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Endophytes of Forest Trees - Biology and Applications (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2018): Anna Maria Pirttila, A. Carolin Frank Endophytes of Forest Trees - Biology and Applications (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2018)
Anna Maria Pirttila, A. Carolin Frank
R5,898 Discovery Miles 58 980 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Endophytes are commonly known as microorganisms, mainly bacteria and fungi, which live inside plant tissues without inducing symptoms. Considering the long-lived trees, endophytes have a fundamental role in preparing their hosts to face extreme weather conditions, drought, heat, cold, and pathogen and herbivore attacks. The current knowledge clearly demonstrates the importance of endophytes in shaping the plant diversity in a forest. Endophytes have an important capacity for biocontrol of forest diseases. Considering endophyte diversity and the range of various compounds and enzymes they can produce, endophytes can be used for various biotechnological applications.

Working with Ferns - Issues and Applications (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.): Helena Fernandez, Ashwani Kumar, Maria Angeles Revilla Working with Ferns - Issues and Applications (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.)
Helena Fernandez, Ashwani Kumar, Maria Angeles Revilla
R5,881 Discovery Miles 58 810 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In the 1970s, Rolla and Alice Tryon of Harvard organized an annual fern conference at Harvard Forest every spring. The mission of the conference was to bring together researchers from across a broad spectrum of biology whose common link was that they either studied ferns per se or utilized ferns in their experiments. Talks ranged from classical pteridological subjects such as taxonomy, paleobotany and morp- logy, to experimental areas such as ecology, physiology, development, genetics, and biochemistry. For the participants, of whom I was lucky to be one, it was an int- lectually exhilarating experience. We all learned new things, and the cross fertili- tion of different subjects and research approaches led to new ideas and a better understanding of ferns as organisms. The present volume, Working with Ferns: Issues and Applications, edited by Helena Fernandez, Ashwani Kumar and Maria Angeles Revilla, carries the Harvard Forest Fern Conference philosophy into the twenty-first century. The editors have assembled a truly remarkable array of contributions dealing with fern biology. Starting with researches utilizing Ceratopteris, a fern whose speedy life cycle I discovered during my doctoral research at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew more than 40 years ago, and ending with a study of Pteridium aq- linum, a cosmopolitan species taxonomically revised by Professor Rolla Tryon, the papers in Working with Ferns: Issues and Applications offer a look at what is new in pteridology.

Bioactive Essential Oils and Cancer (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015): Damiao Pergentino de. Sousa Bioactive Essential Oils and Cancer (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Damiao Pergentino de. Sousa
R4,701 Discovery Miles 47 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume provides a general overview of the therapeutic potential of the essential oils in cancer and highlights some promising future directions. It integrates chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine while discussing bioactive essential oils in experimental models and clinical studies of cancer. The book is a valuable resource for all engaged in the study of natural products and their synthetic derivatives, particularly for those interested in academic research and pharmaceutical and food industries dedicated in the discovery of useful agents for the therapy or prevention of cancer.

Lipids in Photosynthesis - Essential and Regulatory Functions (Hardcover, 2009 ed.): Hajime Wada, Norio Murata Lipids in Photosynthesis - Essential and Regulatory Functions (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)
Hajime Wada, Norio Murata
R5,319 Discovery Miles 53 190 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Lipids in Photosynthesis: Essential and Regulatory Functions, provides an essential summary of an exciting decade of research on relationships between lipids and photosynthesis. The book brings together extensively cross-referenced and peer-reviewed chapters by prominent researchers. The topics covered include the structure, molecular organization and biosynthesis of fatty acids, glycerolipids and nonglycerolipids in plants, algae, lichens, mosses, and cyanobacteria, as well as in chloroplasts and mitochondria. Several chapters deal with the manipulation of the extent of unsaturation of fatty acids and the effects of such manipulation on photosynthesis and responses to various forms of stress. The final chapters focus on lipid trafficking, signaling and advanced analytical techniques. Ten years ago, Siegenthaler and Murata edited "Lipids in Photosynthesis: Structure, Function and Genetics," which became a classic in the field. "Lipids in Photosynthesis: Essential and Regulatory Functions," belongs, with its predecessor, in every plant and microbiological researcher's bookcase.

