Biosensors combine the power of microelectronics with the selectivity and sensitivity of biological components such as whole cells, organelles or biomolecules, e.g. antibodies, receptors, enzymes and nucleic acids. They are used to detect individual substances or groups of substances in the environment, such as industrial emissions that originate, for instance, from the textile, cellulose and pharmceutical industry as well as from agricultural activities. The biosensor approach is expected not only to provide a significant contribution to measurement technology but also a basis for competent...

Die wirkungsbezogene Analytik befasst sich mit der engen Kopplung von Biotests mit der chemischen Analytik. Hierbei werden die biomolekulare Erkennung, die im Organismus einen biologischen Effekt auslost, und die chemische Analytik kombiniert. Dieses Buch behandelt Fortschritte in der analytischen Instrumentation von biologischen Makromolekulen, welche die gekoppelten Technologien ermoglicht haben, insbesondere die automatische Kopplung von Bindungstests mit der chemischen Analytik.

This new edition of Fungal Associations focuses on mycorrhizas, lichens and fungal-bacterial symbioses. It has been completely revised, updated and expanded. Renowned experts present thorough reviews and discuss the most recent findings on molecular interactions between fungi and plants or bacteria that lead to morphological alterations and novel properties in the symbionts. New insights into the beneficial impact of fungal associations on ecosystem health are provided and documented with striking examples.