Vital Soil: Function, Value and Properties Volume 29
ISBN: 9780444517722 / Angielski / Twarda / 358 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Healthy soil, with active soil life, deters long-term soil degradation and ensures that geo-physical processes are undisturbed. Is the vitality of soil under threat due to human civilization? Or is it due to contamination, intensification, and deforestation? Vital Soil aims to look at the effects society is having on soil and contains contributions from recognized experts in soil science. * Function and value of vital soils
* Detailed information on how to prevent soil from irreversible stresses * Articles on soil life aiming to bridge the gap between science and practice... Healthy soil, with active soil life, deters long-term soil degradation and ensures that geo-physical processes are undisturbed. Is the vitality of soi...
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1084,18 zł |
Comprehensive and Molecular Phytopathology: Volume 9
ISBN: 9780444521323 / Angielski / Twarda / 483 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book offers a collection of information on successive steps of molecular 'dialogue' between plants and pathogens. It additionally presents data that reflects intrinsic logic of plant-parasite interactions. New findings discussed include: host and non-host resistance, specific and nonspecific elicitors, elicitors and suppressors, and plant and animal immunity. This book enables the reader to understand how to promote or prevent disease development, and allows them to systematize their own ideas of plant-pathogen interactions. * Offers a more extensive scope of the problem as compared...
This book offers a collection of information on successive steps of molecular 'dialogue' between plants and pathogens. It additionally presents data t...
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414,96 zł |
Digital Soil Mapping: An Introductory Perspective Volume 31
ISBN: 9780444529589 / Angielski / Twarda / 600 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The book compiles the main ideas and methodologies that have been proposed and tested within these last fifteen years in the field of Digital Soil Mapping (DSM). Begining with current experiences of soil information system developments in various regions of the world, this volume presents states of the art of different topics covered by DSM: Conception and handling of soil databases, sampling methods, new soil spatial covariates, Quantitative spatial modelling, Quality assessment and representation of DSM outputs.
This book provides a solid support to students, researchers and engineers... The book compiles the main ideas and methodologies that have been proposed and tested within these last fifteen years in the field of Digital Soil Map...
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881,79 zł |
Elsevier's Dictionary of Plant Names: In Latin, English, French, German and Italian
ISBN: 9780444821829 / Angielski / Twarda / 925 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This comprehensive overview of plant names includes over 12,500 terms covering 298 families, 2,787 genera and 9,427 species which are listed in the alphabetical order of their botanical names. In addition, 2,109 of the more common synonyms are given and referred to their current, preferred names.
The presentation of the common names in the four languages of this dictionary is unusual in that as many as twelve names in one language are given. There are more than 17,250 English names including over 3,000 North American and 775 from Australia and New Zealand, whilst the nearly 400 QuEbecois... This comprehensive overview of plant names includes over 12,500 terms covering 298 families, 2,787 genera and 9,427 species which are listed in the al...
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1296,75 zł |
Morphogenesis: Volume 3
ISBN: 9780444884862 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The collected works of Turing, including a substantial amount of unpublished material, will comprise four volumes: Mechanical Intelligence, Pure Mathematics, Morphogenesis and Mathematical Logic. Alan Mathison Turing (1912-1954) was a brilliant man who made major contributions in several areas of science. Today his name is mentioned frequently in philosophical discussions about the nature of Artificial Intelligence. Actually, he was a pioneer researcher in computer architecture and software engineering; his work in pure mathematics and mathematical logic extended considerably further and... The collected works of Turing, including a substantial amount of unpublished material, will comprise four volumes: Mechanical Intelligence, Pure Ma... |
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259,30 zł |
Plant Physiology: Volume 21
ISBN: 9780444986993 / Angielski / Twarda / 456 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The book summarizes present scientific knowledge in plant physiology with regards to plant production. The authors, mainly professors of plant physiology at agricultural universities in Czechoslovakia, present the individual fields of plant physiology with regard to the demands of agricultural practice and education of students and doctorani at these universities.