An Illustrated Flora Of The Northern United States, Canada And The British Possessions - From Newfoundland To The Parallel Of... An Illustrated Flora Of The Northern United States, Canada And The British Possessions - From Newfoundland To The Parallel Of The Southern Boundary Of Virginla, And From The Atlantic Ocean Westward To The 102D Meridian - Vol 1 (Hardcover)
Nathaniel Lord Britton
R1,116 Discovery Miles 11 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1913, the aim is to illustrate and describe every species, from the fern upwards, recognised as distinct by botanists and growing wild within the area adopted, and to complete the work within such moderate limits of size and cost as shall make it accessible to the public generally, so that it may serve as an independent handbook of our Northern Flora and as a work of general reference. This is a fascinating read for any botanist with much of the information still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Flora of Eastern Ghats Vol 6 - Hydrocharitaceae Cyperaceae (Hardcover): T. Pullaiah Flora of Eastern Ghats Vol 6 - Hydrocharitaceae Cyperaceae (Hardcover)
T. Pullaiah
R1,822 Discovery Miles 18 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants XII (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): Toshiyuki Nagata, Yutaka Ebizuka Medicinal and Aromatic Plants XII (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Toshiyuki Nagata, Yutaka Ebizuka
R5,203 Discovery Miles 52 030 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants XII comprises 18 chapters. It deals with the distribution, importance, conventional propagation, micropropagation, tissue culture studies, and the in vitro production of important medicinal and pharmaceutical compounds in the following plants: Artemisia annua, Coriandrum sativum, Crataegus, Dionaea muscipula, Hyoscyamus reticulatus, Hypericum canariense, Leguminosae, Malva, Ocimum, Pergularia tomentosa, Phellodendron amurense, Sempervivum, Solanum aculeatissimum, S. chrysotrichum, S. kasianum, Stephania, Trigonella, and Vaccinium. It is tailored to the needs of advanced students, teachers, and research scientists in the fields of pharmacy, plant tissue culture, phytochemistry, biomedical engineering, and plant biotechnology in general.

Biotechnological Applications for Improvement of Solanum Surattense: a Medicinal Plant (Hardcover): N. Ramaswamy Biotechnological Applications for Improvement of Solanum Surattense: a Medicinal Plant (Hardcover)
N. Ramaswamy
R1,455 Discovery Miles 14 550 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Bioactive Natural Products (Part B) - V21 (Hardcover): Atta-ur Rahman Bioactive Natural Products (Part B) - V21 (Hardcover)
Atta-ur Rahman
R13,655 Discovery Miles 136 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Natural products play an integral and ongoing role in promoting numerous aspects of scientific advancement, and many aspects of basic research programs are intimately related to natural products. The significance, therefore, of the Studies in Natural Product Chemistry series, edited by Professor Atta-ur-Rahman, cannot be overestimated. This volume, in accordance with previous volumes, presents us with cutting-edge contributions of great importance.

Plant Functional Genomics - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2015): Jose M Alonso, Anna N Stepanova Plant Functional Genomics - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2015)
Jose M Alonso, Anna N Stepanova
R5,261 Discovery Miles 52 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This second edition volume discusses the revolutionary development of faster and less expensive DNA sequencing technologies from the past 10 years and focuses on general technologies that can be utilized by a wide array of plant biologists to address specific questions in their favorite model systems. This book is organized into five parts. Part I examines the tools and methods required for identifying epigenetic and conformational changes at the whole-genome level. Part II presents approaches used to determine key aspects of a gene's function, such as techniques used to identify and characterize gene regulatory networks. This is followed by a discussion of tools used to analyze the levels of mRNA, mRNA translation rates and metabolites. Part III features a compilation of forward and reverse genetic approaches that include recent implementation of high-throughput sequencing in classical methodologies such as QTL mapping. The final two parts explore strategies to facilitate and accelerate the generation and testing of functional DNA elements and basic computational tools used to facilitate the use of systems biology approached by a broad spectrum of plant researchers. Written in the highly successful Methods of Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Practical and timely, Plant Functional Genomics: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition highlights the latest developments in DNA sequencing technologies that are likely to continue shaping the future of functional genomics.

