Marsupials belong to the Class Mammalia, sharing some features with other mammals, yet they also possess many unique features.
This is an international, interdisciplinary work of reference in the field of ecology and environmental studies. It tells the story of the history of the concept of ecology and adds to the historical and philosophical debate over this multifaceted discipline.
Grapevine is a crop of major economical interest, and wine represents a multicultural heritage which has been growing since several milleniums. New varieties better adapted to new climatic conditions might have to be planted, which may affect wine typicity.
This book reviews developments in the molecular biology of plant-nematode interactions that have been driven by the application of genomics... Læs mere
An introduction to the principles of climate change science with an emphasis on the empirical evidence for climate change and a warming world.
This book provides new insights on cities and the nature of urban development, and the role of knowledge management in urban growth.
As national leaders recognize the growing importance of human capital and how it is distributed, policymakers, economists and decision makers in education have become increasingly interested in results from comparative international surveys.
In its second edition, this book covers Salicylic Acid biosynthesis, action in response to water deficit, the interplay between environmental signals and SA, its impact on transport and distribution of sugars, potential uses in food production and much more.
The focus is on vegetation that is relatively undisturbed, i.e., in natural and near-natural condition, and how it responds to natural disturbances such as fire and drought, as well as to anthropogenic disturbances such as fire exclusion and invasive species
Based upon vast experience interacting with the regulatory system, the editors and authors offer demystifying views of the US and Canadian regulatory structures and how they came to be.
Chemistry for Sustainable Development provides an overview current sustainability processes, products, and methods in all areas of chemistry. Topics include... Læs mere