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Microbiology (non-medical)
Hardback. Cyanobacterial symbioses are no longer regarded as mere oddities but as components of the biosphere, occurring both in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. This book covers cyanobacterial symbioses with plants, cyanobacterial symbioses in marine environments, lichens, Nostoc-Geosiphon symbiosis, and artificial associations of cyanobacteria. Editor(s): Rai, A.N.; Bergman, Birgitta; Rasmussen, Ulla. Num Pages: 355 pages, 62 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 787.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007774
- ISBN
- 9781402007774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.25
€ 241.25
Microorganisms in Plant Conservation and Biodiversity
. Ed(S): Sivasithamparam, K.; Dixon, K.w.; Ba...
Hardback. Plant conservation is recognised as an outstanding global priority. This book addresses the role of microorganisms in conservation - both their support functions and deleterious roles in ecosystem processes and species survival. It highlights how microbial diversity is, itself, under threat from the many and pervasive influences of man. Editor(s): Sivasithamparam, K.; Dixon, K.W.; Barrett, R.L. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007804
- ISBN
- 9781402007804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.47
€ 193.47
Hardback. Presents discussions of the taxonomy, cellular properties, metabolic diversity, pigments, ion metabolism and organic osmotic solutes, properties of halophilic proteins, genetics, and biotechnological uses of halophilic microorganisms. This book also describes the occurrence and functioning of these organisms in the hypersaline environments. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 575 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 575
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402008290
- ISBN
- 9781402008290
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Condition: New
€ 244.01
€ 244.01
Hardback. Proceedings of the Seventh Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria: Genetics, Metabolism and Applications, September 1-5, 2002, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands Editor(s): Siezen, Roland J.; Kok, Jan; Abee, Tjakko (Wageningen Center for Food Sciences, and Wageningen University, The Netherlands); Schaafsma, Gertjan (TNO Nutrition and Food Research, Zeist, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 378 pages, 74 black & white illustrations, 27 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1008.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009228
- ISBN
- 9781402009228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.68
€ 189.68
Maximising the Use of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Agriculture
. Ed(S): Hardarson, Gudni; Broughton, William...
Hardback. Report of an FAO/IAEA Technical Expert Meeting held in Rome, 13-15 March 2001 Editor(s): Hardarson, Gudni; Broughton, William J. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 236 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; RBGB; TVKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 15. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012372
- ISBN
- 9781402012372
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Condition: New
€ 187.93
€ 187.93
Hardback. Outlines one of the fruitful fields in protozoan microbiology and formulates the principles of obtaining biologically active substances from cultures of Protozoa. This book has been addressed to undergraduate and postgraduate students and young scientists to provide orientation in the field. Num Pages: 112 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012815
- ISBN
- 9781402012815
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Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardback. Proceedings of the 12th meeting on Frankia and actinorhizal Plants Editor(s): Normand, P. (Ecologie Microbienne, CNRS-Universite Lyon 1, France); Pawlowski, Katharina (Albrecht von Haller Institute for Plant Sciences, Gottingen, Germany); Dawson, J. O. (Forestry Department, University of Illinois, Urbana, USA). Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PSTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015199
- ISBN
- 9781402015199
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Condition: New
€ 240.95
€ 240.95
Paperback. Covers the fields of origin, evolution and phylogenesis from prokaryotic to eukaryotic cells. This book reviews the three kingdoms of life (Archea, Eubacteria and Eukarya) from molecular evolutionary levels to ecological aspects in enigmatic habitats, including general reviews of puzzling pro-and eukaryotic organisms and their domains. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 687 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MZMP; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 987.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 687
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018633
- ISBN
- 9781402018633
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Condition: New
€ 250.17
€ 250.17
Hardback. Summarizes the achievements in the biochemistry, bioenergetics, structural and molecular biology of respiratory processes in selected genera of the domain Bacteria. This book is intended for PhD students, researchers and undergraduates from disciplines such as microbiology, biochemistry and ecology, studying basic and applied sciences. Editor(s): Zannoni, Davide. Series: Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020025
- ISBN
- 9781402020025
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Condition: New
€ 248.18
€ 248.18
Genetics and Regulation of Nitrogen Fixation in Free-Living Bacteria
. Ed(S): Klipp, Werner; Masepohl, Bernd; Gall...
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive and detailed source of information on the genetic and regulatory aspects of biological nitrogen fixation in free-living (non-symbiotic) prokaryotes. This book uses an organismic-based approach by concentrating on the well-characterized diazotrophic proteobacteria, cyanobacteria, Gram-positive clostridia, and Archea. Editor(s): Klipp, Werner; Masepohl, Bernd; Gallon, John R.; Newton, William E. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University). Series: Nitrogen Fixation: Origins, Applications, and Research Progress. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402021787
- ISBN
- 9781402021787
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Condition: New
€ 245.14
€ 245.14
Hardback. Many different kinds of animals have adopted a parasitic life style on the skin and gills of freshwater fishes. This book explores the remarkable biology of these animals. It considers for each group of parasites: how they find their hosts, how they attach, feed and reproduce, the damage they inflict and how the host's immune system retaliates. Num Pages: 432 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSVW1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029257
- ISBN
- 9781402029257
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Condition: New
€ 247.61
€ 247.61
Hardback. Several cyanobacterial species can produce powerful toxins that provide a serious threat for water quality and human health. These harmful cyanobacteria are especially prominent in freshwater ecosystems, and are a major concern for water managers. This title provides an overview of the advances in our knowledge of harmful cyanobacteria. Editor(s): Huisman, Jef (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Hans, C.P. Mattijs (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands); Visser, Petra M. (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Series: Aquatic Ecology Series. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; WNCS2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030093
- ISBN
- 9781402030093
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Condition: New
€ 187.18
€ 187.18
Life in the Universe: From the Miller Experiment to the Search for Lif...
