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Donald J. Cram is recipient of the 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Host-Guest Complexes. A pioneer in physical organic chemistry, Dr. Cram developed early concepts for asymmetric synthesis ("Cram's rule"). His book is an interesting and lively account of this scientific research.

This is a thorough study of photosynthetic mechanisms from cells to leaves, crown, and canopy. The authors question whether photosynthetic adaptations take place primarily at the metabolic and biochemical level or through changes in structure and form, or both. The text goes on to analyze the relative importance of genes that control metabolic and light reactions, and the structure, arrangement, and orientation of photosynthesis.

"The Economics of the Family" is a survey of the most recent literature in a rapidly expanding field. It includes material on efficiency comparisons between family and non-family households, household size, the marriage contract and birth timing. It also contains a full treatment of the effects of taxes and benefits on the family, and maintains a balance between theory and discussion of practical implications throughout.

GLIM is a computer package for carrying out statistical calculations on the linear modelling by least squares method. This is an introduction to GLIM assuming little previous statistical knowledge. It is designed to be a practical guide with illustrations which can be used not only by statisticians but those in other professions who have statistics to analyze. It has applications in topics such as multiple regression, modelling of cross-classified data and profit analysis. The author covers such...

A DNA barcode in its simplest definition is one or more short gene sequences taken from a standardized portion of the genome that is used to identify species through reference to DNA sequence libraries or databases. In DNA Barcodes: Methods and Protocols expert researchers in the field detail many of the methods which are now commonly used with DNA barcodes. These methods include the latest information on techniques for generating, applying, and analyzing DNA barcodes across the Tree of Life inc...

This volume provides a description of symptoms of diseases, and of the identification and description of pathogens associated with the diseases from different parts of the world. The relationship of the diseases with the local environment and approaches to management, particularly non-chemical (where possible) is also covered. A comprehensive account of economically important diseases of major fruit trees and fruits of the subtropical regions, including the temperate climate areas of these regio...

An up-to-date monograph of the genus Oryza. It is intended for researchers and students working in the field of rice taxonomy, species relationsip, evolution, cytogenetics and crop improvement.

Plant leaves are covered by a thin, lipoidal, non-living membrane called the cuticle. Forming the interface between plants and the atmospheric environment, it presents an effective barrier to pollutant entry. The book provides a comprehensive review of air pollutant effects on the cuticle and covers the following thematic areas: - Cuticular physicochemical characteristics, physiological, regulatory, and protective roles. - Effects, mechanisms, and consequences of air pollutant interaction with l...

Esta Guia docente tiene como objetivo introducir en el mundo de los bosques a ninos de entre 10 y 13 anos, al mismo tiempo que permite a los profesores cumplir con los planes de estudio en el ambito de las ciencias, la geografia y la ciudadania, entre otros. Los modulos se centran en la definicion de los bosques, su papel en el ciclo del agua, los productos forestales sostenibles y la gestion forestal sostenible. Basados en el metodo de investigacion, reconocido a nivel internacional, los modul...