| |
This book presents case studies of risk management of various hazards and risk management systems at regional, national, and local levels. It also proposes a comprehensive approach to reduce future risks by collaborating with various stakeholders and preparing for the...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-12
PDF, ePub
|
Meliponini, the stingless bees of the tropics, process and store honey, pollen and plant resins to maintain their colonies. The chemical components of their nests are bioactive and believed to be therapeutic for a long list of maladies. However, only recently are...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-12
PDF, ePub
|
This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the advances in biology and conservation research on Chinese sturgeon in the Yangtze Estuary. The chapters feature the latest developments in Chinese sturgeon research and cover topics such as early development and...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-12
PDF, ePub
|
This new edition presents a state-of-the-art exploration of polarized light and polarization vision. Part I of the book examines polarization sensitivity across many animal taxa, including invertebrates and vertebrates, and it details both terrestrial and aquatic life....
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-12
PDF, ePub
|
This is a open access book. Ranaviruses, double-stranded DNA viruses (family Iridoviridae) that cause systemic, life-threatening disease in a variety of amphibians, reptiles and fish, have contributed to mass die-offs of both wild and captive populations around the...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-11
PDF, ePub
|
This interdisciplinary book enables scientists and non-specialists from various fields to delve into fascinating historical and recent scientific advancements in physics, astrophysics, genetic evolution, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Paradigm shifts are...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-10
PDF, ePub
|
The book explores the world of medicinal plants through a groundbreaking and comprehensive book. It delves into high-throughput technologies and multi-omics approaches to unlock the untapped potential of endophytic fungi, revealing novel bioactive compounds. It further...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-09
PDF, ePub
|
Meliponini, the stingless bees of the tropics, process and store honey, pollen and plant resins to maintain their colonies. The chemical components of their nests are bioactive and believed to be therapeutic for a long list of maladies. However, only recently are...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-09
PDF, ePub
|
Ab dem Frühjahr 1854 begann der Augustinermönch Gregor Mendel (1822–1884) mit der Auswahl geeigneter Sorten der Gartenerbse (Pisum sativum) für seine Kreuzungsversuche, die er regelmäßig bis 1863 im Klostergarten in Alt-Brünn in Mähren durchführte. Die exakten...
Editeur :
Springer Spektrum
Parution :
2024-10-08
PDF, ePub
|
This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding and implementing sustainable resource development strategies, as it covers the crucial first stage of assessing resource availability and condition, along with the use of modern geospatial technologies such...
Editeur :
Wiley-Scrivener
Parution :
2024-10-07
PDF, ePub
|
This book addresses sustainable solutions to problems in various environments using microorganisms dwelling in the soil and sustainable approaches applicable now and in the future. It focuses on the role of the soil microbiome—a rich community of beneficial bacteria and...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-04
PDF, ePub
|
This book is unique as it will cover the latest technological advancements in the field of biorefinery and how it is a major futuristic component of global biofuel research. Initially, the role of bio-based waste materials, microorganisms, and their bioactive...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-03
PDF, ePub
|
Africa is largely dependent on natural resources in its quest to achieve sustainable development goals, with its woodlands and forests known to be among the most exploited ecosystems. Anthropogenic pressure has led to the progressive conversion of these woodlands and...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-01
PDF, ePub
|
Epigenetics encompasses all changes in gene expression that occur without alterations to the DNA sequence. These modifications involve DNA methylation, histone modifications, and ncRNA pathways. Plants have evolved remarkable resilience to environmental challenges...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-10-01
PDF, ePub
|
This comprehensive exploration delves into the pivotal role of bacteria in soil health, elucidating their mechanisms in organic matter decomposition, metal facilitation, bioremediation of stubborn materials, and nutrient cycling essential for soil fertilization, plant...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-09-30
PDF, ePub
|
Spinnen, die als Untermieter in unseren Häusern vorkommen, werden meist ignoriert und gelegentlich (zu Unrecht) gefürchtet. Es dürfte weltweit kaum ein Gebäude geben, in dem nicht einige Spinnenarten vorkommen. Faszinierend daran ist, dass es immer wieder die gleichen...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-09-30
PDF, ePub
|
This book showcases the diverse strategies used by invertebrate organisms to enhance their structures with metals. Written by the leading scientists in this multidisciplinary field, this book explores a range of metal-enhanced structures that span the world of...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-09-29
PDF, ePub
|
This new volume of the book series Epigenetics and Human Health is dedicated to microRNAs (miRNAS), regulatory non-coding RNAs that have important roles in the control of gene expression both at posttranscriptional and transcriptional levels.
Endogenous miRNAs regulate...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-09-28
PDF, ePub
|
The Victorians: A Botanical Perspective, Volume 1 offers a unique re-evaluation of the Victorian Age and presents a new historiography based on plants. It examines the use of gutta-percha in the development of electrical measurements; provides a detailed history of...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-09-28
PDF, ePub
|
This book is the first comprehensive account of large-scale ecosystems (biomes) of Southern Africa (defined as area south of the Kunene and Zambezi Rivers). It addresses the diversity of biomes in one of the most biodiverse regions of the world, comprising South Africa,...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2024-09-28
PDF, ePub
|