The first chapters discuss metabolism ie. photosynthesis, respiration, mineral and heterotrophic nutrition, and water regime of plants. What follows is a discussion of the physiology of plant growth, development and movements,... The book summarizes present scientific knowledge in plant physiology with regards to plant production. The authors, mainly professors of plant physiol...
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2316,04 zł |
Measurements for Terrestrial Vegetation
ISBN: 9780471048800 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The principles and procedures used to obtain structural measurements of terrestrial vegetation communities are presented in this text/reference. Designed to be the standard work on the topic, it provides a balance between conceptual and practical aspects of measurement procedures and techniques. The four commonly used measurements of vegetation - frequency, cover, density, and biomass - are introduced, along with their associated units. There is also up-to-date coverage of vegetation measurement using remote sensing techniques.
The principles and procedures used to obtain structural measurements of terrestrial vegetation communities are presented in this text/reference. Desig...
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1660,30 zł |
Plant Ecophysiology
ISBN: 9780471131571 / Angielski / Twarda / 552 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Twenty-nine, prominent, international researchers provide contributions which deal with understanding the basic ecophysiological and molecular principles governing the functioning of plant systems in relation to their environment. Divided into two headings: biotic and abiotic; the first consists of abiotic, natural environmental factors--light, ultraviolet radiation, chilling and freezing, high temperatures, drought, flooding, salt and trace metals. The latter half presents anthropogenic aspects including allelochemicals, herbicides, polyamines, air pollutants, carbon dioxide, radioisotopes...
Twenty-nine, prominent, international researchers provide contributions which deal with understanding the basic ecophysiological and molecular princip...
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1976,25 zł |
Taxonomy and Ecology of Woody Plants in North American Forests: (Excluding Mexico and Subtropical Florida)
ISBN: 9780471161585 / Angielski / Twarda / 624 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Thorough, detailed dendrological coverage of North American trees, shrubs, and vines
This comprehensive field guide/procedural handbook provides extraordinarily detailed descriptions of trees, shrubs, and vines of North American forests. Written at a more detailed level than most field guides, it introduces basic taxonomic concepts and methods and explains the rationale behind taxonomic classification systems. Entries include Latin and common names for each species as well as physical descriptions at various levels of maturity and for different seasons. Also noted... Thorough, detailed dendrological coverage of North American trees, shrubs, and vines
This comprehensive field guide/procedural handbook p... |
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993,45 zł |
Fungal Physiology
ISBN: 9780471166153 / Angielski / Miękka / 472 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a practical reference on the physical and chemical factors and processes behind the functioning of fungi. A revised edition, it summarizes the field of fungal physiology from a dynamic, experimental viewpoint. Bridging the gap between introductory mycology texts, advanced treatises and review articles, the book integrates the advances made by molecular genetics with conventional whole organism and biochemical approaches.
This is a practical reference on the physical and chemical factors and processes behind the functioning of fungi. A revised edition, it summarizes the...
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813,27 zł |
Physiology of Plants Under Stress: Soil and Biotic Factors
ISBN: 9780471170082 / Angielski / Twarda / 696 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This second of a two-part treatise describes the phenomena of plants under stress, describing the relationship between plant structure, development, and growth and such environmental stresses as too much or too little water, light, heat, or cold.
This second of a two-part treatise describes the phenomena of plants under stress, describing the relationship between plant structure, development, a...
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1872,51 zł |
Encyclopedia of Plant Pathology
ISBN: 9780471298175 / Angielski / Twarda / 1368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first truly comprehensive A-Z reference work on the subject, having approximately 2,000 pages in a practical two-volume format. The full-length entries provide detail that glossaries and dictionaries cannot. Over 900 individual entries provide thorough coverage, and a number of biographical entries are included on important plant pathologists and plant scientists.
This is the first truly comprehensive A-Z reference work on the subject, having approximately 2,000 pages in a practical two-volume format. The full-l...
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6202,29 zł |
Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 12
ISBN: 9780471573449 / Angielski / Twarda / 315 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per year.
Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and...
