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Advances in cell and molecular diagnostics / / Pongali Raghavendra, Thammineni Pullaiah
| Advances in cell and molecular diagnostics / / Pongali Raghavendra, Thammineni Pullaiah |
| Autore | Raghavendra Pongali |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, England : , : Academic Press, , 2018 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (283 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 616.0756 |
| Soggetto topico |
Molecular diagnosis
Cells - Diagnostic use Pathology, Molecular |
| ISBN | 0-12-813680-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1. Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics: An Introduction -- Chapter 2. RNA-Based Applications in Diagnostic and Therapeutics for Cancer -- Chapter 3. Advancements in Genetic Applications for Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics -- Chapter 4. Biomedical Imaging Role in Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics -- Chapter 5. Breast Cancer-Targeted Therapy Using Nanocarriers -- Chapter 6. Human Papillomavirus- and Epstein- Barr Virus-Caused Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy -- Chapter 7. Pathogen Identification Using Novel Sequencing Methods -- Chapter 8. Future of Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics: Bench to Bedside. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910583052103321 |
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| London, England : , : Academic Press, , 2018 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ethnobotany of India . Volume 1 Eastern Ghats and Deccan / / edited by T. Pullaiah, K.V. Krishnamurthy, Bir Bahadur
| Ethnobotany of India . Volume 1 Eastern Ghats and Deccan / / edited by T. Pullaiah, K.V. Krishnamurthy, Bir Bahadur |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oakville, Ontario ; ; Waretown, New Jersey : , : Apple Academic Press, , [2017] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (525 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
| Disciplina | 581.6309548 |
| Soggetto topico |
Ethnobotany - India - Eastern Ghats
Ethnobotany - India - Deccan |
| ISBN |
1-315-36637-1
1-77188-339-1 1-315-34215-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. Introduction / K.V. Krishnamurthy, T. Pullaiah, and Bir Bahadur -- 2. Ethnic tribal diversity of Eastern Ghats and adjacent Deccan region / Bir Bahadur, Razia Sultana, K.V. Krishnamurthy, and S. John Adams -- 3. Ethnobotany of worldviews and belief systems of Eastern Ghats and adjacent Deccan region / K. V. Krishnamurthy -- 4. Ethnoecology, ethnotaxonomy, and ethnonomenclature of plants of ancient Tamils / K.V. Krishnamurthy and S. John Adams -- 5. Ethnic plant genetic resources diversity of Eastern Ghats and Deccan / S.R. Pandravada, N. Sivaraj, and V. Kamala -- 6. Ethnic food plants and ethnic food preparation in Eastern Ghats and adjacent deccan Region / B. Sadasivaiah and T. Pullaiah -- 7. Ethnomedicinal plants of Eastern Ghats and adjacent Deccan region / S. Karuppusamy and T. Pullaiah -- 8. Ethnoveterinary medicine of Eastern Ghats and adjacent Deccan region / M. Hari Babu, J. Koteswara Rao, and T.V.V. Seetha Rami Reddi -- 9. Ethnobotany of useful plants in Eastern Ghats and adjacent Deccan region / M. Chandrasekhara Reddy, K. Sri Rama Murthy, S. Sandhya Rani, and T. Pullaiah -- 10. Conservation, documentation and management of ethnic communities of Eastern Ghats and adjacent Deccan region and their plant knowledge / K.V. Krishnamurthy, Bir Bahadur, Razia Sultana, and S. John Adams -- 11. Computer applications in ethnobotany / Ashish Kumar Pal and Bir Bahadur -- 12. Ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, bioprospecting, and patenting / P. Puspangadan, V. George, and T.P. Ijinu. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Eastern Ghats and Deccan |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910155008303321 |
