Biodiversity / Ecosystems Books
CRC Press Innovating for The Circular Economy
Book SynopsisSystemic change is required to move to a circular economy (CE) model which can meet the demands of a growing population in a manner that is decoupled from resource use and waste generation. This book takes a deep dive into the innovation aspect of the circular economy (CE), with a specific focus on India as a geography, where the transformation to a circular economy is underway.How a developing country like India is tackling the complexities of the transformation and creating innovative solutions is showcased in this book through many practical examples and inspirational case studies. The book lays out the foundations for mainstreaming resource efficiency (RE)/CE in India, and covers innovation led by businesses and start-ups, along with the innovative policies, financing, and collaborative models required to spur and accelerate circular economy approaches, while also providing linkages to the international context.Features:Provides insight into the role ofTable of Contents1 Enabling Framework for Circular Economy Transition and Policy Innovation: An Indian and Global Perspective 2 Complexities and Challenges of the Circular Economy Transition 3 Financing for a Circular Economy 4 Social Innovation for the Circular Economy: An Example of Informal Waste Recycling 5 Private Sector Experiences in Circular Economy Business Innovation: A Case Study on Mahindra 6 Start-ups and Digitalisation for Circular Economy in India and Europe 7 Models of Collaboration for Circular Economy Innovation 8 Emerging Trends in Circularity in India and the Impact of COVID-19
£43.69
Taylor & Francis Ltd Conservation Concepts
Book SynopsisThis book provides a review of the multitude of conservation concepts, both from a scientific, philosophical, and social science perspective, asking how we want to shape our relationships with nature as humans, and providing guidance on which conservation approaches can help us to do this.Nature conservation is a contested terrain and there is not only one idea about what constitutes conservation but many different ones, which sometimes are conflicting. Employing a conceptual and historical analysis, this book sorts and interprets the differing conservation concepts, with a special emphasis on narrative analysis as a means for describing humannature relationships and for linking conservation science to practice and to society at large. Case studies illustrate the philosophical issues and help to analyse major controversies in conservation biology. While the main focus is on Western ideas of conservation, the book also touches upon non-Western, including indigenous, concepts. Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Situating conservation: definitions, origins, and context3. Analysing conservation concepts4. Western and non-Western ideas of nature and nature conservation 5. Moving forward: which conservation concepts for which purposes?6. Conclusions and outlook
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Everglades Handbook
Book SynopsisThe Everglades Handbook: Understanding the Ecosystem, Fifth Edition is packed with scientific information about the greater Everglades ecosystem, taking into account how drastically the Everglades has changed. The book covers disciplines ranging from ecology, geology, climatology, hydrology, simplified biogeochemistry, and anthropology to conservation biology. The fifth edition of this bestselling guide presents expanded treatment of subjects where our knowledge of the Everglades and its restoration has greatly improved as well as updates throughout. This more detailed coverage includes a new chapter Everglades Chemistry A Primer' and an expanded section on the role of human intervention in Everglades restoration, as well as numerous new graphics that bring the science to life. Written in Tom Lodge's trademark accessible style combined with the expertise of new coauthor Stephen E. Davis III, Chief Science Officer with the Everglades Foundation, this extensiveTable of ContentsIntroductions. Section I Background 1. An Ecosystem Overview—What Is (or Are?) the Everglades? 2. The Everglades in Space and Time. Section II Environments of the Everglades Region 3. Freshwater Marshes: Water. Weather. and Fire 4. Tree Islands 5. Tropical Hardwood Hammocks 6. Pinelands 7. The Big Cypress Swamp 8. Mangrove Swamps 9. Coastal Lowlands: Influences of Fresh and Salt Water, Rising Seas…and Hurricanes! 10. Coastal Marine Waters in the Everglades Flow Path 11. Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades Headwaters 12. Peripheral Ecosystems of the Everglades. Section III The Flora and Fauna of Southern Florida. 13. Origins of the Flora and Fauna14. Invertebrates 15. Fishes 16. Amphibians 17. Reptiles 18. Mammals 19. Birds IV Synthesis: Processes and Models of the Everglades Region. 20. Everglades Chemistry – A Primer 21. Ecological Relationships, Processes, and Models for the Everglades V. Humans and the Everglades 22. Native Americans and the Everglades 23. Modern Alterations of the Everglades and their Environmental Impacts 24. Everglades Restoration: Solving Deterioration. References. Index.
£118.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Mammals of the SouthWest Pacific
Book SynopsisIslands are special because they promote unique forms of life, and large proportions of the species they hold are found nowhere else on Earth. The mammals of the South-west Pacific are no exception, with many distributed only across single islands or archipelagos.Mammals of the South-west Pacific details the natural history for more than 180 species of marsupials, bats and rodents from 24 Pacific nations and territories. Species profiles are accompanied by distribution maps, illustrations and photographs many being the first images ever captured for the species. By combining available knowledge with unpublished data collected over years of field work, Mammals of the South-west Pacific forms a definitive guide to the mammals from this region. Table of ContentsAbout the authors. Preface. Acknowledgements. Foreword. Introduction. Species Accounts. Geology. Flora and Vegetation. Human Presence, Translocation and Extinction. Paleontology. Zoogeography. Conservation of South-west Pacific Mammals. Monotremata. Dasyuromorphia. Peramelemorphia. Diprotodontia. Rodentia. Chiroptera. Introduced Species. Glossary. Appendix A: Annotated Faunal list for the nations and territories of the region
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Physiology of Marine Mammals
Book SynopsisSuppose you were designing a marine mammal. What would they need to live in the ocean? How would you keep them warm? What design features would allow them to dive for very long periods to extreme depths? Do they need water to drink? How would they minimize the cost of swimming, and how would they find their prey in the deep and dark? These questions and more are examined in detail throughout Marine Mammal Physiology, which explores how marine mammals live in the sea from a physiological point of view. This undergraduate textbook considers the essential aspects of what makes a marine mammal different from terrestrial mammals, beyond just their environment. It focuses on the physiological and biochemical traits that have allowed this group of mammals to effectively exploit the marine environment that is so hostile to humans. The content of this book is organised around common student questions, taking the undergraduate's point of view as the starting point.Table of ContentsAbout the Editors. Acknowledgements. Preface. Hydrodynamics. Energy for Exercise: The cost of motion in marine mammals. Oxygen Stores and Diving. Under Pressure. Thermoregulation. Acoustics. Vision and Touch. Hydration. Nutrition. Feeding Mechanisms. Fasting. Postdelivery. Health and Disease. Ecotoxicology. Sharing Earth’s Oceans. More questions and mysteries.
£49.39
Taylor & Francis Ltd Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the
Book SynopsisHow to decelerate loss of global biodiversity is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Reproductive technologies have enormous potential to assist the recovery ofspecies by enhancing reproductive output, facilitating genetic management, and supporting reintroduction of threatened species. Of particular value are cryopreservation technologies coupled with the establishment of global gene banks to conserve, in perpetuity, the remaining extant genetic diversity of threatened amphibians.Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking for the Conservation of Amphibians brings together leading experts in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of current bestpractices, summarise technological advancements, and present a framework for facilitating the integration of reproductive technologies and biobanking into conservation breedingprograms for threatened amphibians. It is an invaluable reference for the next generation of conservation practitioners: Table of ContentsIntegrating Reproductive Technologies into the Conservation Toolbox for the Recovery of Amphibian Species. Status of Global Amphibian Declines and the Prioritisation of Species for Captive Breeding. Methods of Identifying the Sex of Amphibians and of Conditioning Captive Brood Stock for Assisted Reproduction. Hormonal Control of Amphibian Reproduction. Non-invasive Monitoring of Stress Physiology during Management and Breeding of Amphibians in Captivity. Ultrasound Imaging to Assess Female Reproductive Status and Inform Hormonally Induced Ovulation. Protocols for Hormone-Induced Spermiation, and the Cold Storage, Activation, and Assessment of Amphibian Sperm. Genetic Management of Threatened Amphibians; using Artificial Fertilisation Technologies to Facilitate Genetic Rescue and Assisted Gene Flow. Cryopreservation of Amphibian Genomes: Targeting the Holy Grail, Cryopreservation of Maternal-Haploid and Embryonic-Diploid Genomes. Culturing and Biobanking of Amphibian Cell Lines for Conservation Applications. Linking in-situ and ex-situ Populations of Threatened Amphibian Species using Genome Resource Banks. Genome Resource Banks as a Tool for Amphibian Conservation.
£74.09
Taylor & Francis Primate Ethnographies
Book SynopsisThis new, second edition of Primate Ethnographies: Fieldwork from Across the Globe is a collection of first-person accounts of immersive field studies of primates, people, and institutions, revealing the excitement of studying wild primates and the multi-faceted challenges involved in conducting field research.This collection of essays spans the diversity of the Primate Order, from lemurs, to monkeys and apes. The ethnographic accounts are written by experts whose diverse backgrounds and experiences reveal the broader nature of the primatological field experience and provide glimpses into the many different pathways one can follow into the field of contemporary primatology. This new edition features updated chapters from original contributors, as well as new voices from across the global north and south representing cutting edge scholarship in the field. Collectively, these essays provide insights into the driving concerns of field primatology as it is practiced across the globe.Primate Ethnographies: Fieldwork from Across the Globe is of interest to students from fields across the academy including Primatology, Anthropology, Wildlife Ecology, Zoology, Conservation Biology, and Science/Nature Writing.
£55.09
Taylor & Francis Ltd Ecology and Management of Blacktailed and Mule
Book SynopsisBlack-tailed and mule deer represent one of the largest distributions of mammals in North America and are symbols of the wide-open American West. Each chapter in this book was authored by the world's leading experts on that topic. Both editors, James R. Heffelfinger and Paul R. Krausman, are widely published in the popular and scientific press and recipients of the O. C. Wallmo Award, given every two years to a leading black-tailed and mule deer expert who has made significant contributions to the conservation of this species. In addition, Heffelfinger has chaired the Mule Deer Working Group sponsored by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for more than 15 years. This working group consists of the leading black-tailed and mule deer experts from each of 24 states, provinces, and territories in western North America, putting them at the forefront of all conservation and much of the research on this species.The book represents all current knowledge available onTable of ContentsSection I. Biology and Ecology. 1. Origin, Classification, and Distribution. 2. Historical Trends in Black-Tailed Deer, Mule Deer, and their Habitats. 3. Physical Characteristics. 4. Digestive Physiology and Nutrition. 5. Modeling Population Dynamics of Black-tailed and Mule Deer. 6. Diseases and Parasites. 7. Carnivore-Prey Relationships. 8. Competition with Other Ungulates. Section II. Ecoregion Habitats and Population Dynamics. 9. Northern Forest Ecoregion. 10. Coastal Rainforest Ecoregion. 11. Intermountain West Ecoregion. 12. Great Plains Ecoregion. 13. California Chaparral and Oak Woodlands Ecoregion. 14. Southwest Deserts Ecoregion. 15. Colorado Plateau Shrubland and Forest Ecoregion. Section III. Population Management. 16. Population Monitoring. 17. Harvest Management. 18. Human Dimensions. Section IV. Habitat Management. 19. Conflict Management. 20. Threats to Habitat Function. 21. Habitat Improvement and Water Supplementation. 22. Migration. Section V. The Future. 23. Challenges and Opportunities for the Future Conservation of Black-Tailed and Mule Deer.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Wild Spaces in Urban Development
