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500 Common Bird Calls in Southern Africa (Paperback): Doug Newman 500 Common Bird Calls in Southern Africa (Paperback)
Doug Newman 3
R310 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R62 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Identify bird calls with this handy guide and CD, which together feature 500 distinctive southern African species. The CD gives the best-known song or call of each species; the book provides clear and accessible text, with a brief account for each species, including a description of the song, associated behaviour, similar-sounding species, the bird’s favoured habitat type, and a distribution map.

The introduction describes interesting aspects of bird vocalisations, the differences between true songbirds and non-songbirds and why calls often change with the seasons and time of day. Delve into the endlessly fascinating language of birds with this concise guide and CD.

Bioresources and Bioprocess in Biotechnology - Volume 2 : Exploring Potential Biomolecules (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Shiburaj... Bioresources and Bioprocess in Biotechnology - Volume 2 : Exploring Potential Biomolecules (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Shiburaj Sugathan, N.S Pradeep, Sabu Abdulhameed
R6,118 Discovery Miles 61 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a compilation of detailed articles on various products and services that can be derived from bioresources through bioprocess. It offers in-depth discussions and case studies on commercially and therapeutically important enzymes, antimicrobials, anti-cancer molecules and anti-inflammatory substances. It also includes a separate section on emerging trends in bioactive substances research. This unique book is a valuable source of information for biotechnologists and bioprocess experts as well as academics and researchers who are actively involved in product and process development.

Bioprobes - Biochemical Tools for Investigating Cell Function (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2017): Hiroyuki Osada Bioprobes - Biochemical Tools for Investigating Cell Function (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2017)
Hiroyuki Osada
R4,408 Discovery Miles 44 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This new edition provides the most advanced research using bioprobes on the chemical control of 1) cell cycle and differentiation, 2) epigenetics, 3) apoptosis and autophagy, and 4) immune response. The "bioprobe", first proposed in the first edition, has become an indispensable tool for chemical biology and has substantially assisted in the investigation of complex biochemical processes of cells. New areas of investigation such as stem cell research, epigenetic research, and autophagy research have rapidly advanced in the past 10 years. Including these new findings, this second edition supplies up-to-date information on the biochemical tools called bioprobes. Data on each bioprobe, such as chemical structure, origin, function, and references, are presented as one item in this volume. Readers will easily find useful information and will be able to determine the appropriate bioprobes to investigate cell functions. The information on bioprobes and their use in research makes this book a valuable source for researchers in diverse fields. Not only scientists in academia but also in the pharmaceutical industries will discover the most important information about small molecules useful for drug discovery.

This Mortal Coil - A Guardian, Economist & Prospect Book of the Year (Paperback): Andrew Doig This Mortal Coil - A Guardian, Economist & Prospect Book of the Year (Paperback)
Andrew Doig
R335 R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Save R67 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A GUARDIAN, ECONOMIST AND PROSPECT BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A superb book' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'An empowering story of human ingenuity' Economist 'Full of curious facts' The Times Causes of death have changed irrevocably across time. In the course of a few centuries we have gone from a world where disease or violence were likely to strike anyone at any age, and where famine could be just one bad harvest away, to one where in many countries excess food is more of a problem than a lack of it. Why have the reasons we die changed so much? How is it that a century ago people died mainly from infectious disease, while today the leading causes of death in industrialised nations are heart disease and stroke? And what do changing causes of death reveal about how previous generations have lived? University of Manchester Professor Andrew Doig provides an eye-opening portrait of death throughout history, looking at particular causes - from infectious disease to genetic disease, violence to diet - who they affected, and the people who made it possible to overcome them. Along the way we hear about the long and torturous story of the discovery of vitamin C and its role in preventing scurvy; the Irish immigrant who opened the first washhouse for the poor of Liverpool, and in so doing educated the public on the importance of cleanliness in combating disease; and the Church of England curate who, finding his new church equipped with a telephone, started the Samaritans to assist those in emotional distress. This Mortal Coil is a thrilling story of growing medical knowledge and social organisation, of achievement and, looking to the future, of promise.

