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Handbook of Marine Macroalgae: Biotechnology and Applied
Phycology.
Se-Kwon Kim. 2012. ISBN: 978-0-470-97918-1. 592 pp. Hardcover. $249.95
The Handbook of Macroalgae: Biotechnology and Applied Phycology describes the
biological, biotechnological and the industrial applications of seaweeds. Vast
research into the cultivation of seaweeds is currently being undertaken but
there is a lack of methodological strategies in place to develop novel drugs
from these sources. This book aims to rectify this situation, providing an
important review of recent advances and potential new applications for
macroalgae. Focusing on the chemical and structural nature of seaweeds the book
brings the potentially valuable bioactive nature to the fore. Novel compounds
isolated from seaweeds are reviewed to provide an invaluable reference for
anyone working in the field.
Central European Stream Ecosystems: The Long Term Study of the
Breitenbach.
Rüdiger Wagner, Jürgen Marxsen, Peter Zwick, Eileen J. Cox. 2012. ISBN:
978-3-527-32952-6. 694 pp. Hardcover. $219.95
Probably the best-studied stream on earth. The result of unmatched long-term
data taken by the Max-Planck outstation in Schlitz from the nearby Breitenbach
stream since 1949, the special focus in this handbook and ready reference is on
animal and microorganism occurrence and variation, as well as chemical and
physical parameters. An invaluable data basis for modeling purposes for anyone
dealing with stream ecology.
Bibliotheca
Diatomologica, Band 57
Small-sized Achnanthales (Bacillariophyta) from coral sands off Mascarenes
(Western Indian Ocean). Catherine
Riaux-Gobin; Oscar E. Romero; Pierre Compère; Adil Y. Al-Handal. 2011. ISBN:
978-3-443-57048-4. 234 pp., 2 tables, 88 plates, 1 map. Paperback. $163.20
Benthic marine diatoms from tropical environments are still poorly documented,
despite their high diversity. Coral reef biotopes of the Mascarene Islands
(Western Indian Ocean Archipelago: Réunion, Mauritius, Rodrigues Islands)
provide the opportunity to study a large part of their diatom community: the
abundant small-sized Achnanthales treated here. Diatoms of other environments of
very variable nutrient status were studied in Réunion and Rodrigues Islands and
include areas of both low and high anthropogenic impact. This monograph
describes taxa of seven genera, upon which Cocconeis Ehrenberg was particularly
diverse. Scanning and light microscope images document and illustrate a total of
59 taxa, eight of them are new descriptions from these islands. This study
serves as a basis for further investigations in the Mascarenes, Réunion the
Rodrigues Islands and other tropical areas.
Algal Diversity Dynamics, Ecological Assessment, and Monitoring in the River
Ecosystems of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sophia Barinova. 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61209-338-3. Hardcover. $105.00
Rivers in the Eastern Mediterranean, Israel in particular, are small and located
mostly in the coastal plane. In the first step of ecosystem assessment, 671
species of algae and cyanobacteria belonging to nine taxonomic divisions were
revealed by our research during 2002-2009 in the Yarqon, Alexander, Hadera,
Qishon, and Oren rivers in the coastal plane, the Lower and Upper Jordan Rivers
in the rift valley, as well as the Zin stream in the Negev Desert. This new book
presents and discusses research which suggests that in semiarid environments the
influence of anthropogenic factors is
strongly
modulated by climatic impacts causing a marked decrease of species richness in
aquatic ecosystems from north to south.
Coastal Plankton: Photo Guide for European Seas. 2nd Edition.
Otto Larink and Wilfried Westheide. 2011. ISBN: 9783899371277. 143 pp., 60 color
photo plates.
Softcover. $70.00
This book is an introduction to the most important and most common taxa present
in the plankton, and it allows the identification of numerous common
species. This new edition is substantially thicker than the first (2006), with
many more crustaceans, as well as trematodes, sipunculides, holothuria and
enteropneusta. In accordance with the increased numbers of organisms of southern
warm water origin in the North Sea many Mediterranean species have been added.
Limnology. Jose Galizia Tundisi and Takako
Matsumura Tundisi. 2011. ISBN: 9780415588355. 700 pp. Hardcover. $159.95
Limnology provides an in-depth and current overview of the field of limnology.
The result of a major tour de force by two renowned and experienced experts,
this unique and richly illustrated reference work presents a wealth of data on
limnology history, water as a substrate, lakes’ origins and aquatic biota.
Besides a general part, it gives special focus to neotropical limnology,
prevalently applicable in countries in the Southern Hemisphere. Starting with
the essentials, some definitions and a historical account, this volume then
details the main interaction mechanisms with physical and chemical factors,
diversity and geographical distribution. With regard to the major continental
aquatic systems, it treats the dynamics, variability and characterization of
lakes, reservoirs, flooded areas, saline lakes, estuaries and coastal lagoons.
The impact of human activity on water resources and the need for the
rehabilitation of watersheds, watershed ecosystems and estuaries are addressed
subsequently. To illustrate theory, the final part includes research examples in
limnology, ecology and environmental sciences in different geographical
contexts, as well as ideas for new investigations.
