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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Perspectives in Meiobenthology: Reviews,
Book SynopsisAlthough of high abundance, diversity and ecological importance, meiofauna is little covered by relevant scientific media. How can this negligence be overcome? The present treatise highlights promising meiofauna research fields, selected both from basic and applied science, as well as new methods that could strengthen the potential of meiobenthology. Selected recent meiofauna studies, often supported by rapidly advancing gene-based methods, underline the relevance and potential of meiobenthology revealing characteristics and harassments of ecosystems, not the least in extreme habitats. Also in the more classical domains such as taxonomy and phylogeny, progress in meiobenthos research defines a new and deeper scientific understanding.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Fields of general relevance and broad public interest a. New areas, novel communities, exotic biotopes b. The deep-sea c. Newly accessible polar regions Chapter 2: Pollution and Meiofauna a. Oil spills at the deep-sea bottom b. Petroleum hydrocarbons in ground water aquifers c. Water acidification and CO2-increase d. Microplastics and plastic fibres Chapter 3: Future ecological trends in meiobenthos research a. Aspects of biodiversity b. Principles of distribution, dispersal, and colonization c. Organismic interactions – meiofauna between microbiota and macrofauna Chapter 4: Physiology, biochemistry and meiofauna – a rarely touched realm a. Hypoxia, anoxia and hydrogen sulfide – fields of physiological challenge b. Temperature – a physiological driver c. Fatty acids as biomarkers d. Physiological reactions revealed by genetic analyses Chapter 5: Towards and integrated triad – taxonomy, morphology, and phylogeny a. Advances in the methodological basis b. New trends reviving ‘old morphology’ c. Phylogeny and evolution – meiofauna at the beginning Epilogue
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Essentials of Marine Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces marine biotechnology by collecting the key knowledge on genetics, fish breeding, genetic diversity, seaweed production and microalgae biotechnology, and explores marine biomaterials and how they can benefit human health. Covering the latest applications of marine biotechnology in natural product development, genomics, transgenic technology, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical development, it particularly focuses on future biological resources, developing functional materials from marine life, production of marine bioenergy and marine microbial resources and biotechnology. The author explains the structure of the book in an introductory note, and each chapter offers a detailed overview and conclusion to help readers better grasp the acquired knowledge. Lastly, the final part provides a comprehensive glossary with brief explanations of the key concepts in marine biotechnology. Written by a leading expert in the field with more than 30 years of teaching experience, this book broadens students’ understanding of the basics and recent developments in marine biotechnology.Table of ContentsWhat is Marine Biotechnology?.- Introduction to Molecular Biology.- Fish Genetics.- Fish Breeding and Biotechnology.- Genetic Diversity and DNA Markers in Fish.- Seaweed Biotechnology.- Microalgae, a Biological Resource for the Future.- Developing Functional Materials with Marine Organisms.- Marine Bioenergy Production.- Marine Natural Substances.- Marine Microorganism Resources and Biotechnology.- Index.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Emergence of Biophilic Design
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Isotopes and the Natural Environment
Book SynopsisThis book provides straightforward and practical information on isotopes applied to a variety of natural sciences. It covers the basics of isotopes and includes detailed examples from a range of natural sciences: ecology, biology, human health, environment and climate, geography, and geology, highlighting their applicability in these fields. It is a must-read for all advanced-undergraduate and graduate students working with isotopes, regardless of the area, and is a very useful one-stop resource for scientists starting in isotope research.Table of ContentsPreface1. Introduction 2. Theory of isotopes 2.1 Nature and formation of isotopes 2.2 Principles of isotopes fractionation 2.3 Radiogenic disintegration 3. Analytical methodology 3.1 Mass spectrometry 3.2 Sample preparation 3.2 Data treatment and interpretation 4. Applications in the natural environment 4.1 The solid Earth: geology (stable isotopes and geological processes, geochronology and the evolution of the Earth) 4.2 The hydrosphere (stable isotopes and the water cycle) 4.3 The biosphere: biology and ecology (kinetic fractionation and living organisms; migration; the food web) 4.4 Atmosphere: climate (stable isotopes and climate changes) 4.5 Human health (diagnosis and study the human body)
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania: Local
Book SynopsisNorthern Tanzania is an important and diverse ecological and cultural region with many protected lands. This book, Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania, brings to the forefront research on significant issues and developments in conservation and management in national parks and protected lands in northern Tanzania. The book draws attention to issues at the intersection of conservation, tourism, and community livelihood, and several studies use geospatial technologies—Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing data and techniques—to study land use and land cover conversion. With contributions from professors at the Mweka College of African Wildlife Management located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and other Tanzanian researchers, the book provides important perspectives of local experts and practitioners. Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania provides a significant contribution in research and technological advancement in the areas of wildlife conservation and protected land management throughout this critical region.Table of ContentsChapter 1: “Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania: An Introduction” Jeffrey O. Durrant, Leslie Hadfield, Emanuel Martin, Perry Hardin, Ryan Jensen SECTION I: “Communities and Management Challenges” Edited by: Jeffrey O. Durrant and Leslie Hadfield Chapter 2: “A Geography of Protected Areas” Jeffrey O. Durrant, Brigham Young University Chapter 3: “Conservation Governance in Northern Tanzania: Implications for Conservation and Community Livelihood” Alex Kisingo, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management Chapter 4: “Wilderness Skills Offering to Students” Kokel Melubo, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management Chapter 5: “Hunting in Tanzania: Opportunities and Challenges” Henry Njovu, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management Chapter 6: “Tourism Supply System” Masuruli Baker, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management Chapter 7: “Response of Cavity Breeding Birds on Shortage of Deadwood Outside Protected Areas” Hamadi I. Dulle, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management Chapter 8: “Historical Change in Porter Work on Kilimanjaro” Leslie Hadfield, Brigham Young University SECTION II: Geospatial Technologies, Land Cover, and Conservation in Northern Tanzania Edited by: Emanuel Martin, Ryan Jensen, and Perry Hardin Chapter 9: “Land Cover Change in the Kwakuchinga Wildlife Corridor” Emanuel Martin, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management, Perry Hardin, and Ryan Jensen, Brigham Young University Chapter 10: “Mkomazi National Park Vegetation Dynamics” Glory Sumaye and Emanuel Stephen, Tanzanian National Parks (TANAPA), Emanuel Martin, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management. Chapter 11: “Spatiotemporal Patterns of Giraffe Poaching Around Arusha National Park” Philipo Malley, Fredrick Malisa, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management, Ryan Jensen, Brigham Young University Chapter 12: “Community Forestry in Northern Tanzania” Neema Kinabo, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management Chapter 13: “Illegal Logging in Arusha National Park” Philipo Malley, Mweka College of African Wildlife Management Chapter 14: “Protected Areas in Northern Tanzania: The Way Forward” Jeffrey Durrant, Leslie Hadfield, Emanuel Martin, Perry Hardin, Ryan Jensen