Modern Topics in the Phototrophic Prokaryotes - Environmental and Applied Aspects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Patrick C.... Modern Topics in the Phototrophic Prokaryotes - Environmental and Applied Aspects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Patrick C. Hallenbeck
R5,749 Discovery Miles 57 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers authoritative contributions by world experts actively working on different aspects of phototrophic prokaryotes. Providing up-to-date information in this rapidly advancing field, it covers the range of topics that are currently the focus of research with this group of organisms. As essentially single-celled organisms, phototrophic prokaryotes process many environmental signals and use this information to optimize their metabolism, growth rate, DNA replication and cell division. Phototrophic prokaryotes are collectively of great interest for a number of different fundamental and applied perspectives and have long served as models for understanding such basic fundamental biological processes as photosynthesis and respiration. On an ecological/environmental level they are extremely important, being the most abundant photosynthetic organisms on earth and responsible for the majority of the primary productivity in the oceans. They also hold great promise as biotechnological catalysts, being able to couple solar energy conversion through photosynthesis and carbon fixation to the production of biofuels, commodity chemicals and neutraceuticals. The book is recommended to advanced students and scientists dealing with life sciences, especially in genetics, microbiology and molecular biology.

Microbes for Legume Improvement (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2017): Almas Zaidi, Mohammad Saghir Khan, Javed Musarrat Microbes for Legume Improvement (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2017)
Almas Zaidi, Mohammad Saghir Khan, Javed Musarrat
R6,387 Discovery Miles 63 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents in-depth insights into strategies involving plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), including symbiotic/asymbiotic nitrogen fixers and associative/endophyte bacteria, phosphate-solubilizing microbes, as well as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and their active biomolecules in legume production. It also examines the latest research findings on the taxonomic status of rhizobia and signal molecules affecting rhizobia-legume symbiosis to improve readers' understanding of the cultivation of legumes in conventional and derelict soil. The agronomically important microflora broadly discussed have offered solutions to some of the problems associated with expensive fertilizers used in many production systems. This second edition provides an overview of metal toxicity to legumes and presents strategies for the abatement of metal toxicity to legumes. Aimed at professionals, practitioners, researchers and graduate students in microbiology, crop sciences, soil microbiology, biotechnology and environmental microbiology, the book focuses on the basic concepts and practical aspects of useful soil microbiota in legume production.

The Prokaryotes - Other Major Lineages of Bacteria and The Archaea (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2014): Eugene Rosenberg The Prokaryotes - Other Major Lineages of Bacteria and The Archaea (Hardcover, 4th ed. 2014)
Eugene Rosenberg; Edited by Edward F. DeLong, Stephen Lory, Erko Stackebrandt, Fabiano Thompson
R21,818 Discovery Miles 218 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Prokaryotes is a comprehensive, multi-authored, peer reviewed reference work on Bacteria and Achaea. This fourth edition of The Prokaryotes is organized to cover all taxonomic diversity, using the family level to delineate chapters.

Different from other resources, this new Springer product includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context. Technological aspects highlight the usefulness of prokaryotes in processes and products, including biocontrol agents and as genetics tools.

The content of the expanded fourth edition is divided into two parts: Part 1 contains review chapters dealing with the most important general concepts in molecular, applied and general prokaryote biology; Part 2 describes the known properties of specific taxonomic groups.

Two completely new sections have been added to Part 1: bacterial communities and human bacteriology. The bacterial communities section reflects the growing realization that studies on pure cultures of bacteria have led to an incomplete picture of the microbial world for two fundamental reasons: the vast majority of bacteria in soil, water and associated with biological tissues are currently not culturable, and that an understanding of microbial ecology requires knowledge on how different bacterial species interact with each other in their natural environment. The new section on human microbiology deals with bacteria associated with healthy humans and bacterial pathogenesis. Each of the major human diseases caused by bacteria is reviewed, from identifying the pathogens by classical clinical and non-culturing techniques to the biochemical mechanisms of the disease process.

The 4th edition of The Prokaryotes is the most complete resource on the biology of prokaryotes.

