Author: Aquatic Plant Management Society. MeetingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Abstracts of the Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc., Thirty-second Annual Meeting, and International Symposium on the Biology and Management of Aquatic Plants
Author: Aquatic Plant Management Society. MeetingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts
Author: Plant Protection Quarterly
Author: Horticultural Abstracts
Author: Entomology Abstracts
Author: Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Author: K. Ramesh ReddyPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0429531931
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 926
Book Description
The globally important nature of wetland ecosystems has led to their increased protection and restoration as well as their use in engineered systems. Underpinning the beneficial functions of wetlands are a unique suite of physical, chemical, and biological processes that regulate elemental cycling in soils and the water column. This book provides an in-depth coverage of these wetland biogeochemical processes related to the cycling of macroelements including carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, secondary and trace elements, and toxic organic compounds. In this synthesis, the authors combine more than 100 years of experience studying wetlands and biogeochemistry to look inside the black box of elemental transformations in wetland ecosystems. This new edition is updated throughout to include more topics and provide an integrated view of the coupled nature of biogeochemical cycles in wetland systems. The influence of the elemental cycles is discussed at a range of scales in the context of environmental change including climate, sea level rise, and water quality. Frequent examples of key methods and major case studies are also included to help the reader extend the basic theories for application in their own system. Some of the major topics discussed are: Flooded soil and sediment characteristics Aerobic-anaerobic interfaces Redox chemistry in flooded soil and sediment systems Anaerobic microbial metabolism Plant adaptations to reducing conditions Regulators of organic matter decomposition and accretion Major nutrient sources and sinks Greenhouse gas production and emission Elemental flux processes Remediation of contaminated soils and sediments Coupled C-N-P-S processes Consequences of environmental change in wetlands# The book provides the foundation for a basic understanding of key biogeochemical processes and its applications to solve real world problems. It is detailed, but also assists the reader with box inserts, artfully designed diagrams, and summary tables all supported by numerous current references. This book is an excellent resource for senior undergraduates and graduate students studying ecosystem biogeochemistry with a focus in wetlands and aquatic systems.
General Technical Report RMRS
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ecological disturbances
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Biological and Integrated Control of Water Hyacinth, Eichhornia Crassipes
Author: International Organization for Biological Control of Noxious Animals and Plants. Working Group for the Biological and Integrated Control of Water Hyacinth. MeetingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water hyacinth
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
These papers present work on water hyacinth worldwide and include new research initiatives, overviews of water-hyacinth implementation programmes in various countries and a proposal for a mechanism to facilitate the dissemination of information on water hyacinth through a clearing house.
Assessment of Grassland Ecosystem Conditions in the Southwestern United States: without special title
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ecological disturbances
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309154006
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A respected resource for decades, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals has been updated by a committee of experts, taking into consideration input from the scientific and laboratory animal communities and the public at large. The Guide incorporates new scientific information on common laboratory animals, including aquatic species, and includes extensive references. It is organized around major components of animal use: Key concepts of animal care and use. The Guide sets the framework for the humane care and use of laboratory animals. Animal care and use program. The Guide discusses the concept of a broad Program of Animal Care and Use, including roles and responsibilities of the Institutional Official, Attending Veterinarian and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Animal environment, husbandry, and management. A chapter on this topic is now divided into sections on terrestrial and aquatic animals and provides recommendations for housing and environment, husbandry, behavioral and population management, and more. Veterinary care. The Guide discusses veterinary care and the responsibilities of the Attending Veterinarian. It includes recommendations on animal procurement and transportation, preventive medicine (including animal biosecurity), and clinical care and management. The Guide addresses distress and pain recognition and relief, and issues surrounding euthanasia. Physical plant. The Guide identifies design issues, providing construction guidelines for functional areas; considerations such as drainage, vibration and noise control, and environmental monitoring; and specialized facilities for animal housing and research needs. The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals provides a framework for the judgments required in the management of animal facilities. This updated and expanded resource of proven value will be important to scientists and researchers, veterinarians, animal care personnel, facilities managers, institutional administrators, policy makers involved in research issues, and animal welfare advocates.