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Environmental Change in South Asia: Essays in Honor of Mohammed Taher
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Measuring Arthropod Biodiversity: A Handbook of Sampling Methods
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Geoheritage of Hot Springs
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Ichnology of the Lowlands of South America: Paleoichnological Studies in Continental Cenozoic Rocks
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Fossil Vertebrates of Greece Vol. 1: Basal
Book SynopsisThis 2-volume set provides a state-of-the-art study of the fossil record and taxonomy of the main vertebrate groups from Greece. Greece stands between 3 continents and its vertebrate fossil record is of great importance for paleontological and evolutionary studies in Europe, Asia and Africa. Fossils from classic, world-famous localities (e.g., Pikermi, Samos) form an essential part of the collections of the most important museums in the world and have been studied by numerous scientists. Recent paleontological research led to the discovery and study of numerous new sites. The volumes contain a taxonomic review of all named and identified taxa, their taxonomic history and current status, as well as historical, phylogenetic and biogeographic information. Volume 1 contains a synopsis of the fossil record and taxonomy of important groups of vertebrates represented in the fossil record of Greece. The volume deals with some of the early splitting clades, including the basal and enigmatic conodonts and basal tetrapods like fishes, amphibians, and reptiles like lizards, snakes, crocodiles, turtles and tortoises. The second part of the volume deals with basal mammalian clades, some of which are quite characteristic for the fossil record of the country: aardwarks, hyraxes, proboscideans, elephants and mammoths, sea cows, rodents, and lagomorphs. The volume ends with special chapters on the primate fossil record of the country, including some of our most recent and distant relatives. Table of Contents1-Introduction to the study of Greek Fossil Vertebrates.- 2-Introduction to the geology of Greece with emphasis on the Neogene.- 3-The fossil record of conodonts in Greece.- 4-The fossil record of ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii) in Greece.- 5-The fossil otolith record of fishes (Vertebrata: Teleostei) in Greece.- 6-The fossil record of lizards and snakes (Reptilia: Squamata) in Greece.- 7-The fossil record of amphibians (Amphibia: Urodela and Anura) in Greece.- 8-The fossil record of crocodylians (Reptilia: Crocodylia) in Greece.- 9-The fossil record of turtles and tortoises (Reptilia: Testudines) in Greece.- 10-The fossil record of aardwarks (Mammalia: Tubulidentata: Orycteropodidae) in Greece.- 11-The fossil record of hyraxes (Mammalia: Pliohyracidae) in Greece.- 12-The fossil record of the Neogene Proboscidea (Mammalia) in Greece.- 13-The fossil record of contintental elephants and mammoths (Mammalia: Proboscidea: Elephantidae) in Greece.- 14-The fossil record of sea cows (Mammalia: Sirenia) in Greece.- 15-The fossil record of rodents (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Greece.- 16-The fossil record of hares, rabbits and pikas (Mammalia: Lagomorpha) in Greece.- 17-The fossil record of the Old World monkeys (Mammalia: Primates: Cercopithecidae) in Greece.- 18-The fossil record of the Miocene hominoids (Mammalia: Primates: Hominoidea) in Greece.- 19-The hominin fossil record from Greece.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Big Data in Bioeconomy: Results from the European
Book SynopsisThis edited open access book presents the comprehensive outcome of The European DataBio Project, which examined new data-driven methods to shape a bioeconomy. These methods are used to develop new and sustainable ways to use forest, farm and fishery resources. As a European initiative, the goal is to use these new findings to support decision-makers and producers – meaning farmers, land and forest owners and fishermen.With their 27 pilot projects from 17 countries, the authors examine important sectors and highlight examples where modern data-driven methods were used to increase sustainability. How can farmers, foresters or fishermen use these insights in their daily lives? The authors answer this and other questions for our readers. The first four parts of this book give an overview of the big data technologies relevant for optimal raw material gathering. The next three parts put these technologies into perspective, by showing useable applications from farming, forestry and fishery. The final part of this book gives a summary and a view on the future.With its broad outlook and variety of topics, this book is an enrichment for students and scientists in bioeconomy, biodiversity and renewable resources.Table of ContentsTerms, Acronyms and Abbreviations Foreword (PO or Director Data at European Commission- DG CONNECT) Introduction to the book and the project & acknowledgements (Editors, Thanasis) Part I – Technological Foundation: Big Data Technologies for BioIndustries Chapter 1: State of the art of technology and market potential (Caj Södergård/VTT et al) Chapter 2: Standards (Ingo Simonis/OGC et al) Chapter 3 : Sensor Data (Savvas Rogotis/NP et al) Chapter 4: Geospatial Data (Eva Klien /Fraunhofer et al) Chapter 5: Crowdsourced Data (Karel Charvat/Lespro) Chapter 6 : Genomics Data (Ephrem Habyarimana /CREA et al) Chapter 7: Integrating data sources with Linked Data (Christian Zinke-Wehlmann/Infai et al) Chapter 8: Linked Data usages in DataBio (Christian Zinke-Wehlmann/Infai et al) Chapter 9: Data Pipelines: Modelling and Evaluation of models (Kais Chaabouni)/Softeam et al Chapter 10: Data Analytics and Machine Learning (Pekka Siltanen/VTT et al) Chapter 11: Real Time Data Processing (Fabiana Fournier/IBM, et al) Chapter 12: Privacy Preserving Analytics, Processing and Data Management (Baldur Kubo/Cybernetica) Chapter 13: Data Visualisation (Eva Klien/Fraunhofer et al) Part II – Applications in Agriculture Chapter 14: What is Smart Agriculture (Ephrem Habyarimana/CREA, Christian Zinke-Wehlmann/Infai) Chapter 15: NP’s Smart farming pilots (Savvas Rogotis/NP). Chapter 16: Big Data assets applied to the calculation of Irrigation needs in large scale Irrigation Communities (Iluminada Sevilla/Tragsa et al) Chapter 17: Genomics Biomass pilots (Ephrem Habyarimana/CREA et al) Chapter 18: Yield estimation in Sorghum and Cultivated Potato (Ephrem Habyarimana/CREA, Nicole Bartelds/NB Advies) Chapter 19: Yield variability mapping (Karel Charvat, Lespro et al) Chapter 20: Farm Weather Insurance Assessment (Antonella Catucci/e-Geos). Chapter 21: Copernicus Data and CAP Subsidies Control (Olimpia Copăcenaru /Terrasigna et al) Chapter 22: Future vision, Summary and Outlook Part III – Applications in Forestry Chapter 23: State of the art of technology and market potential (Jukka Miettinen/VTT) Chapter 24: Finnish Forest Data based Metsään.fi-services (Virpi Stenman/Metsäkeskus) Chapter 25: Forest variable estimation and change monitoring by Big Data remote sensing ( Jukka Miettinen/VTT et al) Chapter 26: Monitoring Forest Health: Big Data applied to diseases and plagues control (María Jose Checa et al/Tragsa) Chapter 27: Forest damage monitoring for the bark beetle (Petr Lukeš/ FMI) Chapter 28: Future Vision, Summary of Big Data in Forestry (Jukka Miettinen/VTT et al) Part IV – Applications in Fishery Chapter 29: State of the art of technology and market potential (Karl-Johan Reite /SINTEF et al) Chapter 30: Tuna Fisheries (Iñaki Quincoces/AZTI et al) Chapter 31: Small pelagic fisheries (K.G.A/SINTEF et al) Chapter 32: Future Vision, Summary and Outlook (Josean Fernandes/AZTI et al) Part V – Summary and Outlook Chapter 33: Summary of Potential of Big Data Technology Chapter 34: Outreach, Perspective, Exploitation Chapter 35: How can I apply Big Data?