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book examines how microsites of spontaneous nature can reframe our understanding of the relationship between urban development and green space.Metropolitan cities are facing stark inequalities of green space distribution, hindering goals of sustainable development. But outside of human control, spontaneous nature grows in spaces that are neglected or are unaccounted for. Drawing on existing literature and primary research in a range of towns and cities, including Quito in Ecuador, Bengaluru and Kolkata in India, and Whitby in the United Kingdom, the book delves into the morphology, meanings, and values of those small-scale assemblages of wild growth which are typically overlooked. Discussing instead how such settings can be integrated into everyday urban life, the book offers a fresh perspective on issues around green infrastructure, heritage conservation, and environmental education, enabling cities worldwide to become more nature-positive.A unique exTrade Review"In this wide-ranging study Amartya Deb brings a range of recent debates about marginal urban spaces to an Indian context. Deb’s street level ethnographic focus explores the complexities of urban nature from multiple vantage points."Matthew Gandy, Professor of Geography, University of Cambridge, UK'Amartya Deb’s Wild Spaces in Urban Development: Grassroots Imaginaries in a Globalising World, expands our understanding of urban nature by focusing on what he terms ‘landscape fractions’ – the microsites in cities where wild nature asserts itself and often flourishes. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, particularly in Kolkata and Bengaluru, Deb highlights how such small spaces teeming with plant life enhance the urban environment, especially for communities without parks or other designed green spaces. Not incidentally, these scattered and informal wild spaces sustain diverse animals – including wildlife such as birds, insects, and small mammals, as well as grazing cattle – allowing them to persist and thrive. Deb’s extraordinary work makes clear why we should tend, and protect these small yet vital spaces for wild nature.'Jennifer Wolch, Dean Emerita, College of Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley, USATable of ContentsPrologue: The first sight of a cyborg assemblage 1. Morphology 2. Meanings 3. Existence 4. Aesthetics 5.Collectives 6. Coproduction 7. Frames 8. Imaginaries Epilogue: Situating wild spaces in urban nature and its governance
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Wild Spaces in Urban Development
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book examines how microsites of spontaneous nature can reframe our understanding of the relationship between urban development and green space.Metropolitan cities are facing stark inequalities of green space distribution, hindering goals of sustainable development. But outside of human control, spontaneous nature grows in spaces that are neglected or are unaccounted for. Drawing on existing literature and primary research in a range of towns and cities, including Quito in Ecuador, Bengaluru and Kolkata in India, and Whitby in the United Kingdom, the book delves into the morphology, meanings, and values of those small-scale assemblages of wild growth which are typically overlooked. Discussing instead how such settings can be integrated into everyday urban life, the book offers a fresh perspective on issues around green infrastructure, heritage conservation, and environmental education, enabling cities worldwide to become more nature-positive.A unique exTrade Review"In this wide-ranging study Amartya Deb brings a range of recent debates about marginal urban spaces to an Indian context. Deb’s street level ethnographic focus explores the complexities of urban nature from multiple vantage points."Matthew Gandy, Professor of Geography, University of Cambridge, UK'Amartya Deb’s Wild Spaces in Urban Development: Grassroots Imaginaries in a Globalising World, expands our understanding of urban nature by focusing on what he terms ‘landscape fractions’ – the microsites in cities where wild nature asserts itself and often flourishes. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, particularly in Kolkata and Bengaluru, Deb highlights how such small spaces teeming with plant life enhance the urban environment, especially for communities without parks or other designed green spaces. Not incidentally, these scattered and informal wild spaces sustain diverse animals – including wildlife such as birds, insects, and small mammals, as well as grazing cattle – allowing them to persist and thrive. Deb’s extraordinary work makes clear why we should tend, and protect these small yet vital spaces for wild nature.'Jennifer Wolch, Dean Emerita, College of Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley, USATable of ContentsPrologue: The first sight of a cyborg assemblage 1. Morphology 2. Meanings 3. Existence 4. Aesthetics 5.Collectives 6. Coproduction 7. Frames 8. Imaginaries Epilogue: Situating wild spaces in urban nature and its governance
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Applied Environmental Genomics
Book SynopsisDNA is the essence of life and the original big data'. New technologies are allowing scientists to access and make sense of this information like never before, and they are using it to solve the world's greatest environmental challenges.Applied Environmental Genomics synthesises the latest and most exciting uses of genomic technologies for environmental science and management. With an emphasis on diversity of applications and real-world demonstrations, leading researchers have contributed detailed chapters on innovative approaches to obtaining critical management-relevant information about the natural world. These chapters are complemented by perspective sections written by environmental managers who describe their experiences using genomics to support evidence-based decisions.Ideal for students, researchers and professionals working in natural resource management and policy, Applied Environmental Genomics is a comprehensive introduction to a fast-moving field that is Table of ContentsSection A: Biodiversity 1. Design considerations for eDNA metabarcoding surveys 2. Measuring biodiversity with eDNA metabarcoding 3. Perspective – eDNA and metagenomics: a story of a disruptive technology for biodiversity monitoring 4. Revealing animal diet and food webs through DNA metabarcoding 5. Approaching ecological questions using DNA barcodes Section B: Life history and population biology 6. Lifespan estimation from genomic analysis 7. Development of epigenetic clocks 8. Molecular sex identification for applications in conservation, industry and veterinary medicine 9. Perspective – Whole genome assemblies, devils and disease 10. Genetic-based inventories of wildlife abundance 11. The practical magic of close-kin mark-recapture 12. Perspective – Genomics and bear management 13. How can we use genomics to predict and improve population viability? Section C: Adaptation and change 14. Adaptive responses to the environment and environmental change 15. Perspective – The power of genomics for guiding reintroductions 16. Palaeo- and museo-genomics: perspectives on modern species 17. Perspective – Genomics and the prioritisation of taxa and populations for conservation Section D: Environmental molecular physiology 18. Applied epigenomics in a rapidly changing world 19. DNA-based microbial bioindication of environmental state 20. Perspective – The promise of ecotoxicogenomics for assessing aquatic health Section E: Spatial genomics 21. Unravelling plant-pollinator interactions through pollen DNA analysis 22. Genomic approaches to study dispersal in wild animal populations: implications for wildlife management 23. Conservation prioritisation based on evolutionary distinctiveness of communities Section F: Biosecurity and disease monitoring 24. Invasive species detection and management using genomic methods 25. Genomic identification and surveillance of infectious diseases in natural systems 26. Management of vertebrate pests using genetic control techniques 27. Perspective – The ‘E’ in RD&E and the application of genomics for environmental and biosecurity risk management
£109.25
Taylor & Francis Rewilding and Ecological Justice
Book SynopsisThis book presents rewilding as a matter of ecological justice.To date, most books and articles on rewilding have viewed this concept through the lens of environmental science, while others have analysed it from a political, ethical and philosophical perspective. However, little attention has so far been paid to the justice angle of rewilding. Why and how should justice for rewilding be articulated? In order to address this question, the author delves into the capabilities approach extended to nonhumans, distributive theories of ecological justice, welfare biology strategies applied to wildlife, environmental virtues, philosophies of recognition and identity, and decolonial studies. By discussing these narratives, this book is able to outline a roadmap indicating the key factors which should be considered in a justice approach to wildlife regeneration. Given the current and worsening socio-ecological crisis, rewilding initiatives are likely to increase, so this book explores
£37.99
Cambridge University Press Agricultural Resilience
Book SynopsisAgriculture as a social-ecological system embraces many disciplines. This book breaks through the silos of individual disciplines to bring ecologists and economists together to consider agriculture through the lens of resilience. It explores the economic, environmental and social uncertainties that influence the behaviour of agricultural producers and their subsequent farming approach, highlighting the importance of adaptability, innovation and capital reserves in enabling agriculture to persist under climate change and market volatility. The resilience concept and its relation to complexity theory is explained and the characteristics that foster resilience in agricultural systems, including the role of biodiversity and ecosystem services, are explored. The book discusses modelling tools, metrics and approaches for assessing agricultural resilience, highlighting areas where interdisciplinary thinking can enhance the development of resilience. It is suitable for those researching sustaiTrade Review'The 36 contributors from various institutions have produced a valuable text that is a vital reminder of the multifaceted nature of agriculture at a time when a warming world is changing rapidly and the global population is increasing.' A. M. Mannion, The Biologist'It is suitable for both researchers and policymakers, especially those who are genuinely interested in bridging economics and ecology in agriculture.' Lixin Wang, The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of Contents1. Introducing resilience Sarah M. Gardner and Stephen J. Ramsden; Part I. Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Resilience in Agricultural Systems: 2. Complexity and resilience in agriculture Sarah M. Gardner; 3. Biodiversity and agriculture David Tilman; 4. Determining the value of ecosystem services in agriculture Rosemary S. Hails, Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer, Elena Bennett, Brian Robinson, Gretchen Daily, Kate Brauman and Paul West; 5. Resilience in agricultural systems Stephen J. Ramsden and James Gibbons; 6. Building resilience into agricultural pollination using wild pollinators Neal Williams, Rufus Isaacs, Eric Lonsdorf, Rachel Winfree and Taylor Ricketts; 7. Conflicts and challenges to enhancing the resilience of small-scale farmers in developing economies Richard Ewbank; 8. Modern biotechnology and sustainable intensification: chances and limitations Rolf Meyer; 9. Pastoralism, conservation and resilience: causes and consequences of pastoralist household decision-making Katherine Homewood, Marcus Rowcliffe, Jan De Leeuw, Mohamed Y. Said and Aidan Keane; Part II. Integrating Biodiversity and Building Resilience into Agricultural Systems: 10. Delivering sustainability in agriculture: some implications for analysis Ian Hodge; 11. The resilience of agricultural landscapes characterised by land sparing versus land sharing Dave Abson, Kate Sherren and Joern Fischer; 12. Ecological-economic modelling for designing cost-effective incentives to conserve farmland biodiversity Martin Drechsler and Frank Wätzold; 13. Viability analysis as an approach for assessing the resilience of agroecosystems Sophie Martin; 14. Integrating economics and resilience thinking: the context of natural resource management in Australia Michael Harris, Graham Marshall and David Pannell; 15. Integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services into European agricultural policy: a challenge for the common agricultural policy Allan Buckwell; 16. Ecosystem-service based metrics of sustainability as tools for promoting conservation and food security Jonathan R. B. Fisher and Peter Kareiva; 17. Conclusions on agricultural resilience Sarah M. Gardner, Stephen J. Ramsden and Rosemary S. Hails.
£99.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Protected Areas
