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Putting forward an innovative approach to solving current
technological problems faced by human society, this book
encompasses a holistic way of perceiving the potential of natural
systems. Nature has developed several materials and processes which
both maintain an optimal performance and are also totally
biodegradable, properties which can be used in civil engineering.
Delivering the latest research findings to building industry
professionals and other practitioners, as well as containing
information useful to the public, ‘Biotechnologies and
Biomimetics for Civil Engineering’ serves as an important tool to
tackle the challenges of a more sustainable construction industry
and the future of buildings.
Putting forward an innovative approach to solving current
technological problems faced by human society, this book
encompasses a holistic way of perceiving the potential of natural
systems. Nature has developed several materials and processes which
both maintain an optimal performance and are also totally
biodegradable, properties which can be used in civil engineering.
Delivering the latest research findings to building industry
professionals and other practitioners, as well as containing
information useful to the public, 'Biotechnologies and Biomimetics
for Civil Engineering' serves as an important tool to tackle the
challenges of a more sustainable construction industry and the
future of buildings.
The inflorescence of the monoecious maize plant is unique among the
Gramineae in the sharp separation of the male and female
structures. The male tassel at the terminus of the plant most often
sheds pollen before the visual appearance of the receptive silks of
th the female ear at a lateral bud, normally at the 10 leaf [I].
Earlier studies examined the ontogeny of the growing tissues
beginning with the embryo in the kernel through to the obvious
protuberances of the growing point as the kernel germinates. The
differentiated developing soon-to-become tassel and the lateral
bulges that develop into the ears on the lateral buds become
apparent very early in the germinating kernel [2, 3, 46]. A certain
number of cells are destined for tassel and ear development [8]. As
the plant develops, there is a phase transition [\3, 16] from the
vegetative lateral buds to the reproductive lateral buds. This
change in phase has been ascribed to genotypic control as evidenced
in the differences among different genotypes in the initiation of
the reproductive [I]. The genetic control of tassel and ear
initiation has been gleaned from anatomical observations. Lejeune
and Bernier [I2] found that maize plants terminate the initiation
of additional axillary meristems at the time of tassel initiation.
This would indicate that the top-most ear shoot is initiated on the
same day as the initiation of tassel development and this event
signals the end of the undifferentiated growing point.
This second special issue is in honor of Keiiti Aki. It focuses
on recent advances in quantifying and interpreting heterogeneities
in lithosperic structures and earthquake behavior. The volume
provides a combination of reviews, methodological studies and
applications on topics related to Aki's pioneering contributions.
The discussed subjects include research associated with dynamic
earthquake rupture. It also includes material on Aki and a list of
his publications.
The inflorescence of the monoecious maize plant is unique among the
Gramineae in the sharp separation of the male and female
structures. The male tassel at the terminus of the plant most often
sheds pollen before the visual appearance of the receptive silks of
th the female ear at a lateral bud, normally at the 10 leaf [I].
Earlier studies examined the ontogeny of the growing tissues
beginning with the embryo in the kernel through to the obvious
protuberances of the growing point as the kernel germinates. The
differentiated developing soon-to-become tassel and the lateral
bulges that develop into the ears on the lateral buds become
apparent very early in the germinating kernel [2, 3, 46]. A certain
number of cells are destined for tassel and ear development [8]. As
the plant develops, there is a phase transition [\3, 16] from the
vegetative lateral buds to the reproductive lateral buds. This
change in phase has been ascribed to genotypic control as evidenced
in the differences among different genotypes in the initiation of
the reproductive [I]. The genetic control of tassel and ear
initiation has been gleaned from anatomical observations. Lejeune
and Bernier [I2] found that maize plants terminate the initiation
of additional axillary meristems at the time of tassel initiation.
This would indicate that the top-most ear shoot is initiated on the
same day as the initiation of tassel development and this event
signals the end of the undifferentiated growing point.
Mobile computing is a generic term describing one's ability to use
technology while moving, as opposed to portable computers, which
are only practical for use while deployed in a stationary
configuration. This book presents the latest research and
applications in this fast-moving field.
A book that goes behind the more official presentations and
accounts of research methods to explore the lived experiences, joys
and mistakes of a wide range of international researchers
principally working in the fields of accounting and finance, but
also in management, economics and other social sciences.
The authors of the articles in this book address a wide range of
issues and obstacles that they have confronted at various stages in
their respective research careers. In reflecting on their personal
experiences, they provide practical guidance on how to overcome the
types of problems that typically confront researchers in their
day-to-day work.
* Practical tips on how to undertake research and get findings
published
* Research project management skills
* International and interdisciplinary perspectives
A book that goes behind the more official presentations and
accounts of research methods to explore the lived experiences, joys
and mistakes of a wide range of international researchers
principally working in the fields of accounting and finance, but
also in management, economics and other social sciences.
The authors of the articles in this book address a wide range of
issues and obstacles that they have confronted at various stages in
their respective research careers. In reflecting on their personal
experiences, they provide practical guidance on how to overcome the
types of problems that typically confront academic researchers in
their day-to-day work.
Includes:
- Practical tips on how to undertake research and get findings
published
- Research project management skills
- Inernational and interdisciplinary perspectives
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