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K. Andeweg, H. van Latesteijn, TransForum, P. R. Bergethon, Boston University, MA, USA; D. E. Bignell, University of London, UK; Y. Roisin, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands (Eds.) K. Hallock, Boston University, MA, USA Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium; N. Lo, University of Syndey, NSW, Australia (Eds.) The TransForum Model: The Physical Basis of Transforming Agro Innovation Biochemistry Biology of Termites: a Modern Toward Sustainable Solutions Manual to the Second Edition Synthesis Development The Physical Basis of Biochemistry: Solutions Biology of Termites, a Modern Synthesis brings Manual to the Second Edition offers solutions to together the major advances in termite biology, The TransForum Model: Transforming Agro- the problem sets from the second edition of The phylogenetics, social evolution and biogeography. innovation Toward Sustainable Development Physical Basis of Biochemistry. The Physical Basis In this new volume, David Bignell, Yves Roisin and presents new insights on how to use innovation for of Biochemistry, Second Edition, emphasizes the Nathan Lo have brought together leading experts the complex challenge of sustainable development. interdisciplinary nature of biophysical chem- on termite taxonomy, behaviour, genetics, caste Innovation has been at the heart of the positive istry by incorporating the quantitative perspec- differentiation, physiology, microbiology, mound agricultural developments in both production and tive of the physical sciences without sacrificing architecture, biogeography and control. Very productivity growth during the last decades. Due the complexity and diversity of the biological strong evolutionary and developmental themes to the negative impact of these developments on systems, applies physical and chemical principles run through the individual chapters, fed by new the physical and social environment, a transforma- to the understanding of the biology of cells and data streams from molecular sequencing, and for tional change of the agricultural sector is needed explores the explosive developments in the area of the first time it is possible to compare the social to shift toward a more sustainable development. genomics, and in turn, proteomics, bioinformatics, organisation of termites with that of the social Changing the agro innovation system is necessary and computational and visualization technologies Hymenoptera, focusing on caste determination, to bring this about. that have occurred in the past seven years. population genetics, cooperative behaviour, nest hygiene and symbioses with microorganisms. Features Features 7 Charting new territory for innovation and 7 Grounds students in the basic principles of From the contents sustainable development 7 Practical guide- biochemistry and molecular biophysics 1. An introduction to termites: biology, taxonomy lines from a wealth of action experiments 7 7 Emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of and functional morphology.- 2. Termite phyloge- Combining insights from various scientific disci- biophysical chemistry 7 Contains solutions to netics and co-cladogenesis with symbionts.- plines to support innovation numerous problem sets and examples from The 3. Evolution and function of endogenous termite Physical Basis of Biochemistry, Second Edition, cellulases.- 4. Altricial development in wood- Contents with clear illustrations feeding cockroaches: the key antecedent of termite Preface.- 1. The need for a new agro innovation eusociality.- 5. Eusocial evolution in termites and system.- 2. Inventions for future sustainable devel- From the contents Hymenoptera.- 6. Social organization and the opment in agriculture.- 3. Organizing innovations Principles of Biophysical Inquiry.Philosophy status of workers in termites.- 7. Ecology, behavior and transitions.- 4. For or Against Innovation? and Practice of Biophysical Study.Overview of and evolution of disease resistance in termites.- The influence of images.- 5. Mobilizing consumer the Biological System Under Study – Descriptive 8. Comparative biology of fungus cultivation in demand for sustainable development6. From Models.Physical Thoughts, Biological Systems termites and ants.- 9. Molecular basis underlying motivating assumptions to a practical innova- - The application of modeling principles to caste differentiation in termites.- 10. Sexual and tion model.- 7. Transforming agriculture: a new understanding biological systems.Probability and asexual reproduction in termites.- 11. Pheromones approach to stimulate sustainable development.- Statistics.- Foundations.Physical Principles: Energy and chemical ecology of dispersal and foraging in Appendix I. TransForum: stimulating innovation - The Prime Observable.Biophysical Forces in termites.- 12. Genetic structure of termite colonies for sustainable development by learning by doing.- Molecular Systems.An Introduction to Quantum and populations.- 13. Termite mound architecture, Action experiments.- Scientific research.- Learning Mechanics.Chemical Principles.Measuring the from function to construction.- 14. Morphology, projects.- Appendix II. Action experiments expli- Energy of a System: Energetics and the First Law physiology, biochemistry and functional design of cated.- Appendix III. Overview experiments & of Thermodynamics.Entropy and the Second Law the termite gut: an evolutionary Wonderland.- projects.- Action experiments.- Scientific research of Thermodynamics.Which Way Did That System 15. Diversity, structure and evolution of the projects.- Learning projects.- Appendix IV. Go? The Gibbs Free Energy. termite gut microbial community.
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J. A. Birchler, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, A. Blum, Tel Aviv, Israel M. Bredemeier, University of Göttingen, Germany; USA (Ed.) S. Cohen, Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Plant Breeding for Sciences, Bet Dagan, Israel; D. L. Godbold, University Plant Chromosome of Wales, Bangor, UK; E. Lode, Tallinn University, Water-Limited Environments Estonia; V. Pichler, Technical University Zvolen, Engineering Slovakia; P. Schleppi, Swiss Federal Institute for Methods and Protocols This volume will be the only existing single- Forest, Birmensdorf, Switzerland (Eds.) authored book offering a science-based breeder’s With an increasing human population and manual directed at breeding for water-limited Forest Management and the a decreasing amount of arable land, creative environments. Plant breeding is characterized by improvements in agriculture will be a necessity the need to integrate information from diverse Water Cycle in the coming decades to maintain or improve disciplines towards the development and delivery An Ecosystem-Based Approach the standard of living. In Plant Chromosome of a product defines as a new cultivar. Conven- Engineering: Methods and Protocols, expert tional breeding draws information from disciplines The protective function of forests for water quality researchers present techniques for the modifica- such as genetics, plant physiology, plant pathology, and water-related hazards, as well as adequate water tion of crops and other plant species in order to entomology, food technology and statistics. Plant supplies for forest ecosystems in Europe, are poten- achieve the goal of developing the much needed breeding for water-limited environments and the tially at risk due to changing climate and changing novel approaches to the production of food, feed, development of drought resistant crop cultivars land-management practices. Water budgets of fuel, fiber, and pharmaceuticals. is considered as one of the more difficult areas forest ecosystems are heavily dependent on climate in plant breeding while at the same time it is and forest structure. The latter is determined by Features becoming a very pressing issue. the management measures applied in the forestry 7 Focuses on vital techniques which can lead to sector. Various developments of forest management the production of improved food, feed, fuel, fiber, Features strategies, imposed on a background of changing and pharmaceuticals 7 Contains protocols tested 7 A science-based breeder’s manual for water climate, are considered in assessing the overall and proven by expert researchers in the field limited environments specifically directed at future of forest–water interactions in Europe. 7 Features the product of the contributors experi- clearing up the confusion and focusing on what ence in the form of key tips for the successful can practically be achieved and how to proceed Features implementation of the methods about it 7 Integrates the major implications of 7 Written by leading European scientists in forest current knowledge in the different relevant disci- management research 7 Includes state-of-the-art From the contents plines 7 No competition to date! reviews and case studies from across Europe Recent Advances in Plant Transformation.- 7 Comprehensive in scope and across scales from Engineering the Plastid Genome of Nicotiana From the contents tree and catchment to forest and landscape sylvestris, a Diploid Model Species for Plastid The Moisture Environment.- The Palmer drought 7 Explores the influence of climate change and Genetics.- Homologous Recombination in Plants: index.- The crop moisture index.- The conven- the future of forest systems An Anti-Review.- Chromosome Painting for Plant tions of crop water use.- Plant Water Relations, Biotechnology.- Plant B Chromosomes.- Telo- Plant Stress and Plant Production.- The initiation From the contents mere Truncation in Plants.- Engineered Plant of plant water deficit.- The soil-plant-atmosphere Forest Management and the Water Cycle - Intro- Minichromosomes.- Method for Bxb1-Mediated continuum (SPAC).- The albedo.- The water flux.- duction to the Challenge.- Acknowledgement.- Site-Specific Integration In planta.- Targeted Root resistance.- Stem resistance.- Leaf resistance Section 1: Forest and water – tree to small catch- Mutagenesis in Arabidopsis Using Zinc Finger (excluding stomata and cuticle).- Stomatal resis- ment processes in a changing environment.- 1.0 Nucleases.- Vectors and Methods for Hairpin RNA tance.- Cuticular resistance.- Plant size and the Introduction.- 1.1 Hydrological effects on below and Artificial microRNA-Mediated Gene Silencing development of water deficit.- Plant water status ground processes in temperate and Mediterranean in Plants.- Recombinant Protein Expression in and plant stress.- Osmotic adjustment (OA).- forests.- 1.2 Above ground processes - anticipating Nicotiana.- Chromosome Analysis and Sorting Abscisic acid (ABA).- Growth and water deficit.- climate change influences.- 1.3 Field studies of Using Flow Cytometry. Root growth under drought stress.- The formation whole-tree leaf and root distribution and water of yield and drought stress.- Drought Resistance relations in several European forests.- 1.4 Forested Fields of interest and its Improvement.- Genetic gains achieved in water catchments in a changing environment. Plant Sciences; Plant Genetics & Genomics; plant breeding for drought resistance. Genetic Engineering Fields of interest Fields of interest Forestry Target groups Plant Breeding/Biotechnology; Plant Sciences; Professional/practitioner Plant Genetics & Genomics Target groups Research Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Graduate Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook Due February 2011 Due November 2010 Due November 2010 2011. 340 p. 44 illus., 16 in color. (Methods in Molecular 2011. XIV, 576 p. 53 illus. in color. (Ecological Studies, Biology, Volume 701) Hardcover 2011. 400 p. 