Book SynopsisProtected areas spearhead our response to the rapidly accelerating biodiversity crisis. However, while the number of protected areas has been growing rapidly over the past 20 years, the extent to which the world's protected areas are effectively conserving species, ecosystems, and ecosystem services is poorly understood. Highlights new techniques for better management and monitoring of protected areas Sets guidelines for the decision making processes involved in setting up and maintaining protected areas Fully international in scope and covering all ecosystems and biomes Table of ContentsContributors ix Introduction: Do Protected Areas Safeguard Biodiversity? 1 J. E. M. Baillie, L. Joppa and J. G. Robinson Part I The Global Protected Area Portfolio 11 1. Government Commitments for Protected Areas: Status of Implementation and Sources of Leverage to Enhance Ambition 13 L. Krueger 2. Protected Area Diversity and Potential for Improvement 34 N. Dudley and S. Stolton 3. Sound Investments: Protected Areas as Natural Solutions to Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation 49 K. MacKinnon 4. Optimal Protection of the World’s Threatened Birds, Mammals, and Amphibians 66 J. E. M. Watson, D. B. Segan and R. A. Fuller 5. Maintaining a Global Data Set on Protected Areas 81 A. Milam, S. Kenney, D. Juffe‐Bignoli, B. Bertzky, C. Corrigan, B. MacSharry, N. D. Burgess and N. Kingston Part II The Fate of Species in Protected Areas 103 6. Species Population Trends in Protected Areas 105 B. Collen, L. McRae, E. Nicholson, I. D. Craigie, E. J. Milner‐Gulland, J. Loh and S. Whitmee 7. Effectiveness of Protected Areas in Conserving Large Carnivores in Europe 122 L. Santini, L. Boitani, L. Maiorano and C. Rondinini 8. Towards Understanding Drivers of Wildlife Population Trends in Terrestrial Protected Areas 134 M. Barnes, I. D. Craigie and M. Hockings Part III Managing Protected Areas at System Scales 151 9. Toward Assessing the Vulnerability of US National Parks to Land Use and Climate Change 153 A. Hansen, C. Davis, J. Haas and N. Piekielek 10. Integrating Community‐Managed Areas into Protected Area Systems: The Promise of Synergies and the Reality of Trade‐Offs 169 M. Rao, H. Nagendra, G. Shahabuddin and L. R. Carrasco 11. The Importance of Asia’s Protected Areas for Safeguarding Commercially High Value Species 190 J. Walston, E. J. Stokes and S. Hedges Part IV Monitoring Protected Areas at System Scales 209 12. Monitoring Protected Area Coverage and Impact on Key Biodiversity Areas, Important Bird Areas and Alliance for Zero Extinction Sites 211 S. H. M. Butchart, T. M. Brooks, J. P. W. Scharlemann and M. A. K. Mwangi 13. Camera Traps for Conservation: Monitoring Protected Area Investments 228 T. G. O’Brien 14. Monitoring Protected Areas from Space 242 N. Pettorelli, M. Wegmann, L. Gurney and G. Dubois Index 260
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Protected Areas
Book SynopsisProtected areas spearhead our response to the rapidly accelerating biodiversity crisis. However, while the number of protected areas has been growing rapidly over the past 20 years, the extent to which the world's protected areas are effectively conserving species, ecosystems, and ecosystem services is poorly understood. Highlights new techniques for better management and monitoring of protected areas Sets guidelines for the decision making processes involved in setting up and maintaining protected areas Fully international in scope and covering all ecosystems and biomes Table of ContentsContributors ix Introduction: Do Protected Areas Safeguard Biodiversity? 1 J. E. M. Baillie, L. Joppa and J. G. Robinson Part I The Global Protected Area Portfolio 11 1. Government Commitments for Protected Areas: Status of Implementation and Sources of Leverage to Enhance Ambition 13 L. Krueger 2. Protected Area Diversity and Potential for Improvement 34 N. Dudley and S. Stolton 3. Sound Investments: Protected Areas as Natural Solutions to Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation 49 K. MacKinnon 4. Optimal Protection of the World’s Threatened Birds, Mammals, and Amphibians 66 J. E. M. Watson, D. B. Segan and R. A. Fuller 5. Maintaining a Global Data Set on Protected Areas 81 A. Milam, S. Kenney, D. Juffe‐Bignoli, B. Bertzky, C. Corrigan, B. MacSharry, N. D. Burgess and N. Kingston Part II The Fate of Species in Protected Areas 103 6. Species Population Trends in Protected Areas 105 B. Collen, L. McRae, E. Nicholson, I. D. Craigie, E. J. Milner‐Gulland, J. Loh and S. Whitmee 7. Effectiveness of Protected Areas in Conserving Large Carnivores in Europe 122 L. Santini, L. Boitani, L. Maiorano and C. Rondinini 8. Towards Understanding Drivers of Wildlife Population Trends in Terrestrial Protected Areas 134 M. Barnes, I. D. Craigie and M. Hockings Part III Managing Protected Areas at System Scales 151 9. Toward Assessing the Vulnerability of US National Parks to Land Use and Climate Change 153 A. Hansen, C. Davis, J. Haas and N. Piekielek 10. Integrating Community‐Managed Areas into Protected Area Systems: The Promise of Synergies and the Reality of Trade‐Offs 169 M. Rao, H. Nagendra, G. Shahabuddin and L. R. Carrasco 11. The Importance of Asia’s Protected Areas for Safeguarding Commercially High Value Species 190 J. Walston, E. J. Stokes and S. Hedges Part IV Monitoring Protected Areas at System Scales 209 12. Monitoring Protected Area Coverage and Impact on Key Biodiversity Areas, Important Bird Areas and Alliance for Zero Extinction Sites 211 S. H. M. Butchart, T. M. Brooks, J. P. W. Scharlemann and M. A. K. Mwangi 13. Camera Traps for Conservation: Monitoring Protected Area Investments 228 T. G. O’Brien 14. Monitoring Protected Areas from Space 242 N. Pettorelli, M. Wegmann, L. Gurney and G. Dubois Index 260
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Governance of Marine Fisheries and Biodiversity
Book SynopsisGovernance of Marine Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation explores governance of the world s oceans with a focus on the impacts of two inter-connected but historically separate streams of governance: one for fisheries, the other for biodiversity conservation.Trade Review“A significant strength of the book is its multidisciplinary approach combined with the contributors’ collective hands-on experience. Together they offer considerable insights and rich descriptions. Each chapter offers new insights in the topic, and no chapter is redundant. Because of the book’s richness of perspectives and its structure, it is excellent for looking up various topics of interest, whether the reader is a newcomer to the field or is knowledgeable in areas of the book. The book is therefore suitable for anyone addressing fisheries governance and/or biodiversity conservation.” (Marine Biology Research, 25 June 2015) 'A significant strengh of the book is its multidisciplinary approach combined with the contributors' collective hands-on experience. (...) Because of the book's richness of perspectives and its structure, it is excellent for looking up various topics of interest, whether the reader is a newcomer to the field or is knowledgeable in areas of the book. (...) the book is an accomplishment in that it has managed to include perspectives from a range of disciplines, providing a unique richness of perspectives and detailed descriptions of management bodies, instruments, frameworks, concepts, ideas, regulations and laws. It is a valuable book for anyone addressing fisheries governance and/or biodiversity conservation and a must for a wide range of libraries.' Kjellrun Hiis Hauge, Marine Biology Research, 2015Table of ContentsNotes on contributors viii Foreword by Bonnie J. McCay xvi Foreword by Árni M. Mathiesen xviii Foreword by Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias xx Preface xxii Acknowledgements xxv List of selected acronyms xxvi Glossary xxx PART I: GOVERNANCE TRENDS AND CHALLENGES 1 1 Governance of marine fisheries and biodiversity conservation: A history 3 S.M. Garcia, J. Rice and A. Charles 2 Governance of marine fisheries and biodiversity conservation: Convergence or coevolution? 18 S.M. Garcia, J. Rice and A. Charles 3 Governance of marine fisheries and biodiversity conservation: the integration challenge 37 S.M. Garcia, J. Rice and A. Charles PART II: GOVERNANCE DIMENSIONS 53 4 Bio-ecological dimensions of fisheries management, biodiversity and governance 55 J. Rice and P. Mace 5 The economic dimension: addressing behaviour, incentives and context for effective governance 68 S. Hanna 6 The social dimension: the challenge of dealing with equity 82 B. Hersoug 7 The global legal dimension: navigating the legal currents of rights and responsibilities 96 A.H. Hoel and D. VanderZwaag 8 Spatial dimensions of fisheries and biodiversity governance 110 R. Kenchington, O. Vestergaard and S.M. Garcia 9 Scientific foundation: towards integration 124 J. Rice, S. Jennings and A. Charles PART III: GLOBAL GOVERNANCE 137 10 Global level institutions and processes: frameworks for understanding critical roles and foundations of cooperation and integration 139 L. Ridgeway 11 Global level institutions and processes: assessment of critical roles, foundations of cooperation and integration and their contribution to integrated marine governance 148 L. Ridgeway 12 Integrative policy and legal instruments, approaches and tools: fisheries and biodiversity conservation 166 B. Kuemlangan, J. Sanders, P. Deupmann and C. De Young 13 Conservation and risk of extinction of marine species 181 P. Mace, C. O’Criodain, J. Rice and G. Sant 14 Parallel initiatives: CBD’s Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs) and FAO’s Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) criteria and processes 195 J. Rice, J. Lee and M. Tandstad PART IV: REGIONAL GOVERNANCE 209 15 Regional governance for fisheries and biodiversity 211 R. Warner, K.M. Gjerde and D. Freestone 16 Regional governance: the case of NEAFC and OSPAR 225 K. Hoydal, D. Johnson and A.H. Hoel 17 Regional governance: the Mediterranean cradle 239 F. Simard, M. Camilleri and L. Sbai 18 CCAMLR and Antarctic conservation: the leader to follow? 253 D. Miller and N.M. Slicer 19 Implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries in the Benguela Current LME area 271 J. Augustyn, S. Petersen, L. Shannon and H. Hamukuaya 20 Governance of marine fisheries and conservation in the context of the European Union 285 S. Beslier and B. 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Salas 27 F ishers’ organizations: their role in decision-making for fisheries and conservation 385 M. Makino, A.S. Cabanban and S. Jentoft 28 The role of courts in fisheries management and marine biodiversity protection: US and EU systems 398 P. Shelley and T. van Rijn PART VI: CONCLUSION 411 29 A tale of two streams: synthesizing governance of marine fisheries and biodiversity conservation 413 A. Charles, S.M. Garcia and J. Rice ANNEXES Annex 1: History of fisheries and biodiversity conservation: A timeline of key events (1850–2012) 429 Annex 2: Key global institutions, bodies and processes: Roles, participation and main focus 461 Index 497
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Book SynopsisBIOPROSPECTING OF PLANT BIODIVERSITY FOR INDUSTRIAL MOLECULES A comprehensive collection of recent translational research on bioresource utilization and ecological sustainability Bioprospecting of Plant Biodiversity for Industrial Molecules provides an up-to-date overview of the ongoing search for biodiverse organic compounds for use in pharmaceuticals, bioceuticals, agriculture, and other commercial applications. Bringing together work from a panel of international contributors, this comprehensive monograph covers natural compounds of plants, endophyte enzymes and their applications in industry, plant bioprospecting in cosmetics, marine bioprospecting of seaweeds, and more. Providing global perspectives on bioprospecting of plant biodiversity, the authors present research on enzymes, mineral micro-nutrients, biopesticides, algal biomass, and other bioactive molecules. In-depth chapters assess the health impacts and ecological sustainability of the various biomolecules and identify Table of ContentsList of Contributors xv Preface xxi About the Editors xxiii Acknowledgments xxv 1 An Introduction to Plant Biodiversity and Bioprospecting 1Ramya Krishnan, Sudhir P. Singh, and Santosh Kumar Upadhyay 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 What is Bioprospecting 1 1.2.1 Chemical Prospecting 3 1.2.2 Gene Prospecting 3 1.2.3 Bionic Prospecting 4 1.3 Significance of Plants in Bioprospecting 4 1.4 Pros and Cons of Bioprospecting 5 1.5 Recent Trends in Bioprospecting 6 1.6 Omics for Bioprospecting and in silico Bioprospecting 7 1.7 An Insight into the Book 8 References 10 2 Entomotoxic Proteins from Plant Biodiversity to Control the Crop Insect Pests 15Surjeet Kumar Arya, Shatrughan Shiva, and Santosh Kumar Upadhyay 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Lectins 16 2.3 Proteinase Inhibitors 21 2.4 α-Amylase Inhibitors 24 2.5 Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins (RIPs) 27 2.6 Arcelins 30 2.7 Defensins 32 2.8 Cyclotides 32 2.9 Canatoxin-Like Proteins 33 2.10 Ureases and Urease-Derived Encrypted Peptides 33 2.11 Chitinases 36 2.12 Proteases 36 2.13 Conclusions 37 References 37 3 Bioprospecting of Natural Compounds for Industrial and Medical Applications: Current Scenario and Bottleneck 53Sameer Dixit, Akanchha Shukla, Vinayak Singh, and Santosh Kumar Upadhyay 3.1 Introduction 53 3.2 Why Bioprospecting Is Important 54 3.3 Major Sites for Bioprospecting 54 3.4 Pipeline of Bioprospecting 55 3.5 Biopiracy: An Unethical Bioprospecting 55 3.6 Bioprospecting Derived Products in Agriculture Industry 56 3.7 Bioprospecting Derived Products for Bioremediation 57 3.8 Bioprospecting for Nanoparticles Development 59 3.9 Bioprospecting Derived Products in Pharmaceutical Industry 60 3.10 Conclusion and Future Prospects 63 Acknowledgments 64 References 64 4 Role of Plants in Phytoremediation of Industrial Waste 73Pankaj Srivastava and Nishita Giri 4.1 Introduction 73 4.2 Different Toxic Materials from Industries 75 4.2.1 Fly Ash from Thermal Power Plants 75 4.2.2 Heavy Metals and Pesticides in Environment 75 4.2.2.1 Cadmium 75 4.2.2.2 Arsenic 76 4.2.2.3 Chromium 76 4.2.2.4 Pesticide in Environment 76 4.2.3 Phytoremediation Technology in Present Scenario 77 4.2.4 Conclusion 80 References 81 5 Ecological Restoration and Plant Biodiversity 91Shalini Tiwari and Puneet Singh Chauhan 5.1 Introduction 91 5.2 Major Areas of Bioprospecting 92 5.2.1 Chemical/Biochemical Prospecting 92 5.2.2 Gene/Genetic Prospecting 92 5.2.3 Bionic Prospecting 93 5.3 Bioprospecting: Creating a Value for Biodiversity 93 5.4 Conservation and Ecological Restoration for Sustainable Utilization of Resources 94 5.5 Biodiversity Development Agreements 95 5.6 Conclusions 96 References 96 6 Endophyte Enzymes and Their Applications in Industries 99Rufin Marie Kouipou Toghueo and Fabrice Fekam Boyom 6.1 Introduction 99 6.2 The Rationale for Bioprospecting Endophytes for Novel Industrial Enzymes 100 6.3 Endophytes as a Source of Industrial Enzymes 101 6.3.1 Amylases 104 6.3.2 Asparaginase 105 6.3.3 Cellulases 107 6.3.4 Chitinases 109 6.3.5 Laccases 110 6.3.6 Lipases 111 6.3.7 Proteases 113 6.3.8 Xylanases 115 6.3.9 Other Enzymes Produced by Endophytes 116 6.3.9.1 AHL-Lactonase 116 6.3.9.2 Agarase 116 6.3.9.3 Chromate Reductase 116 6.3.9.4 β-Mannanase 117 6.4 Overview of the Methods Used to Investigate Endophytes as Sources of Enzymes 117 6.5 Strategies Applied to Improve the Production of Enzymes by Endophytes 118 6.6 Conclusion 119 Acknowledgements 122 References 122 7 Resource Recovery from the Abundant Agri-biomass 131Shilpi Bansal, Jyoti Singh Jadaun, and Sudhir P. Singh 7.1 Introduction 131 7.2 Potential of Agri-biomass to Produce Different Products 133 7.2.1 Conversion of Agri-biomass into Valuable Chemicals 133 7.2.2 Energy Production Using Agri-biomass 134 7.2.3 Role of Agri-biomass in Heavy Metal Decontamination 135 7.2.4 Manufacturing of Lightweight Materials 137 7.3 Case Studies 138 7.3.1 Utilization of Paddy Waste 138 7.3.2 Utilization of Mustard Waste 140 7.3.3 Utilization of Maize Waste 140 7.3.4 Utilization of Horticulture Waste 142 7.