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Rethinking Sustainability Towards a Regenerative Economy
Book SynopsisThis open access book is based on work from the COST Action “RESTORE - REthinking Sustainability TOwards a Regenerative Economy'', and highlights how sustainability in buildings, facilities and urban governance is crucial for a future that is socially just, ecologically restorative, and economically viable, for Europe and the whole planet. In light of the search for fair solutions to the climate crisis, the authors outline the urgency for the built environment sector to implement adaptation and mitigation strategies, as well as a just transition. As shown in the chapters, this can be done by applying a broader framework that enriches places, people, ecology, culture, and climate, at the core of the design task - with a particular emphasis on the benefits towards health and resilient business practices.This book is one step on the way to a paradigm shift towards restorative sustainability for new and existing buildings. The authors want to promote forward thinking and multidisciplinary knowledge, leading to solutions that celebrate the richness of design creativity. In this vision, cities of the future will enhance users’ experience, health and wellbeing inside and outside of buildings, while reconciling anthropic ecosystems and nature. A valuable resource for scientists and students in environmental sciences and architecture, as well as policy makers, practitioners and investors in urban and regional development.Table of ContentsPart I: Processes, Methods And Tools For Regenerative Design.- Foreword: Regenerative Design In Practice: Digital Design Tools To Enhance The Well-Being Of The Inhabitants Of The Natural And Built Environment (Emanuele Naboni And Lisanne Havinga).- Chapter 1. Axiomatic Design In Regenerative Urban Climate Adaptation (Clarice Bleil De Souza And Ilya Vladimirovich Dunichkin).- Chapter 2. Restorative Design Tools For The Existing City: H-Bim Potentials (Carlo Bianchini, Martina Attenni And Giorgia Potestà).- Chapter 3. The Application Of Urban Building Energy Modeling In Urban Planning (Shimeng Hao And Tianzhen Hong).- Chapter 4. Adaptation To Climate Change As A Key Dimension Of Urban Regeneration In Europe: The Cases Of Copenhagen, Vienna And Madrid (Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado).- Chapter 5. Water Runoff And Catchment Improvement By Nature Based Solution (Nbs) Promotion In Private Household Gardens: An Agent-Based Model (Rembrandt Koppelaar, Antonino Marvuglia And Benedetto Rugani).- Chapter 6. Carbon Accounting For Regenerative Cities (Jukka Heinonen And Juudit Ottelin).- Chapter 7. How Rating Systems Support Regenerative Change In The Built Environment (Melinda Orova And András Reith).- Part Ii: Innovative Approaches In Professional Design Practice.- Foreword: Bridging The Gap Between Design And Construction Following A Life Cycle Approach Consisting Of Practical Approaches For Procurement, Construction, Use & Operation And Future Life (Giulia Peretti And Carsten Druhmann).- Chapter 8. Covering The Gap For An Effective Energy And Environmental Design Of Green Roofs: Contributions From Experimental And Modelling Researches (Laura Cirrincione And Giorgia Peri).- Chapter 9. Gender Matters! Thermal Comfort And Individual Perception Of Indoor Environmental Quality: A Literature Review (Edeltraud Haselsteiner).- Chapter 10. Climatic, Cultural, Behavioural And Technical Influences On The Indoor Environment Quality And Their Relevance For A Regenerative Future (Edeltraud Haselsteiner, Marielle Ferreira Silva And Željka Kordej-De Villa).- Chapter 11. Textile As Material In Human Built Environment Interaction (Preben Hansen, Vesna Gryjoska And Milica Jovanoska).- Chapter 12. Restorative Design For Heritage Requalification: Selected Roman Works (Luciano Cupelloni).- Chapter 13. 3d Printing Technology Within A Regenerative Construction Framework (Odysseas Kontovourkis).- Chapter 14. From Resilient And Regenerative Materials To A Resilient And Regenerative Built Environment (Ferhat Bejtullahu And Naomi Morishita-Steffen).- Part Iii: Rethinking Technology Towards A Regenerative Economy.- Foreword: Rethinking Technology: Low Impact Technology For Regenerative Indoor Environment (Wilmer Pasut And Roberto Lollini).- Chapter 15. The Blue Growth Smart Specialisation Challenges Towards The Restorative Economy (Milen Baltov).- Chapter 16. From Restorative Building To Regenerative Economy: A Model-Theoretical Analysis On Biobased Plastics For The Construction Industry (Daniel Friedrich).- Chapter 17. Тhe Use Of Waste Sludge: Benefits To The Regenerative Economy In Bulgaria (Angel Sarov).- Chapter 18. Circular Economy In Construction From Waste To Green Recycled Products In Israel: A Case Study (Zvi Weinstein).- Chapter 19. Cultural Heritage, Tourism And The Un Sustainable Development Goals: The Case Of Croatia (Željka Kordej-De Villa And Ivan Šulc).- Chapter 20. The Green Building Approach: Recent Initiatives In The Evolving Italian Scenario (Fabrizio Tucci).- Chapter 21. Strategies To Promote Deep Renovation In Existing Buildings (Cristina Jiménez-Pulido, Ana Jiménez-Rivero And Justo García-Navarro).- Chapter 22. Investigating, Implementing And Funding Regenerative Urban Design In A Post-Covid-19 Pandemic Built Environment: A Reading Through The Un Sustainable Development Goals And The Green New Deal (Maria Beatrice Andreucci And Antonino Marvuglia).
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Regenerative Territories: Dimensions of
Book SynopsisThis open access book provides new perspectives on circular economy and space, explored towards the definition of regenerative territories characterised by healthy metabolisms. Going beyond the mere reuse/recycle of material waste as resources, this work aims to understand how to apply circularity principles to, among others, the regeneration of wastescapes. The main focus is the development over time, and in particular the way how spatial planning and strategies respond to new unpredictable urgencies and opportunities related with territorial metabolisms. The book specifically focuses on living labs environments, where it is possible to tackle complex problems through a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach - including the use of digital spatial decision support environment – which could be able to include all the involved stakeholders. Through a spatial scope of circularity, this book describes several examples including among others ideas from different contexts such as Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Vietnam. Through including reflections on methodology and representation, as well as on solutions for circular and healthy metabolisms, the book provides an excellent resource to researchers and students.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Challenges for the implementation of Circular Economy for a new territorial planning perspective (Arjan Michelangelo) Part I: The Spatial Dimension of Circularity 3. Evolving relations of landscape, infrastructure and urbanization towards circularity (Bruno De Meulder, Julie Marin, Kelly Shannon) 4. New urbanization phenomena and new potential landscapes (Enrico Formato) 5. Wastescapes as a structural concept for achieving circularity (Libera, Arjan) Part II: Sustainable solutions and strategies for circular and healthy metabolisms 6. Wastescapes as spaces of opportunities. Collaborative processes in the re-activation of wastescapes (Anna Attademo and Gilda Berruti) 7. Urban regeneration: an “incremental circularity” perspective (Paolo Cottino, Dario Domante, Alice Franchina) 8. “Reloading Landscapes: a scenario for the case of Taranto”(Francesca Rizzetto – Fransje Hooimeijer) 9. Designing new soils through a systemic approach (Marina Rigillo) Interlude: Box of examples/pictures of realised projects on wastescape regeneration (Libera) Part III: Methodology and representation 10. Eliciting information for developing a circular economy in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, The Netherlands (Gustavo Arciniegas, Alexander Wandl) 11. The role of Living Labs in regenerative decision-making processes (Maria Cerreta) Part IV: New definitions: a shared glossary 12. Territorialising circularity (Furlan Cecilia, Alexander Wandl) 13: Towards Circular Port-City Territories. Rotterdam as case study (Paolo De Martino) 14. Urban Living Labs - an impact tool to innovate, govern and investigate metropolitan challenges (Leendert Verhoef, Virpi Heybroek, Ellen van Bueren and Arjan van Timmeren) 15. Circular Metabolism: urban and territorial perspectives (Giulia Lucertini, Francesco Musco) 16. Risk Productivity. Inclusive and regenerative approaches within compromised contexts (Francesca Garzilli, Federica Vingelli, Valentina Vittiglio) 17. The Metabolic Urban Landscape (Chiara Mazzarella) Interlude: Pictures for the glossary (curated by Libera) Part V: Towards regenerative territories 18. Reprocities of cities and territories (Arjan, Michelangelo, Libera)
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Planning Climate Smart and Wise Cities: A
Book SynopsisThis book provides information that facilitates integrated climate actions in cities, leveraging disruptive technologies, business models, policies, financing, and leadership solutions. It fosters the development of climate smart and wise cities. It reviews the major developments of climate actions in cities and combines climate environment and energy technology, policy and financing instruments. A range of distinguished authors assess the experiences thus far and also consider future development from both theoretical and practical perspectives. They also discuss many policy and technical options, including climate smart and wise city planning, inclusion of urban nature, international and national carbon market mechanisms and measuring its impact and digital transformation. Moreover, attention is paid to the role of natural principles, the role of transparency principles and to aspects of democratic climate governance within a climate action scheme. This book makes clear that the carbon neutrality, sustainability, circularity, efficiency, connectivity and resiliency of cities depend to a large extent on the specific digital technologies and the leadership reshaping our cities.Discussing multidisciplinary aspects of climate action, this book offers new insights to academics, policymakers and practitioners both in the public and private sectors. Those insights are not only retrospective, relevant for understanding the past, but they are also prospective and forward-looking, guiding the achievements of the SDGs and the climate goals.Table of ContentsPart I: Climate smart and wise cities.- Planning instruments for climate smart cites: A spatial, green and digital approach.- The role of block-chain, big data, internet of things and artificial intelligence for transformative climate-action.- Part II: Nature-based approach in cities.- Climate change and urban nature: Impacts and policies at the urban level.- Vulnerability and risk assessment of the port Moresby(Papua New Guinea) coastline: A case study.- Assessment of mangrove distribution and drivers of mangrove cover change from 2010-2020 of the national capital district(Port Moresby) Papua New Guinea.- Part III: Fostering climate action in cities.- Possible climate actions in cities.- Innovative new market mechanism from project to mitigation activities in the urban context: a new paradigm.- How can global carbon markets promote low-carbon cities in developing countries? Lessons learned from the clean development mechanism.- Climate change mitigation action enablers for climate smart cities.- Market mechanism in the building sector from an urban perspective : Creative building solutions.- New advanced GHG accounting system for cities enabled by DLT.- Appendix: A guide to carbon neutral city plan 2050: An urban integration platform modeling approach.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Wildland Fire Smoke in the United States: A