Progress in Botany - Genetics Physiology Systematics Ecology (Hardcover, 2000 ed.): K. Esser, J.W. Kadereit, U. Luttge, M. Runge Progress in Botany - Genetics Physiology Systematics Ecology (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
K. Esser, J.W. Kadereit, U. Luttge, M. Runge
R7,688 Discovery Miles 76 880 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences. The present volume includes reviews on genetics, cell biology, and vegetation science.

Nitric Oxide in Plants: A Molecule with Dual Roles (Hardcover): M Abass Ahanger Nitric Oxide in Plants: A Molecule with Dual Roles (Hardcover)
M Abass Ahanger
R4,222 Discovery Miles 42 220 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

ORGANIC REACTIONS Examines the beneficial roles of nitric oxide in growth and stress tolerance regulation through its involvement in tolerance mechanisms Studies have identified the central role of nitric oxide in stress mitigation through the modulation of physiological and biochemical pathways including germination, photosynthesis regulation, and programmed cell death. Nitric Oxide in Plants: A Molecule with Dual Roles provides a detailed account of the physio-biochemical, molecular, and omic basis of NO-mediated responses in crop plants under different stresses. Summarizing recent work from leading researchers in the field, this up-to-date volume presents the current understanding of the modulation of the endogenous nitric oxide concentration following exogenous treatments and nitric oxide scavengers or inhibitors. The contributors discuss topics such as NO-mediated regulation of growth, photosynthesis, and tolerance mechanisms, the reductive and oxidative pathways of NO synthesis, molecular interventions for enhancing NO synthesis, the role of nitrogen in production of NO, beneficial microbes in NO production under normal and changing environmental conditions, and more. Includes an overview of the biosynthesis and regulation of NO synthesis in plants Describes the enzymatic and non-enzymatic biosynthesis of NO and the influence of different stress factors on NO synthesis Explores the role of reactive oxygen, sulphur, and nitrogen species in stress signaling Discusses endogenous and exogenous NO in modifying the ascorbate-glutathione cycle Explains the crosstalk mechanisms underlying NO and phytohormones, including auxins, cytokinins, abscisic acid, and ethylene Nitric Oxide in Plants: A Molecule with Dual Roles is an essential resource for academics, students, and industry professionals studying the role of nitric oxide in environmental stress tolerance and its interaction with key signaling molecules.

Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants - Volume 5, Fruits (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): T.K. Lim Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants - Volume 5, Fruits (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
T.K. Lim
R8,303 Discovery Miles 83 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book continues as volume 5 of a multicompendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh, cooked or processed as vegetables, cereals, spices, stimulant, edible oils and beverages. It covers selected species from the following families: Apiaceae, Brassicaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Cunoniaceae, Lythraceae, Papaveraceae, Poaceae, Polygalaceae, Polygonaceae, Proteaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rubiaceae, Salicaceae, Santalaceae, Xanthorrhoeaceae and Zingiberaceae. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, botanists, agriculturists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive/pharmacological properties, medicinal uses, nonedible uses; and selected references.

Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 31 - Biocontrol (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Eric Lichtfouse Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 31 - Biocontrol (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Eric Lichtfouse
R4,100 Discovery Miles 41 000 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book presents advanced ecological techniques for crop cultivation and the chapters are arranged into four sections, namely general aspects, weeds, fungi, worms and microbes. Biocontrol is an ecological method of controlling pests such as insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases using other organisms. This practice has been used for centuries. Biocontrol relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms. Natural enemies of insect pests, also known as biological control agents, include predators, parasitoids, pathogens, and competitors.