| Oakville, Ontario ; ; Waretown, New Jersey : , : Apple Academic Press, , [2017] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ethnobotany of India / / edited by T. Pullaiah, PhD, K.V. Krishnamurthy, PhD, Bir Bahadur, PhD
| Ethnobotany of India / / edited by T. Pullaiah, PhD, K.V. Krishnamurthy, PhD, Bir Bahadur, PhD |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oakville, Canada : , : Apple Academic Press, , [2017] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (369 pages) : illustrations, tables |
| Disciplina |
581.610954
581.6309547 |
| Soggetto topico | Ethnobotany - India |
| ISBN |
1-315-34192-1
1-315-36614-2 1-77188-405-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | volume 1. Eastern Ghats and Deccan -- volume 2. Western Ghats and West Coast of peninsular India -- volume 3. North-east India and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910155008103321 |
| Oakville, Canada : , : Apple Academic Press, , [2017] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Genetically modified crops Current status, prospects and challenges . Volume 1. / / P.B. Kavi Kishor, Manchikatla Venkat Rajam, T. Pullaiah, editors
| Genetically modified crops Current status, prospects and challenges . Volume 1. / / P.B. Kavi Kishor, Manchikatla Venkat Rajam, T. Pullaiah, editors |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2021.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XIII, 265 p. 14 illus., 11 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 631.5233 |
| Soggetto topico |
Transformació genètica
Millorament selectiu de plantes Aliments transgènics Transgenic plants |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 981-15-5897-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1.Genetic tinkering of crops for sustainable development – 2020 and Beyond -- Chapter 2.Genetic improvement of rice for food and nutritional security 3.Improvement of wheat (Triticum spp.) through gene manipulation -- Chapter 4. Transgenic finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.] for crop improvement -- Chapter 5. Transgenic pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan (L). Millsp.] -- Chapter 6. Genetically engineered chickpea: Potential of an orphan legume to achieve food and nutritional security by 2050 -- Chapter 7. Progress in genetic engineering of cowpea for insect pest and virus resistance -- Chapter 8. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) transgenic plants for abiotic stress tolerance -- Chapter 9. Genetic engineering of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) for important agronomic traits -- Chapter 10. Genetic engineering in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.): Retrospect and prospect -- Chapter 11. Nutritional value, in vitro regeneration and development of transgenic Cucurbita pepo and C. maxima for stress tolerance: An overview -- Chapter 12. Sugarcane transgenics: Developments and opportunities . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910483404103321 |
| Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Genetically modified crops : current status, prospects and challenges / / P. B. Kavi Kishor; Manchikatla Venkat Rajam; T. Pullaiah
| Genetically modified crops : current status, prospects and challenges / / P. B. Kavi Kishor; Manchikatla Venkat Rajam; T. Pullaiah |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2021.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , [2020] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XIII, 337 p. 24 illus., 23 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 581.15 |
| Soggetto topico |
Plant breeding
Botanical chemistry Plant genetics |