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A. Bresinsky, Sinzing, Germany; C. Körner, University K. Cao, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, F. L. Consoli, J. R. Parra, R. A. Zucchi, ESALQ/USP - of Basel, Switzerland; J. W. Kadereit, University of China; N. J. Enright, Murdoch University, WA, Entomology, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil (Eds.) Mainz, Germany; G. Neuhaus, University of Freiburg, Australia (Eds.) Germany; U. Sonnewald, University of Erlangen, Egg Parasitoids in Germany Plant Ecology in China Agroecosystems with Strasburger’s Plant Sciences This volume presents a compilation of 16 new Emphasis on Trichogramma articles on plant ecological research in China Including Prokaryotes and Fungi concurrently published in 2010 in a special issue of Egg Parasitoids in Agroecosystems with emphasis the journal, Plant Ecology. The volume provides an on Trichogramma was conceived to help in the This famous book on botany was published for introduction to plant ecology in China, identi- promotion of biological control through egg the first time in 1894 by Eduard Strasburger and fying recent trends in research and numbers of parasitoids by providing both basic and applied his co-workers. The present edition is based on publications in English language outlets, and a information. The book has a series of chapters a translation of the 36th edition of the German bibliography of articles published in Plant Ecology dedicated to the understanding of egg parasitoid “Strasburger” and contains additional contribu- since 1997. taxonomy, development, nutrition and reproduc- tions by renowned experts in the field. tion, host recognition and utilization, and their Features distribution and host associations. Features 7 A unique volume detailing plant ecological 7 The only work covering the COMPLETE plant research in China, a previously under-known Features sciences 7 A source of knowledge for more than region, now available to the English-speaking 7 A comprehensive source of information on 115 years 7 Exclusive contributions on topical world 7 Contains a useful reference bibliog- egg parasitoids 7 Dedicated chapters on egg research developments by international experts raphy of English language studies on plant ecology parasitoid taxonomy, development, nutrition and in China published over the past decade 7 Will reproduction, host recognition and utilization Contents encourage Chinese research contributions to 7 A richly illustrated book providing an in depth (I) Molecular and morphological structure of Springer journals and other forms of publication analysis of literature available plants and cells.- (II) Physiology and metabolism.- (III) Evolution and systematics of plants.- (IV) From the contents From the contents Ecology. Plant ecology in China; N.J. Enright, K.-F. Cao.- 1. Reproduction and Immature Development Plant species composition in green spaces within of Egg Parasitoids; Guy Boivin.- 2. Nutritional Fields of interest the built-up areas of Beijing, China; J. Zhao et al.- Ecology of Insect Egg Parasitoids; S. Bradleigh Plant Sciences; Agriculture; Forestry The dynamics of ecosystem restoration: theoretical Vinson.- 3. Antennal Structures Used in Commu- considerations on the basis of species richness; Z. nication by Egg Parasitoids; Roberto Romani, Target groups Wang.- Population variation of invasive Spartina Nunzio Isidoro, Ferdinando Bin.- 4. Host Research alterniflora can differentiate bacterial diversity Searching by Egg Parasitoids: Exploitation of in its rhizospere; M. Nie et al.- The reproductive Host Chemical Cues; Stefano Colazza, Ezio Peri, Type of publication success of Ficus altissima and its pollinator in a Gianandrea Salerno, Eric Conti.- 5. Genetics of the Reference work strongly seasonal environment: Xishuangbanna, Behavioral Ecology of Egg Parasitoids; Eric Wajn- Southwestern China; Y.-Q. Peng et al.- The effects berg.- 6. Sex Ratio Modulators of Egg Parasitoids; of dispersal limitation and topographic heteroge- James Russell, Richard Stouthamer.- neity on beta diversity and phylobetadiversity in 7. Systematics of the Trichogrammatidae (Hyme- a subtropical forest; Y. Bin et al.- Effects of litter noptera: Chalcidoidea) with a Focus on the Genera quality and climate change along an elevation Attacking Lepidoptera; Ranyse B Querino, Roberto gradient on litter mass loss in an alpine meadow A Zucchi, John D. Pinto.- 8. Diversity and hosts of Due May 2011 ecosystem on the Tibetan plateau. Trichogramma in the New World, with emphasis in South America; Roberto A Zucchi, Ranyse B Fields of interest Querino, Renata C Monteiro.- 9. Species Diversity 2011. 1000 p. Hardcover Plant Ecology; Ecology; Community & Population and Host Associations of Trichogramma in 7 approx. € 499,00 | £449.00 Ecology Eurasia; Andrew Polaszek. 7 approx. * € (D) 533,93 | € (A) 548,90 | sFr 715,50 ISBN 978-3-642-15517-8 Target groups Fields of interest 9
A. Costa de Oliveira, Federal University of Pelotas, C. S. Cox, University of Texas-Houston Medical C. A. Drew, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, RS, Brazil; R. K. Varshney, Centre of Excellence in School, Houston, TX, USA (Ed.) NC, USA; Y. Wiersma, Memorial University, St. John's, Genomics, Patancheru, India (Eds.) NL, Canada; F. Huettmann (Eds.) Progenitor Cell Therapy for Root Genomics Neurological Injury Predictive Species and With the predicted increase of the human Habitat Modeling in population and the subsequent need for larger There are currently no reparative therapies for Landscape Ecology food supplies, root health in crop plants could severe neurological injury, including brain injury, Concepts and Applications play a major role in providing sustainable highly spinal cord injury and stroke. Actually, most productive crops that can cope with global climate treatments are designed simply to limit secondary changes. While the essentiality of roots and their damage. However, pre-clinical data supports the Most projects in Landscape Ecology, at some point, relation to plant performance is broadly recog- idea that exogenous stem and progenitor cells have define a species-habitat association. These models nized, less is known about their role in plant the potential to promote a reparative response to are inherently spatial, dealing with landscapes and growth and development. . severe neurological injuries. their configurations. Whether coding behavioral rules for dispersal of simulated organisms through Features Features simulated landscapes, or designing the sampling 7 A valuable source of information for scientists 7 The text provides an up-to-date focused review extent of field surveys and experiments in real in plant sciences and genomics as well as in applied on non-embryonic progenitor cell therapeutics for landscapes, landscape ecologists must make fields of agriculture and crop plant breeding neurological injuries 7 Translational barriers to assumptions about how organisms experience and 7 Presents recent advancements in increasing adoption of progenitor based cell therapeutics is a utilize the landscape. crop productivity by improvement of root health central theme of the text 7 This is a single source 7 Written by renowned scientists for a broad overview of the status of pre-clinical Features proof of concept data and early translational trials 7 Highlights how fundamental ecological theories Contents using progenitor cells for neurological injury are being explicitly integrated into the model Introduction to root genomics.- EST-based building processes 7 offers practical examples of approach for dissecting root architecture in barley Contents how modelers are addressing the conflict between using mutant traits of other species.- Genomics Preface.- Chapter 1. Basics of Stem and Progenitor the complexity of ecological systems and the rela- of Root-Microbe Interactions.- Plant genetics for Cells.- Chapter 2. Progenitor Cell Tissue Engi- tive simplicity of their modeled systems study of the roles of root exudates and microbes neering: Scaffold Design and Fabrication.- Chapter 7 Presents novel prediction methods to identify in the soil.- Impact of the environment on root 3. Stem Cell Delivery Methods and Routes.- and quantify sources of uncertainty and variability architecture in dicotyledoneous plants.- Mecha- Chapter 4. Neural Stem Cells-Endogenous Repair in species habitat associations in time and space nisms of aluminium tolerance.- Root responses to of Neurological Injury.- Chapter 5. Traumatic major abiotic stresses in flooded soils.- Genomics Brain Injury: Pathophysiology and Models.- From the contents of root architecture and functions in maize.- Chapter 6. Traumatic Brain Injury: Relationship Chapter 1. Landscape modeling of species Phenotyping for root traits and their improvement of Clinical Injury to Progenitor Cell Therapeu- and their habitats: history, uncertainty, and through biotechnological approaches to sustaining tics.- Chapter 7. Cell-Based Therapy for Stroke.- complexity (by Yolanda Wiersma, Ashton Drew, crop productivity.- Genomics and physiological Chapter 8. Spinal Cord Injury: Pathophysiology Falk Huettmann).- Section 1. Current State of approaches for root trait breeding to improve and Progenitor Cell Therapy.- Chapter 9. Current Knowledge.- Chapter 2. Integrating Theory and drought tolerance in chickpea (Cicer arietinum Status of Clinical Trials using Progenitor Cells for Predictive Modeling for Conservation Research L.).- Molecular breeding of cereals for aluminium Neurological Injury (by Jeremy T. Kerr, Manisha Kulkarni, and Adam resistance.- Molecular breeding of rice for problem Algar).- Chapter 3. The State of Spatial and soils. Fields of interest Spatio-Temporal Statistical Modeling (by Mevin Stem Cells B. Hooten).- Section 2. Integration of Ecological Fields of interest Theory into Modeling Practice. Plant Genetics & Genomics; Agriculture; Plant Target groups Physiology Professional/practitioner Fields of interest Landscape Ecology; Theoretical Ecology/Statistics; Target groups Type of publication Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management Research Contributed volume Target groups Type of publication Professional/practitioner Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume
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J. Fang, Z. Wang, Z. Tang, Peking University, Beijing, G. Gallo, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; H. W. Gardner, Carlisle, PA, USA China (Eds.) L. M. Lanier, Univeristy of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA (Eds.) Tallgrass Prairie Restoration Atlas of Woody Plants in China Neurobiology of Actin in the Midwestern and Distribution and Climate Eastern United States From Neurulation to Synaptic Function A Hands-On Guide “Atlas of Woody Plants in China: Distribution and Climate” documents the spatially-explicit county- This text is an introduction to the interface level distribution of all 11,405 woody plants in between the actin cytoskeleton and the myriad of This work advocates the restoration of the North China, together with life form information for issues fundamental to the understanding of the American tallgrass prairie, which is rapidly most species. It also provides climate information nervous system. It covers the neurobiology of actin disappearing. Historical descriptions of prairie for each species, with the county-level average ranging from basic cellular organization and func- aesthetics are outlined. As we are experiencing and range of 12 climatic indices and of vegeta- tion to the roles of actin in the health and disease a worldwide mixing of plant species, prairie tion net primary productivity. It is the first and states of the nervous system. Its opening chapter restoration is particularly important. Plants alien largest comprehensive atlas in the world for the presents the fundamental concepts required to to North America do not readily support insect distribution of China’s plants and was compiled on appreciate the details of the molecular machinery populations, including all animal species higher the basis of almost all related literature published that regulates actin in a cellular context, setting the on the food chain. Prairie restoration methods throughout China. The atlas should serve as an stage for the first part of the book which reviews are described for amateurs, academics, and land indispensable handbook for all those who are the neurobiology of actin at the cellular level. managers. Some of the techniques described interested in the plants, ecology, geography, envi- are growing crops for seed production, times of ronment, horticulture, and silviculture of China Features seed gathering for specific species, facile seed and East Asia. 7 Introduces key issues linking the actin cyto- processing for amateurs, land preparation, segrega- skeleton to the nervous system 7 Chapters are tion of seed into its preference for habitat, and Features written by expert researchers and cover a wide required seed treatment for germination. 