Catálogo de libros Ciencias De La Vida: Cuestiones Generales

Rocky shores correspond to a very particular habitat in Brazil, which is concentrated in the Southeastern and Southern coasts. There are different types of substrata and seascapes that cause a high environmental heterogeneity responsible to host a high species biodiversity and a range of ecosystem services. Primary and secondary production, as well as structuring organisms and ...

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234,44 €

Influence of climatic factors on the radial growth of junipers

Anouk Majerus

This study investigates the influence of drought periods and climate change on the growth of the common juniper (Juniperus communis) in an inner-alpine dry valley on the Mieminger Plateau (Tyrol). Using dendroecological methods and increment drilling, the effects of precipitation deficiency and rising temperatures on radial stem growth are analyzed.The results show that juniper...

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75,00 €

Protected Species and Biodiversity

Tim Reed

This book looks at the need for properly collected protected species surveys data to accompany planning applications. In the detailed tables that fill half of the book, it provides a single source of guidance suitable for use by planners, householders and ecological consultants alike. ...

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110,56 €

Protected Species and Biodiversity

Tim Reed

This book looks at the need for properly collected protected species surveys data to accompany planning applications. In the detailed tables that fill half of the book, it provides a single source of guidance suitable for use by planners, householders and ecological consultants alike. ...

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84,86 €

Epigenetics in Crop Improvement

Luis María Vaschetto

Epigenetics encompasses all changes in gene expression that occur without alterations to the DNA sequence. These modifications involve DNA methylation, histone modifications, and ncRNA pathways. Plants have evolved remarkable resilience to environmental challenges mediated by epigenetic modifications rather than genetic variation. Epigenetic variation provides a means for desig...

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206,96 €

Trees in a Sub-Saharan Multi-functional Landscape

Africa is largely dependent on natural resources in its quest to achieve sustainable development goals, with its woodlands and forests known to be among the most exploited ecosystems. Anthropogenic pressure has led to the progressive conversion of these woodlands and forests into patches of regrowth stands, savanna and cropland systems. Expansion with intensification of agricul...

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287,35 €

Environmental Sustainability

Gustavo Pereira Schier Junior / Zoraide Fonseca Costa

Environmental sustainability is a subject that has sparked research and discussion among economists, environmentalists, academics and other professionals working in the field. Inserted in this context is the disposal of automotive lubricating oils, an item that has a life cycle that can be reused countless times depending on how it is managed. The aim of this research is to inv...

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43,69 €

Principle of Testing with flow cytometry

Roudabeh Malekzadeh

Flow cytometry is a useful method for obtaining the phenotype and characteristics of cells. It is based on the scattering of light by the cells under test and the emission of fluorescence from them. Fluorescence emission is achieved either by the direct use of fluorescent dyes or a combination of fluorescent dyes and monoclonal antibodies. These fluorescence-conjugated antibodi...

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60,98 €

Connecting with Our Ancestors

Shelley L. Smith

This book combines documentation and analysis of the contents of exhibits in 12 museums (Part 1) with interviews with experts involved in the creation of exhibits (Part 2) to explore variation in human evolution exhibits.To be successful, museum exhibits must make a personal connection with visitors, inspiring them to learn more. Human evolution exhibits thus need contemporary ...

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183,46 €

Food Systems, Health, and Well-being

Virginie Zoumenou

While the importance of food to health and well-being is clear, the specific ways in which food systems contribute to individual and community health are not well understood. This is a complex issue, which requires improving food systems as well as changing mindsets and behaviors of individuals within the food system. Many of the food-related health problems in the US dispropor...

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221,74 €

Zonal Biomes of Southern Africa

This book is the first comprehensive account of large-scale ecosystems (biomes) of Southern Africa (defined as area south of the Kunene and Zambezi Rivers). It addresses the diversity of biomes in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world, comprising South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, southern part of Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho. It has adopted a novel, hier...

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339,03 €

The Story of Evolution

Joseph McCabe

The Story of Evolution by Joseph McCabe is an accessible exploration of evolutionary theory aimed at explaining the scientific understanding of life’s origins. Written in the early 20th century, McCabe presents the ideas of evolution in simple terms, addressing skepticism and opposition to evolutionary thought at the time.The book traces the history of evolutionary ideas, begin...

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15,98 €

When Heaven and Earth Embrace

Mary Tinney

When Heaven and Earth Embrace: How do we engage spiritually in an emerging universe? is a profound exploration of how we can engage spiritually with the evolving universe by merging contemporary scientific understanding with a robust ecotheology. This book posits that a vision embracing both Heaven and Earth, informed by the latest scientific discoveries, is essential for meani...

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18,90 €

Molecular Life Of Red Palm Weevil

Rabab A.A. El-Mergawy

Red palm weevil, RPW, is an invasive insect species distributed worldwide, infecting different palm species. Here, a set of phenotypic and genetic characteristics of the red palm weevil are reviewed in Part I: Structural, biological and ecological characteristics; while different approaches to managing the red palm weevil population, including molecular approaches, are reviewed...

