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Lichen Biology
Thomas (Ed) Nash
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Description for Lichen Biology
Paperback. Fully updated with four new chapters, this second edition is a valuable lichenology reference for students and researchers. Editor(s): Nash, Thomas H. Num Pages: 502 pages, 200 b/w illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: PSTV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 23. Weight in Grams: 804. 496 pages, 200 b/w illus. 21 tables. Editor(s): Nash, Thomas H. Fully updated with four new chapters, this is a valuable lichenology reference for students and researchers. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSTV. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 23. Weight: 944.
Lichens are symbiotic organisms in which fungi and algae and/or cyanobacteria form an intimate biological union. This diverse group is found in almost all terrestrial habitats from the tropics to polar regions. In this second edition, four completely new chapters cover recent developments in the study of these fascinating organisms, including lichen genetics and sexual reproduction, stress physiology and symbiosis, and the carbon economy and environmental role of lichens. The whole text has been fully updated, with chapters covering anatomical, morphological and developmental aspects; the contribution of the unique secondary metabolites produced by lichens to medicine and the pharmaceutical industry; ... Read more
Lichens are symbiotic organisms in which fungi and algae and/or cyanobacteria form an intimate biological union. This diverse group is found in almost all terrestrial habitats from the tropics to polar regions. In this second edition, four completely new chapters cover recent developments in the study of these fascinating organisms, including lichen genetics and sexual reproduction, stress physiology and symbiosis, and the carbon economy and environmental role of lichens. The whole text has been fully updated, with chapters covering anatomical, morphological and developmental aspects; the contribution of the unique secondary metabolites produced by lichens to medicine and the pharmaceutical industry; ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
502
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521692168
SKU
V9780521692168
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99-1
About Thomas (Ed) Nash
Thomas H. Nash III is Professor of Plant Biology in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. He has over 35 years teaching experience in Ecology, Lichenology and Statistics, and has taught in Austria (Fulbright Fellowship) and conducted research in Australia, Germany (junior and senior von Humbolt Foundation fellowships), Mexico and South America, and the USA. He ... Read more
Reviews for Lichen Biology
From a review of the first edition: '… provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the fascinating world of lichens … a well written book with information presented in a way that is easy to grasp … has the potential to fulfill the author's intention not only to attract lichenologists, but also students and scientists in related fields.' S. ... Read more