Download or read book A Monograph of the Lichen Genus Dirinaria written by Dharani Dhar Awasthi and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lichens of North America written by Irwin M. Brodo and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lichens are a unique form of plant life, the product of a symbiotic association between an alga and a fungus. The beauty and importance of lichens have long been overlooked, despite their abundance and diversity in most parts of North America and elsewhere in the world. This stunning book--the first accessible and authoritative guidebook to lichens of the North American continent--fills the gap, presenting superb color photographs, descriptions, distribution maps, and keys for identifying the most common, conspicuous, or ecologically significant species. The book focuses on 805 foliose, fruticose, and crustose lichens (the latter rarely included in popular guidebooks) and presents information on another 700 species in the keys or notes; special attention is given to species endemic to North America. A comprehensive introduction discusses the biology, structure, uses, and ecological significance of lichens and is illustrated with 90 additional color photos and many line drawings. English names are provided for most species, and the book also includes a glossary that explains technical terms. This visually rich and informative book will open the eyes of nature lovers everywhere to the fascinating world of lichens.
Download or read book Flora and Vegetation of the Pantanal Wetland written by Geraldo Alves Damasceno-Junior and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-30 with total page 811 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will present information on Pantanal vegetation including an updated checklist of flora, useful plants, ecological aspects and some topics never published for this region, such as lichens. It aims to be a reference for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students as well as stakeholders and decision makers interested in the flora and vegetation of one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands.
Download or read book Keys to Lichens of North America written by Irwin M. Brodo and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the acclaimed reference Lichens of North America, this resource for the classroom, field, and laboratory presents updated and expanded keys for the identification of over 2,000 species of lichens indigenous to the continent, twice the number covered by previous keys. The book includes a glossary illustrated with photographs by Sylvia Duran Sharnoff and Stephen Sharnoff and drawings by Susan Laurie-Bourque, all from the original book. The revised keys are an indispensable identification tool for botanists, students, scientists, and enthusiasts alike.--COVER.
Download or read book A Monograph of the Lichen Genus Dirinaria written by D. D. Awasthi and published by . This book was released on 1975-10-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vegetation Ecology of Socotra written by Gary Brown and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the unique flora of the Socotra Archipelago with its high degree of endemism has received much attention recently, little information is available on the vegetation and related ecological aspects. Based on their extensive field experience of the region, the authors have assimilated a vast amount of knowledge to produce this book, which gives a detailed insight into the plant ecology of Socotra, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. The book is divided into seven chapters. After a brief introduction and overviews of important abiotic features, various aspects of the vascular flora are presented in Chapter 4, together with accounts of the bryophyte and lichen flora. Ecology and adaptive strategies of the plants are dealt with in Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 gives a concise description of the main vegetation units. Finally, important management issues of the vegetation are discussed, an essential topic to ensure preservation of the natural heritage of the archipelago.
Download or read book Microbiology Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Supplement to Chemical and Botanical Guide to Lichen Products written by Chicita F. Culberson and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Images from Lichenes Australasici Exsiccati and of other characteristic Australasian Lichens Volume One written by Felix, Elix, John A. Schumm and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes photographs of a selection of typical Australasianlichens, many of which have been distributed in the LICHENES AUS-TRALASICI EXSICCATI (issued by J.A. Elix 1982-1994) as well as someadditional species. In addition to the overall images, photographs ofselected stained and unstained sections, spores and HPTLC-plates areincluded. The goal was to make images of these lichenological treas-ures available to a wider circle of interested people. We hope that theimages will complement the literature and aid in the determination ofAustralasian lichen species.
Download or read book A Microscopical Atlas of Some Tropical Lichens from SE Asia Thailand Cambodia Philippines Vietnam written by Felix Schumm and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources written by Jayanta Kumar Patra and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-05-04 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mangroves are typically tropical coastal ecosystems found in the inter-tidal zones of river deltas and back water areas. They represent highly dynamic and fragile ecosystems, yet they are the most productive and biologically diversified habitats of various life forms including plants, animals and microorganisms. Mangroves are a resource of many different products, including; microorganisms that harbor a diverse group of industrially important enzymes, antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines; timber resistant to rot and insects; and medicinal plants. Divided into three main parts, Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources first provides a broad introduction into mangrove ecology. Subsequent chapters discuss the biodiversity of mangroves, including the diverse nature of the organisms within the mangroves themselves. The final part pays special attention to biotechnological utilization of mangroves. Topics such as antimicrobial activity of mangrove-derived products, anti-oxidant activity of mangrove derived products and pharmaceutical applications, are covered in detail. Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources brings the latest research and technologies in mangrove biology into one platform, providing readers with an up-to-date view on the area. This would serve as an excellent reference book for researchers and students in the field of marine biology especially interested in mangrove ecosystems. Highlights the diversity of different life forms in the mangrove ecosystem, including the importance of mangroves and mangrove-derived products. Focuses on biotechnological utilization of mangrove resources such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of microorganisms, and industrial and pharmaceutical applications Discusses the different modern tools and techniques used for the study of mangrove resources
Download or read book Brazilian Lichens written by Felix Schumm and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-03-27 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book illustrates lichens that were recently collected in Alagoas state in Brazil. For many species, this is the first time that colour pictures are published. Full references to the descriptive literature and to synonyms are given. New species Staurolemma lineare Aptroot & Schumm
Download or read book The Lichen Genus Rinodina Ach Gray Lecanoromycetidae Physciaceae in North America North of Mexico written by J. W. Sheard and published by NRC Research Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Progress in Botany Fortschritte der Botanik written by Heinz Ellenberg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brazilian Lichens Vol III written by Felix Schumm and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book illustrates lichens that were recently collected in Mato Grosso do Sul state in Brazil. The second author lived during four years in this state while he was visiting professor at the main university. He made numerous excursions, often with colleagues, to whom he is very thankful, to collect lichens all over the state. This book depicts a selection of those. For many species, this is the first time that colour pictures are published. Full references to the descriptive literature and to synonyms are given. New species: Constrictolumina fusca Aptroot & Schumm Pyrenula lilaceoreagens Aptroot, Carollo & Schumm Thelopis flavosorediata Aptroot & Schumm
Download or read book Biodiversity of the Sundarbans written by Jayanta Kumar Mallick and published by Ethics International Press. This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together 45 years’ worth of experience-derived information about more than 7,000 micro- and macro- species, which form the unique bio-diversity of the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem, as it struggles against the natural and anthropogenic threats. Up to 1770, the estimated area of Sundarbans was around 36,000 km2, but has reduced over time to 25,000 km2, due to reclamation. This loss and the related degradation of habitats has caused historical species extinction and population decline. Whereas biodiversity conservation within and beyond the protected areas has been the watchword since the 1990s (“biodiversity, aesthetic values and integrity”), the initial two hundred years of imperial and post-colonial forest management focused primarily on revenue and production forestry, to the detriment of the ecology of the area. It will be of interest to researchers, in zoology, botany, ecology and conservation, as well as professionals, such as foresters, environmentalists, conservationists, resource managers, planners, government agencies, academic institutions, NGOs and naturalists.