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73,67 €

Ecological Impacts of Stone Mining

This edited book covers the impact of stone mining activities on soil, water, air, agriculture, vegetation, and policy aspects. It provides information on rehabilitation and restoration measures for stone mine spoil areas and other associated adverse impacts on human health caused by mining activities. Additionally, the book covers information related to the impact of stone min...

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261,36 €

Phyto-purification

MOHAMMED BENSLIMANE

Phytodepuration, as a wastewater treatment process for small agglomerations with low pollutant loads, has proved its worth in many countries around the world. In Algeria, few attempts have been made at the investment level, preferring to mature research on experimental pilots. To this end, two case studies have been carried out by our laboratory: a scale model set up at the Uni...

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54,25 €

Water Crises and Sustainable Management in the Global South

This book is a reference material on how to sustainably manage water crises. The causes and effects of water crises under different regions in the Global South are explored in this book. Approaches for the sustainable management of water crises are also highlighted in the book, especially in the Global South, where the level of technologies available for sustainable management...

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366,77 €

Manual for Recovering Degraded Areas in Riparian Forests

Thamyres Sabrina Gonçalves

According to the Brazilian Environmental Institute (IBAMA), environmental recovery should aim to return the degraded site to a form of use, according to a pre-established plan for land use, in order to achieve environmental stability. Concern about the growing decline of ecosystems has led to the development of various studies aimed at re-establishing animal and plant communiti...

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48,30 €

Genetics and Cancer

Amir Abbas Esmaeilzadeh / Dorsa Azizi Khezri / Mohammadtaghi Fazel

Is cancer a genetic disease? Yes, cancer is a genetic disease. It is caused by changes in genes that control the way cells grow and multiply. Cells are the building blocks of your body. Each cell has a copy of your genes, which act like an instruction manual. Genes are sections of DNA that carry instructions to make a protein or several proteins. Scientists have found hundreds ...

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78,97 €

The Sweetpotato Genome

This open access book is a compilation of advances in sweetpotato genomics, which have been used to improve our understanding of the evolution of sweetpotato, increase our knowledge of crop growth and development, and provided critical information required for genomic-assisted breeding in sweetpotato. Sweetpotato is a critical food staple for millions of people in the developi...

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85,42 €

Translational Methods for Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism Research

This volume provides readers with an overview of translational paths that can be used to study the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease and atypical parkinsonism, including molecular processes, tissue integrity, and cerebral networks during inflammatory and neurodegenerative processes. The chapters in this book are organized into three parts and cover topics such as new devel...

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312,37 €

Neurobiology of Cancer

Boris Mravec

The focus of this book is to describe the current understanding of the interactions between the nervous system and cancer and the use of this information in the treatment and prevention of cancer. Author and noted researcher Boris Mravec presents a clearly written and well-illustrated monograph on this rapidly developing new field. The book begins with an exploration of the ba...

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223,41 €

Conservation of Saline Wetland Ecosystems

Laxmi Kant Sharma / Rajashree Naik

This authored book is a comprehensive collection of information on saline wetland ecosystems, focusing on the application of advanced technologies like LiDAR, UAVs, and artificial intelligence for the conservation of these critical ecosystems.Saline lakes, known for their extreme conditions, play a vital role in global water systems. This book investigates how advanced tools su...

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208,71 €

The Biodemography of Ageing and Longevity

GABAB Receptor

Giancarlo Colombo

This new edition presents an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the GABAB receptor system, including a particular focus on the most recent therapeutic applications and potential. This receptor system has been implicated in several diseases and disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, epilepsy, mood disorders, depression, and alcohol and substance use disorder. T...

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326,51 €

Forests and Climate Change

Hukum Singh

This book comprehensively examines the complex relationship between forests and climate change from a biological perspective. It explores the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, greenhouse gas emissions, changing rainfall patterns, droughts, and cold spells, on individual trees and forest ecosystems. It considers how climate change affects forest structure, ...

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367,52 €

Vita Worldview

Guy Lane

Embracing Vita Worldview will help you see patterns in the growing chaos, to stay grounded in reality, and map-out the risks and opportunities that lie ahead. You’ll experience a sensation of flow as you connect more deeply with our Living Planet and gain insight into the meaning of life on Earth and your individual role within it. ...

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12,39 €

West African cattle

Arnaud Stéphane R. Tapsoba

West Africa boasts considerable zoogenetic diversity, exemplified by the trypanotolerant taurines(Bos taurus). However, the introduction of Zebus(Bos indicus) has altered the genetic heritage of local breeds, particularly bulls. This situation is a cause for concern, as few studies have assessed the levels of taurine introgression in the region. The main aim of this study is to...

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85,70 €

Catálogo de libros: Ciencias de la vida: cuestiones generales

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