. Ed(S): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University ...
paperback. The year 2003 was the 50th anniversary of the seminal experiment of Stanley Miller. This was a unique opportunity for highlighting the interest in this most interdisciplinary subject. This book contains the reviews that were presented at the Trieste meeting. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph (Hebrew University of Jerusalem); Chela-Flores, Julian; Owen, Tobias; Raulin, Francois. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; PHVG; PNK; PSG; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402030932
- ISBN
- 9781402030932
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Condition: New
€ 191.51
€ 191.51
Hardback. Understanding antibiotic chemotherapy at the ecological level is necessary for more permanent advances in development and in the usage of antibiotic agents. This book traces the history of bacteria, from the development of life on earth to the evolution of diversity. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032059
- ISBN
- 9781402032059
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Condition: New
€ 190.43
€ 190.43
Modulation of Host Gene Expression and Innate Immunity by Viruses
. Ed(S): Palese, Peter; Changeux, Jean-Pierre...
Hardback. Meant for virologists, molecular immunologists and biologists, biochemists, and clinical pharmacologists in search for antiviral agents, this book is designed as a reference on an area of research in which virology, cellular biology, and molecular pathogenesis govern the principles of coinvestigation. Editor(s): Palese, Peter; Changeux, Jean-Pierre P. (Institut Pastuer). Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032417
- ISBN
- 9781402032417
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.02
€ 192.02
Adaptation to Life at High Salt Concentrations in Archaea, Bacteria, a...
. Ed(S): Gunde-Cimerman, Nina (University Of ...
Hardback. Aims to provide an overview of the research on halophilic microorganisms, highlighting the diversity of life forms adapted to tolerate high salt concentrations and low water activities. This work is intended for those interested in a range of disciplines in the life sciences. Editor(s): Gunde-Cimerman, Nina (University of Ljubljana); Oren, Aharon; Plemenitas, Ana (University of Ljubljana). Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 576 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036323
- ISBN
- 9781402036323
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Condition: New
€ 360.09
€ 360.09
Hardback. Revises the taxonomy, nomenclature, and ecology of various nominal species of spathidiids and shows that spathidiid diversity has been greatly underestimated. This title describes and figures each species in detail. It provides two identification keys. Series: Monographiae Biologicae. Num Pages: 500 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042102
- ISBN
- 9781402042102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.56
€ 248.56
Hardback. A guide to the revolutionary area of systems biology and its application in cell culture engineering. It offers a review with in depth assessments and perspectives of post-genomic biology through understanding the molecular and cellular basis of integrated biological systems. Editor(s): Al-Rubeai, Mohamed; Fussenegger, Martin. Series: Cell Engineering. Num Pages: 432 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSA; PSBC; PSF; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052514
- ISBN
- 9781402052514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.30
€ 247.30
Hardback. Discusses the relationship between hosts and parasites. This book states that the immune system depends ontologically on the ecosystem in which it is embedded; it would not have the features it has if it was not related in one way or other to parasitic agents and to the host's own cells and tissues. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 561.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056758
- ISBN
- 9781402056758
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Condition: New
€ 186.93
€ 186.93
Hardback. Highlights advances that have contributed to our understanding of spatial patterns and scale issues in microbial ecology. This book brings together research conducted at a range of spatial scales (from Am to km) and in a variety of different types of environments. Editor(s): Franklin, Rima; Mills, Aaron. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; PSG; RGM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062155
- ISBN
- 9781402062155
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Condition: New
€ 187.70
€ 187.70
Paperback. Understanding antibiotic chemotherapy at the ecological level is necessary for more permanent advances in development and in the usage of antibiotic agents both old, new, and in the future. This title aims to explain from the development of life on earth to the evolution of diversity. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402066252
- ISBN
- 9781402066252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 185.86
€ 185.86
Hardback. This volume reviews research on molecular biology of pathogens, infection process and disease resistance. Also included are strategies to incorporate disease resistance genes from diverse sources, and experimental protocols useful to students and researchers. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402082429
- ISBN
- 9781402082429
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Condition: New
€ 191.07
€ 191.07
Hardback. This volume explores interactions between host plant and pathogen, and the use of molecular methods in measuring and managing disease. The focus is on new understanding of pathogenesis of plant diseases and the use of this knowledge to disrupt their progress. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402082443
- ISBN
- 9781402082443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.07
€ 191.07
Hardback. This third volume helps identify sources of resistance genes, cloning and characterization of resistance genes and incorporation of resistance genes into cultivars, toward the goal of development of effective crop disease management systems. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSG; PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402082467
- ISBN
- 9781402082467
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.66
€ 245.66