Book Synopsis This open access book synthesizes current information on wildland fire smoke in the United States, providing a scientific foundation for addressing the production of smoke from wildland fires. This will be increasingly critical as smoke exposure and degraded air quality are expected to increase in extent and severity in a warmer climate. Accurate smoke information is a foundation for helping individuals and communities to effectively mitigate potential smoke impacts from wildfires and prescribed fires. The book documents our current understanding of smoke science for (1) primary physical, chemical, and biological issues related to wildfire and prescribed fire, (2) key social issues, including human health and economic impacts, and (3) current and anticipated management and regulatory issues. Each chapter provides a summary of priorities for future research that provide a roadmap for developing scientific information that can improve smoke and fire management over the next decade.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Assessing the State of Smoke Science.- Chapter 2. Fuels and Consumption.- Chapter 3. Fire Behavior and Heat Release as Source Conditions for Smoke.- Chapter 4. Smoke Plume Dynamics.- Chapter 5. Emissions.- Chapter 6. Smoke Chemistry.- Chapter 7. Social, Economic, and Health Effects of Smoke.- Chapter 8. Resource Manager Perspectives on the Need for Smoke Science.- Appendix A: Regional Perspectives on Smoke Issues and Management.- Appendix B: Smoke Monitoring Networks, Models, and Mapping Tools.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Management of Boreal Forests: Theories and
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive textbook explores the boreal forests of Northern Europe, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Students will gain an overview of the forest ecosystem and the services it provides for modern society. From the production of timber, to the supply of food products or their use as a recreational space for human wellbeing – our forests serve many needs. Accordingly, the respective chapters cover various types of ecosystem service, e.g. supporting, provisioning, regulating and cultural services. The book’s main focus is on the management of boreal forests for the production of these ecosystem services. Addressing modern challenges, e.g. managing vulnerable boreal forests for adaptation to climate change, is an important aspect throughout the volume. Traditional forest management has to adapt and evolve in order to meet the increasing risk of abiotic and biotic damages to our forest biomass. Future forestry graduates will have to face more and more of these challenges; consequently, the book provides them with a wealth of scientific knowhow and possible counter-strategies. Forestry students in the Northern Hemisphere, be it in Europe, North America or Asia, will find this book an excellent reference guide. To make the content more accessible, it has been enriched with a clear structure, numerous illustrations and learning objectives.Table of Contents Preface.- Chapter 1. Background - management of forest for varying ecosystem services.- PART I: Forest environment of boreal north and forestry.- Chapter 2. Environmental conditions, site types, and climate change.- PART II: Structure and functioning of selected boreal trees.- Chapter 3. Selected tree species of importance in boreal north.- Chapter 4. Structure of selected trees.- Chapter 5. Regeneration biology of selected trees.- Chapter 6. Physiology, growth and acclimatizing of boreal trees to climate.- PART III: Long-term dynamics of boreal forest ecosystem.- Chapter 7. Successional dynamics of boreal forest ecosystem.- Chapter 8. Management vs ecosystem dynamics.- PART IV: Management strategies, regimes, and operations.- Chapter 9. Preparation of site for natural regeneration and planting in reforestation.- Chapter 10. Natural regeneration in management for regrowth.- Chapter 11. Planting in management for regrowth.- Chapter 12. Management of spacing in pre-commercial phase.- Chapter 13. Management of spacing and thinning in commercial phase.- Chapter 14. Fertilization in management of site fertility.- Chapter 15. Pruning of branches and management of timber quality.- PART V: Management of forest ecosystem for varying services.- Chapter 16. Management strategies for producing different goods and services.- Chapter 17. Dynamics of forest ecosystem vs ecosystem services.- Chapter 18. Risks for forestry under current and warming climate.- Chapter 19. Forest ecosystem services and management under climate change.- Chapter 20. Adaptive management – outlines of theories and practices.- Index.- Appendix: Units and conversions.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Stable Isotopes in Tree Rings: Inferring
Book SynopsisThis Open Access volume highlights how tree ring stable isotopes have been used to address a range of environmental issues from paleoclimatology to forest management, and anthropogenic impacts on forest growth. It will further evaluate weaknesses and strengths of isotope applications in tree rings. In contrast to older tree ring studies, which predominantly applied a pure statistical approach this book will focus on physiological mechanisms that influence isotopic signals and reflect environmental impacts. Focusing on connections between physiological responses and drivers of isotope variation will also clarify why environmental impacts are not linearly reflected in isotope ratios and tree ring widths. This volume will be of interest to any researcher and educator who uses tree rings (and other organic matter proxies) to reconstruct paleoclimate as well as to understand contemporary functional processes and anthropogenic influences on native ecosystems. The use of stable isotopes in biogeochemical studies has expanded greatly in recent years, making this volume a valuable resource to a growing and vibrant community of researchers.Table of ContentsPART I INTRODUCTION: 1. Isotope Dendrochronology: Historical Perspective.- 2. Dendrochronology: Fundamentals and Innovations.- 3. Anatomical, developmental and physiological bases of tree-ring formation in relation to environmental factors.- PART II METHODS: 4. Sample collection and preparation for annual and intra-annual tree-ring isotope chronologies.- 5. Stable isotope signatures of wood, its constituents and methods of cellulose extraction.- 6. Tree-Ring Stable Isotope Measurements: The Role of Quality Assurance and Quality Control to Ensure High Quality Data.- 7. Newer Developments in Tree-Ring Stable Isotope Methods.- PART III: ISOTOPIC FRACTIONATIONS FROM SOURCE TO WOOD: 8. Isotopes – terminology, definitions and properties.- 9. Carbon isotope effects in relation to CO2 assimilation by tree canopies.- 10. Environmental, physiological and biochemical processes determining the oxygen isotope ratio of tree-ring cellulose.- 11. The stable hydrogen isotopic signature: From source water to tree rings.- 12. Nitrogen isotopes in tree rings – Challenges and prospects.-13. Postphotosynthetic fractionation in leaves, phloem and stem.- PART IV PHYSIOLOGICAL INTERPRETATIONS: 14. Environmental fingerprints in tree-ring stable isotopes: Limits and strengths in mirroring environmental impacts.- 15. Post-photosynthetic carbon, oxygen and hydrogen isotope signal transfer to tree rings – how timing of cell formations and turnover of stored carbohydrates affect intra-annual isotope variations.- 16. Probing tree physiology using the dual-isotope approach.- 17. Intrinsic water-use efficiency derived from stable carbon isotopes of tree-rings.- PART V: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IMPACTING THE ISOTOPIC FRACTIONATION:18. Spatial and temporal variations in plant source water: O and H isotope ratiosfrom precipitation to xylem water.- 19. Climate signals in stable isotope tree ring records.- 20. Stable isotopes in tree rings of Boreal Forests.- 21. Stable isotopes in tree rings of Mediterranean Forests.- 22. Stable isotopes in tree rings of Tropical forests.- 23. Forest Management and Tree-Ring Isotopes.- 24. Impact of increasing CO2, and air pollutants (NOx, SO2, O3) on the stable isotope ratios in tree rings.- 25. Insect and pathogen influences on tree-ring stable isotopes.- 26. Process-based ecophysiological models of tree-ring stable isotopes.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Perspectives on Public Policy in Societal-Environmental Crises: What the Future Needs from History
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Forest Bioeconomy and Climate Change
Book SynopsisThis edited open access volume explores the role of forest bioeconomy in addressing climate change. The authors put a particular focus on planetary boundaries and how the linear, growth-oriented economy, is coupled with climate change and environmental degradation. Biobased products and sustainable production paths have been developed, but how can they be scaled in order to lead to an economic paradigm shift? This and other questions are discussed throughout the volume.Since science indicates that climate change will continue this century, the authors also analyse how forests can be adapted to increasing forest disturbances that changing climate are expected to cause. The authors propose climate-smart forestry as useful approach for climate mitigation and adaptation of forests to climate change, as wells as sustainable increase of economic well-being based on forestry. The book illustrates the application of climate-smart forestry in the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany and Spain, i.e., in EU countries with quite different forests and forest sectors. This proactive and inspiring volume is an essential resource for Forest Management professionals, decision makers, scientists, and forestry students. Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Role of the Forest-Based Sector in the Bioeconomy and Climate Change (Hetemäki and Kangas).- Chapter 2. Planetary Boundaries and the Role of the Forest-Based Sector (Hetemäki and Seppälä).- Chapter 3. Climate Change, Impacts, Adaptation and Risk Management in Forests (Venäläinen et al.).- Chapter 4. Outlook for a Forest-Based Bioeconomy (Hurmekoski et al.).- Chapter 5. Forest Biomass Availability (Anttila and Verkerk).- Chapter 6. Carbon Sequestration and Storage in the Forests of the European Union (Kilpeläinen and Peltola).- Chapter 7. Contribution of Wood-Based Products to Climate Change Mitigation (Hurmekoski et al.).- Chapter 8. Synthesis: Climate-Change Mitigation in the Forest-Based Sector (Hurmekoski et al.).- Chapter 9. Climate-Smart Forestry Approach (Hetemäki and Verkerk).- Chapter 10. Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Czech Republic (Emil Cienciala).- Chapter 11. Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Finland (Peltola et al.).- Chapter 12. Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Germany (Hanewinkel et al.).- Chapter 13. Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Spain (Trasobares et al).- Chapter 14. The Way Forward: Management and Policy Actions (Hetemäki et al.)