| ISBN | 981-15-5932-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1. Transgenic tomatoes for abiotic stress tolerance and fruit traits: A review of progress and a preview of potential -- Chapter 2.Genetically modified brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) and Beyond -- Chapter 3. Biotechnology of red pepper -- Chapter 4. Non-host armor against insect: Characterization and application of Capsicum annuum protease inhibitors in developing insect tolerant plants -- Chapter 5. Transgenic banana: Current status, opportunities and challenges -- Chapter 6. Transgenic papaya - Melaine Randle and Paula Tennant -- Chapter 7. Genetically modified citrus: Current status, prospects and future challenges -- Chapter 8. Genetically modified cassava; the last hope that could help to feed the world: Recent advances -- Chapter 9. Transgenics for targeted trait manipulation: The current status of genetically engineered mulberry crop -- Chapter 10. Genetically engineered Jatropha: A new bioenergy crop -- Chapter 11. GM crops for plant virus resistance: A review. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910483022103321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer, , [2020] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Invasive alien species : observations and issues from around the world / / editors, T. Pullaiah [and three others]
| Invasive alien species : observations and issues from around the world / / editors, T. Pullaiah [and three others] |
| Autore | Pullaiah T. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley Blackwell, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1465 pages) |
| Disciplina | 578.62 |
| Soggetto topico |
Introduced organisms
Biological invasions Biodiversity conservation |
| ISBN |
1-119-60703-5
1-119-60704-3 1-119-60701-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Volume I -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Invasive Alien Species: A Prodigious Global Threat in the Anthropocene -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Global Significance of the Invasive Alien Species Threat -- 1.3 Steps Along the Journey -- 1.4 Foundations of Invasion Ecology and Management - Origins, Perspectives, and Trajectory into the Twenty-First Century -- 1.5 Reducing Risk and Preventing Invasions - The First Line of Defense -- 1.5.1 A Case for Prevention and Regional Biosecurity -- 1.6 The Second Line of Defense - Early Detection and Rapid Response -- 1.6.1 Predator Free New Zealand - A Community-Based EDRR Program -- 1.7 Global Biological Security and the Threat of IAS Introductions -- 1.7.1 Conscious Integration of IAS Concerns -- 1.7.2 Elevating the Biosecurity Threat of IAS in the Environmental, Business, Health, and Economic Sectors -- 1.7.3 Impact of Climate Change on Invasion by Alien Species -- 1.8 Unification, Collaboration, and Cooperation - A Global Call to Action Against IAS -- 1.8.1 Gaps and Barriers to Surmount Within Existing Structures and Programs to Accelerate Unification, Collaboration, and Cooperation Against IAS -- 1.8.2 Promoting Innovative Solutions and Technological Advancements -- 1.9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 Reproductive Traits That Foster the Invasion of Four Alien Plant Species in Botswana -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Materials and Methods -- 2.2.1 Study Species -- 2.2.1.1 Mexican Poppy (Argemone mexicana L.) -- 2.2.1.2 Milkweed [Gomphocarpus fruiticosus (L.) W. T. Aiton]1 -- 2.2.1.3 Prickly Sesban [Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W. Wight] -- 2.2.1.4 Wild Sunflower [Verbesina encelioides (Cav.) Benth. & -- Hook. f. ex Gray] -- 2.2.2 Study Site -- 2.2.3 Methods -- 2.2.3.1 Mexican Poppy (Argemone mexicana).