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 144 References 144 8 Antimicrobial Products from Plant Biodiversity 153Pankaj Kumar Verma, Shikha Verma, Nalini Pandey, and Debasis Chakrabarty 8.1 Introduction 153 8.2 Use of Plant Products as Antimicrobials: Historical Perspective 154 8.3 Major Groups of Plants-Derived Antimicrobial Compound 156 8.3.1 Simple Phenols and Phenolic Acids 156 8.3.1.1 Flavonoids 156 8.3.1.2 Quinones 160 8.3.1.3 Tannins 160 8.3.1.4 Coumarins 161 8.3.2 Terpenes and Essential Oils 162 8.3.3 Alkaloids 163 8.4 Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Activity 163 8.4.1 Plant Extracts with Efflux Pump Inhibitory Activity 164 8.4.2 Plant Extracts with Bacterial Quorum Sensing Inhibitory Activity 164 8.4.3 Plant Extracts with Biofilm Inhibitory Activity 165 8.5 Conclusions and Future Prospects 165 References 166 9 Functional Plants as Natural Sources of Dietary Antioxidants 175Ao Shang, Jia-Hui Li, Xiao-Yu Xu, Ren-You Gan, Min Luo, and Hua-Bin Li 9.1 Introduction 175 9.2 Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity 176 9.3 Antioxidant Activity of Functional Plants 176 9.3.1 Vegetables 176 9.3.2 Fruits 177 9.3.3 Medicinal Plants 181 9.3.4 Cereal Grains 181 9.3.5 Flowers 181 9.3.6 Microalgae 181 9.3.7 Teas 182 9.4 Applications of Plant Antioxidants 182 9.4.1 Food Additives 182 9.4.2 Dietary Supplements 183 9.5 Conclusions 183 References 184 10 Biodiversity and Importance of Plant Bioprospecting in Cosmetics 189K. Sri Manjari, Debarati Chakraborty, Aakanksha Kumar, and Sakshi Singh 10.1 Biodiversity, Bioprospecting, and Cosmetics – A Harmony of Triad 189 10.2 The Fury of Synthetic Chemicals in Cosmetics on Health 191 10.3 India’s Biodiversity and Its Traditional Knowledge/Medicine in Cosmetics 191 10.3.1 Herbal Cosmetics 194 10.4 Use of Plant-Based Products in the Cosmetic Industry 194 10.5 Green Cosmetics – Significance and Current Status of the Global Market 196 10.5.1 Sustainable Development Goals (Economic, Ecological Benefits) in Cosmetic Industry – How Bioprospecting and Green Cosmetics Can Help? 199 10.6 Ethical and Legal Implications of Bioprospecting and Cosmetics 200 10.6.1 International Laws Regulating Bioprospecting 201 10.6.2 Indian Law Regulating Bioprospecting 202 10.6.3 Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) 202 10.6.4 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 203 10.6.5 Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, and Folklore (IGC) 203 10.7 Laws Regulating Cosmetics 203 10.8 Role of Biotechnology in Bioprospecting and Cosmetics 204 References 205 11 Therapeutic Lead Secondary Metabolites Production Using Plant In Vitro Cultures 211Vikas Srivastava, Aksar Ali Chowdhary, Skalzang Lhamo, Sonal Mishra, and Shakti Mehrotra 11.1 Introduction 211 11.2 Secondary Metabolites and Pharmaceutical Significance 212 11.3 Plant In Vitro Cultures and Strategies for Secondary Metabolite Production 214 11.3.1 Precursor Feeding 214 11.3.2 Metabolic Engineering 215 11.3.3 Elicitation 216 11.3.4 Bioreactor Up-scaling 216 11.4 Exemplification of the Utilization of Different Types of Plant In Vitro Cultures for SMs Production 217 11.4.1 Shoot Culture 217 11.4.2 Adventitious Root Culture 220 11.4.3 Callus and Cell Suspension Culture 220 11.4.4 Hairy Root Cultures 221 11.5 Conclusion 221 References 222 12 Plant Diversity and Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Spices and Condiments 231Thakku R. Ramkumar and Subbiah Karuppusamy 12.1 Introduction 231 12.2 Habitat and Diversity of Major Spices and Condiments in India 232 12.3 Ethnobotanical Context of Spices and Condiments in India 241 12.4 Major Spices and Condiments in India 243 12.4.1 Black Pepper 243 12.4.2 Capsicums 243 12.4.3 Cinnamomum 244 12.4.4 Coriander 244 12.4.5 Cumin 244 12.4.6 Cardamom 245 12.4.7 Fennel 245 12.4.8 Ginger 245 12.4.9 Mustard Seed 246 12.4.10 Nutmeg 246 12.4.11 Saffron 246 12.4.12 Turmeric 246 12.4.13 Vanilla 247 12.5 Importance of Indian Spices 247 12.6 Spice Plantation and Cultivation in India 249 12.7 Cultivation Technology of Caper Bud in India 250 12.8 Export of Indian Spices 251 12.9 Conservation Efforts Against Selected Uncultivated Wild Spices and Condiments 254 12.10 Institutions and Organization Dedicated for Research and Development in Spices and Condiments in India 254 12.11 Recent Researches on Spices and Condiments 255 12.12 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 256 Acknowledgments 256 Authors’ Contribution 256 References 257 13 Plants as Source of Essential Oils and Perfumery Applications 261Monica Butnariu 13.1 Background 261 13.2 Biochemistry of Essential Oils 262 13.2.1 The Physiological Mechanism of Biosynthesis of Essential Oils 262 13.2.2 The Role of Terpenes in Plants 263 13.2.3 The Prevalence Essential Oils in Plants 264 13.2.4 Paths of Biosynthesis of Volatile Compounds in Plants 265 13.2.4.1 Metabolic Cycles Involved in the Biosynthesis of Different Groups of Secondary Metabolites 265 13.2.4.2 Metabolic Cycles of Biosynthesis of Phenolic Compounds 266 13.3 The Metabolism Terpenes 269 13.3.1 Metabolic Cycle of Mevalonic Acid Biosynthesis 271 13.3.2 Metabolic Cycle of Methylerythritol Phosphate Biosynthesis 272 13.4 The Role of Essential Oils and the Specificity of Their Accumulation in Plants 272 13.5 Essential Oils from Plants in Perfume 281 13.5.1 Linalool (3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol), C10H18O 286 13.5.2 Camphor (1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo [2.2.1] heptan-2-one), C10H16O 286 13.5.3 Cedrol (1S, 2R, 5S, 7R, 8R)-(2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo [5.3.1.01,5] undecan-8-ol or cedran-8-ol), C15H26O 286 13.5.4 Eugenol (2-methoxy-4-allylphenol; 1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene), C10H12O2 287 13.5.5 Citral (3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al), C10H16O 287 13.5.6 Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) C8H8O3 287 13.5.7 Syringe Aldehyde (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde) C9H10O4 288 13.6 Conclusions and Remarks 289 References 290 14 Bioprospection of Plants for Essential Mineral Micronutrients 293Nikita Bisht and Puneet Singh Chauhan 14.1 Introduction 293 14.2 Plants as a Source of Mineral Micronutrients 293 14.3 Bioavailability of Micronutrients from Plants 294 14.3.1 Bioavailability of Fe and Zn 294 14.3.2 Impact of Food Processing on Micronutrient Bioavailability from Plant Foods 295 14.4 Manipulating Plant Micronutrients 296 14.4.1 Improving Bioavailability of Micronutrients from Plant Foods 296 14.4.2 Metabolic Engineering of Micronutrients in Crop Plants 297 14.5 Microbes in the Biofortification of Micronutrients in Crops 298 14.6 Conclusions 299 References 299 15 Algal Biomass: A Natural Resource of High-Value Biomolecules 303Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Ananya Singh, Variyata Agrawal, and Neelam Yadav 15.1 Introduction 303 15.2 Carbon Dioxide Capture and Sequestration 304 15.3 Algae in High-Value Biomolecules Production 306 15.3.1 Proteins, Peptides, and Amino Acids 310 15.3.2 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) 311 15.3.3 Polysaccharides 312 15.3.4 Pigments 313 15.3.4.1 Chlorophylls 313 15.3.4.2 Carotenoids 314 15.3.4.3 Phycobilliproteins (PBPs) 315 15.3.5 Vitamins 316 15.3.6 Polyphenols 316 15.3.7 Phytosterols 317 15.3.8 Phytohormones 318 15.3.9 Minerals 318 15.4 Algae in Biofuel Production/Generation 319 15.4.1 Thermochemical Conversion 319 15.4.2 Chemical Conversion by Transesterification 321 15.4.3 Biochemical Conversion 322 15.4.4 Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) 324 15.5 Algae in Additional Applications 325 15.5.1 Algae as Livestock Feed and Nutrition 325 15.5.2 Algae as Feed in Aquaculture 326 15.5.3 Algae as Bio-Fertilizer 326 15.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects 326 References 327 16 Plant Bioprospecting for Biopesticides and Bioinsecticides 335Aradhana Lucky Hans and Sangeeta Saxena 16.1 Introduction 335 16.2 Current Scenario in India 336 16.3 Plants-Based Active Compounds 337 16.3.1 Azadirachtin 337 16.3.2 Pyrethrins 338 16.3.3 Rotenone 338 16.3.4 Sabadilla 339 16.3.5 Ryania 339 16.3.6 Nicotine 339 16.3.7 Acetogenins 339 16.3.8 Capsaicinoids 339 16.3.9 Essential Oils 340 16.4 Advantages and Future Prospects of Bioinsecticides 340 16.5 Conclusions 342 Acknowledgment 343 References 343 17 Plant Biomass to Bioenergy 345Mrinalini Srivastava and Debasis Chakrabarty 17.1 Introduction 345 17.2 Plant Biomass 346 17.2.1 Types of Biomass (Source: [17]) 347 17.3 Bioenergy 347 17.4 Biomass Conversion into Bioenergy 348 17.4.1 Cogeneration 349 17.5 The Concept of Biomass Energy (Source: [27]) 349 17.5.1 Thermochemical Conversion 349 17.5.1.1 Direct Combustion 349 17.5.1.2 Pyrolysis 349 17.5.1.3 Gasification 349 17.5.2 Biochemical Conversion 350 17.5.2.1 Anaerobic Digestion 350 17.5.2.2 Alcohol Fermentation 350 17.5.2.3 Hydrogen Production from Biomass 350 17.6 Use of Biofuel in Transportation 350 17.7 Production of Biogas and Biomethane from Biomass 350 17.8 Generation of Biofuel 351 17.8.1 Bioethanol 351 17.8.2 Biodiesel 352 17.9 Advanced Technologies in the Area of Bioenergy 352 17.10 Conclusion 353 Acknowledgment 354 References 354 18 Bioenergy Crops as an Alternate Energy Resource 357Garima Pathak and Shivanand Suresh Dudhagi 18.1 Introduction 357 18.2 Classification of Bioenergy Crops 358 18.2.1 First-Generation Bioenergy Crops 358 18.2.1.1 Sugarcane 359 18.2.1.2 Corn 359 18.2.1.3 Sweet Sorghum 359 18.2.1.4 Oil Crops 360 18.2.2 Second-Generation Bioenergy Crops 360 18.2.2.1 Switchgrass 360 18.2.2.2 Miscanthus 361 18.2.2.3 Alfalfa 361 18.2.2.4 Reed Canary Grass 361 18.2.2.5 Other Plants 361 18.2.3 Third-Generation Bioenergy Crops 362 18.2.3.1 Boreal Plants 362 18.2.3.2 Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) Plants 362 18.2.3.3 Eucalyptus 362 18.2.3.4 Agave 362 18.2.3.5 Microalgae 363 18.2.4 Dedicated Bioenergy Crops 363 18.2.5 Halophytes 363 18.3 Characteristics of Bioenergy Crops 364 18.3.1 Physiological and Ecological Traits 364 18.3.2 Agronomic and Metabolic Traits 364 18.3.3 Biochemical Composition and Caloric Content 365 18.4 Genetic Improvement of Bioenergy Crops 365 18.5 Environmental Impacts of Bioenergy Crops 366 18.5.1 Soil Quality 366 18.5.2 Water and Minerals 367 18.5.3 Carbon Sequestration 367 18.5.4 Phytoremediation 367 18.5.5 Biodiversity 368 18.6 Conclusion and Future Prospect 369 References 369 19 Marine Bioprospecting: Seaweeds for Industrial Molecules 377Achintya Kumar Dolui 19.1 Introduction 377 19.2 Seaweeds as Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods 378 19.3 Seaweeds in the Alleviation of Lifestyle Disorders 380 19.4 Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Seaweeds 381 19.5 Seaweed Is a Source of Anticoagulant Agent 381 19.6 Anticancer Property of Seaweed 382 19.7 Seaweeds as Antiviral Drugs and Mosquitocides 384 19.8 Use of Seaweeds in the Cosmeceutical Industry 385 19.9 Use of Seaweed as Contraceptive Agents 386 19.10 Extraction of Active Ingredients from Seaweed 388 19.10.1 Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) 388 19.10.2 Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) 389 19.10.3 Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) 389 19.10.4 Enzyme-Assisted Extraction (EAE) and EMEA 390 19.11 Market Potential of Seaweeds 390 19.12 Conclusion 391 References 391 20 Bioprospection of Orchids and Appraisal of Their Therapeutic Indications 401Devina Ghai, Jagdeep Verma, Arshpreet Kaur, Kranti Thakur, Sandip V. 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Taylor & Francis Ltd Routledge Handbook of Biodiversity and the Law