Plant Responses to Drought Stress - From Morphological to Molecular Features (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): Ricardo Aroca Plant Responses to Drought Stress - From Morphological to Molecular Features (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Ricardo Aroca
R5,220 Discovery Miles 52 200 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the multiple strategies that plants have developed to cope with drought, one of the most severe environmental stresses. Experts in the field present 17 chapters, each of which focuses on a basic concept as well as the latest findings.

The following major aspects are covered in the book:

. Morphological and anatomical adaptations

. Physiological responses

. Biochemical and molecular responses

. Ecophysiological responses

. Responses to drought under field conditions

The contributions will serve as an invaluable source of information for researchers and advanced students in the fields of plant sciences, agriculture, ecophysiology, biochemistry and molecular biology.

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English Moths and Butterflies (Hardcover): Benjamin Wilkes English Moths and Butterflies (Hardcover)
Benjamin Wilkes
R2,089 Discovery Miles 20 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Wonderfully illustrated book, originally from 1749.

Reichenbachia ?orchids Illustrated and Described.by F. Sander With the Assistance of Scietific Authority.; v. 1 (Hardcover): F... Reichenbachia ?orchids Illustrated and Described.by F. Sander With the Assistance of Scietific Authority.; v. 1 (Hardcover)
F Sander
R800 Discovery Miles 8 000 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Diagnostics of Plant Diseases (Hardcover): Dmitry Kurouski Diagnostics of Plant Diseases (Hardcover)
Dmitry Kurouski
R3,064 Discovery Miles 30 640 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
C4 Plant Biology (Hardcover): Rowan F. Sage, Russell K. Monson C4 Plant Biology (Hardcover)
Rowan F. Sage, Russell K. Monson
R2,318 Discovery Miles 23 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Due to many issues related to long-term carbon dynamics, an improved understanding of the biology of C4 photosynthesis is required by more than the traditional audience of crop scientists, plant physiologists, and plant ecologists. This work synthesizes the latest developments in C4 biochemistry, physiology, systematics, and ecology. The book concludes with chapters discussing the role of C4 plants in the future development of the biosphere, particularly their interactive effects on soil, hydrological, and atmospheric processes.

Field Guide to Common Macrofungi in Eastern Forests and Their Ecosystem Function (Hardcover): Michael E. Ostry Field Guide to Common Macrofungi in Eastern Forests and Their Ecosystem Function (Hardcover)
Michael E. Ostry
R1,139 Discovery Miles 11 390 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Wheat Biotechnology - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Prem L. Bhalla, Mohan Singh Wheat Biotechnology - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Prem L. Bhalla, Mohan Singh
R4,823 Discovery Miles 48 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This detailed volume provides background on recent new technology developments highlighting the potential of the genomic era in wheat breeding with invaluable instruction on the methodology, which is complemented by overview chapters on the status of new technology application in major wheat production countries. The topics, addressed by internationally renowned scientists active in the field, cover methods underpinning the latest developments in the field of wheat biotechnology. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Wheat Biotechnology: Methods and Protocols serves as a vital resource for scientists working to breed future high-yielding wheat varieties to sustain a growing population in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Roots - The Dynamic Interface between Plants and the Earth (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Jun J. Abe Roots - The Dynamic Interface between Plants and the Earth (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Jun J. Abe
R5,277 Discovery Miles 52 770 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The root is the organ that functions as the interface between the plant and the earth environment. Many human management practices involving crops, forests and natural vegetation also affect plant growth through the soil and roots. Understanding the morphology and function of roots from the cellular level to the level of the whole root system is required for both plant production and environmental protection. This book is at the forefront of plant root science (rhizology), catering to professional plant scientists and graduate students. It covers root development, stress physiology, ecology, and associations with microorganisms. The chapters are selected papers originally presented at the 6th Symposium of the International Society of Root Research, where plant biologists, ecologists, soil microbiologists, crop scientists, forestry scientists, and environmental scientists, among others, gathered to discuss current research results and to establish rhizology as a newly integrated research area.

