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Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), is the most important pest affecting berry crop production worldwide. The global fresh fruit trade, coupled with the ability of the larvae to hide inside the fruit undetected...
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Springer
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2021-02-08
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This book introduces the concept of sensing, smart and sustainable systems (S3 systems) to support the design and redesign of products, services, business and manufacturing processes, manufacturing systems, and enterprises. The concept...
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Springer
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2021-02-08
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This book provides thorough knowledge and detailed information of oil shales using a range of conventional and unconventional techniques and methodologies combined to elucidate the composition of oil shale deposits. As these rocks are mined for energy production their...
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Springer
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2021-02-08
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This book provides a collection of contributed chapters, delivering a comprehensive overview of topics related to the synthesis and crystal growth of nitride compounds under supercritical ammonia conditions. Focusing on key chemical and technological aspects of...
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Springer
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2021-02-07
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Springer Series in Materials Science
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Marine Animal Forests (MAFs) are spread all over the world. Composed by suspension feeding organisms (e.g. corals, gorgonians, sponges, bryozoans, bivalves, etc.), MAFs constitute a vast number of marine ecosystems such as coral reefs, cold water corals, sponge grounds,...
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Springer
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2021-02-06
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The novelty of the book is a strong focus on perception, perspectives and prediction by scientists with profound insight into the ecology of ecosystems or into human demands and activity.The challenge is to bridge from empirical data and the knowledge of the past to the...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-02-05
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This book broadens the reader's knowledge base on lithofacies distribution, facies succession and association, and interpretation of paleo-depositional environments using outcrop-based and measured se¬dimentologic section data integrated with facies and petrographic...
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Springer
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2021-02-05
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Die Quantenphysik gehört zu den größten wissenschaftlichen Errungenschaften der Menschheit – darüber sind sich Physiker einig.Die Frage nach der Interpretation der Quantenmechanik würde allerdings in einer Prügelei enden. Dieses Buch erzählt die packende Geschichte des...
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Springer
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2021-02-05
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Die Erforschung des erdnahen und interplanetaren Raumes ist nur möglich geworden durch den Pioniergeist von Theoretikern und den Mut von Praktikern, die an ihre Ideen geglaubt haben. Dieses Buch zeichnet die Entwicklung der Raumfahrt nach: von den Anfängen der...
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Springer
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2021-02-05
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This book presents the findings of recent theoretical and experimental studies of processes in the atmosphere, oceans, and lithosphere, discussing their interactions, geology. methods of geophysical research, and environmental problems resulting from human impacts....
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Springer
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2021-02-05
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Plants growing in the natural environment battle with a variety of biotic (pathogens infection) and abiotic (salinity, drought, heat and cold stresses etc.) stresses. These physiological stresses drastically affect plant growth and productivity under field conditions....
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Springer
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2021-02-05
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This book presents selected research highlights from the Seventh Argentine Geomorphology and Quaternary Studies Congress, hosted at Puerto Madryn, Northern Patagonia, Argentina by the Argentine Association of Geomorphology and Quaternary Studies (AACYG). The...
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Springer
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2021-02-05
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This book studies the application of green roofs in ecoregions of the western United States and Canada. While green roofs were intended to sustain local or regional vegetation, this volume describes how green roofs in their modern form are typically planted with a...
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Springer
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2021-02-05
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Fungi range from being microscopic, single-celled yeasts to multicellular and heterotrophic in nature. Fungal communities have been found in vast ranges of environmental conditions. They can be associated with plants epiphytically, endophytically, or rhizospherically....
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Springer
Parution :
2021-02-04
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This book presents new vision of regional de-carbonization with concrete scheme design and substantial quantitative demonstration from original interdisciplinary studies. It provides new horizon for not only climate change, environmental conservation but also for...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-02-04
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How to Think about Abstract Algebra provides an engaging and readable introduction to its subject, which encompasses group theory and ring theory. Abstract Algebra is central in most undergraduate mathematics degrees, and it captures regularities that appear across...
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OUP Oxford
Parution :
2021-02-04
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'VISIONARY' Stephen Greenblatt'So interesting... I recommend [Extraterrestrial] to people who have any interest in this extraordinary subject of life existing in other places than on Earth.' William Shatner (from Amazon.com)Harvard's top astronomer takes us inside the...
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John Murray
Parution :
2021-02-04
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Molecular motors convert chemical energy (typically from ATP hydrolysis) to directed motion and mechanical work. Biomolecular motors are proteins able of converting chemical energy into mechanical motion and force. Because of their dimension, the many small parts that...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-02-04
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This book focuses on quinoa, providing background information on its history, summarizing recent genetic and genomic advances, and offering directions for future research. Meeting the caloric and nutritional demands of our growing population will not only require...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-02-04
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This book provides insights on innovative strategies to build resilient food systems in the wake of challenges posed by climate change. Providing food security to the growing population especially in developing countries without exacerbating the environment is a major...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-02-04
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