7 Contains more than 10,000 illustration variety of topics, starting with the process of 7 Provides a full species checklist of more than neurulation and culminating with the regulation Features 11,000 woody plants in China 7 Describes the of synaptic function 7 Presents topics in the 7 Discusses the origins of prairie millennia detailed climate information for each woody plants context of clinically relevant issues related to the 7 Highlights restoration methods 7 Discusses neurobiology of actin and disease states of the Farming practices and global warming Contents nervous system Introduction to the Compilation of This Atlas.- Contents Characteristics of Distribution of Woody Plants in From the contents Preface.- Part I: introduction.- Chapter 1-Intro- China.- Climatic Variables and Their Distribution Introduction to the Neurobiology of Actin.- The duction to the Prairie.- Part III: Native Prairie in China.- Species Distribution and Climates. Neuronal Actin Cytoskeleton and the Protrusion Species.- Chapter 2- Mesic soil and adaptive of Lamellipodia and Filopodia.- Regulation of species.- Chapter 3- Dry-mesic to dry soil prefer- Fields of interest Actin Filaments During Neurite Extension and ring species.- Chapter 4- Wet-mesic to wet soil Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography; Guidance.- Functions of Myosin Motor Proteins in preferring species.- Part III: Restoration.- Chapter Applied Ecology; Nature Conservation the Nervous System.- Microtubule-Actin Interac- 5- Restoration methods.- Part IV: Manage- tions During Neuronal Development.- Working ment.- Chapter 6- Prairie Management.- Other Target groups with Actin: Methodological Approaches for the Recommended.-Reading.- Glossary.- Index. Research Study of Actin in Neurons.- Functions of the Actin Cytoskeleton in the Early Embryology of Fields of interest Type of publication the Nervous System.- Actin Cytoskeletal Regula- Plant Ecology; Terrestial Ecology; Ecosystems Atlas tion in Neuronal Migration.- Actin and Neuronal Polarity.- Actin at the Synapse: Contribution to Pre Target groups and Post-synaptic Functions.- Actin and Diseases Research of the Nervous System. Type of publication Fields of interest Monograph Neurobiology
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M. Geisler, University of Zurich, Switzerland; J. M. Gimble, Pennington Biomedical Research M. Hamacher, Lead Discovery Center GmbH, K. Venema, Estación Experimental del Zaidin, CSIC, Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA; B. A. Bunnell, Tulane Dortmund, Germany; M. Eisenacher, C. Stephan, Granada, Spain (Eds.) University, New Orleans, LA, USA (Eds.) Medizinisches Proteom-Center, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany (Eds.) Transporters and Pumps in Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Plant Signaling Methods and Protocols Data Mining in Proteomics From Standards to Applications Due to their sessile lifestyle, plants need to During the past decade, a wide range of scientific efficiently adapt to changing environmental condi- disciplines have adopted the use of adipose- Through the rapid development of proteomics tions during their life cycle. Nutrient acquisition derived stem/stromal cells (ASCs) as an important methods and technologies, an enormous amount from the soil has to be able to adapt to consider- tool for research and discovery. In Adipose- of data was created, leading to a wide-spread able fluctuations in concentrations to ensure Derived Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols, rethinking of strategy design and data interpre- adequate distribution between tissues, cells and experts from the field, including members of the tation. In Data Mining in Proteomics: From organelles. The storage and retrieval of nutrients, esteemed International Federation of Adipose Standards to Applications, experts in the field metabolites or toxic substances in vacuoles plays Therapeutics and Science (IFATS), provide defined present these new insights within the proteomics an important part in cellular homeostasis in plants. and established protocols in order to further codify community, taking the historical evolution as well The long-range transport and maintenance of the utilization of these powerful and accessible as the most important international standardiza- turgor is critically dependent on the availability cells. With chapters organized around approaches tion projects into account. of water and rate of evaporation, while at the spanning the discovery, pre-clinical, and clinical same time photosynthetic products have to be processes, much of the emphasis is placed on transported to all plant parts. As a result plants human ASC, while additional techniques involving Features contain a large number of ATP-dependent pumps small and large animal species are included. 7 Features an international look at the cutting- and secondary transporters that, in order to adapt edge of proteomics study 7 Contains practical, to the changing environment, need to be regulated concrete examples of the most invaluable current by a complex network of sensing and signaling Features technologies along with detailed applications of mechanisms. 7 Focuses on human adipose-derived stem cells those technologies 7 Presents chapters with with additional coverage of ASCs of small and implementation advice straight from the experi- Features large animal species 7 Features detailed proto- ence of expert researchers 7 With contributions by international experts cols accessible to new students and indispensible 7 Gives an up-to-date overview of the role of to experienced researchers 7 Includes tips from From the contents transporters and pumps in regulation of move- the expert contributors on troubleshooting and Instruments and Methods in Proteomics.- In-Depth ment, long-range transport and compartmental- implementation advice Protein Characterization by Mass Spectrometry.- ization of water, solutes, nutrients and classical Analysis of Phosphoproteomics Data.- The Origin signaling molecules 7 The emphasis is on the From the contents and Early Reception of Sequence Databases.- regulation of transport activity and the involve- Isolation and Culture of Rhesus Adipose-Derived Laboratory Data and Sample Management for ment of transport systems in sensing and signaling Stem Cells.- Isolation of Human Adipose-Derived Proteomics.- PRIDE and ‘Database on Demand’ pathways determining growth and development Stem Cells from Lipoaspirates.- Isolation of as Valuable Tools for Computational Proteomics.- Murine Adipose-Derived Stem Cells.- In vitro Analyzing Proteomics Identifications in the Context Fields of interest Adult Rat Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Cell of Functional and Structural Protein Annota- Plant Physiology; Plant Biochemistry; Plant Isolation and Differentiation.- In vitro Adult tion: Integrating Annotation Using PICR, DAS, Sciences Canine Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Cell and BioMart.- Tranche Distributed Repository Growth Characteristics.- Adipogenic Differen- and ProteomeCommons.org.- Data Standardiza- Target groups tiation of Adult Equine Mesenchymal Stromal tion by the HUPO-PSI: How Has the Community Research Cells.- Isolation and Culture of Porcine Adipose Benefitted? Tissue-Derived Somatic Stem Cells.- Automated Type of publication Isolation and Processing of Adipose-Derived Stem Fields of interest Contributed volume and Regenerative Cells. Protein Science
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J. W. Haycock, University of Sheffield, UK (Ed.) L. Hennig, C. Köhler, Swiss Federal Institute of M. H. Hofker, University Medical Center Groningen, Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland (Eds.) The Netherlands; J. v. Deursen, Mayo Clinic, 3D Cell Culture Rochester, MN, USA (Eds.) Methods and Protocols Plant Developmental Biology Methods and Protocols Transgenic Mouse Methods Developed for a range of tissues where the culture and Protocols environment takes into account the spatial organi- The beauty and variety of plants has fascinated zation of the cells therein, 3D cell culture models mankind for thousands of years, and this fascina- The generation of genetically modified mice is serve to bridge the gap between in vivo studies at tion continues today as plant developmental absolutely crucial to gene function studies today, one extreme with that of simple cell monolayers biologists discover mechanisms that control the primarily because mice are genetically similar to at the other. In 3D Cell Culture: Methods and establishment of specialized cell types, tissues, and man and because gene function studies in mice are Protocols, international experts describe a number organs from the fertilized egg during a plant’s life. in the context of a whole organism, making them of basic and applied methodologies taken from a In Plant Developmental Biology: Methods and particularly useful. In Transgenic Mouse Methods breadth of scientific and engineering disciplines, Protocols, expert researchers provide a collection and Protocols, Second Edition, expert research many of which deal with direct applications of 3D of protocols for many of the common experi- explore current advances in the field through culture models, most notably in the formation of mental approaches in plant developmental biology, detailed laboratory protocols. tissues for clinical purpose. including diverse methods that range from grafting over bimolecular fluorescence complementation to Features Features chromatin immunoprecipitation. 7 Fully updated from the first edition to offer 7 Features detailed methods for three dimen- cutting-edge methods for generation of transgenic sional cell culture, most notably in the forma- Features mouse models 7 Provides descriptions of how tion of tissues for clinical purpose 7 Written 7 Provides instructions for handling of different to generate conventional knockout and transgenic by experts at engineering the reproduction of a plant model systems 7 Offers cutting-edge mice 7 Includes detailed protocols for vector variety of 3D cell culture models 7 Includes methods for analyzing plant development on preparation of different kinds of mouse models vital tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known the phenotypic, molecular and biochemical level 7 Methods to control expression patterns of the protocol pitfalls 7 Includes in-depth explanations and trouble- transgenes are provided shooting advice for all methods From the contents From the contents 3D Cell Culture: A Review of Current Approaches From the contents Introduction: Strategies for developing geneti- and Techniques.- Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Growth protocols for model plants in develop- cally modified mice.- Genetic Modification of and 3D Cell Culture.- Tracking Nanoparticles in mental biology.- Grafting as a research tool.- Viral- the Mouse; General Technology: Pronuclear and Three Dimensional Tissue Engineered Models induced gene silencing as a reverse genetics tool Blastocyst Injection.- Generation of chimeras by Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy.- to study gene function.- The CRE/lox system as aggregation of embryonic stem cells with diploid Using Immuno-Scanning Electron Microscopy a tool for developmental studies at the cell and or tetraploid mouse embryos.- Cryopreservation for the Observation of Cell Adhesion Interac- tissue level.- Inducible gene expression systems of mouse spermatozoa and In vitro fertilization.- tion at the Nano- and Microscale in S-phase for plants.- Trichome development in Arabi- Autopsy and histological analysis of the transgenic Cells.- 3D Sample Preparation for Orthopedic dopsis.- Phenotyping the development of leaf mouse.- Transgene design.- Inducible Transgenic Tissue Engineering Bioreactors.- Quantification area in Arabidopsis thaliana.- Analyzing shoot Mouse Models.- Lentiviral transgenesis.- Trans- of mRNA Using Real-Time PCR and Western Blot apical meristem development.- Analyzing floral genesis in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells.- Engi- Analysis of MAPK Events in Chondrocyte/Agarose meristem development.- Female gametophytic neering BAC Reporter Gene Constructs for Mouse Constructs.- Genetic Modification of Chondro- mutants: Diagnosis and characterization.- Pollen Transgenesis.- Targeting Vector Construction cytes Using Viral Vectors.- Stem Cell and Neuron tube development.- Analysis of root meristem size Through Recombineering.- Generating Condi- Co-Cultures for the Study of Nerve Regeneration. development. tional Knockout Mice.
Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Cell Biology; Biochemistry, general Plant Sciences; Plant Genetics & Genomics; Devel- Animal Genetics and Genomics; Genetic Engi- opmental Biology neering; Gene Function Target groups Professional/practitioner Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Professional/practitioner Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Contributed volume
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K. Hug, G. Hermerén, Lund University, Sweden (Eds.) M. Inoue-Murayama, Wildlife Research Center of M. Jones, Norwegian University of Science and Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; S. Kawamura, Technology, Trondheim, Norway; M. Stenseke, Translational Stem Cell The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan; A. Weiss, Gothenburg University, Sweden (Eds.) The University of Edinburgh, UK (Eds.) Research The European Landscape Issues Beyond the Debate on the Moral From Genes to Animal Convention Status of the Human Embryo Behavior Challenges of Participation For many years, the ethical discussion surrounding Social Structures, Personalities, human embryonic stem cell research has focused Communication by Color This important and insightful book provides, for on the moral status of the embryo. This text takes the first time, a broad presentation of ongoing a wider moral berth and focuses on numerous The biological and genetic bases of behavioral research into public participation in landscape ethical, legal and social aspects involved in diversity have long been topics of study within conservation, management and planning, translating the results of stem cell research into many disciplines, including evolutionary biology, following the 2000 European Landscape Conven- diagnostic and therapeutic applications. genetics, ethology, sociobiology, and compara- tion which came into force in 2004. The book tive psychology, but only relatively recently have examines both the theory of participation and Features attempts been made to bring these different what lessons can be learnt from specific Euro- 7 Contributions from leading experts in the field approaches together. pean examples. It explores in what manner and 7 Focuses on the challenges to translational stem to what extent the provisions for participation in cell research beyond the debate on the moral status Features the European Landscape Convention have been of the human embryo 7 A multidisciplinary 7 Presents the latest interdisciplinary research in followed up and implemented. It also presents and volume that allows many types of specialists to behavioral diversity in animal species 7 Exam- compares different experiences of participation learn from each other and view the challenges ines the most promising research methods in the in selected countries from northern, southern, to translational stem cell research from different field 7 Offers basic knowledge and cutting-edge eastern and western Europe, and provides a critical perspectives and in international context 7 A findings in a wide range of topics examination of public participation in practice. reader-friendly text, accessible for informed lay However, while the book’s focus is necessarily on audience, students and patients From the contents Europe, many of the conclusions drawn are of 1-1 Female mate choice in rodents.- 1-2 Extra-Pair global relevance. From the contents Copulations and the Strength of Sexual Selection PREFACE.- BIOSKETCHES.- SECTION I: in birds.- 1-3 Male reproductive skew and paternal Features TRANSLATIONAL STEM CELL RESEARCH: kin-biased behavior in primates.- 1-4 Social struc- 7 First broad presentation of research into the WHAT IS POSSIBLE TODAY AND WHAT STILL tures and conflict resolution in primitively eusocial theory and practice of public participation in REMAINS TO BE ACHIEVED?- Chapter 1. Polistes wasps.- 2-1 How to measure animal relation to the European Landscape Convention Towards clinical application of stem cells in neuro- personality and why does it matter? Integrating 7 Valuable account of the benefits and difficul- degenerative disorders (Olle Lindvall and Zaal the psychological and biological approaches to ties of incorporating public participation into the Kokaia).- Chapter 2. Treating cardiac disorders animal personality.- 2-2 Evolutionary genetics of policy-making arena 7 Examples illustrating a with stem cells (Christine Mummery).- Chapter personality in nonhuman primates.- 2-3 Towards diversity of experiences with public participation 3. Treating diabetes (Mattias Hansson and Ole D. a basis for the phenotypic gambit: advances in the across Europe Madsen).- Chapter 4. Treating oncologic diseases evolutionary genetics of animal personality.- 2-4 (Peter W. Andrews).- Chapter 5. Clinical applica- Applications of personality to the management and Fields of interest tion of autologous epithelial stem cells in disorders conservation of nonhuman animals.- 2-5 Devel- Landscape Ecology; Environmental Law/Policy/ of squamous epithelia (Nicolas Grasset and Yann oping and validating measures of temperament in Ecojustice; Landscape/Regional and Urban Plan- Barrandon).- Chapter 6. Towards a cell therapy for livestock.- 3-1 Personality-related genes in humans ning Muscular Dystrophy: technical and ethical issues and model organisms.- 3-2 Molecular behavioral (Giulio Cossu). research in great apes.- 3-3 “Genetics and the Target groups social behaviour of the dog” revisited: Searching Research Fields of interest for genes relating to personality in dogs. Stem Cells Type of publication Fields of interest Contributed volume Target groups Animal Genetics and Genomics Professional/practitioner Target groups Type of publication Research Contributed volume Type of publication Monograph
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C. Kole, Clemson University, SC, USA (Ed.) C. Kole, Clemson University, SC, USA (Ed.) K. Kubitzki, University of Hamburg, Germany (Ed.) Wild Crop Relatives – Genomic Wild Crop Relatives – Genomic Flowering Plants. Eudicots and Breeding Resources and Breeding Resources Sapindales, Cucurbitales, Myrtaceae Legume Crops and Forages Oilseeds This volume, the tenth in the series, comprises Wild crop relatives are now playing a significant Wild crop relatives are now playing a significant modern treatments for the families and genera of part in the elucidation and improvement of the part in the elucidation and improvement of the the eudicot orders Sapindales and Cucurbitales. genomes of their cultivated counterparts. This genomes of their cultivated counterparts. This The circumscription of the orders, families and work includes comprehensive examinations of the work includes comprehensive examinations of the genera conforms to the most recent systematic status, origin, distribution, morphology, cytology, status, origin, distribution, morphology, cytology, studies. The family treatments include descriptions genetic diversity and available genetic and genomic genetic diversity and available genetic and genomic of the families and the genera, genera classification resources of numerous wild crop relatives, as well resources of numerous wild crop relatives, as well keys, discussions of relationships and data on their as of their evolution and phylogenetic relationship. as of their evolution and phylogenetic relationship. morphology, reproductive biology, distribution, Further topics include their role as model plants, Further topics include their role as model plants, ecology and economic importance. genetic erosion and conservation efforts, and genetic erosion and conservation efforts, and their domestication for the purposes of bioenergy, their domestication for the purposes of bioenergy, Features phytomedicines, nutraceuticals and phytoremedia- phytomedicines, nutraceuticals and phytoremedia- 7 Richly illustrated 7 Takes most recent system- tion. tion. atic findings into account 7 An indispensable source of information for anybody in the fields of Features Features pure and applied plant sciences 7 This 10-volume-work is the first comprehensive 7 This 10-volume-work is the first comprehensive depiction of wild crops as a gold mine for breeding depiction of wild crops as a gold mine for breeding Contents 7 With chapters authored by internationally 7 With chapters authored by internationally Introduction to Sapindales.- Introduction to reputed leading scientists, many of whom contrib- reputed leading scientists, many of whom contrib- Cucurbitales.- Anacardiaceae.- Anisophyllaceae.- uted to the development of novel concepts, strate- uted to the development of novel concepts, strate- Begoniaceae.- Biebersteiniaceae.- Burseraceae.- gies and tools of genetics, genomics and breeding gies and tools of genetics, genomics and breeding Coriariaceae.- Corynocarpaceae.- Cucurbitaceae.- 7 Richly illustrated work 7 Richly illustrated work Datiscaceae.- Kirkiaceae.- Meliaceae.- Myrtaceae.- Nitrariaceae.- Rutaceae.- Sapindaceae.- Simarou- Contents Contents baceae.- Tetradiclidaceae. Arachis; Cajanus; Chenopodium; Cicer; Glycine; Arabidopsis.- Brassica.- Capsella.- Carthamus.- Lathyrus; Lens; Lotus; Lupinus; Medicago; Crambe.- Cuphea.- Diplotaxix.- Eruca.- Heli- Fields of interest Phaseolus; Pisum; Trifolium; Vicia; Vigna. anthus.- Hirschfeldia.- Linum.- Moricanda.- Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography; Plant Orychophragmus.- Pachycladon.- Ricinus.- Anatomy/Development; Biodiversity Fields of interest Sesamum.- Sinapsis. Plant Breeding/Biotechnology; Plant Genetics & Target groups Genomics; Agriculture Fields of interest Research Plant Breeding/Biotechnology; Plant Genetics & Target groups Genomics; Agriculture Type of publication Research Handbook Target groups Type of publication Research Reference work Type of publication Reference work