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Springer International Publishing AG Ancient Hydrocarbon Seeps
Book SynopsisThis volume details the function of hydrocarbon seeps, their evolution over time, the most important seep occurrences and the fauna present in ancient hydrocarbon seeps. While several publications exist that cover modern seeps and vents, fossil seeps only constitute a small component of the literature. As such, many geologists, stratigraphers and paleontologists, as well as undergraduates and graduate students, are not very familiar with ancient hydrocarbon seep deposits and their associated fauna. This text is the first to comprehensively discuss the nature of such animal groups and how to recognize them. In addition to summarizing available knowledge on these topics for specialists in the field, this book offers the background needed to be of use to students as well as the wider community of geologists and paleontologists.Table of ContentsChapter 1-Introduction.- Chapter 2-Biogeochemical processes.- Chapter 3-Taphonomy and diagenesis of seeps.- Chapter 4-Biota.- Chapter 5-Seeps around the world.- Chapter 6-Seeps as ecosystems.- Chapter 7-Evolution of seep communities over geological time.- Chapter 8-Cognate communities.
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Springer International Publishing AG The Ocean and Us
Book SynopsisThe Ocean and Us provides an overview of our contemporary understanding of the ocean and all the ways our lives interact with it. It is intended for everyone with an interest in our blue planet. The book brings together the expertise of over 35 ocean specialists from around the world. It explores a wide variety of themes including the importance of a healthy ocean in the fight to halt and contain climate change. It covers issues such as overfishing and pollution, as well as emerging themes such as the blue economy, marine animal welfare and how we can leverage innovation to protect the ocean. The book provides an overview of some of the world’s iconic threatened and at risk ocean ecosystems, and outlines current governance structures and ocean management tools. It also discusses the important social dimensions between people and the ocean, such as ocean and human wellbeing, communities and the ocean, and who gets to participate in the ocean space. The book aims to enhance ocean literacy by making specialist concepts accessible to non-experts, with a view to empowering concerned citizens everywhere to come into action for the ocean, and pave a better way forward for humanity.Table of ContentsSection 1: Climate Change.- Chapter 1: Ocean acidification, warming and reduced oxygen.- Chapter 2: What is Blue Carbon.- Chapter 3: Fish & climate.- Chapter 4: Whales & climate.- Section 2: Overfishing.- Chapter 5: State of the world’s fisheries, legal overfishing, fish subsidies.- Chapter 6: Fish Crime.- Chapter 7: Shark finning.- Chapter 8: Aquarium Trade.- Chapter 9: Fair Fisheries.- Section 3: Pollution.- Chapter 10: Plastics.- Chapter 11: Shipping.- Chapter 12: Oil Spills.- Chapter 13: Acoustics.- Section 4: Threatened/At Risk Marine Habitats.- Chapter 14: The Deep Sea: Overview & threats (deep sea mining & fishing) .- Chapter 15: Corals: Overview & threats & restoration efforts.- Chapter 16 The Poles Arctic & Antarctic.- Chapter 17: Coastal Habitat: (Sea grass, mangroves, kelp forests, salt marshes, estuaries) & threats.- Section 5: Ocean Governance.- Chapter 18: How we manage the world’s oceans.- Chapter 19: What are the High Seas and where are we at with protecting it.- Chapter 20: Marine Protected Areas. Why they are important, what the global targets are.- Chapter 21: Business & Oceans (how businesses can work toward healthy ocean) .- Section 6: Communities, Human & Animal Wellbeing.- Chapter 22: Communities & Oceans.- Chapter 23: Tourism and the Ocean.- Chapter 24: Marine Animal Welfare.- Chapter 25: Gender & Oceans.- Chapter 26: Oceans and Human Health.- Section 7: How to make a difference.- Chapter 27: Shaming and other social tools to change the system.- Chapter 28: Inspiring Action.
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Springer International Publishing AG Climate Change and Microbiome Dynamics: Carbon Cycle Feedbacks
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Springer International Publishing AG A Criminology of the Human Species: Setting an
Book SynopsisThe book sketches out how the criminological lens could be used in the climate change debate around possible human extinction. It explores the extent to which the human species can be considered deviant in relation to other species of the contemporary biosphere, as humans seem to be the only species on Earth that does not live in natural balance with their environment (anymore). It discusses several unsettling topics in the public debate on climate change, specifically the taboo of how humans may not survive the ongoing climate change. It includes chapters on the Earth’s history of mass-extinctions, the global state of denial including toward the possibility that the human species could go extinct, and it considers humans' future as a deviant, fatal species outside of Earth, in outer-space, possibly on other planets. It puts forward and enriches the critical criminological tradition by conceptualizing and setting an unsettling tone within criminology and criminological research on the human species and our extinction, by daring criminologists (and victimologists) to ponder and seek empirical answers to controversial imaginations and questions about our possible extinction.Table of Contents1. Dinosaurs, hot summers and the James Webb Telescope: Toward a criminological of the fatal human species and our extinction.- 2. Circles of life, death and rebirth: Previous mass extinctions, human-like species and the human species in the pre-industrial age.- 3. We destroy, therefore we are: The state of denial of our fatal nature and extinction.- 4. Space, the final frontier to exploit?: A criminological imagination of humans as extra-terrestrial harm.- 5. Conclusion, lessons, agenda.
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Springer International Publishing AG Cycling Through the Pandemic: Tactical Urbanism and the Implementation of Pop-Up Bike Lanes in the Time of COVID-19
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Springer Conservation Aquaculture
Book SynopsisAquaculture-assisted Fisheries.- Defining Conservation Aquaculture.- Captive Conservation Genetic Management.- Domestication.- Epigenetics.- Behavior.- Conservation Aquaculture Programs.
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Springer The Amateur Plankton Researchers Practical Guide
Book SynopsisChapter 1. A Brief Introduction to Plankton.- Chapter 2. Getting Started.- Chapter 3. Collecting Plankton Samples.- Chapter 4 Observing Plankton. - Chapter 5. Conducting Experiments.- Chapter 6. The Role of Molecular Techniques in Plankton Identification.- Chapter 7. Resources and Further Reading.- Chapter 8. Practical Plankton Image Guide.