Bemisia: Bionomics and Management of a Global Pest (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.): Philip A. Stansly, Steven E. Naranjo Bemisia: Bionomics and Management of a Global Pest (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.)
Philip A. Stansly, Steven E. Naranjo
R5,260 Discovery Miles 52 600 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Bemisia tabaci (Gennedius) has distinguished itself from the more than 1,000 whitefly species in the world by its adaptability, persistence and potential to damage a wide range of agricultural and horticultural crops in all six of the world s inhabited continents. B. tabaci inflicts plant damage through direct feeding, inducement of plant disorders, vectoring of plant viruses and excretion of honeydew. This book collates multiple aspects of the pest ranging from basic to applied science and molecular to landscape levels of investigation. Experts in multiple disciplines provide broad, but detailed summaries and discussion of taxonomy, genetics, anatomy, morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology, symbiotic relationships, virus vector associations and various tactics for integrated management of this pest insect. The book is focused primarily on progress during the last 10-15 years and is directed at workers in the field as well as the informed professional who may not necessarily specialize in whitefly research. The book is unique in providing broad coverage in relatively few chapters by recognized experts that highlight the state-of-the-art in our understanding of this fascinating but troublesome cosmopolitan pest."

Oxidant Air Pollution Impacts in the Montane Forests of Southern California - A Case Study of the San Bernardino Mountains... Oxidant Air Pollution Impacts in the Montane Forests of Southern California - A Case Study of the San Bernardino Mountains (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
Paul R. Miller; Foreword by O. C. Taylor; Edited by Joe R. McBride
R5,229 Discovery Miles 52 290 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Since the 1950s, the pines native to the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California have shown symptoms of decline that have proven to result from exposure to ozone, a major plant-damaging gas in photochemical oxidant air pollution. Because of their proximity to major urban areas, the San Bernardino Mountains have served as a natural laboratory for studying effects of oxidant and acidic air pollution on a mixed-conifer forest. This volume presents a body of research conducted over more than thirty years, including an intensive interdisciplinary five-year study begun in 1991. Chapters include studies of the relationships of biogeography and climate to the region's air pollution, the chemical and physiological mechanisms of ozone injury, as well as the impacts of nitrogen-containing pollutants and natural stresses on polluted forests. The synthesis of such long-term studies provides insights into the combined influences of pollutants on ecosystem function in forested regions with Mediterranean-type climates.

Nitric Oxide in Plants - Occurrence, Function and Use (Hardcover, 2000 ed.): Y. y. Leshem Nitric Oxide in Plants - Occurrence, Function and Use (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
Y. y. Leshem
R2,746 Discovery Miles 27 460 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book - the first published on this topic in plants - presents the reader with an overview of recent research on nitric oxide (NO) in plants, which, in view of its empirical interest and its growth regulatory potential, is in the forefront of scientific endeavor in plant science. Subject matter is divided into two parts: Part 1 deals with NO and peroxynitrite biochemistry and regulative mechanisms as presently known in the Plant Kingdom and outlines some of the problems still awaiting clarification. Emphasis is placed on ethylene emission regulation, postharvest control, plant phytopathology and environmental stress tolerance. A further topic is plant NO, like Viagra, related to cyclic nucleotide turnover. Part 2 deals with environmental aspects of NO as an atmospheric pollutant and discusses endogenous means which plants at times employ to cope with this particular type of stress, and how their coping mechanisms may be harnessed for purposes of depollution and augmentation of nitrogen fertilization. The text, accompanied by a wealth of illustrations and annotated references, is intended for lecturers, advanced students and research scientists at universities and research institutes dealing with plant sciences and agriculture, as well as for environmental researchers.

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