2.2.3.2 Milkweed (Gomphocarpus fruiticosus) -- 2.2.3.3 Prickly Sesban (Sesbania bispinosa) -- 2.2.3.4 Wild Sunflower (Verbesina encelioides) -- 2.3 Results -- 2.3.1 Mexican Poppy (Argemone mexicana) -- 2.3.2 Milkweed (Gomphocarpus fruiticosus) -- 2.3.3 Prickly Sesban (Sesbania bispinosa) -- 2.3.4 Wild Sunflower (Verbesina encelioides) -- 2.4 Discussion -- 2.5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 The Worst Invasive Species to Egypt -- 3.1 Azolla filiculoides Lam. -- 3.2 Bassia indica (Wight) A.J. Scott -- 3.3 Bidens pilosa L. -- 3.4 Caulerpa taxifolia (M. Vahl) C. Agardh -- 3.5 Eichhornia crassipes (C. Mart.) Solms-Laub -- 3.6 Ipomoea carnea Jacq. subsp. fistulosa (Mart. ex Choisy) D.F. Austin -- 3.7 Ludwigia stolonifera (Guill. & -- Perr.) Raven -- 3.8 Persicaria senegalensis (Meisn.) Soják (Syn. Polygonum senegalense Meisn) -- 3.9 Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. -- 3.10 Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. -- 3.11 Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes, 1844) -- 3.12 Lates niloticus (L.) -- 3.13 Procambarus clarkia (Girard, 1852) -- 3.14 Gambusia affinis (S.F. Baird and Girard, 1853) -- 3.15 Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) -- References -- Chapter 4 Status, Trends, and Scenarios of Invasive Alien Species in Gabon -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Status of Invasive Alien Species -- 4.3 Trends -- 4.4 Scenarios, Pathways, and Vectors of Invasion -- 4.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Web Site Source -- Chapter 5 Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Ghana -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Status of IAS in Ghana -- 5.2.1 Types of IAS Found in Ghana -- 5.2.2 IAS Distributions, Ecology, and Assessments -- 5.2.2.1 Invasive Alien Aquatic Plants -- 5.2.2.2 Invasive Alien Terrestrial Plants -- 5.3 Selected Invasive Alien Species: Ecology and Characteristics. 5.3.1 Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) (Mart) Solms-Laub. (Pontederiaceae) -- 5.3.2 Siam Weed (Chromolaena odorata) (L.) King & -- Robinson (= Eupatorium odoratum L.) -- 5.3.3 Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) -- 5.3.4 Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich) -- 5.4 Threats of IAS in Ghana -- 5.4.1 Effect of Invasive Species on Agriculture -- 5.4.2 Effect of Invasive Alien Species on Water Bodies -- 5.4.3 Effect of Invasive Alien Species on Genetic Resources -- 5.4.4 Economic Impact of Invasive Alien Species -- 5.5 Management of IAS in Ghana -- 5.5.1 Physical Control -- 5.5.2 Chemical Control -- 5.5.3 Biological Control -- 5.5.4 Integrated Control -- 5.6 Policies and Awareness Programs in Ghana -- 5.6.1 Policies and Conventions for the Control of IAS -- 5.6.1.1 Ghana Policy Framework -- 5.6.1.2 Implementing Agencies on IAS -- 5.6.1.3 Sensitization and Awareness Creation for IAS -- 5.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Invasive Alien Species in Libya -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Plant Invasion -- 6.3 Pathways of Introduction of Alien Plant Species -- 6.4 Methods of Management -- 6.5 What Should Be Done About Invasive Alien Plants, and Who Should Do This? -- 6.6 Marine Invasion -- 6.7 Topography and Geography of the Libyan Coast -- 6.8 What Is an Exotic Fish Species? -- 6.9 Origin and Dispersal of Marine Invasive Species -- 6.10 Marine Alien Species Inventory -- 6.11 Impact of Marine Alien Species on the Libyan Coast -- References -- Chapter 7 Elements for Reflection on Primary Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Morocco: Actual and Potential Impacts -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Nature of IAS in Morocco -- 7.2.1 Terrestrial IAS -- 7.2.2 IAS of Continental Wetlands -- 7.2.3 IAS of Marine and Coastal Waters -- 7.3 Main Reasons for Introducing IAS in Morocco -- 7.3.1 Deliberate Introductions -- 7.3.1.1 Aquaculture Activities. 