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Springer Ecological Connectivity of Forest Ecosystems
Book SynopsisPart 1: Understanding Ecological Connectivity.- Chapter 1: Concepts, Measures, and Models for Assessing Connectivity.- Chapter 2: Species on the Move: Migration, Range Shifts, and Dispersal of Species.- Chapter 3: Do Saproxylic Species Need Habitats, Connectivity, or Connected Habitats?.- Chapter 4: The State of Forest Genetic Diversity: Anthropogenic Impacts and Conservation Initiatives.- Chapter 5: Genetic Connectivity and Local Adaptation of Forest Trees in the Face of Climate Change.- Chapter 6: Forest Ecosystems under Climate Change.- Chapter 7: Soil: The Foundation for Ecological Connectivity of Forest Ecosystems.- Part 2: Monitoring and Assessment Techniques.- Chapter 8: Monitoring Methods for the Protection of Connectivity in Forest Ecosystems.- Chapter 9: Monitoring Habitat Fragmentation and Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems.- Chapter 10: Habitat Quality and Quantity: Features and Metrics.- Chapter 11: In Situ and Ex Situ Conservation Measures.- Chapter 12: Practical Guidance for Rapid Biodiversity Assessment in Central European Forests.- Part 3: Restoration, Social Dynamics, and Policy Frameworks.- Chapter 13: Restoring Forest Landscape Connectivity Why, Where and How?.- Chapter 14: Assisted Migration as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.- Chapter 15: Forest Genetic Resources under Climate Change: Institutional Framework, Conservation Measures and Biotechnologies.- Chapter 16: Managing Forest Health in Connected Landscapes.- Chapter 17: Managing Invasive Alien Species in Forest Corridors and Stepping Stones.- Chapter 18: Ecological Connectivity in Urban and Semi-urban Forests.- Chapter 19: Connectivity in the Social-Ecological Context and Nature's Contribution to People.- Chapter 20: Conservation Initiatives to Connect the Landscape Across Indigenous and Local Communities.- Chapter 21: Ecological Connectivity Perspectives for Policy and Practice.- Part 4: Case Studies in Ecological Connectivity.- Chapter 22: Austria: The Austrian Stepping Stone Program: A Bottom-Up Approach.- Chapter 23: Argentina: Balancing Connectivity and Production in Forest Reserves.- Chapter 24: Botswana: Stand Structure and Hampered Regeneration of Woody Species in Kazuma Forest Reserve, the Busiest Elephant Corridor in Northern Botswana.- Chapter 25: Brazil: Applied Nucleation through Key Microsites.- Chapter 26: Chile: Increasing Connectivity for Nature and People in Highly Anthropogenic Landscapes.- Chapter 27: China: Ecological Restoration Projects for Connected Landscapes.- Chapter 28: Ethiopia: Enhancing Landscape Connectivity through Agroforests.- Chapter 29: Hungary and Austria: Best Practice for Habitat and Species Connectivity: European Beech and Sessile Oak.- Chapter 30: India: Hotspot of Connectivity Research and Conservation in Central India.- Chapter 31: Republic of Korea: Predicting Shifts in Forest Biodiversity.- Chapter 32: Mongolia: Connectivity Conservation actions in the Khan Khentii region.- Chapter 33: Paraguay: Towards a Landscape Restoration of the Paraguayan Atlantic Forest.- Chapter 34: Serbia: Transnational Ecological Corridor Connectivity and Invasive Plant Species (Sava River Basin).- Chapter 35: Tanzania: The Eastern Arc Mountains Forests as World Natural Heritage: Status and Future Prospects.- Chapter 36: Tunisia: Genetic Diversity Assessment of Cork Oak Provenance Trials in the Context of Climate Change.- Chapter 37: Assisted Regeneration to Restore Lost Forests (Case Study United Kingdom/Scotland).
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Springer International Publishing AG Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture
Book SynopsisFocusing on organic farming, this book presents peer-reviewed contributions from leading international academics and researchers in the field of organic agriculture, plant ecosystems, sustainable horticulture and related areas of biodiversity science. It includes case studies and reviews on organic agriculture, horticulture and pest management, use of microorganisms, composting, crop rotation, organic milk and meat production, as well as ecological issues. This unique book addresses a wide array of topics from all continents, making it a valuable reference resource for students, researchers and agriculturists who are concerned with biodiversity, agroecology and sustainable development of agricultural resources.Table of ContentsGlobal Trends in Organic Agriculture.- Organic Strawberry Production in Tennessee, USA and Areas of Comparable Climate in China.- Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Bio-fertilizers in Stabilizing Agricultural Ecosystems.- Safety, Nutrition and Health Aspects of Organic Food.- Plant-Parasitic Nematode Problems in Organic Agriculture.- Breeding for Organic and Sustainable Production.- Organic Agriculture: A Viable Option for Food Security and Livelihood Sustainability in Nepal.- The potential of silvopastoral systems for milk and meat organic production in the tropics.- Role of Legumes for and as Horticultural Crops in Sustainable Agriculture.- Principles of Vermitechnology in Sustainable Organic Farming with Special Reference to Bangladesh.- Composting, Crop Rotation, and Cover Crop Practices in Organic Vegetable Production.- Effective Micro-organisms (EM) as Sustainable Components in Organic Farming: Principles, Applications and Validity.- Season Extension in Organic Systems.- Consumer Perception of Organic Food and Product Marketing.- Sustainable Urban Agriculture: A Growing Solution to Urban Food Deserts.
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Springer International Publishing AG From Aardvarks to Zooxanthellae: The Definitive
Book SynopsisHundreds of animal species provide the cast of characters for these newly composed bio-limericks, arranged into 17 chapters by taxonomic group (such as Birds, Fishes, Insects) or biological subject (such as Ecology, Genetics, and Anthropology). Sometimes multiple verses on one organism or topic provide an extended story-line across successive poems. In addition, several stylistic vignettes recur throughout the book, such as: (a) “On the Farm”, which ranges from barnyards to fish farms to oyster farms; and (b) “Let’s Play Jeopardy”, where the reader guesses an animal from poetic clues the author provides. Each little jingle can be read as a stand-alone offering a quick chuckle or biological insight. But watch out—these poetic tidbits can be as addictive as popcorn, such that some readers will feel compelled to consume each chapter and indeed the entire book at one sitting! Covering nearly every creature that any amateur or professional biologist has ever heard of, these pun-filled limericks provide humorous insight into each critter or its peculiar habits, in a sharply witty and cutely informative way. Table of ContentsMammalogy (mammals)Ornithology (birds)The Life of a Couple of BirdsHerpetology (reptiles and amphibians)Ichthyology (fishes)The Life of a FishEntomology (insects)Invertebrate Zoology (other than insects)Microbiology (microbes)Botany (plants)Anatomy, Physiology, and MedicineEcologyEthology (behavior)EvolutionGeneticsAnthropology: The Human SagaAppendix: Famous Animal Phrases
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Springer International Publishing AG Environmental Modeling with Stakeholders: Theory, Methods, and Applications
Book SynopsisThis volume brings together, in a central text, chapters written by leading scholars working at the intersection of modeling, the natural and social sciences, and public participation. This book presents the current state of knowledge regarding the theory and practice of engaging stakeholders in environmental modeling for decision-making, and includes basic theoretical considerations, an overview of methods and tools available, and case study examples of these principles and methods in practice. Although there has been a significant increase in research and development regarding participatory modeling, a unifying text that provides an overview of the different methodologies available to scholars and a systematic review of case study applications has been largely unavailable. This edited volume seeks to address a gap in the literature and provide a primer that addresses the growing demand to adopt and apply a range of modeling methods that includes the public in environmental assessment and management.The book is divided into two main sections. The first part of the book covers basic considerations for including stakeholders in the modeling process and its intersection with the theory and practice of public participation in environmental decision-making. The second part of the book is devoted to specific applications and products of the various methods available through case study examination. This second part of the book also provides insight from several international experts currently working in the field about their approaches, types of interactions with stakeholders, models produced, and the challenges they perceived based on their practical experiences.Table of ContentsPart I: The Process of Environmental Modeling with Stakeholders.- Cognitive, Material and Technological Considerations in Participatory Environmental Modeling.- Learning Through Participatory Modeling: Reflections on What it Means and How it is Measured.- Values in Participatory Modeling: Theory and Practice.- Eliciting Judgments, Priorities, and Values Using Structured Survey Methods.- Participatory Modeling and Structured Decision-making.- Ensuring that Ecological Science Contributes to Natural Resource Management using a Delphi-derived Approach.- Part II: The Application and Products of Environmental Modeling with Stakeholders.- Fuzzy-logic Cognitive Mapping: Introduction and Overview of the Method.- FCMs as a Common base for Linking Participatory Products and Models.- Extending Participatory Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping with a Control Nodes Methodology: A Case Study of a Development Bio-based Economy in the Humber Region, UK.- Effects of Livelihood-diversification on Sustainability of Natural Resources in the Rangelands of East Africa: Participatory Field Studies and Results of an Agent-based Model using the Knowledge of Indigenous Maasai Pastoralists of Kenya.- Level of Sustainable Activity: A Framework for Integrating Stakeholders into the Simulation Modeling and Management of Mixed-use Waterways.- Engaging Stakeholders in Environmental and Sustainability Decisions with Participatory System Dynamics Modeling.- Participatory Modeling and Community Dialog about Vulnerability of Lobster Fishing to Climate Change.- Case Study: Participatory Modeling to Assess Climate Impacts on Water Resources in the Big Wood Basin, Idaho.- Science based Modelling for Supporting Integrated Coastal Zone Management.- Assessing Flood Impacts, Wetland Changes and Climate Adaptation in Europe: The CLIMSAVE Approach.- Linking Participatory, Bayesian, and Agent-based Modeling Techniques to Simulate Coupled Natural-Human System: A Case Study with Ranchers in Sonora, Mexico.
