The Outstanding Universal Value And Conservation Of Hubei Shennongjia

Author : Zongqiang Xie,Guozhen Shen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811606847

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The outstanding universal value and conservation of Hubei Shennongjia by Zongqiang Xie,Guozhen Shen Pdf

This book owes a great deal to the outstanding universal value of the natural heritage of Hubei Shennongjia, which offers an outstanding example of the ongoing ecological processes occurring in the development of intact subtropical mixed broad-leaved evergreen and deciduous forests in the northern hemisphere. The book demonstrates the value from the typical example of mountain altitudinal biological zones in the Oriental Deciduous Forest Biogeographical Province, and the vital origin location for global temperate flora, harboring the highest concentration of global temperate genera. Moreover, the heritage value in exceptional biodiversity and key habitat for numerous relic, rare, endangered, endemic, and type specimen species are presented. The richness of deciduous woody species in Shennongjia is the highest in the world.

Author : S. Porembski,W. Barthlott
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642597732

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Inselbergs by S. Porembski,W. Barthlott Pdf

Inselbergs are isolated rock outcrops that stand out abruptly from surrounding plains. Despite the widespread occurrence of granite inselbergs throughout all climatic and vegetational zones, their remarkably rich plant life was largely neglected in the recent literature. This richly and partly in color illustrated volume provides a detailed survey of all major abiotic and biotic features characteristic for inselbergs. The extreme environmental conditions on inselbergs are described in depth as well as specific adaptive traits of rock outcrop plants including their morphological, anatomical and physiological responses. The diversity and structure of inselberg plant communities are examined on a global scale with detailed regional accounts for different tropical and temperate zones.

Author : Louis Komzsik
Publisher : Trafford on Demand Pub
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1466970782

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World of Five by Louis Komzsik Pdf

In this enjoyable and lightheaded volume, he gathers a plethora of cultural, biological, geometrical, algebraic, and planetary phenomena of our lives related to the number five. He investigates these occurrences in various facets of life on earth and seeks plausible explanations for some of them and hypothesizes about some others while widening your horizon.

Author : United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : Buildings
ISBN : 9789231002847

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Five years of conflict by United Nations Institute for Training and Research Pdf

Author : Sandra Knapp
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-10
Category : Solanaceae
ISBN : 9789546426840

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A Revision of the Dulcamaroid Clade of Solanum L. (Solanaceae) by Sandra Knapp Pdf

This volume is a monograph of the 47 species of the Dulcamaroid clade of the large and diverse genus Solanum. Species in the group occur in North, Central and South America, and in Europe and Asia. The group is most species-rich in Peru and Brazil, and three of the component species, Solanum laxum of Brazil, Solanum seaforthianum of the Caribbean and and Solanum crispum of Chile are cultivated in many parts of the world. All species are illustrated and a distribution map of each is provided. All names are typified and nomenclatural and bibliographic details for all typifications presented. One new species from Ecuador is described. The monograph is the first complete taxonomic treatment of these species since the worldwide monograph of Solanum done by the French botanist Michel-Felix Dunal in 1852.

Author : P. J. Fowler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : World Heritage areas
ISBN : LCCN:2004424561

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World Heritage Cultural Landscapes, 1992-2002 by P. J. Fowler Pdf

Author : Clayton Garnet Campbell
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Botany, Economic
ISBN : 9789290433453

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Buckwheat by Clayton Garnet Campbell Pdf

Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) has been a crop of secondary importance in many countries and yet it has persisted through centuries of civilization and enters into the agriculture of nearly every country where cereals are cultivated. This book describes the taxonomy, botany, history, uses, genetic resources and breeding of buckwheat

Author : Jiahua Pan,Shiji Gao,Qingrui Li,Jinnan Wang,Dekai Wu,Chengliang Huang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 775 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813367425

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Beautiful China: 70 Years Since 1949 and 70 People’s Views on Eco-civilization Construction by Jiahua Pan,Shiji Gao,Qingrui Li,Jinnan Wang,Dekai Wu,Chengliang Huang Pdf

This book discusses and studies the basic course of ecological civilization construction in the 70 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China and summarizes the experience and lessons. It contains 75 articles from 75 top experts and government officials in the field of ecological civilization policy-making and basic theory research in China, including Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, ecological culture, green industry economy, environmental quality, legal system, ecological security and so on, so as to provide reference for understanding and studying the progress of ecological environment protection since the founding of China.

Author : Nina G. Jablonski
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9810231318

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The Natural History of the Doucs and Snub-nosed Monkeys by Nina G. Jablonski Pdf

"producing a nicely bound and printed book, with excellently reproduced illustrations, including colour photographs the publishers' recommended price is more than fair".International Zoo News, 1998"This book is an excellent addition to the conservation biology literature and will be a valuable reference for all university libraries I highly recommend this book to all those who are concerned about the conservation and management of highly endangered Asian primates".Journal of Mammalogy, 1999

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789231006012

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Youth Lens on the Silk Roads by UNESCO Pdf

Author : Da-Cheng Hao
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128242360

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Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae by Da-Cheng Hao Pdf

Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae: Biodiversity, Chemodiversity, and Pharmacotherapy accounts for the biodiversity and chemodiversity of these medicinal plants, examining and synthesizing existing research into their biology, chemistry and pharmacotherapy. The title examines how pharmacophylogeny allows sustainable conservation and exploitation, presents how these plants work from the chemical level upward, and examines associated microbe compounds. Chapters present a summary of biological and biochemical research of Taxaceae plants, progress in mining their chemodiversity, mining pharmacotherapy utility from their chemodiversity and biodiversity, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic diversity of their medicinal compounds, mining pharmacotherapy utility from associated microbes, and more. Sections cover the biodiversity, chemodiversity and pharmacotherapy of Cephalotaxus medicinal plants, Amentotaxus, Pseudotaxus and Torreya medicinal plants. The book envisages that multiple omics platforms and advanced systems biology will allow further exploration of Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae, thus streamlining the future drug supply chain. Covers the biodiversity and chemodiversity of Taxaceae/Cephalotaxus medicinal plants Considers how a pharmacophylogeny framework can benefit conservation and sustainable exploitation of these plants Presents how Taxaceae/Cephalotaxus work from the chemical level upward“/li> Details the polypharmacology of these plants and associated microbe compounds in relation to pharmaceutical design and development Brings the reader up-to-date on the biology, chemistry and pharmacotherapy of Taxaceae/Cephalotaxus medicinal plants

Author : Yunyun Liu,Ping Liang,Ying Sun
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128165317

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The Asian Summer Monsoon by Yunyun Liu,Ping Liang,Ying Sun Pdf

The Asian Summer Monsoon: Characteristics, Variability, Teleconnections and Projection focuses on the connections between the Indian Summer and East Asian Summer Monsoons, also including the South China Sea Summer Monsoon. While these systems have profound differences, their interactions have significant impacts on the climatic regimes in the region and throughout the world. In summer, the ASM engine pumps moisture transported across thousands of miles from the Indian and Pacific Oceans to the monsoon regions, producing heavy rains over south and east Asia and its adjacent marginal seas. This book reviews the different subsystems and their impact, providing guidance to enhance prediction models. Synthesizes the connections between the East Asian Summer Monsoon, the Indian Summer Monsoon and the Asian Summer Monsoon system Includes subsections on holistic characteristics, sub-seasonal and interannual variability, teleconnection patterns, and projections of future change Connects current theory and practice on Asian Monsoon forecasting, providing researchers with new skills and information to use in climate and weather forecasting

Author : Peter Hooda
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444319484

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Trace Elements in Soils by Peter Hooda Pdf

Trace elements occur naturally in soils and some are essential nutrients for plant growth as well as human and animal health. However, at elevated levels, all trace elements become potentially toxic. Anthropogenic input of trace elements into the natural environment therefore poses a range of ecological and health problems. As a result of their persistence and potential toxicity, trace elements continue to receive widespread scientific and legislative attention. Trace Elements in Soils reviews the latest research in the field, providing a comprehensive overview of the chemistry, analysis, fate and regulation of trace elements in soils, as well as remediation strategies for contaminated soil. The book is divided into four sections: • Basic principles, processes, sampling and analytical aspects: presents an overview including general soil chemistry, soil sampling, analysis, fractionation and speciation. • Long-term issues, impacts and predictive modelling: reviews major sources of metal inputs, the impact on soil ecology, trace element deficient soils and chemical speciation modelling. • Bioavailability, risk assessment and remediation: discusses bioavailability, regulatory limits and cleanup technology for contaminated soils including phytoremediation and trace element immobilization. • Characteristics and behaviour of individual elements Written as an authoritative guide for scientists working in soil science, geochemistry, environmental science and analytical chemistry, the book is also a valuable resource for professionals involved in land management, environmental planning, protection and regulation.

Author : Anze Chen,Yunting Lu,Young C.Y. Ng
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662466971

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The Principles of Geotourism by Anze Chen,Yunting Lu,Young C.Y. Ng Pdf

The book introduces tourism earth-science as a new scientific discipline by applying the principles of earth-science in the study of natural and human tourism resources. It involves studying the geo-scientific characteristics of these tourism resources through surveys, evaluation and aesthetic value assessment. It also discusses about the principles behind geopark establishment and management. It is an important publication providing direction for geopark and tourism developments in China. The book is a tool for geological heritage survey, assessment and research. It can also be used to assist planning of geopark, national parks, heritage protection and scientific interpretation. It is a valuable teaching material for teachers and students of geoscience and tourism as well as providing useful guidance for geopark managers and tour guides in their operation. In addition, the book also offers scientific knowledge of the surrounding natural and cultural landscapes to the public and the general visitors.

Author : David M. Shackleton
Publisher : World Conservation Union
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Bovidae
ISBN : MINN:31951D01911672W

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Wild Sheep and Goats and Their Relatives by David M. Shackleton Pdf

Wild caprinae, including sheep and goats, are an extremely valuable group of mammals. While most live in mountains, some inhabit desert grasslands, tropical forests or even arctic tundra. They range in size from the 30kg goral to the 350kg musk ox and display a variety of horn shapes and sizes as well as coat and body coloration. They are highly prized by hunters on account of their horns and their coats. Today, despite their important domestic relations, many wild caprinae are in danger of being lost forever: over 70 of caprinae taxa are threatened and over 30 endangered or critical. The main threats to them are over-harvesting, habitat loss and resource competition from livestock. Some face an additional threat from trophy hunters. Despite this, however, conservation legislation is either absent or, more often, poorly enforced. This action plan explores the value of caprinae to biodiversity, the threats facing the members of the species, and makes recommendations to reverse current trends. It also emphasizes the importance to carpinae conservation and survival of close collaboration among all parties involved in wildlife conservation including local peoples and hunting organizations, governments, scientists and academic institutions.