Algal Biofuels: Where We've Been, Where We're Going.
Alisha M. Doyle and Jayden A. Bell. 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61209-502-8. Hardcover
with DVD. $239.00
The Department of Energy revived its investment in algal biofuels in response to
the increased urgency of lowering greenhouse gas emissions and producing
affordable, reliable energy, as well as the recognition that we will not likely
achieve these goals via one technology pathway. Through appropriated dollars and
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the DOE is investing in a
variety of research, development and demonstration projects that seek to tackle
key technical hurdles associated with commercializing algal biofuels. This new
book examines the state of technology for algae-based fuels and documents the
research and development challenges associated with producing them at a
commercial scale.
Environmental Microbiology of Aquatic and Waste Systems.
Nduka Okafor. 2011. ISBN: 978-94-007-1459-5. 307 pp., 143 illustrations, 66 in
color. Hardcover. $79.95
This book seeks to place the main actors in matters of environmental
microbiology, namely the microorganisms, on center stage. Using the modern
approach of 16S ribosomal RNA, the book looks, in great detail, at the taxonomy
of marine and freshwater bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses, and the
smaller aquatic animals such as nematodes and rotifers, as well as at the study
of unculturable aquatic microorganisms (metagenomics). The peculiarities of
water as an environment for microbial growth, and the influence of aquatic
microorganisms on global climate and global recycling of nitrogen and sulphur
are also examined. The pollution of water is explored in the context of
self-purification of natural waters. Modern municipal water purification and
disease transmission through water are discussed. Alternative methods for solid
waste disposal are related to the economic capability of a society. Viruses are
given special attention because, until recently, it was thought they were not
important in aquatic environments. The modern understanding is that they are not
only abundant, but play a crucial role in the sustenance of the various
components of the biological ecosystem in aquatic environments.
The Diatom World. Joseph Seckbach and
Patrick Kociolek. 2011. ISBN: 978-94-007-1326-0. 534 pp., 147 illustrations, 44
in color. Hardcover. $239.00
The Diatom World brings together many of the experts in the world of diatom
research, who summarize important topics on diatom classification, biology,
genomics research, and a broad spectrum of ecological studies, and present new
data in these areas. The topics address age-old questions, and explore new and
emerging areas of research. In this combination of persistent questions, and
new horizons, it is clear that the diatoms remain as fascinating and intriguing
today as they were when Von Leeuwenhoek first spied them over 300 years ago.
The
Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles: An Identification Guide to
Freshwater and Terrestrial Algae. 2nd Edition.
David M. John, et al. 2011. ISBN: 9780521193757. 904 pp., 253 b/w illustrations,
2 maps, 2 tables. Hardcover with DVD-ROM. $199.00
Building on the success of the first edition and featuring contributions from
leading experts in the field, this expanded and thoroughly revised second
edition provides an indispensable guide to the freshwater and terrestrial algae
of the British Isles. It is an up-to-date account of and identification tool for
more than 2400 algal species (excluding diatoms), highlighting their wider
distribution around the world. Detailed descriptions are fully illustrated with
clear line drawings and photographs including 190 full-page plates, eight of
which are full colour. In addition, user-friendly keys enable the accurate
identification of specimens to the level of genus and species. This edition
includes expanded information on ecology and the implications of recent
molecular research, along with coverage of 200 extra species. The accompanying
DVD provides an updated colour photo catalogue, highly illustrated articles and
video clips, making this the comprehensive reference tool for both researchers
and professionals in the field.
Phytoplankton Pigments: Characterization, Chemotaxonomy and Applications in
Oceanography. Suzanne Roy, et al.
2011. ISBN: 9781107000667. 700 pp., 74 b/w illustrations, 17 color
illustrations, 61 tables. Hardcover. $140.00
Pigments act as tracers to elucidate the fate of phytoplankton in the world's
oceans and are often associated with important biogeochemical cycles related to
carbon dynamics in the oceans. They are increasingly used in in situ and
remote-sensing applications, detecting algal biomass and major taxa through
changes in water colour. This book is a follow-up to the 1997 volume
Phytoplankton Pigments in Oceanography (UNESCO Press). Since then, there have
been many advances concerning phytoplankton pigments. This book includes recent
discoveries on several new algal classes particularly for the picoplankton, and
on new pigments. It also includes many advances in methodologies, including
liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and developments and updates on
the mathematical methods used to exploit pigment information and extract the
composition of phytoplankton communities.