The following volumes are published consecutively within the 4th Edition:

Prokaryotic Biology and Symbiotic Associations

Prokaryotic Communities and Ecophysiology

Prokaryotic Physiology and Biochemistry

Applied Bacteriology and Biotechnology

Human Microbiology

Actinobacteria

Firmicutes

Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria

Gammaproteobacteria

Deltaproteobacteria and Epsilonproteobacteria

Other Major Lineages of Bacteria and the Archaea"

Air Pollution Impacts on Plants in East Asia (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Takeshi Izuta Air Pollution Impacts on Plants in East Asia (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Takeshi Izuta
R5,469 Discovery Miles 54 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is the only book to offer an up-to-date overview of air pollution in East Asia and the effects of air pollutants such as ozone, acid deposition and aerosols on Asian crops and trees. It is unique in that it discusses the fundamentals of environmental plant science and research advances in the area at the plant ecophysiology level. It addresses various topics, including gaseous air pollutants such as ozone; soil acidification and atmospheric nitrogen deposition due to acid deposition; PM2.5 and the effects of air pollutants on growth, yield and physiological functions such as photosynthesis of crops and trees in East Asia. It is a valuable resource for environmental scientists, plant scientists, government officials, industrialists, environmentalists, undergraduate and graduate students and anyone interested in the application of the latest findings to agricultural production and protection of forest ecosystems in Asia. It also provides useful information for professionals involved in research, development, production, processing and marketing of agricultural products, including those in developing countries who are interested in advanced environmental science in this field.

Inorganic Polyphosphates in Eukaryotic Cells (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Tatiana Kulakovskaya, Evgeny Pavlov, Elena N. Dedkova Inorganic Polyphosphates in Eukaryotic Cells (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Tatiana Kulakovskaya, Evgeny Pavlov, Elena N. Dedkova
R5,306 Discovery Miles 53 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book elucidates the role of inorganic polyphosphates in eukaryotic cells, from fungi and protozoa to human being. To date, there is plenty of evidence that these anionic biopolymers occurring in the cells of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, perform numerous regulatory functions. The book describes the evolution of PolyPs, their role in lower eukaryotes and their involvement in various processes in the human organism, as well as its use in biomaterials such as bioactive glass and engineered bone tissue. The aim of this book is to summarize the data of the past decade on the functional role of inorganic polyphosphates in eukaryotes and discuss their biological role also in context of common human diseases. The book will provide a modern concept of the functional significance of these biopolymers, useful for researchers in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and biomedicine alike.

Shieldbugs (Hardcover): Richard Jones Shieldbugs (Hardcover)
Richard Jones
R1,322 Discovery Miles 13 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An eagerly anticipated addition to the New Naturalist series. The shieldbug is an amazing and beautiful species, rich with diversity in shape, form, size, life history, ecology, physiology and behaviour. But they are not commonly known, outside of specialist circles. Richard Jones’ groundbreaking New Naturalist volume on shieldbugs encourages those enthusiasts who would otherwise be put off by the, to date, rather technical literature that has dominated the field, providing a comprehensive natural history of this fascinating and beautiful group of insects.

Nanotechnology - Food and Environmental Paradigm (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Ramprasad, Vivek Kumar, Manoj Kumar Nanotechnology - Food and Environmental Paradigm (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Ramprasad, Vivek Kumar, Manoj Kumar
R5,507 Discovery Miles 55 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores various nanotechnology applications and their effect on the food industry, innovation and environmental issues. Nanotechnology has had a major impact on the food industry and the environment in recent years - it has increased the nutritional and functional properties of a number of food products, food packaging, food quality, crop protection, plant nutrient management and aided the food industry through the introduction of food diagnostics.

Cellular Osmolytes - From Chaperoning Protein Folding to Clinical Perspectives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Laishram... Cellular Osmolytes - From Chaperoning Protein Folding to Clinical Perspectives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Laishram Rajendrakumar Singh, Tanveer Ali Dar
R5,304 Discovery Miles 53 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides essential information on improving protein folding/stability, which is a result of the balance between the intra-molecular interactions of protein functional groups and their interactions with the solvent environment. The protein folding solvent environment mainly consists of salts, small molecule compounds, metabolites, molecular chaperones and other chemical species. Therefore, subtle change in the composition of the environment will alter the protein folding process. The importance of the solvent environment in protein folding is precisely due to the fact that various disease-causing proteopathies can be reversed by manipulating the solvent environment of the malfolded proteins. Hostile environmental stresses represent one of the basic causes of such challenges in protein folding or misfolding. Since cells commonly encounter extreme environmental fluctuations, it is crucial that they equip themselves with strategies to circumvent the hostile environmental conditions. Nature has developed many strategies to ensure that the complex and challenging protein folding reaction occurs with adequate efficiency and fidelity for the success of the organism. Among the strategies employed in a wide range of species and cell types is the elaboration of small organic molecules called osmolytes. Additionally, recent advances have also revealed that certain specific osmolytes might be key biomarkers of cancer, infectious diseases and vaccine flocculation. In fact, a large pool of data has been generated regarding their potential for the therapeutic intervention of neurodegenerative diseases and other metabolic disorders caused by protein aggregation or proteostasis failure. Reflecting the multiple applications of these small molecules in the health and other industries, this book combines contributions by respected leaders in the field and will help to inspire college students, basic researchers, and clinicians to translate these biological roles of osmolytes into clinical practice. It will also shed light on some important future prospects of osmolytes like their role as drug excipients and provide a deeper understanding of their mechanism of action in the prevention of neuro-degenerative diseases.