Book SynopsisThis volume provides a reference textbook and comprehensive compilation of multifaceted perspectives on the legal issues arising from the conservation and exploitation of non-human biological resources. Contributors include leading academics, policy-makers and practitioners reviewing a range of socio-legal issues concerning the relationships between humankind and the natural world. The Routledge Handbook of Biodiversity and the Law includes chapters on fundamental and cutting-edge issues, including discussion of major legal instruments such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol. The book is divided into six distinct parts based around the major objectives which have emerged from legal frameworks concerned with protecting biodiversity. Following introductory chapters, Part II examines issues relating to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, with Part III focusing on access and benefit-sharing. Part Trade Review"The Handbook of Biodiversity and the Law, edited by Charles R. McManis and Burton Ong, is required reading for lawyers, scholars and policymakers for the most recent comprehensive scholarship on a broad spectrum of issues relating to biodiversity. In one single volume world renowned environmental law scholars examine cutting edge issues ranging from genetic resources, biosecurity, access and benefit sharing, synthetic biology, intellectual property, cultural heritage, conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, indigenous peoples human rights and more. This will clearly become a 'must have' reference book." - Dr. Nilufer Oral, Law Faculty, Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey"This book illuminates the complex set of legal issues surrounding biodiversity by examining them from a wide range of different perspectives. The editors are to be commended for the incredibly rich, varied, and informative scholarship that they have brought together in one volume." - Prof. Graeme B. Dinwoodie, University of Oxford, UKTable of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1. Biodiversity and the Law: Mapping the International Legal Terrain 2. Biodiversity and the Law in Brief Part II: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources 3. Biodiversity in International Environmental Law Through the UN Sustainable Development Goals 4. Biodiversity, Protected Areas and the Law 5. The International Legal Framework for the Protection of and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity 6. Biosecurity, Invasive Species and the Law 7. Biotechnology, Biodiversity and the Environment 8. Legal Responses in the United States to Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change 9. China’s Biodiversity Law 10. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Toward the Realization of Farmers’ Rights as a Means of Protecting and Enhancing Crop Genetic Diversity Part III: Access and Benefit-Sharing 11. Access to and Benefit-Sharing of Marine Genetic Resources Beyond National Jurisdiction: Developing a New Legally Binding Instrument 12. The Impact of Natural Products Discovery Programs on our Knowledge of the Flora of Madagascar 13. Regulatory Measures on Access and Benefit-Sharing for Biological and Genetic Resources: National and Regional Perspectives from the Philippines, Singapore and ASEAN 14. One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? Implementing Access and Benefit-Sharing Legislation in South Africa 15. De-Materialising Genetic Resources: Synthetic Biology, Intellectual Property and the ABS Bypass Part IV: Traditional Knowledge Protection 16. Traditional Knowledge: Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future 17. Bioprospecting and Traditional Knowledge in Australia 18. If we have never been Modern, they have never been Traditional: ‘Traditional Knowledge’, Biodiversity, and the Flawed ABS Paradigm 19. Where Custom is the Law: State and User Obligations to 'Take into Consideration' Customary Law Governing Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources Part V: Biodiversity and Intellectual Property Protection 20. Biodiversity, Intangible Cultural Heritage and Intellectual Property 21. Intellectual Property, Biodiversity and Food Security 22. Sisyphus Redivivus? The Work of WIPO on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge 23. Is the Whole Greater than the Sum of its Parts? A Critical Reflection on the WIPO IGC Part VI: The Ethics, Economics and Science-Policy Interface of Biodiversity Protection 24. Naturalizing Morality 25. Making Legal Use of the Valuation of Nature 26. Bounded Openness as the Modality for the Global Multilateral Benefit-Sharing Mechanism of the Nagoya Protocol 27. The IPBES, Biodiversity and the Law: Design, Functioning and Perspectives of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Asian Sacred Natural Sites
Book SynopsisNature conservation planning tends to be driven by models based on Western norms and science, but these may not represent the cultural, philosophical and religious contexts of much of Asia. This book provides a new perspective on the topic of sacred natural sites and cultural heritage by linking Asian cultures, religions and worldviews with contemporary conservation practices and approaches.The chapters focus on the modern significance of sacred natural sites in Asian protected areas with reference, where appropriate, to an Asian philosophy of protected areas. Drawn from over 20 different countries, the book covers examples of sacred natural sites from all of IUCNâs protected area categories and governance types. The authors demonstrate the challenges faced to maintain culture and support spiritual and religious governance and management structures in the face of strong modernisation across Asia.The book shows how sacred natural sites contribute to defining new, more sTrade Review"During the past three decades I have photographed and studied 800 places of pilgrimage in more than 150 countries. This gives me a rare vantage point from which to comment on the research and publishing work of Bas Verschuuren. In his newest book, Asian Sacred Natural Sites, he has with consistently high quality given us a comprehensive coverage of the fascinating subject." – Martin Gray, National Geographic photographer and author of Sacred Earth: Places of Peace and Power (2007)"An exciting set of essays contributing to one of humanity's most pressing challenges: how to re-establish our place within nature, respecting it as the source of all life, in ways that go beyond the physical and material into the spiritual and ethical, and learning from peoples who have done it for millennia." – Ashish Kothari, Kalpavriksh, India and co-editor of Protected Areas, Governance and Management (2015) "Asian Sacred Natural Sites shows that today’s protected areas draw from ancient ideas of the sacred values of nature. Our ancestors gave special status to certain ecologically productive places, and the authors convince us that treating protected areas with a sense of sacredness will help ensure a productive future for all." – Jeffrey A. McNeely, former IUCN Chief Scientist and Asian protected area systems design expert for the Asian Development Bank "At last! This fascinating and in-depth book tells of the inherent links between sacred places and environment and therefore between faith and conservation. Most of our national parks only exist because they have been sacred for centuries and therefore could become parks. This book provides the vital stepping stone for secular conservation to finally work as partner with the worlds of faith and together to create a more sacred future." – Martin Palmer, Alliance of Religion and Conservation "This is a very skillfully edited, most substantial, and high-quality survey in depth of sacred natural sites in Asia, covering theory as well as practice. This fascinating benchmark contribution deserves careful consideration by a wide and diverse audience including scientists and academics interested in the interrelationships of culture, religion, and ecology as well as conservationists and environmentalists in general." – Leslie E. Sponsel, University of Hawai`i, USA and author of Spiritual Ecology (2012) "This book’s exceptionally rich set of case studies from across Asia powerfully attests to the important role of sacred natural sites in biocultural diversity. To this the volume adds a strong critique of mainstream conservation and a cogent call for reforming the conceptualization, governance, and management of protected areas to respect sacred natural sites' conservation significance, numinous character, and the worldviews, rights, responsibilities, and concerns of their indigenous, community, and faith group custodians. Highly recommended." – Stan Stevens, University of Massachusetts, USA and author of Indigenous Peoples, National Parks, and Protected Areas (2014) "The value of sacred sites for the conservation of ecosystems and organisms is increasingly being recognised... This is both a wide-reaching and specialist text which brings together a broad range of authors, disciplines and examples". - A.M. Mannion, Bulletin of the British Ecological SocietyTable of Contents1. Introduction: Re-awakening the Power of Place: Ancient Philosophy and Practice with Current Relevance for Protected Areas and Conservation in Asia Bas Verschuuren Section 1: Themes and Perspectives on the Conservation of Asian Sacred Natural Sites 2. The Asian Philosophy of Protected Areas Amran Hamzah 3. Sacred Mountains in Asia: Themes and Implications for Protected Areas Edwin Bernbaum 4. Can World Heritage Status Help Protect Sacred Sites in Asia? Alison Ormsby, Wendy Jackson and Shonil Bhagwat Section 2: National Perspectives and Strategies for the Conservation of Sacred Natural Sites 5. Sacred Mandala: Protecting Bhutan’s Sacred Natural Sites Liza Zogib, Khenpo Phuntshok Tashi, Tshewang Gyalpo, Sangay Dendhup, Riamsara Kuyakanon, Kelzang Wangchuk, Lopen Namgay Tenzin and Ngawang Gyeltshen 6. Indian Sacred Natural Sites: Ancient Traditions of Reverence and Conservation Explained from a Hindu Perspective Rana P.B. Singh and Pravin S. Rana 7. Interface between Sacred Natural Sites and Formal Protected Areas for Biodiversity Conservation in Nepal Jailab Kumar Rai and Sudeep Jana Section 3: Legal Approaches and Governance of Sacred Natural Sites 8. Customary Laws Governing the Sacred Natural Sites of the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site in Lao PDR: Implications for Site Management Raphaël Glémet, Patricia Moore, Ketsana Phommachanh and Minavanh Pholsena 9. Legal Interpretation of the Sacred Natural Sites and Cultural Heritage of the Dongaria Kondhs in India Radhika Borde 10. Forum Pekaseh in the Management of Subak Landscape of Catur Angga Batukaru, UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bali Antoinette Royo, Wiwik Dharmiasih and Yunus Arbi 11. The Pa’oh’s Governance System and Kakku: Implications for Heritage Conservation from Burma/Myanmar Jonathan Liljeblad Section 4: The Conservation of Sacred Lands Meets the Challenges of Development 12. Kailash Sacred Landscape: Bridging Cultural heritage, Conservation and Development through a Transboundary Landscape Approach Abhimanyu Pandey, Rajan Kotru and Nawraj Pradhan 13. Mount Fuji’s History as a Spiritual Realm and Means for its Preservation Toshihiko Ono, Tetsuro Hongo and Kiyotatsu Yamamoto 14. Animism and Traditional Knowledge Disappear in Virachey National Park, Cambodia Gregory McCann and Yi-Chung Hsu 15. Holy Hills: Sanctuaries of Biodiversity in Xishuangbanna, South West China Lily Zeng and Gaëtan Reuse Section 5: A Role for Custodians and Religious Leaders in the Conservation of Sacred Natural Sites 16. Lakes of the Gods: Sacred High Altitude Lakes of Uttarakhand, India Jatinder Kaur and Khima Nand Balodi 17. Ysyk-Köl Lake, the Planet’s Third Eye: Sacred Sites in Ysyk-Köl Biosphere Reserve, Kyrgyzstan Aibek Samakov and Fikret Berkes 18. Sacred Tsum Valley: Improving Biodiversity Conservation with Lessons for Effective Management of Protected Areas in Nepal Jailab Rai, Nima Lama and Bas Verschuuren 19. Past and Present Biocultural Significance of Sea Turtles for Local Communities on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia Vanda Mendonca, Boutros Abi-Aoun and Mohamed El Baradey Section 6: Dualing Spirits and Sciences: Revisiting the Foundations of Conservation 20. Lua people: Traditions, Beliefs and Sacred Natural Sites in Northern Thailand Narong Pongpandecha and Ken Taylor 21. Creating New Discursive Terrain for the Custodians of the Tibetan Spiritscape in North West Yunnan John Studley and Awang Jikmed 22. Where Culture and Nature Meet: Recreating Spiritual and Religious Practices for Site Management and Governance in Takht-e Soleyman Lake, Iran Minoo Hassani Esfehani 23. Ritual and Cultural Revival at Tuvan Sacred Natural Sites Supports Indigenous Governance and Conservation of Nature in China Yuxin Hou 24. Conclusions: How the Cultural, Spiritual and Philosophical Underpinnings of Sacred Natural Sites can make Conservation in Asia more Effective and Sustainable Bas Verschuuren
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Picador USA Eating to Extinction
Book SynopsisA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceWhat Saladino finds in his adventures are people with soul-deep relationships to their food. This is not the decadence or the preciousness we might associate with a word like foodie,' but a form of reverence . . . Enchanting. Molly Young, The New York TimesDan Saladino's Eating to Extinction is the prominent broadcaster's pathbreaking tour of the world's vanishing foods and his argument for why they matter now more than ever.Over the past several decades, globalization has homogenized what we eat, and done so ruthlessly. The numbers are stark: Of the roughly six thousand different plants once consumed by human beings, only nine remain major staples today. Just three of theserice, wheat, and cornprovide 50 percent of all our calories. Dig deeper and the trends are more worrisome still: 95 percent of milk consumed in the United States comes from a single breed of cow, while one in fo
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Rare Plants
Book SynopsisA beautifully written and illustrated account of the threatened plant species that inhabit the British Isles.Britain and Ireland are home to around 300 species of rare flowering plants, and many more rare ferns, mosses, liverworts and freshwater algae. These are species at the cutting edge of biodiversity: fascinating, often beautiful, and in decline. Yet as some teeter on the brink, more rare species are still being discovered.In Rare Plants, prize-winning author Peter Marren describes the allure of Britain and Ireland's vanishing wild flora, from the simple joy of plant hunting to the wonder and (sometimes) weirdness of the plants themselves, as well as their important place in our landscape and culture. He also explores the condition of rarity in the context of our changing world and climate: why do plants become rare, what threats do they face, and what opportunities do we have to protect them before it is too late? The book concludes with an overvi