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A. Kumar, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur; D. Lamb, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, B. Liu, University of California, Plant, CA, USA (Ed.) H. Fernández, Oviedo University, Spain; Australia M. A. Revilla Bahillo, Oveido University, Spain (Eds.) The Plant Cytoskeleton Regreening the Bare Hills Working with Ferns Tropical Forest Restoration in the Asia-Pacific Plant cells house highly dynamic cytoskeletal Issues and Applications Region networks of microtubules and actin microfila- ments. They constantly undergo remodeling to This timely volume brings a selection of chapters, In Regreening the Bare Hills: Tropical Forest fulfill their roles in supporting cell division, each one composed by experts in their field. The Restoration in the Asia-Pacific Region, David enlargement, and differentiation. Following early chapters included cover a broad range from the Lamb explores how reforestation might be carried studies on structural aspects of the networks, knowledge of its biology and its contribution to out both to conserve biological diversity and to recent breakthroughs have connected them with understanding of plant development, useful proto- improve the livelihoods of the rural poor. While more and more intracellular events essential cols for propagation and conservation purposes, both issues have attracted considerable attention in for plant growth and development. Advanced population genetics and environmental and recent years, this book takes a significant step, by technologies in cell biology (live-cell imaging in theurapeutical applications. This wide spectrum integrating ecological and silvicultural knowledge particular), molecular genetics, genomics, and of the contributions gives us a rapid idea of the within the context of the social and economic proteomics have revolutionized this field of study. enormous potential of this plant group. issues that can determine the success or failure of Stories summarized in this book may inspire tropical forest landscape restoration. enthusiastic scientists to pursue new directions Features toward understanding functions of the plant 7 Expose the most recent tendencies in their Features cytoskeleton. investigation, which is far from the traditional 7 Describes new approaches to help overcome perspective followed 7 Collected articles in this forest degradation in the Asia-Pacific region Features volume incorporate most of novel techniques used 7 Provides an up-to-date review of different 7 A comprehensive volume summarizing the nowadays routinely to resolve traditional questions reforestation strategies used in different places, recent rapid advances in the plant cytoskeleton 7 Volume brings a selection of chapters, each one explores the scope for using these in other field 7 Stories summarized in this book may composed by experts in their field ecological, socio-economic situations 7 Reviews inspire enthusiastic scientists to pursue new direc- reforestation from a site and landscape perspective tions toward understanding functions of the plant From the contents cytoskeleton 7 Details the advanced technologies Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION.- CONTRIBUTION Contents in cell biology (live-cell imaging in particular), OF FERNS TO UNDERSTANDING OF PLANT Preface.- Abbreviations.- 1. Deforestation and its molecular genetics, genomics, and proteomics DEVELOPMENT.- Chapter 2 Cellular, molecular Consequences in the Asia-Pacific region.- 2.Forest have revolutionized this field of study and genetic changes during the development of and Land Degradation in the Asia-Pacific Region.- Ceratopteris richardii gametophytes.- Chapter 3. Reforestation, Conservation and Livelihoods.- From the contents 3 Laboratory-induced Apogamy and Apospory 4. Different Types of Reforestation.- 5. Natural Structural basis of the plant cytoskeleton.- Actin in Ceratopteris richardii.- Chapter 4 Sexual Regeneration and Secondary Forests.- 6. Monocul- filaments and actin-binding proteins.- Actin- reproduction in ferns.- Chapter 5 Gibberellic acid tural Plantations.- 7. Mixed-species Plantings.- based motor myosins in plants.- Microtubules and ethylene control male sex determination and 8. Ecological Restoration.- 9. Income for Farmers in plants.- Microtubule-associated proteins and development of Anemia phyllitidis gametophytes.- from Tree-planting.- 10. Assisting Farmers to microtubule organization.- Microtubule nucle- Chapter 6 The sporophytes of seed-free vascular Undertake Reforestation.- 11. Reforestation at a ation and organization in plant cells.- Microtu- plants -major vegetative developmental features Landscape Scale.- 12. Developing Institutions to bule plus end-binding proteins and microtubule and molecular genetic pathways.- PROPAGA- Support Reforestation.-13. Conclusions.- Glossary dynamics.-Microtubule-based motor kinesins in TION, CONSERVATION AND CONTROL OF of terms.- Index. plants.- Dynamics of cortical microtubules.- The GENETIC VARIABILITY IN FERNS.- Chapter cytoskeleton in organelle movement, cell division, 7 Form spore to sporophyte: How to proceed in Fields of interest and organelle division.- Myosins and organelle vitro.- Chapter 8 In vitro regeneration systems of Forestry; Applied Ecology; Nature Conservation movement in plant cells. Platycerium.- Chapter 9 Stipule propagation in five Marattioid species native to Taiwan (Marattiaceae; Target groups Fields of interest Pteridophyta). Research Plant Sciences; Plant Anatomy/Development; Plant Genetics & Genomics Fields of interest Type of publication Plant Sciences Monograph Target groups Research Target groups Research Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Due November 2010 Due November 2010 Due November 2010 2011. 400 p. 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C. H. Wu, C. Chen, University of Delaware, Newark, C. Madramootoo, McGill University, Montreal, QC, A. Marchfelder, University Ulm, Germany; W. Hess, DE, USA (Eds.) Canada; V. Dukhovny, Interstate Coordination University Freiburg, Germany (Eds.) Water Commission (SIC ICWC), Tashkent, Republic of Bioinformatics for Uzbekistan; R. S. Baker, I. H. Fyles, McGill University, Regulatory RNAs in Comparative Proteomics Montreal, QC, Canada (Eds.) Prokaryotes Water and Food Security in With the rapid development of proteomic This book provides a comprehensive and up-to- technologies in the life sciences and in clinical Central Asia date collection of review articles focusing on applications, many bioinformatics methodologies, RNA-mediated regulation in prokaryotes. The databases, and software tools have been devel- Central Asia is vulnerable to water scarcity because various modes of action include the direct interac- oped to support comparative proteomics study. it is located in semiarid and arid vegetation zones tion with proteins, direct sensing of metabolites or In Bioinformatics for Comparative Proteomics, and large parts of its economy depend on water for of physical parameters, and the interaction with experts in the field highlight the current status, irrigation and energy. Climate-change scenarios RNAs to stimulate or prevent binding of ribosomes challenges, open problems, and future trends for predict temperature increases and a rising number or to stimulate degradation. developing bioinformatics tools and resources of extreme weather events, which will exacerbate Written by leading experts in the field, the book for comparative proteomics research in order to water shortages in the future. In addition, the covers small RNA functions, RNA thermometers, deliver a definitive reference providing both the population of Central Asia is growing more rapidly riboswitches, the diversity of small RNA-guided breadth and depth needed on the subject. Struc- than the rate of food production which is resulting CRISPR-Cas defense systems and selected RNA tured in three major sections, this detailed volume in food insecurity in many parts of the region too. chaperons in both prokaryotic domains, bacteria covers basic bioinformatics frameworks relating to This volume reports the deliberations of politi- and archaea. Recent advances towards the compu- comparative proteomics, bioinformatics databases cians, scientists and representatives of water tational identification of regulatory RNAs and and tools for proteomics data analysis, and inte- management organizations from throughout their targets are included and particular attention grated bioinformatics systems and approaches for Central Asia. Their contributions not only high- is paid to small RNA in pathogenic bacteria. studying comparative proteomics in the systems light areas of concern, but also propose numerous This volume is the only one exclusively covering biology context. ideas for improving the long-term water- and food regulatory RNAs in the prokaryotic domains to security in the region. date, making it essential literature for anyone inter- Features ested in RNA function and gene regulation and a 7 Contains state-of-the-art bioinformatics Features valuable resource for teaching these concepts. databases and tools, novel computational methods 7 Gives good examples of transboundary and future trends in proteomics data analysis collaboration in Central Asia and achievements of Features 7 Features comparative proteomics in systems consensus 7 Examples could be used to promote 7 Comprehensive and up-to-date collection biology 7 Presents material in an interdisci- conflict resolution for river basin management of of review articles 7 Only volume exclusively plinary fashion applicable to biotech and pharma- 5 neighbouring countries 7 Perspective on guar- covering regulatory RNAs in the prokaryotic ceutical scientists as well as biological, medical, antee of food security in annual water scarcity and domains 7 Written by the leading experts in the and computational scientists and engineers in completion with hydropower production field
Fields of interest Fields of interest Fields of interest Bioinformatics; Proteomics Agriculture; Agricultural Economics; Waste Water Microbial Genetics and Genomics; Nucleic Acid Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Chemistry; Computer Appl. in Life Sciences Target groups Management / Aquatic Pollution Professional/practitioner Target groups Target groups Research Type of publication Research Contributed volume Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Proceedings
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P. Narayanasamy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, L. Naselli-Flores, University of Palermo, Italy; K. E. Nelson, J. Craig Venter Institute, Rockville, MD, Coimbatore, India G. Rossetti, University of Parma, Italy (Eds.) USA (Ed.) Microbial Plant Pathogens- Fifty Years After the Metagenomics of the Human Detection and Disease “Homage to Santa Rosalia”: Body Diagnosis Old and New Paradigms on Bacterial and Phytoplasmal Pathogens, Vol.2 Biodiversity in Aquatic The book brings a completely different perspective than available books by combining the informa- Ecosystems tion gained from the human genome with that Microbial plant pathogens causing qualitative Santa Rosalia 50 Years on derived from parallel metagenomic studies, and and quantitative losses in all corps are present new results from investigating the effects of these not only in the infected plants, but also in the This book celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of microbes on the host immune system. Although environmental comprising of soil, water and air. publication of one of the landmarks of the modern there are a number of books that focus on the The vectors present in the environment spread ecological thought: the “Homage to Santa Rosalia human genome that are currently available, there the microbial pathogens to short and/or long or why are there so many kinds of animals” by are no books that bring to the forefront the mix of distances. Detection of microbial pathogens George Evelyn Hutchinson. Published in 1959 in the human genome and the genomes and metage- rapidly and reliably by employing suitable sensitive the journal “The American Naturalist”, this article nomes of the microbial species that live within and applicable for different ecosystems. The pathogens has been the engine which have moved most of the on us. have to be identified precisely and differentiated ecological research on biodiversity in the last half and quantified to plan appropriate short- and long- a century. Hutchinson starts his article by telling Features term strategies to contain the incidence and spread the legend of Santa Rosalia, a hermit who died in 7 Introduces readers to the major findings from of diseases induced by them. the second half of the XIII century and who spent the human genome project 7 The book brings the last years of her life in a cave nearby a pond. a new perspective by combining the information Features In this pond Hutchinson collected two species of gained from the human genome with that derived 7 Presentation of essential and latest information aquatic insects and took the inspiration to explore from parallel metagenomic studies 7 Brings on detection of bacterial and phytoplasmal plant the reasons why life is present on our Planet in together leaders in the field and their unique pathogens and diagnosis of the diseases caused by such amazing variety of forms. This article thus perspectives on this topic them 7 Discussion on all aspects of pathogen inaugurated the season of research on biodiversity. detection based on extensive literature search Researchers and students in the field of ecology are From the contents 7 Inclusion of a wide range of protocols for detec- the readers to whom this book is mainly addressed Preface: The Human Genome and the Human tion of bacterial and phytoplasamal pathogens in but also those involved in the history of Science Microbiome.