7.3.1.2 Agricultural Activities -- 7.3.1.3 Silvicultural Activities -- 7.3.1.4 Leisure and Gardening Activities -- 7.3.2 Unintentional Introductions -- 7.3.3 Factors Aggravating the Impact of IAS in Morocco -- 7.4 Actual and Potential Impacts of IAS in Morocco -- 7.4.1 Impacts on the Urban Environment -- 7.4.2 Impacts on Agricultural (Agriculture and Livestock), Forestry, and Fisheries Ecosystems -- 7.4.3 Impacts on Human Health -- 7.4.4 Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services -- 7.4.5 Socioeconomic Impacts -- 7.5 Morocco and the Fight Against Invasive Alien Species -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Invasive Alien Species of Sierra Leone -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Concepts of Invasive Alien, Native, and Naturalized Species -- 8.3 Analysis of Diversity within Invasive Alien Species in Sierra Leone -- 8.4 Mode of Introduction of Invasive Alien Species in Sierra Leone -- 8.5 Impacts of Invasive Alien Species in Sierra Leone -- 8.6 Management of Invasive Alien Species in Sierra Leone -- 8.7 Conclusions and Future Prospects -- References -- Chapter 9 Alien Invasive Species in Tanzania -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Legal Framework and Laws on Invasive Alien Species in Tanzania -- 9.3 Status of Alien Species -- 9.4 Factors Involved in the Spread of Invasive Alien Species in Tanzania -- 9.4.1 Natural Factors -- 9.4.2 Human-Induced (Anthropogenic) Factors -- 9.5 Examples of Impacts from IAS in Tanzania -- 9.5.1 Plants -- 9.5.1.1 Whitetop (Parthenium hysterophorus) -- 9.5.1.2 Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) -- 9.5.1.3 Tick berry (Lantana camara) -- 9.5.1.4 Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) -- 9.5.1.5 Prosopis (Prosopis juliflora) -- 9.5.1.6 Senna spectabilis -- 9.5.2 Vertebrates -- 9.5.2.1 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) -- 9.5.2.2 Indian House Crow (Corvus splendens) -- 9.5.2.3 Nile Perch (Lates niloticus). 9.5.2.4 Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) -- 9.5.3 Invertebrates -- 9.5.3.1 Fall Armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) -- 9.5.3.2 Tomato Leaf Minor (Tuta absoluta) -- 9.5.3.3 Cinara cupressi -- 9.5.3.4 Heteropsylla cubana -- 9.5.3.5 Eucalyptus gall wasp (Leptocybe invasa) -- 9.6 Conclusion and Recommendations -- 9.6.1 Conclusion -- 9.6.2 Recommendations -- Appendix -- References -- Chapter 10 Invasive Alien Species in Togo (West Africa) -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Overview -- 10.3 Invasive Alien Plant Species of Togo -- 10.4 Invasive Alien Mollusk of Togo: The Invasive Giant African Land Snail -- 10.5 Invasive Alien Insects of Togo -- 10.6 IAS Management Strategy in Togo -- 10.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Invasive Alien Species in Zambia -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Alien Animal Invasive Species and Implications on Ecosystem Management and Integrity in Zambia -- 11.2.1 The Red-Claw Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) -- 11.2.2 Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) -- 11.3 Plant Invasive Species and Their Management -- 11.3.1 Spanish Flag (Lantana camara) -- 11.3.2 Mimosa (Mimosa pigra) -- 11.3.3 Control Measures for Lantana camara and Mimosa pigra -- 11.3.4 Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and Kariba Weed (Salvinia molesta) -- 11.3.5 Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) -- 11.4 Legislative Framework -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12 Invasive Alien Species in Zimbabwe (Southern Africa) -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Overview of Zimbabwe -- 12.3 Invasive Alien Species of Zimbabwe -- 12.3.1 Terrestrial Invasive Alien Species -- 12.3.1.1 Invasive Alien Plants -- 12.3.1.2 Invasive Alien Insects -- 12.3.2 Aquatic Invasive Alien Species -- 12.3.2.1 Invasive Alien Plants -- 12.3.2.2 Invasive Alien Fish -- 12.4 IAS Management Strategy and Control -- 12.5 Conclusion -- References -- Index -- Volume II -- Title Page. 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| Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley Blackwell, , [2021] | ||
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Invasive alien species : observations and issues from around the world / / editors, T. Pullaiah [and three others]