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1692,33 zł |
The Lichen Symbiosis
ISBN: 9780471578857 / Angielski / Twarda / 266 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Not only an invaluable reference to what is known about lichen bionts and their interactions but also a guide to future studies. Compares various aspects of lichen-forming bionts with those of other fungi, algae and cyanobacteria. Features in-depth descriptions of culture methods. Includes over 1000 references representing a selective sampling in such subjects as air pollution, photosynthesis and respiration.
Not only an invaluable reference to what is known about lichen bionts and their interactions but also a guide to future studies. Compares various aspe...
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720,45 zł |
Esau s Plant Anatomy 3e
ISBN: 9780471738435 / Angielski / Twarda / 624 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This revision of the now classic Plant Anatomy offers a completely updated review of the structure, function, and development of meristems, cells, and tissues of the plant body. The text follows a logical structure-based organization. Beginning with a general overview, chapters then cover the protoplast, cell wall, and meristems, through to phloem, periderm, and secretory structures.
"There are few more iconic texts in botany than Esau's Plant Anatomy... this 3rd edition is a very worthy successor to previous editions..." ANNALS OF BOTANY, June 2007 This revision of the now classic Plant Anatomy offers a completely updated review of the structure, function, and development of meristems, cel...
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1582,77 zł |
Practical Statistics and Experimental Design for Plant and Crop Science
ISBN: 9780471899082 / Angielski / Twarda / 346 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Presents readers with a user-friendly, non-technical introduction to statistics and the principles of plant and crop experimentation. Avoiding mathematical jargon, it explains how to plan and design an experiment, analyse results, interpret computer output and present findings. Using specific crop and plant case studies, this guide presents:
* The reasoning behind each statistical method is explained before giving relevant, practical examples * Step-by-step calculations with examples linked to three computer packages (MINITAB, GENSTAT and SAS) * Exercises at the end of... Presents readers with a user-friendly, non-technical introduction to statistics and the principles of plant and crop experimentation. Avoiding mathema...
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1370,19 zł |
Toxic Metals in Soil-Plant Systems
ISBN: 9780471942795 / Angielski / Twarda / 484 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This study discusses the processes of trace metal cycling in contaminated ecosystems under conditions where their concentrations become toxic through high loading rates, long-term exposure or altered environmental conditions. Other environmental concentration mechanisms are discussed, including cation exchange and anion adsorption on different soil materials. Divided into two sections, the book first reviews the current understanding, not only of sources and fates of metals in ecosystems, but also the processes which control metal speciation in soils, metal uptake mechanisms, and plant...
This study discusses the processes of trace metal cycling in contaminated ecosystems under conditions where their concentrations become toxic through ...
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2571,39 zł |
Ethnobotany: Principles and Applications
ISBN: 9780471955375 / Angielski / Miękka / 434 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This work concentrates on the concept of ethnobotany, covering the history of interactions between plants and people. Current trends are now focusing on traditional and herbal medicine worldwide. This book summarizes current innovations in plant use, giving an overview of the disciplines involved and the current methods of study available.
This work concentrates on the concept of ethnobotany, covering the history of interactions between plants and people. Current trends are now focusing ...
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616,71 zł |
Plant Response to Air Pollution
ISBN: 9780471960614 / Angielski / Twarda / 560 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Air pollution poses a serious threat to human health and the environment worldwide. It contributes significantly to regional and global atmospheric issues such as global warming, acidification and depletion of the ozone layer. It affects all living things, including all kinds of vegetation on which we depend for our survival.
Air pollution poses a serious threat to human health and the environment worldwide. It contributes significantly to regional and global atmospheric is...
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1921,46 zł |
Plant Migration: The Dynamics of Geographic Patterning in Seed Plant Species
ISBN: 9780520068711 / Angielski / Miękka / 298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Using cases of plant migration documented by both historical and fossil evidence, Jonathan D. Sauer provides a landmark assessment of what is presently known, and not merely assumed, about the process.
Using cases of plant migration documented by both historical and fossil evidence, Jonathan D. Sauer provides a landmark assessment of what is presentl...
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215,41 zł |