- Chapter 1: The Human Genome, plants and environmental samples will find in this book useful information. Microbiome and Disease.- Chapter 2: Host Geno- type and the effect on Microbial Communities.- From the contents Features Chapter 3: The Human Microbiome and Host- Volume 2.- Chapter 1 Introduction.- 1.1. Microbial 7 Celebrates biodiversity in the "International Pathogen Interactions.- Chapter 4: The Human plant pathogens as a major limiting factor of Year of Biodiversity" 7 Opens the way to new Virome.- Chapter 5: Selection and Sequencing crop production.- 1.2. Discovery of bacteria as paradigms in the investigation of biodiversity of Strains as References for Human Microbiome plant pathogens.-1.3. Detection of bacterial and 7 Deals with aquatic biodiversity, the most threat- studies.- Chapter 6: The Human Vaginal Microbi- phytoplasmal pathogens and disease diagnosis.- ened compartment of the biosphere ome.- Chapter 7: The Human Lung Microbiome.- References.- Chapter 2 Detection of Bacterial and Chapter 8: The Human Skin Microbiome in Health Phytoplasmal Pathogens in Plants.- 2.1 Detection Fields of interest and Skin Diseases.- Chapter 9: The Human Oral of bacterial pathogens in plant organs.- 2.2 Detec- Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Community & metagenome.- Chapter 10: Infectogenomics: aspect tion of phytoplasmal pathogens in plant organs.- Population Ecology; Theoretical Ecology/Statistics of Host Responses to Microbes in the Digestive 2.3 Detection of bacterial pathogens in seeds and Tract.- Chapter 11: Autoimmune Disease and the planting materials.- 2.4 Detection of phytoplasmal Target groups Human Metagenome.- Chapter 12: Metagenomic pathogens in planting materials.- Appendix.- Research applications and the potential for understanding References. chronic liver disease. Type of publication Fields of interest Contributed volume Field of interest Plant Pathology; Microbiology; Plant Breeding/ Microbial Ecology Biotechnology Target groups Target groups Professional/practitioner Research Due September 2010 Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Monograph Only available in print
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T. R. New, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, N. I. Nieden, University of California at Riverside, CA, K. Nilsson, M. Sangster, C. Gallis, T. Hartig, Australia USA (Ed.) S. de Vries, K. Seeland, J. Schipperijn (Eds.) Butterfly Conservation in Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy Forests, Trees and Human South-Eastern Australia: for Osteo-Degenerative Health Progress and Prospects Diseases Methods and Protocols The link between modern lifestyles and increasing A survey of the development and practice of levels of chronic heart disease, obesity, stress and butterfly conservation in south east Australia, poor mental health is a concern across the world. tracing evolution of the science through a series Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) offer an unlimited The cost of dealing with these conditions places of cases from focus on single subspecies through self-renewing capacity, as opposed to the limits a large burden on national public health budgets increasing levels of ecological complexity to of adult stem cells; therefore, ESCs represent so that policymakers are increasingly looking at critical biotopes and communities. The book an almost bottomless resource for regenerative prevention as a cost-effective alternative to medical summarises much previously scattered informa- medicine and tissue engineering approaches. In treatment. Attention is turning towards interac- tion, and provides access to much regional infor- Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Osteo-Degener- tions between the environment and lifestyles. mation of considerable interest to practitioners ative Diseases: Methods and Protocols, accom- Exploring the relationships between health, natural elsewhere. plished investigators provide detailed descriptions environments in general, and forests in particular, on how to expand ESCs from the most commonly this groundbreaking book is the outcome of the Features used species ex vivo, i.e. mouse and human, in European Union’s COST Action E39 ‘Forests, Trees 7 Brings Australian butterfly conservation efforts static culture as well as in controllable bioreactor and Human Health and Wellbeing’, and draws firmly to an international perspective processes. together work carried out over four years by scien- 7 First major synthesis /summary for the region, tists from 25 countries working in the fields of with many recent references 7 Discussions of Features forestry, health, environment and social sciences. case histories demonstrate variety of approaches 7 Contains detailed, expert protocols specific to While the focus is primarily on health priorities needed and feasible ESCs and stem cell differentiation 7 Gives special defined within Europe, this volume explicitly care to address possible methodological pitfalls draws also on research from North America. From the contents and provides trouble-shooting guides in the form Part 1. Setting the scene: south-eastern Australia’s of Notes sections 7 Features contributions from Features butterflies and their conservation.- Chapter 1 renowned researchers in the field of stem cell self- 7 Aggregation and synthesis of a current and Australia’s butterflies: some background.- renewal and the pioneers in skeletogenesis from broad body of work 7 Focus – on forests and on 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Diversity.- 1.3 Biogeog- ESCs developed countries 7 Specialist contributors raphy.- 1.4 Collecting and recording.- and transdisciplinary approach 7 Currently the 1.5 Distribution and conservation status.- Chapter From the contents only book of its kind 2 Environments for butterflies in south eastern Embryonic Stem Cells for Osteo-Degenerative Australia.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Environmental Diseases.- Methods for Culturing Mouse and From the contents change.- 2.3 Threats and butterfly declines.- Human Embryonic Stem Cells.- Serum-Free 1. Forests, Trees and Human Health and Well- 2.4 Urbanisation.- Chapter 3 Butterflies in Austra- and Feeder free Culture Conditions for Human being: Introduction.- Part I: Forest Products and lian conservation legislation.- 3.1 Introduction: Embryonic Stem Cells.- Functional Assays for Environmental Services. 2. Urban forests and History, development and reception.- Human Embryonic Stem Cell Pluripotency.- Using their ecosystem services in relation to human 3.2 The Butterfly Action Plan.- 3.3 Consequences Cadherin Expression to Assess Spontaneous health.- 3. Forest Products with Health-Promoting of recognition for conservation need.- Part 2. Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells.- Genera- and Medicinal Properties.- 4. Negative aspects Cases: subspecies to communities.- Chapter 4 A tion of Human Embryonic Stem Cells Carrying and hazardous effects of forest environment on wetland skipper on sedges: Hesperilla flavescens.- Lineage Specific Reporters. human health.- Part II: Physical and Mental Health 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Hesperilla flavescens flavia.- and the Experience of Nature. 5. Health benefits 4.3 Hesperilla flavescens flavescens.- Chapter Fields of interest of nature experience: Psychological, social and 5. The Australian hairstreak, Pseudalmenus Cell Biology; Stem Cells cultural processes.- 6. Health benefits of nature chlorinda. experience: The challenge of linking practice and Target groups research. Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Entomology; Conservation Biology/Ecology; Fields of interest Biodiversity Type of publication Forestry Contributed volume Target groups Target groups Research Graduate
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T. Nishida, Japan Monkey Centre, Inuyama, Japan; A. F. O'Connell, J. D. Nichols, USGS Patuxent Wildlife M. A. Pinedo-Vasquez, Columbia University, K. Zamma, Great Ape Research Institute, Hayasibara, Research Center, Reston, VA, USA; K. U. Karanth, New York, NY, USA; M. Ruffino, Ministério da Pesca Japan; T. Matsusaka, A. Inaba, Japan Monkey Centre, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bengalooru, India e Aquicultura, Brasília, DF, Brazil; C. J. Padoch, Inuyama, Japan; W. Clement McGrew, University of (Eds.) The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY, USA; Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K. E. S. Brondízio, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, Camera Traps in Animal USA (Eds.) Chimpanzee Behavior in the Ecology The Amazon Várzea Wild Methods and Analyses An Audio-Visual Encyclopedia The Decade Past and the Decade Ahead Remote photography and infrared sensors are The behavior of chimpanzees is complex and widely used in the sampling of wildlife popula- Features challenging: they can be cheerful, curious, and tions worldwide, especially for cryptic or elusive 7 Encompasses the work of a distinguished, tolerant while also being capable of cunning, species. Guiding the practitioner through the international group of experts on the várzea or greed, and violence. Until now, there has been no entire process of using camera traps, this book is Amazon floodplain 7 Assesses the successes and comprehensive glossary with illustrations upon the first to compile state-of-the-art sampling tech- failures of conservation and development policies which systematic behavioral comparisons could niques for the purpose of conducting high-quality in the Amazon floodplain 7 Interprets the latest be based. Combining recent video footage with science or effective management. Chapters on the trends in the Amazon floodplain using the tools of decades’ worth of documented across- and within- evaluation of equipment, field sampling designs, a number of disciplines population variations in behavior, this volume is and data analysis methods provide a coherent the first to compile an extensive ethogram of a framework for making inferences about the abun- Contents single species of mammal. The wild chimpanzees dance, species richness, and occupancy of sampled Preface I: The Várzea: The Decade Past.