Cambridge IGCSE (TM) Co-ordinated Sciences Biology Student's Book (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Sue Kearsey, Mike... Cambridge IGCSE (TM) Co-ordinated Sciences Biology Student's Book (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Sue Kearsey, Mike Smith, Jackie Clegg, Gareth Price, Sarah Jinks
R897 Discovery Miles 8 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Collins Cambridge IGCSETM Co-ordinated Sciences Biology provides full coverage of all core and supplement Biology topics in the revised syllabus. Carefully developed features including questions, worked examples, key terms and more allow students to build firm scientific knowledge, develop practical skills and approach exams with confidence. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education For examination from 2025 Full coverage of the Biology content of the Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences syllabus (0654) for examination from 2025 All extended material covered and clearly differentiated Written by experienced authors who are specialists in their field Packed with questions throughout to check understanding and confirm knowledge Worked examples provide support and scaffolding Key terms and end of topic checklists allow students to check their progress Investigative tasks develop students' practical science skills Practice questions with example answers and comments help students learn how to answer questions well and hone their technique 'Science in Context' boxes deepen students' understanding of the science, how it is used and why it matters, sparking curiosity Further carefully developed features include supportive tips, knowledge checks, glossary and learning objectives to provide a clear, engaging resource for students Answers provided to support self-assessment and reflection A dedicated book for each science to keep course manageable and easy to use We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this resource.

Potato virus Y: biodiversity, pathogenicity, epidemiology and management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Christophe Lacomme, Dirk... Potato virus Y: biodiversity, pathogenicity, epidemiology and management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Christophe Lacomme, Dirk Bellstedt, Dirk U. Bellstedt, Emmanuel Jacquot, Alexander V. Karasev, …
R5,398 Discovery Miles 53 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Potato virus Y (PVY) infects a wide host range mainly within the Solanaceae and is distributed worldwide. PVY is transmitted by more than 40 aphid species in a non persistent manner. Isolates of the PVY species are highly variable at biological, serological and molecular levels. Epidemiological studies have highlighted the emergence of distinct potato PVY variants able to induce necroses on potato tubers. Due to the lack of efficient resistance to PVY isolates inducing necrotic symptoms in cultivated varieties and the plant-to-plant transmission of isolates through the daughter tubers, PVY has become the most economically important virus for the potato industry. The review offers an overview of several decades of research on PVY but also focuses on the latest data obtained by expert on PVY worldwide on the biological characteristics of PVY, interactions between aphids-hosts, its evolution and management. Identified knowledge gaps to understand further PVY biology will be discussed.

The Economics of Biological Invasions (Hardcover): Charles Perrings, Mark Williamson, Silvana Dalmazzone The Economics of Biological Invasions (Hardcover)
Charles Perrings, Mark Williamson, Silvana Dalmazzone
R3,444 Discovery Miles 34 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Biological invasions - the introduction of living organisms beyond their original range - are one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. They are a major threat to human health and a source of pests and pathogens in the world's farms, forests and fisheries. The growth of international trade and travel means that more species are being introduced to more places than ever before. This book represents the first concerted effort to understand the economic causes and consequences of biological invasions. The volume discusses the theoretical and methodological issues raised by invasion, including control strategies, modelling options, and a study of the economic, institutional and policy conditions that predispose countries to biological invasions. Also included are case studies of fisheries, agricultural systems, tropical forests and protected areas affected by invasive species in locations such as the Black Sea, Australia and Africa, and an evaluation of control programmes. The Economics of Biological Invasions provides an important first step towards codification of the advice needed to develop decision rules, tools and protocols for the effective management of invasive biological species. This volume will be a fascinating read for researchers, academics and students in ecology, economics and environmental science with an interest in the biodiversity problem. The book will also prove to be essential reading for policymakers responsible for health, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and the environment in both developed and developing countries.

