Enzymology of Disturbed Soils

Enzymology of Disturbed Soils
Author: S. Kiss
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 351
Release: 1998-10-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080531148

The disturbance of soils, like other phenomena of environmental pollution, encountered in so many areas all over the world, has become a subject of extensive concern and has led to a vast amount of literature in the field of enzymology, too.The book is the first comprehensive and updated review of the enzymological literature on three great categories of disturbed soils, including their remediation. The volume consists of three sections: I. Enzymology of oil-contaminated soils; II. Enzymology of soils affected by industrial emissions; and III, enzymology of technogenic soils. Within each section the reviewed studies are grouped by country.The volume will be of great value to soil scientists, environmental scientists, conservationists, and many other scientists in these and related fields.

Nanoscience in Dermatology

Nanoscience in Dermatology
Author: Michael R. Hamblin
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2016-08-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128029455

Nanoscience in Dermatology covers one of the two fastest growing areas within dermatological science, nanoscience and nanotechnology in dermatology. Recently, great progress has been made in the research and development of nanotechnologies and nanomaterials related to various applications in medicine and, in general, the life sciences. There is increasing enthusiasm for nanotechnology applications in dermatology (drug delivery, diagnostics, therapeutics, imaging, sensors, etc.) for understanding skin biology, improving early detection and treatment of skin diseases, and in the design and optimization of cosmetics. Light sensitive nanoparticles have recently been explored, opening a new era for the combined applications of light with nanotechnology, also called photonanodermatology. However, concerns have been raised regarding the adverse effects of intentional and unintentional nanoparticle exposure and their toxicity. Written by experts working in these exciting fields, this book extensively covers nanotechnology applications, together with the fundamentals and toxicity aspects. It not only addresses current applications of nanotechnology, but also discusses future trends of these ever-growing and rapidly changing fields, providing scientists and dermatologists with a clear understanding of the advantages and challenges of nanotechnology in skin medicine. - Provides knowledge of current and future applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology in dermatology - Outlines the fundamentals, methods, toxicity aspects, and other relevant aspects for nanotechnology based applications in dermatology - Coherently structured book written by experts working in the fields covered

The History of Allelopathy

The History of Allelopathy
Author: R.J. Willis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2007-10-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402040938

With a claim to be the first work to document in detail the history of allelopathy, Willis’s text provides an account of the concept of allelopathy as it has occurred through the course of botanical literature from the earliest recorded writings to the modern era. A great deal of information is presented here in a consolidated and accessible form for the first time. The book offers a unique insight into the historical factors which have influenced the popularity of allelopathy.

Soil Respiration and the Environment

Soil Respiration and the Environment
Author: Luo Yiqi
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2010-07-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080463975

The global environment is constantly changing and our planet is getting warmer at an unprecedented rate. The study of the carbon cycle, and soil respiration, is a very active area of research internationally because of its relationship to climate change. It is crucial for our understanding of ecosystem functions from plot levels to global scales. Although a great deal of literature on soil respiration has been accumulated in the past several years, the material has not yet been synthesized into one place until now. This book synthesizes the already published research findings and presents the fundamentals of this subject. Including information on global carbon cycling, climate changes, ecosystem productivity, crop production, and soil fertility, this book will be of interest to scientists, researchers, and students across many disciplines. - A key reference for the scientific community on global climate change, ecosystem studies, and soil ecology - Describes the myriad ways that soils respire and how this activity influences the environment - Covers a breadth of topics ranging from methodology to comparative analyses of different ecosystem types - The first existing "treatise" on the subject

Introduction to Spices, Plantation Crops, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Introduction to Spices, Plantation Crops, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Author: N. Kumar
Publisher: Oxford and IBH Publishing
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1997
Genre: Aromatic plants
ISBN: 9788120411371

The vast area and the varied agro-climatic conditions of India ranging from tropical to temperate make it possible to grow almost all the different kinds of spices, plantation crops, medicinal and aromatic plants. Contents: Part I: Spices: Introduction / Major Spices / Seed Spices / Tree Spices / Herbal Spices / Other Spices / Value Added Spice Products Part II: Plantation Crops: Introduction / Tea / Coffee / Rubber / Cocoa / Cashew / Coconut / Arecanut / Palmyrah / Cinchona Part III: Medicinal Plants: Introduction / Major Medicinal Plants / Other Medicinal Plants Part IV: Aromatic Plants: Introduction / Major Aromatic Plants / Other Aromatic Plants / Floral Concrcte and Other Aromatic Products / Annexure 1: Glossary of Some Medical Terms Used / Annexure 2: New Varities in Spices and Plantation Crops

The Microbiology of Skin, Soft Tissue, Bone and Joint Infections

The Microbiology of Skin, Soft Tissue, Bone and Joint Infections
Author: Kateryna Kon
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2017-04-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128110937

The Microbiology of Skin, Soft Tissue, Bone and Joint Infections: Volume 2 discusses modern approaches in diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of skin, soft tissue, bone, and joint infections. The volume has been divided into three sections. The first section includes chapters on diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of skin and soft tissue infections. It discusses antimicrobial and surgical treatment of wounds, diabetic foot, and different soft tissue infections. Ten chapters are devoted to cutaneous and musculoskeletal infections in special groups of patients, which have their own specificity, i.e. in pediatric and HIV-infected patients. Together with chapters on commonly present diseases, there are chapters which discuss interesting but not well studied pathologies (natal cleft pilonidal sinus) and pathogens (Malassezia and Shewanella spp.). The second section reviews etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint infections, mainly osteomyelitis and prosthetic joint infections. Also, one chapter in this section discusses a newly emerging bacterial pathogen that causes skeletal infections, Kingella kingae. The third section incorporates alternative and new approaches—such as nanotechnology, ultrasound, novel delivery approaches and phyto-derived medicines—to the treatment and prophylaxis of skin, soft tissue, bone, and joint infections. - Encompasses a broad range of skin, soft tissue, bone, and joint infections, including questions of etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prophylaxis - Written by highly professional and eminent surgeons, microbiologists, and infectious disease specialists - Discusses topics using modern insight, providing all necessary scientific information on each aspect - Includes scientific understanding and practical guidelines, which make it interesting for both research scientists and practitioners working with skin, soft tissue, bone, and joint infections