| Invasive alien species : observations and issues from around the world / / editors, T. Pullaiah [and three others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley Blackwell, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1465 pages) |
| Disciplina | 578.62 |
| Soggetto topico |
Introduced organisms
Biological invasions Biodiversity conservation |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-119-60703-5
1-119-60704-3 1-119-60701-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Volume I -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1 Invasive Alien Species: A Prodigious Global Threat in the Anthropocene -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Global Significance of the Invasive Alien Species Threat -- 1.3 Steps Along the Journey -- 1.4 Foundations of Invasion Ecology and Management - Origins, Perspectives, and Trajectory into the Twenty-First Century -- 1.5 Reducing Risk and Preventing Invasions - The First Line of Defense -- 1.5.1 A Case for Prevention and Regional Biosecurity -- 1.6 The Second Line of Defense - Early Detection and Rapid Response -- 1.6.1 Predator Free New Zealand - A Community-Based EDRR Program -- 1.7 Global Biological Security and the Threat of IAS Introductions -- 1.7.1 Conscious Integration of IAS Concerns -- 1.7.2 Elevating the Biosecurity Threat of IAS in the Environmental, Business, Health, and Economic Sectors -- 1.7.3 Impact of Climate Change on Invasion by Alien Species -- 1.8 Unification, Collaboration, and Cooperation - A Global Call to Action Against IAS -- 1.8.1 Gaps and Barriers to Surmount Within Existing Structures and Programs to Accelerate Unification, Collaboration, and Cooperation Against IAS -- 1.8.2 Promoting Innovative Solutions and Technological Advancements -- 1.9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 Reproductive Traits That Foster the Invasion of Four Alien Plant Species in Botswana -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Materials and Methods -- 2.2.1 Study Species -- 2.2.1.1 Mexican Poppy (Argemone mexicana L.) -- 2.2.1.2 Milkweed [Gomphocarpus fruiticosus (L.) W. T. Aiton]1 -- 2.2.1.3 Prickly Sesban [Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W. Wight] -- 2.2.1.4 Wild Sunflower [Verbesina encelioides (Cav.) Benth. & -- Hook. f. ex Gray] -- 2.2.2 Study Site -- 2.2.3 Methods -- 2.2.3.1 Mexican Poppy (Argemone mexicana).
2.2.3.2 Milkweed (Gomphocarpus fruiticosus) -- 2.2.3.3 Prickly Sesban (Sesbania bispinosa) -- 2.2.3.4 Wild Sunflower (Verbesina encelioides) -- 2.3 Results -- 2.3.1 Mexican Poppy (Argemone mexicana) -- 2.3.2 Milkweed (Gomphocarpus fruiticosus) -- 2.3.3 Prickly Sesban (Sesbania bispinosa) -- 2.3.4 Wild Sunflower (Verbesina encelioides) -- 2.4 Discussion -- 2.5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 The Worst Invasive Species to Egypt -- 3.1 Azolla filiculoides Lam. -- 3.2 Bassia indica (Wight) A.J. Scott -- 3.3 Bidens pilosa L. -- 3.4 Caulerpa taxifolia (M. Vahl) C. Agardh -- 3.5 Eichhornia crassipes (C. Mart.) Solms-Laub -- 3.6 Ipomoea carnea Jacq. subsp. fistulosa (Mart. ex Choisy) D.F. Austin -- 3.7 Ludwigia stolonifera (Guill. & -- Perr.) Raven -- 3.8 Persicaria senegalensis (Meisn.) Soják (Syn. Polygonum senegalense Meisn) -- 3.9 Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. -- 3.10 Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. -- 3.11 Ctenopharyngodon idella (Valenciennes, 1844) -- 3.12 Lates niloticus (L.) -- 3.13 Procambarus clarkia (Girard, 1852) -- 3.14 Gambusia affinis (S.F. Baird and Girard, 1853) -- 3.15 Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) -- References -- Chapter 4 Status, Trends, and Scenarios of Invasive Alien Species in Gabon -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Status of Invasive Alien Species -- 4.3 Trends -- 4.4 Scenarios, Pathways, and Vectors of Invasion -- 4.5 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Web Site Source -- Chapter 5 Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Ghana -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Status of IAS in Ghana -- 5.2.1 Types of IAS Found in Ghana -- 5.2.2 IAS Distributions, Ecology, and Assessments -- 5.2.2.1 Invasive Alien Aquatic Plants -- 5.2.2.2 Invasive Alien Terrestrial Plants -- 5.3 Selected Invasive Alien Species: Ecology and Characteristics. 