Organogenetic Gene Networks - Genetic Control of Organ Formation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): James Castelli-Gair Hombria, Paola... Organogenetic Gene Networks - Genetic Control of Organ Formation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
James Castelli-Gair Hombria, Paola Bovolenta
R5,564 Discovery Miles 55 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Toxins and Drug Discovery (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): P. Gopalakrishnakone Toxins and Drug Discovery (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
P. Gopalakrishnakone; Edited by Lourdes J. Cruz, Sulan Luo
R10,003 Discovery Miles 100 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume deals mainly with the specialized aspect of toxins and drug discovery. Man has been using natural resources especially plants to treat diseases from very early times in history of mankind. Although many drugs derived from plants and microbes have been discovered and being used in clinical practice, not many drugs have been developed from venoms and toxins although many laboratories worldwide are actively working on it. This volume describe some of the recent developments in this research area, such as snake venoms, conotoxins , bioinformatics in drug discovery from peptide toxins.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizas and Stress Tolerance of Plants (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Qiang-Sheng Wu Arbuscular Mycorrhizas and Stress Tolerance of Plants (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Qiang-Sheng Wu
R5,720 Discovery Miles 57 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book reviews the potential mechanisms in arbuscular mycorrhizas (AMs), in the hope that this can help arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to be more used efficiently as a biostimulant to enhance stress tolerance in the host plants. AMF, as well as plants, are often exposed to all or many of the abiotic and biotic stresses, including extreme temperatures, pH, drought, water-logging, toxic metals and soil pathogens. Studies have indicated a quick response to these stresses involving several mechanisms, such as root morphological modification, reactive oxygen species change, osmotic adjustment, direct absorption of water by extraradical hyphae, up-regulated expression of relevant stressed genes, glomalin-related soil protein release, etc. The underlying complex, multi-dimensional strategy is involved in morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes. The AMF responses are often associated with homeostatic regulation of the internal and external environment, and are therefore critical for plant health, survival and restoration in native ecosystems and good soil structure.

Agricultural Proteomics Volume 2 - Environmental Stresses (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Ghasem Hosseini Salekdeh Agricultural Proteomics Volume 2 - Environmental Stresses (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Ghasem Hosseini Salekdeh
R5,679 Discovery Miles 56 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book will cover several topics to elaborate how proteomics may contribute in our understanding of mechanisms involved in stress adaptation. The knowledge being accumulated by a wide range of proteomics technologies may eventually be utilized in breeding programs to enhance stress tolerance. This book presents comprehensive reviews about responses of crop and farm animals to environmental stresses. Challenges related to stress phenotyping and integration of proteomics and other omics data have also been addressed.

Project Management for Drug Developers (Hardcover): Joseph P. Stalder Project Management for Drug Developers (Hardcover)
Joseph P. Stalder
R2,331 Discovery Miles 23 310 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Project managers in drug development are the driving force behind the coordination of efforts. This book provides a practical reference for project managers in the pharmaceutical and biotech drug development industry, with the goal of assisting in creating an efficient and effective team structure and environment. The text details the role of project managers at each stage of drug development, the key interfaces that the PM will need to work closely with, and essential tools of the trade including frequently used techniques and methodologies. This book is useful for both entry-level and advanced-level PMs, as well as non-project managers from other functions. Features Includes authors' recent experience with improved tactics and technologies/software at various stages of drug development. Provides the most up-to-date and best practices, techniques, and methodologies in project management. Details the role of the PM at each stage of drug development, including working with the key interfaces throughout the process. Diverse audience including nonproject managers in clinical development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, clinical pharmacology, and biostatistics. Provides templates and timelines for critical paths from development to commercialization and has potential as a textbook on relevant courses.