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Key Topics in Conservation Biology
Book Synopsis* Written by an international renowned team of authors. * Addresses key contemporary issues in conservation biology and looks at the realities and problems of applied conservation. * Emphasizes the three key themes in conservation biology: principles, policy and practice.Trade Review'This is probably one of the best recent books on this area of work. It deserves the widest readership and should be a 'must-buy' text for the library both institutional and personal.' British Ecological Society “The book is well edited…I highly recommend this well-written volume…it provides diverse essays that address conservation topics in a refreshing manner…good companion textbook.” Quarterly Review of Biology "[T]he result is an authoritative yet accessible work, which should attract a diverse readership." Biologist "An excellent textbook describing various aspects of conservation science and practice … .Greatly recommended." Folia GeobotanicaTable of ContentsPreface. List of Contributors. List of Boxes. 1. The Pathology of Biodiversity Loss: the Practice of Conservation: Chris R. Dickman (University of Sydney), Stuart L. Pimm (Duke University) and Marcel Cardillo (Imperial College London). 2. Prioritizing Choices in Conservation: Georgina M. Mace (Zoological Society of London), Hugh P. Possingham (University of Queensland) and Nigel Leader-Williams (University of Kent). 3. What is Biodiversity Worth? Economics as a Problem and a Solution: David Pearce (deceased), Susanna Hecht (University of California at Los Angeles) and Frank Vorhies (Consultant Sustainability Economist). 4. Impacts of Modern Molecular Genetic Techniques on Conservation Biology: Eli Geffen (Tel Aviv University), Gordon Luikart (University of Montana)and Robin S. Waples (NOAA). 5. The Role of Metapopulations in Conservation: H. Resit Akçakaya (Applied Biomathematics), Gus Mills (University of Pretoria) and C. Patrick Doncaster (University of Southampton). 6. Managing Biodiversity in the Light of Climate Change: Current Biological Effects and Future Impacts: Terry L. Root (Stanford University), Diana Liverman (University of Oxford) and Chris Newman (University of Oxford). 7. Technology in Conservation: a Boon but with Small Print: Stephen A. Ellwood (University of Oxford), Rory P. Wilson (University of Wales Swansea) and Alonzo C. Addison (Virtual Heritage Network). 8. Animal Welfare and Conservation: Measuring Stress in the Wild: Graeme McLaren (UK Environment Agency), Christian Bonacic (University of Oxford) and Andrew Rowan. 9. Does Modelling have a Role in Conservation?: Mark S. Boyce (University of Alberta), Steve P. Rushton (University of Newcastle) and Tim Lynam (CSIRO). 10. Conservation in the Tropics: Evolving Roles for Governments, International Donors and Non-governement Organizations: Steve Cobb (Environment and Development Group), Joshua Ginsberg (Columbia University) and Jorgen Thomsen (Conservation International). 11. Do Parasites Matter? Infectious Diseases and the Conservation of Host Populations: Philip Riordan (University of Oxford), Peter Hudson (Penn State University) and Steve Albon (Macaulay Institute). 12. The Nature of the Beast: Using Biological Processes in Vertebrate Pest Management: Sandra Baker (University of Oxford), Grant Singleton and Rob Smith (University of Huddersfield). 13. Introduced Species and the Line between Biodiversity Conservation and Naturalistic Eugenics: David W. Macdonald (University of Oxford), Carolyn M. King (University of Waikato) and Robert Strachan (Environment Agency Wales). 14. Bushmeat: the Challenge of Balancing Human and Wildlife Needs in African Moist Tropical Forests: John E. Fa (Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust), Lise Albrechtsen (Food and Agriculture Organization) and David Brown (Overseas Development Institute). 15. Does Sport Hunting Benefit Conservation?: Andrew K. Loveridge (University of Oxford), J.C. Reynolds (The Game Conservancy Trust) and E.J. Milner-Gulland (Imperial College London). 16. Can Farming and Wildlife Coexist?: Ruth E. Feber (University of Oxford), Elizabeth J. Asteraki (CAB International) and Les G. Firbank (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology). 17. Living with Wildlife: the Roots of Conflict and the Solutions: Claudio Sillero-Zubiri (University of Oxford), Raman Sukumar (Indian Institute of Science) and Adrian Treves (Makerere University). 18. Principles, Practice and Priorities: the Quest for Alignment: David W. Macdonald (University of Oxford), N. Mark Collins (Commonwealth Foundation) and Richard Wrangham (Harvard University). Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Fundamentals of Conservation Biology
Book SynopsisIn the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new co-author James Gibbs offer a thorough introduction to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, focusing on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations.Trade Review"Drawing on their experience in teaching and instructive writing, the authors provide an accessible, well-organized and updated review suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in various biological and environmental sciences. The book will also serve as a reference work for researchers, and the expressive and lively prose, reflecting the dedication of the authors, will hopefully inspire not only future conservation biologists but anyone who is interested in the richness of life surrounding us." (Ecoscience, Volume 15, Issue 4, 2008) "One could imagine a whole course being based on this book as it has so much to offer." (Journal of Biological Education)Table of ContentsFull Contents. List of Case Studies. Preface. Acknowledgments. Part I: Biodiversity and Its Importance:. 1. Conservation and Conservation Biology. 2. What is Biodiversity?. 3. Species Diversity. 4. Ecosystem Diversity. 5. Genetic Diversity. Part II: Threats to Biodiversity:. 6. Mass Extinctions and Global Change. 7. Extinction Processes. 8. Ecosystem Degradation and Loss. 9. Overexploitation. 10. Invasive Exotics. Part III: Maintaining Biodiversity:. 11. Protecting Ecosystems. 12. Managing Ecosystems. 13. Managing Populations. 14. Zoos and Gardens. Part IV: The Human Factors:. 15. Social Factors. 16. Economics. 17. Politics and Action. Epilogue. Glossary. Literature Cited and Author Index. Species Index. Subject Index
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Taylor & Francis Inc Data Mining for Global Trends in Mountain
Book SynopsisThanks to advances in electronic archiving of biodiversity data and the digitization of climate and other geophysical data, a new era in biogeography, functional ecology, and evolutionary ecology has begun. In Data Mining for Global Trends in Mountain Biodiversity, Christian Korner, Eva M. Spehn, and a team of experts from the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment of DIVERSITAS explore two of the hottest subjects in science and technology: biodiversity and data mining. They demonstrate how to harness the scientific power of biological databases for furthering ecological and evolutionary theory. Expert contributors address two aspects of the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment. They cover how to link biodiversity data with geophysical data and how to use biodiversity data to substantiate evolutionary and ecological theory. The text provides different methodological approaches and examples of successful mining of geo-referenced data in mountain regTrade Review"Overall, the book provides a rich resource of valuable information and stimulation for those who are willing to dig into the detail of the individual chapters, As a whole, it demonstrates well how data mining techniques ran complement, but not necessarily replace, expensive experiments, thus furthering ecological and evolutionary theory."-- Spehn. Mountain Research and Development (MRD). August 2010, Vol 30, No. 3Table of ContentsExploring and Explaining Mountain Biodiversity: The Role and Power of Geophysical Information Systems. Primary Biodiversity Data—The Foundation for Understanding Global Mountain Biodiversity. Using Primary Biodiversity Data in Mountain Species Numbers Assessments. The Global Need for, and Appreciation of, High-Quality Metadata in Biodiversity Database Work. A Possible Correlation between the Altitudinal and Latitudinal Ranges of Species in the High Elevation Flora of the Andes. Exploring Patterns of Plant Diversity in China’s Mountains. Elevational Pattern of Seed Plant Species Richness in the Hengduan Mountains, Southwest China: Area and Climate. Elevational Gradients of Species Richness Derived from Local Field Surveys versus “Mining” of Archive Data. Species Richness of Breeding Birds along the Altitudinal Gradient—An Analysis of Atlas Databases from Switzerland and Catalonia (NE Spain). Diverse Elevational Diversity Gradients in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Integrating Data across Biodiversity Levels: The Project IntraBioDiv. A Plant Functional Traits Database for the Alps—Application to the Understanding of Functional Effects of Changed Grassland Management. Using Species Occurrence Databases to Determine Niche Dynamics of Montane and Lowland Species since the Last Glacial Maximum. A Georeferenced Biodiversity Databank for Evaluating the Impact of Climate Change in Southern Italy Mountains. Using Georeferenced Databases to Assess the Effect of Climate Change on Alpine Plant Species and Diversity. The “Mountain Laboratory” of Nature— Largely Unexplored Mine of Information: Synthesis of the Book. Creative Use of Mountain Biodiversity Databases: The Kazbegi Research Agenda of GMBA-DIVERSITAS. Index.
£180.50
Johns Hopkins University Press Lagomorphs
Book SynopsisAimed at naturalists, professional biologists, and students, this book will serve as a valuable reference for those conducting biodiversity surveys and conservation throughout the world.Trade ReviewContains the latest range and taxonomic information as well as a description of key characteristics that can help distinguish species in the field . . . a useful book in my opinion. And a great format, which . . . is a welcome trend.—Jon Hall, Mammal WatchingAndrew Smith and his colleagues have produced an outstanding book that summarises the current knowledge of the world's 92 species of lagomorphs in one reference volume. Drawing on the expertise of 82 specialists on lagomorphs, this is a truly comprehensive reference work that provides detailed, species-specific information as well as a review of the ecological role of lagomorphs.—The BiologistTable of ContentsPrefaceContributors1. Introduction2. Evolution of Lagomorphs3. Systematics of Lagomorphs4. Introduced Lagomorphs5. Diseases of Lagomorphs6. Conservation of LagomorphsSPECIES ACCOUNTSOrder LagomorphaFamily OchotonidaeFamily LeporidaeThe RabbitsSylvilagusLepusReferencesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Inc Design with the Desert
Book SynopsisThe modern southwestern cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and El Paso occupy lands that once supported rich desert ecosystems. Typical development activities often resulted in scraping these desert lands of an ancient living landscape, to be replaced with one that is human-made and dependent on a large consumption of energy and natural resources. Design with the Desert: Conservation and Sustainable Development explores the natural and built environment of the American Southwest and introduces development tools for shaping the future of the region in a more sustainable way.Explore the Desert Landscape and EcologyThis transdisciplinary collaboration draws on insights from leading authorities in their fields, spanning science, ecology, planning, landscape development, architecture, and urban design. Organized into five parts, the book begins by introducing the physical aspects of the desert realm: the laTable of ContentsIntroduction. Physical Aspects of the Desert Environment: Deserts of the World. Geology and Soils in Deserts of the Southwestern United States. Scales of Climate in Designing with the Desert. Water Resources in the Desert Southwest. Geologic, Hydrologic, and Urban Hazards for Design in Desert Environments. The Living Desert: Deep History and Biogeography of La Frontera. Vegetation Zones of the Southwest. Plant Ecology of the Sonoran Desert Region. Wildlife and Anthropogenic Changes in the Arid Southwest. Healing the Wounds: An Example from the Sky Islands. Built toBurn. Restoring Ecosystem Health in Frequent-Fire Forests of the American West. Desert Planning: Ecological Planning Method. Phoenix as Every City: A Closer Look at Sprawl in the Desert. Water Planning for Growing Southwestern Communities. Removable and Placed-Based Economies: Alternative Futures for America's Deserts. Environmental Injustice in the Urban Southwest: A Case Study of Phoenix, Arizona. Dwelling in Expanded Biotic Communities: Steps Toward Reconstructive Postmodern Communities. Dialogue on Development. Ecology in Design of Urban Systems: Ecological Design. Rainwater Harvesting and Stormwater Reuse for Arid Environments. Designing Habitats in Urban Environments. Native Plant Salvaging and Reuse in Southwestern Deserts. Sustainable Urban Living: Green Solar Energy for Food and Biofuels Production. Integral Urbanism in Desert Cities: Recapturing Links in Metro Phoenix. Urban Sustainability: Settlement, Growth, and Water Security for Southwest Cities. Creating Tomorrow. Desert Vernacular: Green Building and Ecological Design in Scottsdale, Arizona. Sustainable Energy Alternatives for the Southwest. Search for a Lean Alternative. Creating Sustainable Futures for Southwestern Cities: The ProtoCity™ Approach in the Ciudad Juarez Mexico/El Paso, Texas Metroplex. Index.