5.3.1 Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) (Mart) Solms-Laub. (Pontederiaceae) -- 5.3.2 Siam Weed (Chromolaena odorata) (L.) King & -- Robinson (= Eupatorium odoratum L.) -- 5.3.3 Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) -- 5.3.4 Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich) -- 5.4 Threats of IAS in Ghana -- 5.4.1 Effect of Invasive Species on Agriculture -- 5.4.2 Effect of Invasive Alien Species on Water Bodies -- 5.4.3 Effect of Invasive Alien Species on Genetic Resources -- 5.4.4 Economic Impact of Invasive Alien Species -- 5.5 Management of IAS in Ghana -- 5.5.1 Physical Control -- 5.5.2 Chemical Control -- 5.5.3 Biological Control -- 5.5.4 Integrated Control -- 5.6 Policies and Awareness Programs in Ghana -- 5.6.1 Policies and Conventions for the Control of IAS -- 5.6.1.1 Ghana Policy Framework -- 5.6.1.2 Implementing Agencies on IAS -- 5.6.1.3 Sensitization and Awareness Creation for IAS -- 5.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Invasive Alien Species in Libya -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Plant Invasion -- 6.3 Pathways of Introduction of Alien Plant Species -- 6.4 Methods of Management -- 6.5 What Should Be Done About Invasive Alien Plants, and Who Should Do This? -- 6.6 Marine Invasion -- 6.7 Topography and Geography of the Libyan Coast -- 6.8 What Is an Exotic Fish Species? -- 6.9 Origin and Dispersal of Marine Invasive Species -- 6.10 Marine Alien Species Inventory -- 6.11 Impact of Marine Alien Species on the Libyan Coast -- References -- Chapter 7 Elements for Reflection on Primary Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Morocco: Actual and Potential Impacts -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Nature of IAS in Morocco -- 7.2.1 Terrestrial IAS -- 7.2.2 IAS of Continental Wetlands -- 7.2.3 IAS of Marine and Coastal Waters -- 7.3 Main Reasons for Introducing IAS in Morocco -- 7.3.1 Deliberate Introductions -- 7.3.1.1 Aquaculture Activities. 7.3.1.2 Agricultural Activities -- 7.3.1.3 Silvicultural Activities -- 7.3.1.4 Leisure and Gardening Activities -- 7.3.2 Unintentional Introductions -- 7.3.3 Factors Aggravating the Impact of IAS in Morocco -- 7.4 Actual and Potential Impacts of IAS in Morocco -- 7.4.1 Impacts on the Urban Environment -- 7.4.2 Impacts on Agricultural (Agriculture and Livestock), Forestry, and Fisheries Ecosystems -- 7.4.3 Impacts on Human Health -- 7.4.4 Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services -- 7.4.5 Socioeconomic Impacts -- 7.5 Morocco and the Fight Against Invasive Alien Species -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Invasive Alien Species of Sierra Leone -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Concepts of Invasive Alien, Native, and Naturalized Species -- 8.3 Analysis of Diversity within Invasive Alien Species in Sierra Leone -- 8.4 Mode of Introduction of Invasive Alien Species in Sierra Leone -- 8.5 Impacts of Invasive Alien Species in Sierra Leone -- 8.6 Management of Invasive Alien Species in Sierra Leone -- 8.7 Conclusions and Future Prospects -- References -- Chapter 9 Alien Invasive Species in Tanzania -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Legal Framework and Laws on Invasive Alien Species in Tanzania -- 9.3 Status of Alien Species -- 9.4 Factors Involved in the Spread of Invasive Alien Species in Tanzania -- 9.4.1 Natural Factors -- 9.4.2 Human-Induced (Anthropogenic) Factors -- 9.5 Examples of Impacts from IAS in Tanzania -- 9.5.1 Plants -- 9.5.1.1 Whitetop (Parthenium hysterophorus) -- 9.5.1.2 Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) -- 9.5.1.3 Tick berry (Lantana camara) -- 9.5.1.4 Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) -- 9.5.1.5 Prosopis (Prosopis juliflora) -- 9.5.1.6 Senna spectabilis -- 9.5.2 Vertebrates -- 9.5.2.1 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) -- 9.5.2.2 Indian House Crow (Corvus splendens) -- 9.5.2.3 Nile Perch (Lates niloticus). 