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Springer International Publishing AG Biology of Hevea Rubber
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Springer International Publishing AG Euglena: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Book SynopsisThis much-needed book is the first definitive volume on Euglena in twenty-fire years, offering information on its atypical biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and potential biotechnology applications. This volume gathers together contributions from well-known experts, who in many cases played major roles in elucidating the phenomenon discussed. Presented in three parts, the first section of this comprehensive book describes novel biochemical pathways which in some instances have an atypical subcellular localization. The second section details atypical cellular mechanisms of organelle protein import, organelle nuclear genome interdependence, gene regulation and expression that provides insights into the evolutionary origins of eukaryotic cells. The final section discusses how biotechnologists have capitalized on the novel cellular and biochemical features of Euglena to produce value added products. Euglena: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology will provide essential reading for cell and molecular biologists with interests in evolution, novel biochemical pathways, organelle biogenesis and algal biotechnology. Readers will come away from this volume with a full understanding of the complexities of the Euglena as well as new realizations regarding the diversity of cellular processes yet to be discovered. Table of ContentsPart I Biochemistry and Physiology.- Chapter 1 Evolutionary Origin of Euglena.- Chapter 2 The Mitochondrion of Euglena gracilis.- Chapter 3 C2 Metabolism in Euglena.- Chapter 4 Biochemistry and Physiology of Reactive Oxygen Species in Euglena. Chapter 5 Biochemistry and Physiology of Vitamins in Euglena .- Chapter 6 Biochemistry and Physiology of Heavy Metal Resistance and Accumulation in Euglena.- Part II Cell and Molecular Biology.- Chapter 7 Euglena gracilis Genomes and Transcriptome: Organelles, Nuclear Genome Assembly Strategies, Initial Features.- Chapter 8 Euglena transcript processing.- Chapter 9 Photo and Nutritional Regulation of Euglena Organelle Development.- Chapter 10 Protein targeting to Euglena chloroplasts.- Chapter 11 Photomovement in Euglena.- Chapter 12 Gravitaxis in Euglena.- Part III Biotechnology.- Chapter 13 Wax Ester Fermentation and Its Application for Biofuel Production.- Chapter 14 Large-scale Cultivation of Euglena.
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Springer International Publishing AG Forest Inventory-based Projection Systems for Wood and Biomass Availability
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Springer International Publishing AG Tsunami and Fukushima Disaster: Design for Reconstruction
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Springer International Publishing AG Soil Biological Communities and Ecosystem Resilience
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Living in a Seasonal World: Thermoregulatory and Metabolic Adaptations
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Animals in Traditional Folk Medicine: Implications for Conservation
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Forest Decline and Ozone: A Comparison of Controlled Chamber and Field Experiments
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Atmospheric Chemistry: Report of the Dahlem Workshop on Atmospheric Chemistry, Berlin 1982, May 2 – 7
Table of ContentsPreface.- Introduction: Chemistry of the Troposphere — Some Problems and Their Temporal Frameworks.- Factors Governing the pH, Availability of H+, and Oxidation Capacity of Rain.- The Chemical Composition of Precipitation: A Southern Hemisphere Perspective.- Some Influences of the Atmospheric Water Cycle on the Removal of Atmospheric Trace Constituents.- Aqueous Chemistry in the Atmosphere.- The History of Atmospheric Composition As Recorded in Ice Sheets.- Lake and Wetland Sediments As Records of Past Atmospheric Composition.- The History of the Atmosphere As Recorded by Carbon Isotopes.- Changes in Atmospheric Composition.- The Production and Fate of Reduced Volatile Species from Oxic Environments.- The Production and Fate of Reduced C, N, and S Gases from Oxygen-deficient Environments.- The Production and Fate of Volatile Molecular Species in the Environment: Metals and Metalloids.- Biogenic Contributions to Atmospheric Chemistry.- Physics and Chemistry of Atmospheric Ions.- Homogeneous Gas Phase Oxidation Processes in the Troposphere.- The Global Distribution of Hydroxyl.- Non-methane Organics in the Remote Troposphere.- Tropospheric Gases, Aerosols and Photochemical Reactions.- List of Participants.- Author Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Lesser Flamingos: Descendants of Phoenix
Book SynopsisThis book provides insights into the fascinating life of the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) and describes how this enigmatic bird has adapted to the extreme conditions of tropical soda lakes and can even withstand the caustic effects of brine. However, humans are increasingly disrupting the natural cycles of these wetlands, and for these pink birds characteristic of these salt lakes, it is becoming more and more difficult to find suitable habitats, food and breeding grounds. Their fate is considered a cautionary example of man’s dealings with nature. Will the Lesser Flamingo survive in a man-made world?Flamingos are considered to be an embodiment of the Phoenix, and the author interweaves his personal experiences with and observations of the flamingos’ unusual habitats with the Phoenix motif in order to stimulate reflection on the circle of life. Written in an accessible style that combines science, biological information and the author’s own travels and fieldwork, the book also includes a wealth of captivating images. As such, it offers a unique resource for biologists and nature-loving Africa and Asia enthusiasts alike.Trade Review“The book is a stimulating treasure trove of topics for all limnologists and bird lovers particularly interested in the tropics and to whom trusting the power of interdisciplinary collaboration: together we should be able to secure the future of this emblematic bird, the likeness of the firebird Phoenix.” (Katrin Teubner, SILnews, Issue 75, January, 2020)Table of ContentsPart I. The Actors.- Chapter 1. The Lesser Flamingo.- Chapter 2. The algae.- Chapter 3. The Firebird Phoenix.- Chapter 4. The Human.- Part II. The Scenes.- Chapter 5. East Africa – Hub of the Unresting Lesser Flamingo.- Chapter 6. Southern Africa – Call of the Flamingo Feather.- Chapter 7. India – Flamingo Bridgework to Asia.
