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by W. A. Carter
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2018
I believe there is another good reason for this book. I think it will provide some direction in this growing -- sometimes awkwardly growing � field, because it is a legitimate attempt to synthesize our knowledge on antiviral compounds at several levels of organization, including their modes of action, and their activities both in animal infections and clinical medicine.
Pathogen Genomics
Impact on Human Health
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2002
Leading infectious disease researchers and pharmaceutical scientists comprehensively review the latest genomic technologies and their application to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The authors' cross-disciplinary approach, with expertise acquired from studying disease-causing viruses, bacteria,...
E. coli
Genomics, Evolution and Pathogenesis
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2002
Although most strains of E. coli bacteria are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, several strains can produce powerful toxins and cause severe illness in humans. This versatile pathogen is best known for being transmitted to humans through contaminated foods — such...
Studies on Hepatitis Viruses
Life Cycle, Structure, Functions, and Inhibition
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2018
Studies on Hepatitis Viruses: Life Cycle, Structure, Functions, and Inhibition presents the latest on this systemic infection that predominantly affects the liver with inflammation that can be acute or chronic. Hepatitis viruses have been the subject of intense study in the last twenty years, with...
by Karl Maramorosch, Frederick A. Murphy
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2013
The first review series in virology and published since 1953, Advances in Virus Research covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews, providing a valuable overview of the field.
Contributions from leading authorities
Comprehensive reviews for general and specialist use
First and longest-running review series in virology
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Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2016
This book reflects the use of cyanobacteria for the bioremediation of wastewater through different mechanisms and pathways of transformation and transfer of hazardous substances from one medium to another. The application of microorganisms for bioremediation is determined by their ubiquity, small...
PAMP Signals in Plant Innate Immunity
Signal Perception and Transduction
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Plant innate immunity is a potential surveillance system of plants and is the first line of defense against invading pathogens. The immune system is a sleeping system in unstressed healthy plants and is activated on perception of the pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMP; the pathogen’s signature)...
Microorganisms in Foods 7
Microbiological Testing in Food Safety Management
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2018
The second edition of Microorganisms in Foods 7: Microbiological Testing in Food Safety Management updates and expands on information on the role of microbiological testing in modern food safety management systems. After helping the reader understand the often confusing statistical concepts underlying...
Microbial Glycobiology
Structures, Relevance and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009
This book presents in an easy-to-read format a summary of the important central aspects of microbial glycobiology, i.e. the study of carbohydrates as related to the biology of microorganisms. Microbial glycobiology represents a multidisciplinary and emerging area with implications for a range of basic...
RNA Genetics
Volume II: Retroviruses, Viroids, and RNA Recombination
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2018
First Published in 2018. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company.
Biological Management of Diseases of Crops
Volume 1: Characteristics of Biological Control Agents
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2013
Biological disease management tactics have emerged as potential alternative to chemical application for containing crop diseases. Biotic and abiotic biological control agents (BCAs) have been demonstrated to be effective against diseases caused by microbial plant pathogens. Combination of biotic and...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2018
The paddy field is a unique agro-ecosystem and provides services such as food, nutrient recycling and diverse habitats. However, chemical contamination of paddy soils has degraded the quality of this important ecosystem.
This book provides an overview of our current understanding of paddy soil...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017
There has been emergence of multidrug resistance problem all over the world due to overuse or underuse of antibiotics. Most microbes including bacteria, fungi, protozoans and others have developed resistance to antibiotics, and therefore, this problem is now recognized to be of global concern. Ubiquitous...
Antibiotics and Antibiotics Resistance Genes in Soils
Monitoring, Toxicity, Risk Assessment and Management
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2017
This book summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding antibiotics and antibiotics resistance genes (ARGs) in the soil environment. It covers a wide range of topics to help readers understand antibiotics and ARGs in soils, the risks they pose for the environment, and options for effective control....