- of the Mahale Mountains and Gombe National animals. The volume introduces new models that Preface II: The Várzea: The Decade Past Park, Tanzania, have been observed in particular, will revolutionize use of camera data to estimate and the Decade Ahead: An Introduction.- List as well as those at other long-term fields in equa- population density, such as the newly developed of Contributors.- List of Figures.- List of Tables.- torial Africa. The book describes all aspects of spatial capture–recapture models. PART I.- PART II.- PART III.- PART IV.- PART chimpanzee behavior patterns, from locomotion V.- PART VI.- Index. and posture to feeding, facial expression, gestures, Features grooming, and vocal communication. 7 Review of equipment and history of camera Fields of interest traps in conservation 7 Complete review of Forestry Management; Applied Ecology; Fish & Features study design and implementation needs for using Wildlife Biology & Management 7 First comprehensive list of behavior patterns of camera traps 7 Introduction of innovative, new chimpanzees with more than 1,000 entries spatially explicit capture–recapture models to Target groups 7 Includes 700 video clips of chimpanzee behav- estimate population density 7 In-depth review Research iors on two DVDs 7 Color photos and drawings of models to estimate abundance, species richness, to supplement the descriptions and occupancy Type of publication Contributed volume Contents From the contents Color Plates. Introduction. Methods. Study Sites of 1. Introduction: Allan F. O’Connell, James D. Chimpanzees and Bonobos. Catalogue. Remarks. Nichols, and K. Ullas Karanth.- 2. A History of Glossary. Discussion. References. Appendix. Index Camera Trapping: Thomas E. Kucera and Reginald H. Barrett.- 3. Evaluating Types and Features of Fields of interest Camera Traps in Ecological Studies: A Guide for Zoology Researchers: Don E. Swann, Kae Kawanishi, and Jonathan Palmer.- 4. Science, Conservation, and Target groups Camera Traps: James D. Nichols, K. Ullas Karanth, Research and Allan F. O’Connell.- 5. Behavior and Activity Patterns: Andrew S. Bridges and Andrew J. Noss. Type of publication Encyclop(a)edia Fields of interest Zoology
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H. Pretzsch, TU Munich, Germany O. Rieppel, The Field Museum, Chicago IL, USA K. P. Rumbaugh, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA (Ed.) Forest Dynamics, Growth and Evolutionary Theory and the Yield Creation Controversy Quorum Sensing From Measurement to Model Methods and Protocols Evolutionary theory addresses the phenomenon of The aim of this book is to improve the under- the origin and diversity of plant and animal species Since its early days in the 1990s, the Quorum standing of forest dynamics and the sustainable that we observe. In recent times, however, it has Sensing (QS) field has grown from a few dozen management of forest ecosystems. How do tree become a predominant ideology which has gained laboratories, investigating the pathways, proteins, crowns, trees or entire forest stands respond to currency far beyond its original confines. Attempts and chemicals that facilitate signaling in bacteria, thinning in the long term? What effect do tree to understand the origin and historical develop- to hundreds of groups that have integrated evolu- species mixtures and multi-layering have on ment of human culture, civilization and language, tionary biology, computer science, mathematics, the productivity and stability of trees, stands or of the powers of human cognition, and even the engineering, and metagenomics to create an ever- forest enterprises? How do tree and stand growth origin of the moral and ethical values guiding and expanding and dynamic field. In Quorum Sensing: respond to stress factors such as climate change constraining everyday life in human societies are Methods and Protocols, expert researchers provide or air pollution? Furthermore, in the event that now cast in an evolutionary context. an in-depth set of diverse protocols that span this one has acquired knowledge about the effects of In “Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Contro- broad area of study. thinning, mixture and stress, how can one make versy” the author examines evolutionary theory that knowledge applicable to decision-making from a historical perspective, explaining under- Features in forestry practice? The experimental designs, lying metaphysical backgrounds and fundamental 7 Features in-depth protocols on detecting, analytical methods, general relationships and philosophical questions such as the paradoxical isolating, characterizing QS signals, function models for answering questions of this kind are the problem of change, existence and creation. He determination, and QS disruption strategies focus of this book. Given the structures dealt with, introduces the scientists involved, their research 7 Contributions from expert researchers who which range from plant organs to the tree, stand results and theories, and discusses the evolution have experienced the field from its beginnings to and enterprise levels, and the processes analysed in of evolutionary theory against the background of the current cutting-edge studies 7 Includes key a time frame of days or months to decades or even Creationism and Intelligent Design. notes on avoiding known protocol pitfalls and centuries, this book is directed at all readers inter- troubleshooting potential problems ested in trees, forest stands and forest ecosystems. Features 7 Olivier Rieppel, curator of evolutionary biology From the contents Features at the Field Museum in Chicago, is well known for Bioassays of Quorum Sensing Compounds Using 7 Includes clearly structured summaries of each his research on the evolution of fossil reptiles and Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Chromobacte- chapter 7 An indispensable resource for those for his publications on the history and philosophy rium violaceum.- Detection of 2-alkyl-4-quino- interested in sustainable management of forest of biology 7 Provides an overview about the lones Using Biosensors.- FRET-Based Biosensors ecosystems 7 Both a reference work for forest history and philosophy of the evolutionary theory for the Detection and Quantification of AI-2 Class managers and a study text for students 7 of Quorum Sensing Compounds.- Isolation of agr Quorum Sensing Autoinducers.- Liquid Chro- From the contents Contents matography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) for the Forest dynamics, growth, and yield.- A review, What is the Story to be Told?- The Problem of Detection and Quantification of N-acyl-L-homo- analysis of the present state, and perspective.- Change; Changing World Views.- Stemming the serine Lactones (AHLs) and 4-hydroxy-2-alkyl- From primary production to growth and harvest- Tide of Change.- A Matter of (Natural) Laws.- The quinolines (HAQs).- Detection of Autoinducer able yield and vice versa: specific definitions and “Law of Superposition”- Respectable Science (AI-2) like Activity in Food Samples.- Detection of the link between two branches of forest science.- – What is It?- Linking the Facts – Tracing the Bacterial Signaling Molecules in Liquid or Gaseous Brief history and profile of long-term growth and Traces. Environments. yield research.- Planning forest growth and yield experiments.- Description and quantification of Fields of interest Fields of interest silvicultural prescriptions.- Standard analysis of Evolutionary Biology; History of Science; Anthro- Microbiology; Bacteriology; Laboratory Medicine long-term experimental plots. pology Target groups Fields of interest Target groups Professional/practitioner Forestry; Plant Sciences; Environmental Manage- Research ment Type of publication Type of publication Contributed volume Target groups Monograph Graduate
Type of publication Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook Due October 2010 Due October 2010 Due November 2010 2011. 310 p. 158 illus., 79 in color. (Methods in Molecular 2010. XIX, 664 p. 301 illus. Softcover 2011. VIII, 200 p. Hardcover Biology, Volume 692) Hardcover 7 € 69,95 | £62.99 7 approx. € 129,95 | £117.00 7 approx. € 104,95 | £93.00 7 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50 7 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,95 | sFr 186,50 7 approx. * € (D) 112,30 | € (A) 115,45 | sFr 160,00 9
P. Schröder, Helmholtz Zentrum München, A. Schwarz, Technical University of Darmstadt, R. Simon, University Medical Center Hamburg- Neuherberg, Germany; C. D. Collins, University of Germany; K. Jax, Technical University of Munich, Eppendorf, Germany (Ed.) Reading, UK (Eds.) Germany (Eds.) Tissue Microarrays Organic Xenobiotics and Ecology Revisited Methods and Protocols Plants Reflecting on Concepts, Advancing Science From Mode of Action to Ecophysiology Today’s tissue microarray (TMA) method presents As concerns about humankind’s relationship as a modern high-tech technology, one which Natural and agro-ecosystems are frequently with the environment move inexorably up the allows for the linking of clinical data to the tissues exposed to natural or synthetic substances, which, agenda, this volume tells the story of the history that are combined on one slide. In Tissue Microar- while they have no direct nutritional value or of the concept of ecology itself and adds much to rays: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers significance in metabolism, may negatively affect the historical and philosophical debate over this explore the current world of TMA making and plant functioning. These, xenobiotics, may origi- multifaceted discipline. The text provides readers TMA applications, providing insight into the nate from both natural (fires, volcano eruptions, with an overview of the theoretical, institutional inherent and complex aspects of the most popular soil or rock erosion, biodegradation) and anthro- and historical formation of ecological knowl- assays used for in-situ tissue analysis. Chapters pogenic (air and soil pollution, herbicides) sources. edge. The varied local conditions of early ecology examine the range of TMA techniques that allow And, while affected plants have only a limited are considered in detail, while epistemological for a large number of tissues to be included in one number of possibilities for avoiding accumula- problems that lie on the borders of ecology, such TMA, preserve the integrity of donor tissue blocks, tion of these compounds, they do exhibit several as disunity and complexity, are discussed. The and present a highly organized array pattern that enzymatic reactions for detoxification including book traces the various phases of the history of allows for the reliable allocation of clinical data to oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis and conjugation the concept of ecology itself, from its 19th century individual tissue spots. Composed in the highly reactions. In agro-ecosystems in particular these origins and antecedents, through the emergence successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series mechanisms have great significance in relation to of the environmental movement in the later 20th format, each chapter contains a brief introduction, herbicide detoxification and tolerance. century, to the future, and how ecology might be step-by-step methods, a list of necessary materials, located in the environmental science framework of and a Notes section which shares tips on trouble- Features the 21st century. shooting and avoiding known pitfalls. 