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Springer Verlag, Japan Satoyama: The Traditional Rural Landscape of Japan
Book SynopsisJapan’s traditional and fragile satoyama landscape system was developed over centuries of human life on mountainous island terrain in a monsoon climate. The carefully managed coppice woodlands on the hillsides, the villages strung along the base of the hills, and the carefully tended paddy fields of rural Japan made possible the sustainable interaction of nature and humans. Radical changes in the middle of the twentieth century led to the abandonment of satoyama landscapes which now are being rediscovered. There is a new realization that these woodlands still play a vital role in the management of the Japanese landscape and a new determination to manage them for the future. This multifaceted book explores the history, nature, biodiversity, current conservation measures, and future uses of satoyama. The information presented here will be of interest in all parts of the world where patterns of sustainable development are being sought. Table of ContentsPreface Kazuhiko Takeuchi Contributors Chapter 1. Ideological Contribution of Satoyamas Robert D. Brown and Makoto Yokohari Introduction International Perspective on Coppice Woodlands Contributions to the book Contributions of the book Chapter 2. The Nature of Satoyama Landscapes 2.1 Satoyama Landscapes as Managed Nature Kazuhiko Takeuchi 2.2 Satoyama Landscapes and Conservation Ecology Izumi Washitani 2.3 Citizen Conservation of Satoyama Landscapes Noboru Kuramoto 2.4 Environmental Policy and Satoyama Landscapes Yoshinobu Kitamura Chapter 3. Satoyama Landscape Transition 3.1 Transition of Satoyama Landscapes in Japan Atsushi Tsunekawa 3.2 Satoyama Landscape Transition in the Kanto Area Atsushi Tsunekawa and Tsutomu Bessho 3.3 Satoyama Landscape Transition in the Kansai Area Junko Morimoto and Yukihiro Morimoto 3.4 Mechanisms of Satoyama Landscape Transformation Hideharu Kurita and Makoto Yokohari Chapter 4. Biological Diversity in Satoyama Landscapes 4.1 Conserving Biological Diversity Noboru Kuramoto 4.2 Species Diversity in Satoyama Landscapes Youichi Sonoda and Izumi Washitani 4.3 Wetland Environments and Biodiversity in the Hills Yukihiro Morimoto 4.4 Birds of Prey Living in Yatsuda and Satoyama Atsuki Azuma Chapter 5. Approaches to Satoyama Conservation 5.1 Nation-Wide Partnerships for Satoyama Conservation Shigesato Nakagawa 5.2 Coppice Woodland Maintenance by Volunteers Noboru Kuramoto and Asou Yoshimi 5.3 Regeneration of Satoyama Landscapes Yoshiko Kitagawa 5.4 Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems Izumi Washitani Chapter 6. Biological Resources 6.1 Biological Resources in Village Life Kenji Iiyama 6.2 Coppice-Wood as an Energy Source Shigesato Nakagawa 6.3 Nature Study in Satoyama Landscapes Shigesato Nakagawa Chapter 7. Long-term Strategy for Satoyama Conservation 7.1 Strategic Management of Satoyama Landscapes Atsushi Tsunekawa 7.2 Legal Systems for Satoyama Landscape Conservation Yoshinobu Kitamura 7.3 National Land Planning of Satoyama Landscapes Kazuhiko Takeuchi References Glossary of Terms Regional and Prefectural Map of Japan Index
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Springer Applications of Systems Approaches at the Field Level: Volume 2: Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Systems Approaches for Agricultural Development, held at IRRI, Los Baños, Philippines, 6–8 December 1995
Book SynopsisSystems approaches for agricultural development are needed to determine rational strategies for the role of agriculture in national development. Mathematical models and computer simulation provide objective tools for applying science to determine and evaluate options for resource management at field, farm and regional scales. However, these tools would not be fully utilizable without incorporating social and economic dimensions into their application. The second international symposium, Systems Approaches for Agricultural Development (SAAD), held in Los Baños, 6-8 December 1995, fostered this link between the biophysical sciences and the social sciences in the selection of keynote papers and oral presentations, a selection of which are included in these books. The contents further reflect how systems approaches have definitely moved beyond the research mode into the application mode. The large number and high quality of interdisciplinary research projects reported from different parts of the globe, to determine land use options that will meet multiple goals and yet sustain natural resource bases, is a key indicator of this `coming of age'. At the farm level, where trade-off decisions between processes and products (commodities) feature strongly, much progress is also evident in the development of systems-based tools for decision making. At the field level optimization of resource use and minimizing environmental effects has become of major concern for which systems approaches are indispensable. The books, of which Volume I deals with regional and farm studies level and Volume II with field level studies, will be of particular interest to all agricultural scientists and planners, as well as students interested in multidisciplinary and holistic approaches to agricultural development.Table of ContentsPreface. The Challenge of Integrating Systems Approach in Plant Breeding: Opportunities, Accomplishments, and Limitations; P.K. Aggarwal, et al. Using Systems Approaches for Targeting Site Specific Management on Field Level; J. Bouma, et al. New High-Yielding, Weed Competitive Rice Plant Types Drawing from O. sativa and O. glaberrima Genepools; M. Dingkuhn, et al. Improving Rice Tolerance to Barnyardgrass through Early Crop Vigour: Simulations with INTERCOM; J.L. Lindquist, M.J. Kropff. Recent Advances in Breeding for Drought Tolerance in Maize; G.O. Edmeades, et al. Potential Yield of Irrigated Rice in African Arid Environments; M. Dingkuhn, A. Sow. Assessing the Potential Yield of Tropical Crops: Role of Field Experimentation and Simulation; R.C. Muchow, M.J. Kropff. Evaluation of the CROPGRO-Soybean Model over a Wide Range of Experiments; K.J. Boote, et al. Adaptation of the CROPGRO Model to Simulate the Growth of Field-Grown Tomato; J.M.S. Scholberg, et al. A Modified Version of CERES to Predict the Impact of Soil Water Excess on Maize Crop Growth and Development; J.I. Kizaso, J.T. Ritchie. Mitigating Climate Change Effects on Rice Yield; S. Mohandass, T.B. Ranganathan. Competition for Light in Windbreak-Millet Systems in the Sahel; M. Mayus, et al. Crop Models and Precision Agriculture; M.Y.L. Boone, et al. A Conceptual Model for Sodium Uptake and Distribution in Irrigated Rice; F. Asch, et al. Using Decision Support Systems to Optimize Barley Management on Spatial Variable Soil; H.W.G. Booltink, J. Verhagen. Application of SOYGRO in Argentina; S. Meira, E. Guevara. Modeling the Effect of Nitrogen on Rice Growth and Development; T. Hasegawa, T. Horie. Optimization of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application to Irrigated Rice; R.N. Dash, et al. Simulating Rice Leaf Area Development and Dry Matter Production in Relation to Plant N and Weather; M. Ohnishi, et al. Influence of Split Application of Nitrogen on Foliar N Content, Photosynthesis, Dry Matter Production and Yield in Short and Medium Duration Rice Cultivars; C. Vijayalakshmi, M. Nagarajan. Systems Approaches to Improve Nitrogen Management in Rice; B. Mishra. Use of Simulation Models to Optimize Fungicide Use for Managing Tropical Rice Blast Disease; S.B. Calvero, P.S. Teng. Yield Gap Analysis of Rainfed Lowland Systems to Guide Rice Crop and Pest Management; H.O. Pinnschmidt, et al. Quantification of the Effects of Bacterial Blight Disease on Rice Crop Growth and Grain Yield; P.R. Reddy. Better Biological Control by a Combination of Experimentation and Modelling; J.C. Van Lenteren, H.W.J. Van Roermund. Quantitative Evaluation of Growth and Yield of Rice Plants Infested with Rice Planthoppers; T. Watanabe, et al. Addressing Sustainability of Rice&endash;Wheat Systems: Analysis of Long-Term Experimentation and Simulation; J. Timsina, et al. Systems Approach in the Design of Soil and Water Conservation Measures; L. Stroosnijder, P. Kiepe. Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Quality; R.S. Kanwar, et al. Harnessing Crop Research Data to Develop Expert Systems; K. Muralidharan, E.A. Siddiq. Comparison of Predictions and Observations to Assess Model Performance: A Method of Empirical Validation; P.L. Mitchell, J.E. Sheehy. Acronyms. Subject Index.
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Springer Green Manure/Cover Crop Systems of Smallholder Farmers: Experiences from Tropical and Subtropical Regions
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