandoned mines. A third section focuses on the adaptation ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

  • Artificial or Constructed Wetlands

    A Suitable Technology for Sustainable Water Management

    Edited by María del Carmen Durán-Domínguez-de-Bazúa, Amado Enrique Navarro-Frómeta, Josep M. Bayona ...
    Artificial or constructed wetlands are an emerging technology particularly for tropical areas with water scarcity. For big cities, the sustainable management of water resources taking into account proper use is always challenging. The book presents case studies illustrating the above. As plants and microorganisms are a fundamental part of the correct functioning of these systems, their ... Read more

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  • Biochar Application

    Essential Soil Microbial Ecology

    by T. Komang Ralebitso-Senior, Caroline H. Orr ...
    Biochar Application: Essential Soil Microbial Ecology outlines the cutting-edge research on the interactions of complex microbial populations and their functional, structural, and compositional dynamics, as well as the microbial ecology of biochar application to soil, the use of different phyto-chemical analyses, possibilities for future research, and recommendations for climate change policy. ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Nitrogen Cycle

    Ecology, Biotechnological Applications and Environmental Impacts

    Edited by Jesus Gonzalez-Lopez, Alejandro Gonzalez-Martinez ...
    Anthropogenic activity has clearly altered the N cycle contributing (among other factors) to climate change. This book aims to provide new biotechnological approach representing innovative strategies to solve specific problems related to the imbalance originating in the N cycle. Aspects such as new conceptions in agriculture, wastewater treatment, and greenhouse gas emissions are discussed in this ... Read more

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  • Biosystems Engineering: Biofactories for Food Production in the Century XXI

    Edited by Irineo Torres-Pacheco, Ramon Guevara-Gonzalez ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book presents new food production systems (for plants and animals) involving agrochemicals that increase in a controlled manner the bioactives content, under greenhouse conditions. Moreover, conception and design of new instrumentation for precision agriculture and aquiculture contributing in food production is also highlighted in this book. ... Read more

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  • Handbook of Research on Uncovering New Methods for Ecosystem Management through Bioremediation

    Edited by Shivom Singh, Kajal Srivastava ...
    Maintaining and preserving the environment is a crucial consideration in an era where climate change and rising sea levels are common knowledge. It is important for researchers and developers alike to explore potential solutions for a steadily warming world. The Handbook of Research on Uncovering New Methods for Ecosystem Management through Bioremediation focuses on the agricultural industry’s ... Read more

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