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
Book SynopsisPreface.- I. CONTEXT.- The Ecosystem Concept.- Earth's Climate System.- Geology, Soils, and Sediments.- II. MECHANISMS.- Water and Energy Balance.- Carbon Inputs to Ecosystems.- Plant Carbon Budgets.- TerrDecomposition and Ecosystem Carbon Budgets.- Plant Nutrient Use.- Nutrient Cycling.- Trophic Dynamics.- Species Effects on Ecosystem Processes.- III. PATTERNS.- Temporal Dynamics.- Landscape Heterogeneity and Ecosystem Dynamics.- IV. INTEGRATION.- Changes in the Earth System.- Managing and Sustaining Ecosystem.- Abbreviations.- Glossary.- References.Trade ReviewReviews of the first edition:"This textbook includes 16 chapters, each ending with a summary, review questions and references to additional readings. … It is especially characterized by the great importance (250 pp.) which is attributed to abiotic aspects of ecosystem ecology and to production processes as well as nutrient cycling … . All these chapters are structured in an excellent and well organized way. … Altogether, the authors have well succeeded in writing a comprehensive textbook, mainly for graduate students." (Angelika Schwabe, Phytocoenologia, Vol. 34 (3), 2004)"This comprehensive textbook outlines the central processes that characterize terrestrial ecosystems, tracing the flow of water, carbon, and nutrients from their abiotic origins to their cycles through plants, animals, and decomposer organisms. … This book synthesizes current advances in ecology with established theory to offer a complete survey of ecosystem pattern and process in the terrestrial environment. … suitable for use in all courses on ecosystem ecology. Resource managers, land use managers, and researchers will also welcome its thorough presentation of ecosystem essentials." (Ethology, Ecology & Evolution, Vol. 15 (4), 2003)From the reviews of the second edition:“An outstanding textbook which, after definitions, sets the stage with primers on Earth’s climate system and geological processes. What follows is a magisterial and comprehensive account of the movements of water, energy, carbon and nutrients though natural systems. … authors delve into the finer detail and explain how biological processes can have important modulating effects through space and time. … The book is well written throughout and punctuated with excellent colour illustrations; no-one from undergraduates to established researchers can fail to learn something from it.” (Frontiers of Biogeography, Vol. 3 (3), 2011)Table of ContentsPreface.- I. CONTEXT.- The Ecosystem Concept.- Earth's Climate System.- Geology, Soils, and Sediments.- II. MECHANISMS.- Water and Energy Balance.- Carbon Inputs to Ecosystems.- Plant Carbon Budgets.- TerrDecomposition and Ecosystem Carbon Budgets.- Plant Nutrient Use.- Nutrient Cycling.- Trophic Dynamics.- Species Effects on Ecosystem Processes.- III. PATTERNS.- Temporal Dynamics.- Landscape Heterogeneity and Ecosystem Dynamics.- IV. INTEGRATION.- Changes in the Earth System.- Managing and Sustaining Ecosystem.- Abbreviations.- Glossary.- References.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation
Book SynopsisAs the impacts of anthropogenic activities increase in both magnitude and extent, biodiversity is coming under increasing pressure. Scientists and policy makers are frequently hampered by a lack of information on biological systems, particularly information relating to long-term trends. Such information is crucial to developing an understanding as to how biodiversity may respond to global environmental change. Knowledge gaps make it very difficult to develop effective policies and legislation to reduce and reverse biodiversity loss. This book explores the gap between global commitments to biodiversity conservation, and local action to track biodiversity change and implement conservation action. High profile international political commitments to improve biodiversity conservation, such as the targets set by the Convention on Biological Diversity, require innovative and rapid responses from both science and policy. This multi-disciplinary perspective highlights barriers to consTrade Review“If you are a teacher, conservation scientist, or biodiversity manager and want to choose one book integrating biodiversity monitoring and indicators, this is the volume to get.” (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 October 2015) “This does nothing to take away from the editors’ primary accomplishment, however, which is to have produced the most authoritative volume currently available on biodiversity monitoring.” (Biological Conservation,1 October 2014) “Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 1 March 2014)Table of ContentsContributors xi Acknowledgements xv 1. Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation: Bridging the Gaps Between Global Commitment and Local Action 1Ben Collen, Nathalie Pettorelli, Jonathan E.M. Baillie and SarahM. Durant Part I Species-Based Indicators of Biodiversity Change 17 2. Tracking Change in National-Level Conservation Status: National Red Lists 19Ben Collen, Janine Griffiths, Yolan Friedmann, Jon Paul Rodriguez, Franklin Rojas-Suarez and Jonathan E.M. Baillie 3. TheWildlife Picture Index: A Biodiversity Indicator for Top Trophic Levels 45Timothy G. O'Brien and Margaret F. Kinnaird 4. Tracking Change in Abundance: The Living Planet Index 71Ben Collen, Louise McRae, Jonathan Loh, Stefanie Deinet, Adriana De Palma, Robyn Manley and Jonathan E.M. Baillie Part II Indicators of the Pressures on Biodiversity 95 5. Satellite Data-Based Indices to Monitor Land Use and Habitat Changes 97Nathalie Pettorelli 6. Indicators of Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity 120Wendy B. Foden, Georgina M. Mace and Stuart H.M. Butchart 7. Monitoring Trends in Biological Invasion, its Impact andPolicyResponses 138Piero Genovesi, Stuart H.M. Butchart, Melodie A. McGeoch and David B. Roy 8. Exploitation Indices: Developing Global and National Metrics of Wildlife Use and Trade 159Rosamunde E.A. Almond, Stuart H.M. Butchart, Thomasina E.E. Oldfield, Louise McRae and Steven de Bie 9. Personalized Measures of Consumption and Development in the Context of Biodiversity Conservation: Connecting the Ecological Footprint Calculation with the Human Footprint Map 189Eric W. Sanderson Part III The Next Generation of Biodiversity Indicators 211 10. Indicator Bats Program: A System for the Global Acoustic Monitoring of Bats 213Kate E. Jones, Jon A. Russ, Andriy-Taras Bashta, Zoltan Bilhari, Colin Catto, Istvan Csosz, Alexander Gorbachev, Peter Gyorfi, Alice Hughes, Igor Ivashkiv, Natalia Koryagina, Aniko Kurali, Steve Langton, Alanna Collen, Georgiana Margiean, Ivan Pandourski, Stuart Parsons, Igor Prokofev, Abigel Szodoray-Paradi, Farkas Szodoray-Paradi, Elena Tilova, Charlotte L. Walters, Aidan Weatherill and Oleg Zavarzin 11. Occupancy Methods for Conservation Management 248Darryl I. MacKenzie and James T. Reardon 12. Monitoring and Evaluating the Socioeconomic Impacts of Conservation Projects on Local Communities 265Katherine Homewood 13. Science to Policy Linkages for the Post-2010 Biodiversity Targets 291Georgina M. Mace, Charles Perrings, Philippe Le Prestre, Wolfgang Cramer, Sandra Diaz, Anne Larigauderie, Robert J. Scholes and Harold A. Mooney Part IV Biodiversity Monitoring in Practice 311 14. Building Sustainable National Monitoring Networks 313Sarah M. Durant 15. Monitoring in the Real World 335Julia P.G. Jones 16. Monitoring in UNDP-GEF Biodiversity Projects: Balancing Conservation Priorities, Financial Realities, and Scientific Rigour 348Sultana Bashir 17. Scaling Up or Down? LinkingGlobal and National Biodiversity Indicators and Reporting 402Philip Bubb 18. Conserving Biodiversity in a Target-Driven World 421Simon N. Stuart and Ben Collen Index 439
£117.95
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation
Book SynopsisAs the impacts of anthropogenic activities increase in both magnitude and extent, biodiversity is coming under increasing pressure. Scientists and policy makers are frequently hampered by a lack of information on biological systems, particularly information relating to long-term trends. Such information is crucial to developing an understanding as to how biodiversity may respond to global environmental change. Knowledge gaps make it very difficult to develop effective policies and legislation to reduce and reverse biodiversity loss. This book explores the gap between global commitments to biodiversity conservation, and local action to track biodiversity change and implement conservation action. High profile international political commitments to improve biodiversity conservation, such as the targets set by the Convention on Biological Diversity, require innovative and rapid responses from both science and policy. This multi-disciplinary perspective highlights barriers to consTrade Review“If you are a teacher, conservation scientist, or biodiversity manager and want to choose one book integrating biodiversity monitoring and indicators, this is the volume to get.” (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 October 2015) “This does nothing to take away from the editors’ primary accomplishment, however, which is to have produced the most authoritative volume currently available on biodiversity monitoring.” (Biological Conservation,1 October 2014) “Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 1 March 2014)Table of ContentsContributors xi Acknowledgements xv 1. Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation: Bridging the Gaps Between Global Commitment and Local Action 1Ben Collen, Nathalie Pettorelli, Jonathan E.M. Baillie and SarahM. Durant Part I Species-Based Indicators of Biodiversity Change 17 2. Tracking Change in National-Level Conservation Status: National Red Lists 19Ben Collen, Janine Griffiths, Yolan Friedmann, Jon Paul Rodriguez, Franklin Rojas-Suarez and Jonathan E.M. Baillie 3. TheWildlife Picture Index: A Biodiversity Indicator for Top Trophic Levels 45Timothy G. O'Brien and Margaret F. Kinnaird 4. Tracking Change in Abundance: The Living Planet Index 71Ben Collen, Louise McRae, Jonathan Loh, Stefanie Deinet, Adriana De Palma, Robyn Manley and Jonathan E.M. Baillie Part II Indicators of the Pressures on Biodiversity 95 5. Satellite Data-Based Indices to Monitor Land Use and Habitat Changes 97Nathalie Pettorelli 6. Indicators of Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity 120Wendy B. Foden, Georgina M. Mace and Stuart H.M. Butchart 7. Monitoring Trends in Biological Invasion, its Impact andPolicyResponses 138Piero Genovesi, Stuart H.M. Butchart, Melodie A. McGeoch and David B. Roy 8. Exploitation Indices: Developing Global and National Metrics of Wildlife Use and Trade 159Rosamunde E.A. Almond, Stuart H.M. Butchart, Thomasina E.E. Oldfield, Louise McRae and Steven de Bie 9. Personalized Measures of Consumption and Development in the Context of Biodiversity Conservation: Connecting the Ecological Footprint Calculation with the Human Footprint Map 189Eric W. Sanderson Part III The Next Generation of Biodiversity Indicators 211 10. Indicator Bats Program: A System for the Global Acoustic Monitoring of Bats 213Kate E. Jones, Jon A. Russ, Andriy-Taras Bashta, Zoltan Bilhari, Colin Catto, Istvan Csosz, Alexander Gorbachev, Peter Gyorfi, Alice Hughes, Igor Ivashkiv, Natalia Koryagina, Aniko Kurali, Steve Langton, Alanna Collen, Georgiana Margiean, Ivan Pandourski, Stuart Parsons, Igor Prokofev, Abigel Szodoray-Paradi, Farkas Szodoray-Paradi, Elena Tilova, Charlotte L. Walters, Aidan Weatherill and Oleg Zavarzin 11. Occupancy Methods for Conservation Management 248Darryl I. MacKenzie and James T. Reardon 12. Monitoring and Evaluating the Socioeconomic Impacts of Conservation Projects on Local Communities 265Katherine Homewood 13. Science to Policy Linkages for the Post-2010 Biodiversity Targets 291Georgina M. Mace, Charles Perrings, Philippe Le Prestre, Wolfgang Cramer, Sandra Diaz, Anne Larigauderie, Robert J. Scholes and Harold A. Mooney Part IV Biodiversity Monitoring in Practice 311 14. Building Sustainable National Monitoring Networks 313Sarah M. Durant 15. Monitoring in the Real World 335Julia P.G. Jones 16. Monitoring in UNDP-GEF Biodiversity Projects: Balancing Conservation Priorities, Financial Realities, and Scientific Rigour 348Sultana Bashir 17. Scaling Up or Down? LinkingGlobal and National Biodiversity Indicators and Reporting 402Philip Bubb 18. Conserving Biodiversity in a Target-Driven World 421Simon N. Stuart and Ben Collen Index 439
£49.46
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Cornerstones
Book SynopsisFINALIST IN THE PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2022/2023 WRITTEN BY THE WAINWRIGHT-CONSERVATION-PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF REBIRDING. Transform your understanding of the natural world forever and discover the wild forces that once supported Britain's extraordinary natural riches, and could again.Our precious archipelago is ravaged by climate change, bereft of natural ecosystems and lies at the mercy of global warming, flooding, drought and catastrophic biodiversity loss. But could restoring species that once helped protect our islands help turn this crisis around?From familiar yet imperilled honeybees and ancient oak woods to returning natives like beavers and boars, Britain's cornerstone species may hold the key to recovering our biodiversity on land and in our seas. In Cornerstones, we discover how beavers craft wetlands, save fish, encourage otters, and prevent rivers from flooding. We learn how disruptive' boars are seasoned butterfly conservationisTrade ReviewCornerstones makes a bold, riveting and visionary case for reviving the wild species that can help us restore our living planet. This is an exciting read! * Patrick Barkham, author of The Butterfly Isles and Wild Child *By concentrating on 'cornerstones', we have the potential to transform landscapes and lives. A brilliant read. * Bird Watching magazine *Very few writers can navigate the complexities of the interconnectedness of nature and humanity, but Macdonald achieves this with skill and impact. Cornerstones paves a compelling pathway of hope, and it is as bright and brilliant as it is essential. * Sophie Pavelle, author of Forget Me Not *It’s an interesting debate and one we should have. * Simon Lester, Country Life *This celebration of the species that anchor healthy, life-giving ecosystems is a timely reminder to recognise – and urgently protect – our common roots. * New Statesman *A primordially fortifying book. * New Statesman *It is ultimately a hopeful tale, and one well worth reading. * Lorraine Connolly, Country Life *Benedict Macdonald continues to come up with practical and effective solutions to the biodiversity crisis, with his latest book, Cornerstones. -- Stephen MossI think this is this author’s best book, so far, and that makes it excellent. -- Mark AveryMacdonald crams in evidence from a dizzying array of studies and writes with the urgency of an evangelist […] it’s exciting, convincing stuff. * Countryfile *Macdonald's skill is in painting a big picture and communicating the benefits for all to see. -- Keith Betton * Birdwatch magazine *This book is a brave, wonderfully descriptive and immensely important diagnosis of how far the countryside has drifted. -- Chris Fitch * Geographical *From the first sentence of the introduction, I was drawn in by evocative descriptions of Nature at its best. * Lorraine Connolly, Country Life *The author’s great strength is in painting vivid pictures, helping us to imagine a possible future where we have more self-willed, wilder land. -- Ian Carter * British Wildlife *Macdonald excels in describing the who and what of rewilding. He offers fascinating tales of the ways in which animals may transform British landscapes [...] Macdonald’s vision for rewilding reminds us of the potentially transformative animal lives around us. Humans could and should allow them to help restore our natural world. -- Barbara J. King * Times Literary Supplement *From this book you will uncover the important role ‘wild forces’ once played, and could play again, in boosting biodiversity and restoring broken ecosystems — all described in remarkably researched detail [...] one very important book. * Rewilding Britain *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter one - Boar Chapter two - Birds of Prey Chapter three - Beavers Chapter four - Whales Chapter five - Bees Chapter six - Cattle and Horses Chapter seven - Trees Chapter eight - Lynx and Wolves Chapter nine - Humans
£10.44
Duke University Press Biogenetic Paradoxes of the Nation
