Morton J Schultz Book

Language: en
Pages: 960

Monographic Series

Author(s): Library of Congress

Categories: Monographic series

Type: Book
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Published: Unknown
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Publisher: Unknown

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Language: en
Pages: 815

Mycorrhizal Symbiosis

Author(s): Sally E. Smith, David J. Read

Categories: Science

Type: Book
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Published: 2010-07-26
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Publisher: Academic Press

The roots of most plants are colonized by symbiotic fungi to form mycorrhiza, which play a critical role in the capture of nutrients from the soil and therefore in plant nutrition. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis is recognized as the definitive work in this area. Since the last edition was published there have been major advances in the field, particularly in the area of molecular biology, and the new edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate these exciting new developments. - Over 50% new material - Includes expanded color plate section - Covers all aspects of mycorrhiza - Presents new taxonomy - Discusses the impact of proteomics and genomics on research in this area

Language: en
Pages: 382

Microorganisms in Plant Conservation and Biodiversity

Author(s): K. Sivasithamparam, K.W. Dixon, R.L. Barrett

Categories: Science

Type: Book
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Published: 2007-05-08
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Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Plant conservation is increasingly recognised as an outstanding global priority, yet despite considerable efforts over the last few decades, the number of threatened species continues to rise. The practice of plant conservation has for too long been a rather hit-or-miss mixture of methods. While microorganisms have been recognised as a crucial and essential element in supporting the lifecycles of plant species, there has been limited recognition of the relationships between macro level conservation facilitating ecosystem functioning at the micro level. This book addresses the role of microorganisms in conservation - both their support functions and deleterious roles in ecosystem processes and species survival. Importantly, a number of authors highlight how microbial diversity is, itself, now under threat from the many and pervasive influences of man. What is clear from this volume is that like many contemporary treatments of plant and animal conservation, the solution to mitigate the erosion of biodiversity is not simple. This book represents an attempt to bring to the fore the ecological underwriting provided by microorganisms.

Language: en
Pages: 322

Diversity and Integration in Mycorrhizas

Author(s): Sally E. Smith, F. Andrew Smith

Categories: Science

Type: Book
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Published: 2013-12-18
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Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

This book is highly recommended on the basis of the following points: - The editors are highly regarded in the field of mycorrhizal biology and one is co-author of the most comprehensive textbook on mycorrhizas; - Chapters by international experts based on invited presentations at the 3rd International Conference on Mycorrhizas, supplemented by invited chapters on special topics; - Mycorrhizas are being increasingly recognised as ubiquitous plant/fungal symbioses, with the potential to influence the function and ecology of around 90% of all land plants; perhaps the most common and also ancient terrestrial symbioses in existence; - This book has a broad coverage of biology of symbioses betwee...

Language: en
Pages: 238

Popular Mechanics

Type: Magazine
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Published: 1966-03
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Publisher: Unknown

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.