A Thousand Brains - A New Theory of Intelligence (Paperback): Jeff Hawkins A Thousand Brains - A New Theory of Intelligence (Paperback)
Jeff Hawkins
R475 R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Save R113 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For all of neuroscience's advances, we've made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence? Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that the brain uses maplike structures to build a model of the world-not just one model, but hundreds of thousands of models of everything we know. This discovery allows Hawkins to answer important questions about how we perceive the world, why we have a sense of self, and the origin of high-level thought. A Thousand Brains heralds a revolution in the understanding of intelligence. It is a big-think book, in every sense of the word. One of the Financial Times' Best Books of 2021 One of Bill Gates' Five Favorite Books of 2021

Interesting Shells (Hardcover): Andreia Salvador Interesting Shells (Hardcover)
Andreia Salvador
R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Shells are exoskeletons of living creatures and have fascinated humans for millennia. Interesting Shells presents portraits of beautiful specimens from the Natural History Museum's vast collections, each accompanied by a caption explaining their unique characteristics - whether biological, historical or geographical.

Plant Toxins (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): P. Gopalakrishnakone Plant Toxins (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
P. Gopalakrishnakone; Edited by Celia Regina Carlini, Rodrigo Ligabue-Braun
R11,282 Discovery Miles 112 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume, in its over two dozen chapters, constitutes an overview of the current plant toxin research. It covers from general aspects of plant toxicity to in-depth reviews of various classes of toxins, their structures, synthesis, modes of action, and upcoming uses in biotechnology. It provides an encompassing landscape of plant toxinology for both toxinologists and non-toxinologists alike.

Marine Sponges: Chemicobiological and Biomedical Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Ramjee Pallela, Hermann Ehrlich Marine Sponges: Chemicobiological and Biomedical Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Ramjee Pallela, Hermann Ehrlich
R4,488 R4,068 Discovery Miles 40 680 Save R420 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The main focus of this book entitled is to provide an up-to-date coverage of marine sponges and their significance in the current era. This book is an attempt to compile an outline of marine sponge research to date, with specific detail on these bioactive compounds, and their pharmacological and biomedical applications. The book encompasses twenty chapters covering various topics related to Marine Sponges. Initial couple of chapters deal about the worldwide status of marine sponge research, the recent findings regarding dynamics of sponges, and several interesting research areas, that are believed to be deserving of increased attention. Variety of sponges, their toxicology, metagenomics, pharmaceutical significance and their possible applications in biomedicine has been discussed in detail. The second half of this part includes chapters on chemical ecology of marine sponges followed by the discussion on importance of bioeroding sponges in aquaculture systems. The following four chapters of the book deal majorly with the chemical molecules of marine sponges. In the fifth chapter, marine sponge-associated actinobacteria and their pysicochemical properties have been discussed followed by their bioactive potential. The biological application of marine sponges has been presented in later chapters with the classification of biologically active compounds being explored in detail. The second half of the book presents the vast repertoire of secondary metabolites from marine sponges, which include terpenoids, heterocycles, acetylenic compounds, steroids and nucleosides. Further, the bioactive potential of these compounds has also been discussed. One of the constituent chapter elaborates the bioactive alkaloids from marine sponges namely, pyridoacridine, indole, isoquinolene, piperidene, quinolizidine, steroidal and bromotyrosine alkaloids isolated from them. In the next couple of chapters, important sponge polymers and the anticancer effects of marine sponge compounds have been presented. The most interesting aspect of sponge biology is their use in biomedical arena. An effort has been made in this book, to cover the major constituents of sponges and their biomedical potentials. The major portion of sponge body is composed of collagen and silica and used in tissue engineering as scaffold material. This part of the book compiles chapters delineating the isolation of sponge biomaterials including collagen and their use in medical diagnostics. Overall, this book would be an important read for novice and experts in the field of sponge biology.

Plant-Microbe Interaction: An Approach to Sustainable Agriculture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Devendra K. Choudhary, Ajit Varma,... Plant-Microbe Interaction: An Approach to Sustainable Agriculture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Devendra K. Choudhary, Ajit Varma, Narendra Tuteja
R6,518 Discovery Miles 65 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book addresses current public concern about the adverse effect of agrochemicals and their effect on the agro-ecosystem. This book also aims to satisfy and contribute to the increasing interest in understanding the co-operative activities among microbial populations and their interaction with plants. It contains chapters on a variety of interrelated aspects of plant-microbe interactions with a single theme of stress management and sustainable agriculture. The book will be very useful for students, academicians, researcher working on plant-microbe interaction and also for policy makers involved in food security and sustainable agriculture.

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