Book SynopsisIn 1992, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), signed by over 160 countries and hailed as the key symbol of a common vision for saving Earth''s biodiversity, set forth three primary mandates: preserving biodiversity, using biodiversity components sustainably, and enabling economic benefit-sharing. The CBD—which gave signatory countries the ability to claim sovereignty over nonhuman genetic resources native to each nation—defined biodiversity through a politics of nationhood in ways that commodified genetic resources. In Biogenetic Paradoxes of the Nation Sakari Tamminen traces the ways in which the CBD''s seemingly compatible yet ultimately paradox-ridden aims became manifest in efforts to create, conserve, and capitalize on distinct animal and plant species. In using Finland as a case study with which to understand the worldwide efforts to convert species into manifestations of national identity, Tamminen shows how the CBD''s policies contribute less to biodTrade Review“How do animals and plants ground the making of national natures today, in the age of biotechnology, when we know those natures to be thoroughly social, technical, and economic? Sakari Tamminen's excellent ethnography examines what he arrestingly names as ‘nonhuman nationhood,’ using the case of Finland to show us how histories of animal breeding along with new genres of molecular manipulation are shaping fresh claims and contests over genetic sovereignty.” -- Stefan Helmreich, author of * Sounding the Limits of Life: Essays in the Anthropology of Biology and Beyond *“Sakari Tamminen offers a deft combination of field observation and theoretical analysis to persuasively problematize the whole notion of national genetic heritage. Outlining the tension between increasingly energetic claims about indigeneity, originality, and nativeness and the fact that all such claims inevitably rest on construction and wishful thinking, he uses his focus on Finland to illuminate issues of global relevance.” -- Harriet Ritvo, author of * Noble Cows and Hybrid Zebras: Essays on Animals and History *"This highly informative study should be widely read." -- R. S. Kowalczyk * Choice *"The contribution of the book to critical discussions on the politics of life lies in highlighting the entangled relations between nation-building and biology, and the re-emergence of the nation as a crucial player in biopolitical battles. Furthermore, in a political climate where nations are increasingly interested in strengthening their borders – both physically and discursively – we will do well to remember Tamminen’s message about how new biotechnological relations and the related politics and institutions can expand territories and borders, but also redraw and reinforce existing ones." -- Annika Lonkila * New Genetics and Society *Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction. The New Biopolitics of Nature and the Nature of (Mis)Stakes 1 1. Finncattle: Biowealth as National Life 38 2. Alexander and the (Re)Birth of Nation: Apple Trees' Genetic Fingerprinting and the Making of a Molecular Nationhood 84 3. Stilled Life: Animal Gene Banks and New Infrastructures of Life 127 4. Experimental Administration: Genetic Sovereignty and the Institutional (Bio)Politics of Nonhuman Nationhood 173 Conclusion. Biogenetic Paradoxes of the Nation 210 Notes 223 References 237 Index 259
£98.60
Duke University Press Biogenetic Paradoxes of the Nation
Book SynopsisIn 1992, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), signed by over 160 countries and hailed as the key symbol of a common vision for saving Earth''s biodiversity, set forth three primary mandates: preserving biodiversity, using biodiversity components sustainably, and enabling economic benefit-sharing. The CBD—which gave signatory countries the ability to claim sovereignty over nonhuman genetic resources native to each nation—defined biodiversity through a politics of nationhood in ways that commodified genetic resources. In Biogenetic Paradoxes of the Nation Sakari Tamminen traces the ways in which the CBD''s seemingly compatible yet ultimately paradox-ridden aims became manifest in efforts to create, conserve, and capitalize on distinct animal and plant species. In using Finland as a case study with which to understand the worldwide efforts to convert species into manifestations of national identity, Tamminen shows how the CBD''s policies contribute less to biodTrade Review“How do animals and plants ground the making of national natures today, in the age of biotechnology, when we know those natures to be thoroughly social, technical, and economic? Sakari Tamminen's excellent ethnography examines what he arrestingly names as ‘nonhuman nationhood,’ using the case of Finland to show us how histories of animal breeding along with new genres of molecular manipulation are shaping fresh claims and contests over genetic sovereignty.” -- Stefan Helmreich, author of * Sounding the Limits of Life: Essays in the Anthropology of Biology and Beyond *“Sakari Tamminen offers a deft combination of field observation and theoretical analysis to persuasively problematize the whole notion of national genetic heritage. Outlining the tension between increasingly energetic claims about indigeneity, originality, and nativeness and the fact that all such claims inevitably rest on construction and wishful thinking, he uses his focus on Finland to illuminate issues of global relevance.” -- Harriet Ritvo, author of * Noble Cows and Hybrid Zebras: Essays on Animals and History *"This highly informative study should be widely read." -- R. S. Kowalczyk * Choice *"The contribution of the book to critical discussions on the politics of life lies in highlighting the entangled relations between nation-building and biology, and the re-emergence of the nation as a crucial player in biopolitical battles. Furthermore, in a political climate where nations are increasingly interested in strengthening their borders – both physically and discursively – we will do well to remember Tamminen’s message about how new biotechnological relations and the related politics and institutions can expand territories and borders, but also redraw and reinforce existing ones." -- Annika Lonkila * New Genetics and Society *Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction. The New Biopolitics of Nature and the Nature of (Mis)Stakes 1 1. Finncattle: Biowealth as National Life 38 2. Alexander and the (Re)Birth of Nation: Apple Trees' Genetic Fingerprinting and the Making of a Molecular Nationhood 84 3. Stilled Life: Animal Gene Banks and New Infrastructures of Life 127 4. Experimental Administration: Genetic Sovereignty and the Institutional (Bio)Politics of Nonhuman Nationhood 173 Conclusion. Biogenetic Paradoxes of the Nation 210 Notes 223 References 237 Index 259
£25.19
Taylor & Francis Inc Amphibian and Reptile Adaptations to the
Book SynopsisDespite their diversity, amphibians and reptiles share many physiological traits, such as their dependence on external heat sources for body temperature regulation, that are of pivotal importance to their ability to cope with the environment. Considerable variation in physiological capabilities exists in these groups and often can be related to seasonal and geographic differences in environmental parameters. This book provides a comprehensive and integrative view of the interplay between physiology and behavior in amphibians and reptiles, leading to a better understanding of the subject.The book covers topics that have recently been in the spotlight for scientific research on the physiology, behavior, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. It brings together recent information from a range of disciplines that address critical topics for understanding their biology. As these studies are scattered across articles in specialized journals, this book provides a single and exTable of ContentsBehavior and Physiology: An Ecological and Evolutionary Viewpoint on the Energy and Water Relations of Ectothermic Amphibians and Reptiles. Acclimation, Acclimatization, and Seasonal Variation in Amphibians and Reptiles. Physiological and Biochemical Correlates of Calling Behavior in Anurans with Different Calling Strategies. Digestive Physiology in Reptiles with Special Reference to Pythons. Effects of Feeding on the Respiration of Ectothermic Vertebrates. Temperature Effects on the Metabolism of Amphibians and Reptiles: Caveats and Recommendations. Physiological Ecology and Conservation of Anuran Amphibians. Assessing the Physiological Sensitivity of Amphibians to Extreme Environmental Change Using the Stress Endocrine Responses.
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Biology Ecology and Culture of Grey Mullets
Book SynopsisMullets (grey mullets) are a family (Mugilidae) and order of ray-finned fish found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide. There are approximately 80 species of mullet; these fish have been considered an important food source in Mediterranean Europe since Roman times. This book provides a long overdue update on the biology and ecology of mullets and features comprehensive coverage of the key features of the Mugilidae family, such as recent DNA evidence and morphological data that challenge the traditional taxonomy.Table of ContentsMorphology and Morphometry Based Taxonomy of Mugilidae. Implications of Molecular Phylogeny for the Taxonomy of Mugilidae. Biogeography and Distribution of Mugilidae in the Americas. The Biogeography of Mugilidae in India, South-East and East Asia. Biogeography and Distribution of Mugilidae in Australia and Oceania. Biogeography and Distribution of Mugilidae in the Western, Central and Southern Regions of Africa. Biogeography and Distribution of Mugilidae in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and North-East Atlantic. Muscoskeletal Anatomy of the Flathead Grey Mullet Mugil cephalus (Teleostei: Mugilidae). Food and Feeding of MugilidaeAge and Growth of Mugilidae. Sexuality and Reproduction. Biology and Ecology of Fry and Juveniles of Mugilidae. Adaptation to Salinity and Osmoregulation in Mugilidae. Ecological Role of Mugilidae in the Coastal Zone. Genetics of Mugilidae. Current State of Capture Fisheries and Culture of Mugilidae. Capture Methods and Commercial Fisheries for Mugilidae. Case study: Stock Enhancement of Mugilidae in Hawaii (USA). Capture and Culture of Mugilidae in Taiwan. Culture of Mugilidae in Egypt. Grey Mullet as Possible Indicator of Coastal Environmental Changes: the MUGIL Project.
£175.75
CSIRO Publishing The Explainer
Book SynopsisAnswers the questions on everyone's mind about a diverse range of topics, abstract concepts, and popular and hard core science. Sections include: animals and agriculture, body, climate and energy, medical myths, mind and brain, research and technology, and more. Table of Contents Foreword 1 Foreword 2 Acknowledgements Animals and agriculture Body Climate and energy Ever wondered? Medical myths Mind and brain Research and technology Space, time and matter Glossary
£20.28
CSIRO Publishing Global Megatrends
Book SynopsisCaptures the thinking of many dedicated scientists and researchers who have devoted their careers to exploring and understanding change. The change heralded by megatrends lies beyond our direct control but not beyond our influence. In Global Megatrends, Stefan Hajkowicz identifies seven patterns of global change and tells a story about how the world will change over the next 20 years.
£32.20
CSIRO Publishing Walks Tracks and Trails of Queenslands Tropics
Book SynopsisBrings together more than 150 of the best walks, tracks or trails in Queensland’s Tropics, located within the coastal strip between Rockhampton and Cooktown. Walks vary from short boardwalk strolls in the lowland rainforests of Daintree National Park to 4-6 day hiking and camping trips on Hinchinbrook Island.
£29.66
CSIRO Publishing Reinvention of Australasian Biogeography
Book SynopsisThe story of the evolution of biogeographical practice in Australasia.
£51.42
CSIRO Publishing Enhancing Science Impact
Book SynopsisExplains how research programs can work more effectively across the boundaries between science, society and decision-making by building social and institutional networks. The book suggests ways of defining and thinking about problems and then offers five frameworks for embedding science within specific governance contexts.
£43.78
CSIRO Publishing The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020
Book SynopsisPresents the most comprehensive review of the status of Australia's avifauna yet attempted. The accounts in this plan have been authored by more than 300 of the most knowledgeable bird experts in Australia, and feature more detail than earlier plans. The volume also includes accounts of over 60 taxa that are no longer considered threatened.Trade Review"This book is an up-to-date review of the status of endangered Australian birds ... each chapter (species account) is the product of multiple authors; in all this has involved more than 300 experts. In a sense this Action Plan is like a dictionary. It is very unlikely to be read from cover to cover but will be an absolute essential reference to dip into for details. It will provide critical answers to the main issues that define the present status of endangered Australian Birds." -- Peter Fullagar * Canberra Bird Notes *"The 2020 Action Plan is a thought-provoking document that is well worth reading by everyone with a serious interest in bird conservation. It will undoubtedly be a very important reference for conservation agencies in directing land management initiatives and should inspire specific research directions for those agencies, other institutions and private individuals for at least the next decade" -- Jeff Hardy * Corella *
£111.60
CSIRO Publishing The Life and Times of the Murray Cod
Book SynopsisThe Murray cod is Australia's largest and most iconic freshwater fish. Tales of the species have long been part of Australian folklore and this book describes its history, biology, cultural significance and conservation.Trade Review"Paul Humphries is team leader of the river ecology group at Charles Sturt University; clearly he is highly qualified to write this book, but equally he is a beautiful writer." * Ian Fraser's Natural History Reviews #32 *"If you have ever wanted to know anything about Australia’s largest fish species, the Murray Cod, this is the book for you. […] This study is natural history writing at its best. It is erudite and articulate, but never hard to understand. " -- Gary Presland * The Victorian Naturalist, Vol 140 (6) *
£40.46
CSIRO Publishing Quail Buttonquail and Plainswanderer in Australia
Book SynopsisAlthough not closely related, quail, buttonquail and the Plains-wanderer have much in common. This book examines 14 species of these small, secretive ground-dwelling birds, including Old World and New World quail, the endangered Buff-breasted Buttonquail, the elusive Plains-wanderer and the extinct New Zealand Quail.Trade Review"This book is a must have for anyone with a serious interest in the birds of the region!" * The Birdbooker Report *"This is another very fine and comprehensive publication from Joseph Forshaw, and anyone with an interest in these birds will profit greatly from reading it" -- Steve Holliday * Canberra Bird Notes 48(1) *"The text is nicely enhanced by Frank Knight's paintings. Each species account has field-guide type illustrations of adults of each sex, a bird in flight, and of downy young." * Canberra Bird Notes Vol 48(1) *
£107.95
CSIRO Publishing Field Guide to the Reptiles of the Northern
Book SynopsisA land of extremes, the Northern Territory's arid deserts and monsoonal forests harbour some of Australia's smallest and the world's largest reptiles, as well as some of the world's most venomous snakes. This is the first regional guide to the crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes of this megadiverse region.Trade Review"Want or need an up-to-date field guide specific to the territory, then in your shoes I wouldn’t be waiting for a better option to come along." * Ian Fraser's Natural History Reviews #32 *
£35.06
CSIRO Publishing Wildlife of the BoxIronbark Country
Book SynopsisProvides an overview of the ecology of Victoria's Box-Ironbark habitats and their wildlife, and how climate change is having a major influence. This edition covers all of the mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs in the region, with a description of their distribution, status, ecology and identification, plus a distribution map and colour photographs.Trade Review"This is an essential resource for anyone living in or interested in Victoria's box–ironbark region." * North Central Chat, North Central Catchment Management Authority *"Overall a valuable addition to the natural history literature and it will certainly be in our book box for our next trip south." * Ian Fraser Natural History Reviews #30 *
£41.75
