Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Michigan, Lake
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Lake Michigan Mass Balance Study (LMMB) Methods Compendium: Metals, conventionals, radiochemistry, and biomonitoring sample analysis techniques
Author: Lake Michigan Mass Balance Study (LMMB) Methods Compendium: Sample collection techniques
Author: Lake Michigan Mass Balance Study (LMMB) Methods Compendium: Organic and mercury sample analysis techniques
Author: Travaux
Author: International Association of Theoretical and Applied LimnologyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Freshwater biology
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Toxicological Profile for Selenium (Update)
Author: John RisherPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 143793076X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
Selenium (SE) and its compounds are used in photographic devices, gun gluing, plastics, paints, anti-dandruff shampoos, vitamin and mineral supp., fungicides, and glass. It is also used to prepare drugs and as a nutritional feed supp. for poultry and livestock. This profile includes: (a) The exam¿n. of toxicologic info. and epidemiologic evaluations on SE to ascertain the levels of significant human exposure for the substance and the chronic health effects; (b) A determination of whether adequate info. on the health effects of SE is avail. to determine levels of exposure that present a significant risk to human health (SRHH); and (c) Ident¿n. of toxicologic testing needed to identify the types of exposure that may present SRHH. Illus. A print on demand pub.
Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology
Author: Michael C. NewmanPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351133985
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
This new edition is revised throughout and includes new and expanded information on natural resource damage assessment, the latest emerging contaminants and issues, and adds new international coverage, including case studies and rules and regulations. The text details key environmental contaminants, explores their fates in the biosphere, and discusses bioaccumulation and the effects of contaminants at increasing levels of ecological organization. Vignettes written by experts illustrate key themes or highlight especially pertinent examples. This edition offers an instructors' solution manual, PowerPoint slides, and supplemental images. Features: Adds all new discussions of natural resource damage assessment concepts and approaches Includes new vignettes written by leading guest authors Draws on materials from 2,500 cited sources, including 400+ new to this edition Adds numerous new entries to a useful glossary of 800+ terms Includes a new appendix discussing Brazilian environmental laws and regulations added to existing appendices outlining U.S., E.U., Chinese, Australian, and Indian environmental laws Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology: The Science of Pollution, Fifth Edition contains a broad overview of ecotoxicology and provides a basic understanding of the field. Designed as a textbook for use in introductory graduate or upper-level undergraduate courses in ecotoxicology, applied ecology, environmental pollution, and environmental science, it can also be used as a general reference for practicing environmental toxicologists.
The Utilization of Bioremediation to Reduce Soil Contamination: Problems and Solutions
Author: Václav SasekPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401001316
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Traditional reliance on chemical analysis to understand the direction and extent of treatment in a bioremediation process has been found to be inadequate. Whereas the goal of bioremediation is toxicity reduction, few direct, reliable measures of this process are as yet available. Another area of intense discussion is the assessment of market forces contributing to the acceptability of bioremediation. Finally, another important component is a series of lectures and lively exchanges devoted to practical applications of different bioremediation technologies. The range of subjects covers a wide spectrum, encompassing emerging technologies as well as actual, full-scale operations. Examples discussed include landfarming, biopiling, composting, phytoremediation and mycoremediation. Each technology is explored for its utility and capability to provide desired treatment goals. Advantages and limitations of each technology are discussed. The concept of natural attenuation is also critically evaluated since in some cases where time to remediation is not a significant factor, it may be an alternative to active bioremediation operations.
Taking an Exposure History
Author: Arthur L. FrankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental monitoring
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Soil, Fertilizer, and Plant Silicon Research in Japan
Author: Jian Feng MaPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080525768
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Silicon (Si) plays a significant role in the resistance of plants to multiple stresses including biotic and abiotic stresses. Silicon is also the only element that does not damage plants when accumulated in excess. However, the contribution of Si to plant growth has been largely ignored due to its universal existence in the earth's crust. From numerous intensive studies on Si, initiated in Japan about 80 years ago, Japanese scientists realized that Si was important for the healthy growth of rice and for stability of rice production. In a worldwide first, silicon was recognized as a valuable fertilizer in Japan. The beneficial effects of Si on rice growth in particular, are largely attributable to the characteristics of a silica gel that is accumulated on the epidermal tissues in rice. These effects are expressed most clearly under high-density cultivation systems with heavy applications of nitrogen. Si is therefore recognized now as an ''agronomically essential element'' in Japan.Recently, Si has become globally important because it generates resistance in many plants to diseases and pests, and may contribute to reduced rates of application of pesticides and fungicides. Silicon is also now considered as an environment-friendly element. The achievements of Si research in Japan are introduced in this book, in relation to soils, fertilizers and plant nutrition.
Water Resources of Illinois
Author: Shirley Miller BartellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water resources development
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description