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Endophytes are bacterial and fungal microorganisms that colonize
plants without usually eliciting visible disease symptoms but
establishing intricate and mutually beneficial interactions with
their host plant. This can lead to an increase in plant vigour,
growth, development, and changes in plant metabolism. Endophytes
may assist in the development of more productive and sustainable
agricultural practices or discoveries of novel pharmacologicals.
These elusive organisms are often overlooked and their benefits
underrated. Endophytes can support plants in a variety of ways to
cope with biotic and abiotic stress factors, such as drought, heat,
pest and diseases. They can produce particular metabolites,
facilitate access to nutrients, change the plant's chemistry,
physiology and responses, or by a combination of these factors. The
biosynthetic pathways present in endophytes alone or in
combinations with the plant's, can lead to novel chemicals, with
yet undiscovered pharmacological characteristics. With
state-of-the-art knowledge on their discovery and roles, this book
describes the diversity of endophytes, their value, exploitation
and future challenges. Key features: Provides an overview of the
endophytes that are encountered in nature. Demonstrates the
beneficial effects of endophytes together with their practical
applications in agriculture. Explores how endophytes are valuable
candidates for research on future drugs and biopesticides. This
title is a valuable resource for students and researchers in plant
science and plant pathology as well as those working in the
pharmaceutical and pesticide industries.
Excellent handbook on woodland managemement for birds.This is a
joint publication by the RSPB and the Forestry Commission. Chapter
1 covers Woodland types; Chapter 2 lists and covers all Woodland
Birds of concern; and Chapter 3 deals with management, including:
habitat requirements; woodland structure; managing coppiced
woodland; ride and glade management; buffering the woodland edge;
grazing and browsing; woodland management and game birds; providing
nextboxes, public access and managing disturbance.There are
appendices on woodland management grants, tree felling, UK Woodland
Assurance Standard (UKWAS), and important agencies and
organisations, and other sources of information.
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