9.5.2.4 Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) -- 9.5.3 Invertebrates -- 9.5.3.1 Fall Armyworms (Spodoptera frugiperda) -- 9.5.3.2 Tomato Leaf Minor (Tuta absoluta) -- 9.5.3.3 Cinara cupressi -- 9.5.3.4 Heteropsylla cubana -- 9.5.3.5 Eucalyptus gall wasp (Leptocybe invasa) -- 9.6 Conclusion and Recommendations -- 9.6.1 Conclusion -- 9.6.2 Recommendations -- Appendix -- References -- Chapter 10 Invasive Alien Species in Togo (West Africa) -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Overview -- 10.3 Invasive Alien Plant Species of Togo -- 10.4 Invasive Alien Mollusk of Togo: The Invasive Giant African Land Snail -- 10.5 Invasive Alien Insects of Togo -- 10.6 IAS Management Strategy in Togo -- 10.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Invasive Alien Species in Zambia -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Alien Animal Invasive Species and Implications on Ecosystem Management and Integrity in Zambia -- 11.2.1 The Red-Claw Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) -- 11.2.2 Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) -- 11.3 Plant Invasive Species and Their Management -- 11.3.1 Spanish Flag (Lantana camara) -- 11.3.2 Mimosa (Mimosa pigra) -- 11.3.3 Control Measures for Lantana camara and Mimosa pigra -- 11.3.4 Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and Kariba Weed (Salvinia molesta) -- 11.3.5 Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) -- 11.4 Legislative Framework -- 11.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12 Invasive Alien Species in Zimbabwe (Southern Africa) -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Overview of Zimbabwe -- 12.3 Invasive Alien Species of Zimbabwe -- 12.3.1 Terrestrial Invasive Alien Species -- 12.3.1.1 Invasive Alien Plants -- 12.3.1.2 Invasive Alien Insects -- 12.3.2 Aquatic Invasive Alien Species -- 12.3.2.1 Invasive Alien Plants -- 12.3.2.2 Invasive Alien Fish -- 12.4 IAS Management Strategy and Control -- 12.5 Conclusion -- References -- Index -- Volume II -- Title Page. 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Red Sanders: Silviculture and Conservation [[electronic resource] /] / edited by T. Pullaiah, S. Balasubramanya, M. Anuradha
| Red Sanders: Silviculture and Conservation [[electronic resource] /] / edited by T. Pullaiah, S. Balasubramanya, M. Anuradha |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2019.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (213 pages) |
| Disciplina | 634.9 |
| Soggetto topico |
Forestry
Ecology Nature conservation Environmental management Ecology Nature Conservation Environmental Management |
| ISBN | 981-13-7627-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction - Red Sanders: An Endemic and Endangered Tree -- Taxonomy and Distribution -- Wood Uses, Ethnobotany and Pharmacognosy -- Chemistry of Red Sanders -- Coloring Principle (Dye) -- Pharmacology of Red Sanders -- Reproductive Biology -- Propagation of Red sanders: An overview -- Silviculture of Pterocarpus santalinus -- Pests and Diseases of Pterocarpus santalinus -- Wood Anatomy and Wood Property Variation in Red Sanders -- Red Sanders : Threats and Conservation -- Genetic Diversity and Conservation of Pterocarpus santalinus L. through Molecular Approaches -- Trade, commerce and socio-economic status of Red sanders -- Tree Improvement in Red Sanders. . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910350353203321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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