Rotifera XII: New aspects in rotifer evolution, genetics, reproduction, ecology
and biogeography. Series: Developments
in Hydrobiology, Vol. 217. N. Walz, et al. 2011. ISBN: 978-94-007-1203-4. 210
pp. Hardcover. $189.00
Rotifera are a very common group of invertebrates and, therefore, play a
considerable role in the food webs of plankton and benthos of lakes and rivers
worldwide. Their ecological success is based on their distinct pattern of
reproduction: a large part of them, the Monogononta, are famous for their unique
mode of reproduction with parthenogenetic females and a rather rare appearance
of sexuality with males. On the other hand, the Bdelloidea completely abstain
from sexuality. Although many life cycle characteristics make the Rotifera ideal
objects for the study of important scientific and applied questions, many
patterns and mechanisms of their ecology, evolution and reproduction are still
not very well known. In August 2009 leading scientists met in Berlin, Germany,
at the symposium ROTIFERA XII to discuss their newest results. This book
collects the most essential original articles and presents them to the broader
public.The increasing use of tools from molecular biology has brought a paradigm
shift to the study of rotifers. Together with biochemical methods, the findings
from studies using these techniques are presented in the first two parts of this
book, covering genetics, evolution, and reproduction. The last two parts are
dedicated to innovative findings from the more traditional fields of ecology,
biogeography and taxonomy.
Handbook of Phycological Methods, Volume 2: Physiological and Biological
Methods.
Edited by Johan A. Hellebust and James S. Craigie. 1979, Print on demand 2011.
ISBN: 9780521279420. 528 pp. Paperback. $70.00
This 1979 volume of the Handbook of Phycological Methods was the first
compilation of biochemical and physiological procedures selected specifically
for the experimental phycologist. Algae present unique problems to the
researcher because of their diverse structure and composition, which differ
significantly from those of other commonly used organisms. The book contains
practical examples of processes such as photosynthesis, respiration and the
transport and accumulation of ions presented by contributors who have applied
these these techniques to algae.
Photosynthetic Pigments of Algae.
Kingsley S. Rowan. 1989, Print on demand 2011. ISBN: 9780521105941. 350 pp.
Paperback. $58.00
This 1989 book deals with the physical and chemical properties found in algae of
different types (blue-green, red, golden-brown, yellow-green, brown and green).
Methods used for extracting and purifying the pigments and their value in
classifying the various types of algae are discussed in detail. This book
contains detailed tables of the physical properties of the pigments (absorption
and fluorescence-emission spectra and extinction coefficients), and brings
together data on the distribution of algal pigments in relation to hypotheses of
the evaluation of algae.
Süßwass
erflora
von Mitteleuropa, Bd. 7. Freshwater Flora of Central Europe, Vol. 7: Rhodophyta
and Phaeophyceae. 1st Edition.
Pertti Eloranta, Janina Kwandrans, Elsalore Kusel-Fetzmann. 2011. ISBN
978-3-8274-2051-0. 156 pp., 343 illustrations. Hardcover. $89.95
Volume 7 of the series "Süßwasserflora/Freshwater Flora of Central Europe"
covers the freshwater red algae and brown algae of this region. Freshwater red
algae can be found in running waters, in lakes and ponds, on wet soils and
sometimes also in hot sulphuric springs. The small group of freshwater brown
algae occurs in rivers and lakes. Several freshwater red and brown algae are
included into the red lists of threatened species. Freshwater Rhodophyta is a
rather small and systematically heterogeneous group. From a total number of
about 200 freshwater red algal species, which were described, only one third is
found in Europe representing nine orders and various life forms. Phaeophyceae,
mainly found in the sea, cover a wide range of size from tiny thalli to huge
marine kelps. In freshwaters, only seven species were described worldwide. All
freshwater phaeophytes are small-sized, and appear as dark brown crusts or as
tiny cushions on hard substrata. Some taxa can be found in clear and clean
waters, others prefer brackish habitats. Previous floras of Central European
freshwater red and brown algae were published in this series by Pascher and
Schiller in 1925, and by Starmach (1977) in the Flora S³odkowodna Polski [Fresh
Water Flora of Poland]. Since then, no further identification keys were issued
covering these groups of Central Europe. This
book is intended to fill that gap and to aid both the algologists as well as
applied researchers to efficiently and correctly identify European freshwater
red and brown algae using updated nomenclature. Detailed descriptions of all
taxa are given and high-quality drawings and photographs of the species
facilitate their identification.
Coral Reefs: An Ecosystem in Transition.
Zvy Dubinsky and Noga Stambler. 1st Edition. 2011. ISBN 978-94-007-0113-7. 552
pp. Hardcover. $229.00
This book covers in one volume materials scattered in hundreds of research
articles, in most cases focusing on specialized aspects of coral biology. In
addition to the latest developments in coral evolution and physiology, it
presents chapters devoted to novel frontiers in coral reef research. These
include the molecular biology of corals and their symbiotic algae, remote
sensing of reef systems, ecology of coral disease spread, effects of various
scenarios of global climate change, ocean acidification effects of increasing
CO2 levels on coral calcification, and damaged coral reef remediation. Beyond
extensive coverage of the above aspects, key issues regarding the coral organism
and the reef ecosystem such as calcification,
reproduction, modeling, algae, reef invertebrates, competition and fish are
re-evaluated in the light of new research and emerging insights. In all chapters
novel theories as well as challenges to established paradigms are introduced,
evaluated and discussed. This volume is indispensible for all those involved in
coral reef management and conservation.