Microscale Testing in Aquatic Toxicology : Advances, Techniques, and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780849326264 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 704 str.

Peter G. Wells; P. G. Wells; Christian Blaise

Opis

Bioassays are among the ecotoxicologist's most effective tools in the evaluation of water quality and the assessment of ecological impacts of effluents, chemicals, discharges and emissions on the aquatic environment. This work contains over 40 chapters covering relevant principles, new techniques and advancements, and applications in scientific research, environmental management, academia, and the private sector.

Spis treści

Introduction. Microscale Testing at Various Biological and Phylogenetic Levels: Biochemical Assays. Tissue Culture Assays. Bacteria. Microalgae. Invertebrates. Teleosts and Amphibians. Multi-Trophic Assessment in Practice. Validation, Applications, and Training with Microscale Testing. The Future - Research Challenges. Glossary. Indexes.

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O autorze

Peter G. Wells (Environment Canada, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada) (Edited by) ,  Kenneth Lee (Edited by) ,  Christian Blaise (Environment Canada) (Edited by)