7 Only up-to-date treatment of xenobiotics in plants 7 Includes practical applications to Features Features real-life problems 7 Relates to food safety and 7 International, interdisciplinary work of refer- 7 Expert TMA protocols for all types of tissues bioremediation ence in the field of ecology and environmental including formalin fixed tissues, frozen tissues, and studies 7 Unique, methodologically innovative in cell suspensions 7 Comprehensive description of From the contents the field of studies on and in ecology 7 Clarifies in-situ techniques at the DNA, RNA, and protein Part I. PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPORT, DEPO- historical, actual meanings and uses of ecological level 7 Strategies for manual and automated SITION AND UPTAKE. 1. Plant Uptake of terms 7 Form meets contents allowing for indi- TMA analysis Xenobiotics; C. Collins et al.- 2. Haloorganics in vidual information management 7 Wide range temperate forest ecosystems: sources, transport of potential users (specialist research workers, From the contents and degradation; N. Clarke et al.- 3. Semivolatiles individuals, institutions in the ecology field) Applications of tissue microarray technology.- in the forest environment; C.A. Belis et al.- Part Quality aspects of TMA analysis.- Representativity II. CASE STUDIES. 4. A case study: Uptake and From the contents of TMA studies.- Recipient block TMA tech- Accumulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- I. Why write a nique.- Protocol for constructing tissue arrays by Cucurbitaceae species; A. Bittsánszky et al.- Handbook of Ecological Concepts. 1. Structure cutting edge matrix assembly.- Hypodermic needle 5. Trichloroacetic acid in the forest ecosystem. of the handbook.- 2. A history of concepts for without recipient paraffin block technique.- Resin Introduction; M. Matucha, P. Schröder.- 6. Persis- ecology.- II. The foundations of ecology: philo- Technologies: Constructing and staining of resin tent organic pollutants (POPs) in Switzerland sophical and historical perspectives. 1. Multifac- TMAs. related to long-range transboundary transport; eted ecology between organicism, emergentism R. Herzig et al. and reductionism.- 2. The classical holism-reduc- Field of interest tionism-debate in ecology. Biochemistry, general Fields of interest Plant Physiology; Ecotoxicology; Agriculture Fields of interest Target groups Ecology; Philosophy of Science; Theoretical Professional/practitioner Target groups Ecology/Statistics Research Type of publication Target groups Contributed volume Type of publication Professional/practitioner Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Due November 2010 Due September 2010 Due October 2010 2011. XIV, 336 p. (Plant Ecophysiology, Volume 8) 2010. X, 193 p. 86 illus., 43 in color. (Methods in Hardcover 2010. XVI, 412 p. Hardcover Molecular Biology, Volume 664) Hardcover 7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.00 7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.00 7 approx. € 89,95 | £79.50 7 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,95 | sFr 215,00 7 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,95 | sFr 215,00 7 approx. * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 137,00 9
V. Sommer, University of London, UK; C. Ross, V. Squires, University of Adelaide, SA, Australia; M. C. Vemuri, Life Technologies, Frederick, MD, USA; Roehampton University, London, UK (Eds.) L. Hua, G. Li, Gansu Bureau of Animal Husbandry, L. G. Chase, Life Technologies, Madison, WI, USA; Lanzhou, China; D. Zhang, Gansu Agricultural M. S. Rao, Life Technologies, Frederick, MD, USA Primates of Gashaka University, Lanzhou, China (Eds.) (Eds.) Socioecology and Conservation in Nigeria’s Towards Sustainable Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Biodiversity Hotspot Rangelands in North-West Assays and Applications The Gashaka Primate Project has grown into one China of the largest research and conservation activities Mesenchymal Stem Cells have seen an unprec- in West Africa. At present, it keeps going on the This book reviews the extent of resource debase- edented level of interest in the last decade, initiative of the editors of this volume and their ment in China’s pastoral zones and offers solutions primarily due to their relative ease of isolation, academic home institutions.The appearance of this for their sustainable use. The 5-parts deal with the large numbers of cells present in the adult, and volume marks the 10th anniversary of the Gashaka rangelands and the people who manage them, the ability to propagate these cells in culture. In Primate Project and assess the prospects for rehabilitation. Topics Mesenchymal Stem Cell Assays and Applications, include Livestock husbandry development and expert researchers from across the globe explore Features agro-pastoral integration in NW China; Ecological the latest techniques to propagate, characterize, 7 This book follows the efforts of the The restoration and control of rangeland degradation. and engineer this special cell type. Gashaka Primate Project, which has grown into Despite widespread degradation, the book reveals one of the largest research and conservation the possibilities for rehabilitation and the imple- Features activities in West Africa 7 The appearance of this mentation of sustainable use and for reclamation 7 Includes thirty-five detailed chapters from volume marks the 10th anniversary of the Gashaka of degraded lands. leading experts around the world 7 Describes Primate Project 7 A truly international effort, cutting-edge methods to isolate, propagate, charac- the book details the work from researchers in 33 Features terize, and engineer mesenchymal stem cells institutions in 10 countries 7 This book draws upon the large body of 7 Highlights a set of optimized protocols to facili- Chinese language literature that is generally inac- tate the use of standardized methods throughout From the contents cessible to the English language audience 7 Two the mesenchymal stem cell research field Conservator General, Nigeria National Park chapters are devoted to the achievement of global Service.- Contributors.- 1: Exploring and environmental objectives - carbon sequestra- From the contents Protecting West Africa’s Primates: The Gashaka tion and biodiversity conservation in mountain Mesenchymal Stem Cell Assays and Applica- Primate Project in Context. Volker Sommer and grasslands 7 The book pays special attention to tions.- Isolation and Expansion of Mesenchymal Caroline Ross.- 2: To Save a Wilderness: Creation the successful results in Gansu - a major region of Stem Cells/Multipotential Stromal Cells from and Development of Gashaka Gumti Nationa China's pastoral lands Human Bone Marrow.- Standardized Isolation Park, Nigeria. Richard Barnwell.- 3: Hunters, of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells with Red Fire, Cattle: Conservation Challenges in Eastern From the contents Blood Cell Lysis.- Isolation and Growth of Adipose Nigeria, with Special Reference to Chimpanzees. PART I: Rangeland systems and People under Tissue-Derived Stem Cells.- Isolation, Culture Jeremiah Adanu, Andrew Fowler and Volker pressure.- 1. North-west China’s rangelands and and Characterization of Human Umbilical Cord Sommer.- 4: Monkeys and Apes as Animals and peoples: Facts, figures, challenges and responses; Stroma-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells.- The Humans: Ethno-Primatology in Nigeria’s Taraba V. R. Squires and Hua Limin.- 2. Livestock Isolation and Culture of Human Cord Blood- Region. Gilbert Nyanganji, Andrew Fowler, Aylin husbandry development and agro-pastoral integra- Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Under Low McNamara and Volker Sommer.- 5: The Bush as tion in Gansu and Xinjiang; V. R. Squires and Hua Oxygen Conditions .- Amniotic and Placental Pharmacy and Supermarket: Mechanisms and Limin.- PART II: Combating rangeland degrada- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Isolation and Culture.- Functions of Plant Use by Human and Non-human tion .- 3. Exploring the options in North-west Manufacture of Clinical Grade Human Placenta- Primates at Gashaka. Yianna Koutsioni and Volker China pastoral lands; V.R .Squires, Hua Limin Derived Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. Sommer.- 6: Fulani of the Highlands: Costs and Li Guolin and Zhang Degang .- 4. Ecological Benefits of Living in National Park Enclaves. David restoration and control of rangeland degradation: Fields of interest Bennett and Caroline Ross. Livestock management; Brant Kirychuck and Bazil Cell Biology; Stem Cells Fritz. Fields of interest Target groups Zoology; Biodiversity; Animal Ecology Fields of interest Professional/practitioner Agriculture Target groups Type of publication Research Target groups Contributed volume Professional/practitioner Type of publication Contributed volume Type of publication Contributed volume Due November 2010 Due January 2011 Due October 2010 2011. 400 p. 174 illus., 87 in color. (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects, Volume 35) 2011. 451 p. 114 illus. With online files/update. Hardcover 2011. X, 290 p. 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T. Whitaker, A. Slate, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA; B. Doko, B. Maestroni, A. Cannavan, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria (Eds.) Sampling Procedures to Detect Mycotoxins in Agricultural Commodities
Adherence to regulatory limits for mycotoxins in agricultural commodities is important to safe- guard consumers and to permit trade in affected commodities across international borders. Reliable estimates of mycotoxin concentrations are required to implement regulatory decisions on the suit- ability of lots of produce for consumption or trade. Effective schemes to test for mycotoxins depend not only upon sound analytical methods, but also on well designed and implemented sampling plans. This manual provides information to food analysts and regulatory officials on effective sampling plans to detect mycotoxins in food. The concepts of uncertainty and variability in mycotoxin test procedures are discussed as well as the importance of ensuring that samples are representative of the lot being sampled, and the consequences of a poorly designed sampling plan on the reliability of the measured levels of mycotoxins, possibly resulting in legal disputes and barriers to trade.
Features 7 Discusses the mycotoxin sampling plan in the context of the multi-stage mycotoxin test proce- dure; sampling, sample preparation and analysis. 7 Discusses uncertainty and variability in myco- toxin test procedures. 7 Describes the design of sampling plans, the use of operating characteristic curves and the calculation of acceptance prob- ability
From the contents 1. Introduction 2. Definition of a Sampling Plan 3. Uncertainty 4. Sample Selection 5. Sample Preparation 6. Analysis 7. Accept/reject Limit 8. Random Variation 9. Reducing Variability of a Mycotoxin Test Procedure 10. Designing Myco- toxin Sampling Plans 11. Conclusions.
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