The Triumph of the Fungi: A Rotten History

The Triumph of the Fungi: A Rotten History
By Nicholas P. Money

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* Hardcover: 216 pages
* Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 31, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 019518971X

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This book is concerned with the most devastating fungal diseases in history. These are the plagues of trees and crop plants, caused by invisible spores that have reshaped entire landscapes and decimated human populations. The Triumph of the Fungi focuses on the fascinating biology of the well- and lesser-known diseases, and also tells the stories of the scientists involved in their study, and of the people directly impacted by the loss of forest trees like the chestnut, and cash crops such as coffee and cacao. In a surprisingly brief time, human knowledge of the fungi that infect plants has evolved from Biblical superstition, to the recognition of the true nature of plant disease, and, more recently, to a sense of awe for the sophistication of these microbes. The crucial issue of human culpability in these fungal epidemics is addressed in the books closing chapter.

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Microbial Endophytes

Microbial Endophytes (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment, 75)
By Charles W. Bacon, James White

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* Hardcover: 500 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (February 25, 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0824788311

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Antibiotic Therapy for Geriatric Patients

Antibiotic Therapy for Geriatric Patients
By Thomas T. Yoshikawa, Shobita Rajagopalan

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* Hardcover: 768 pages
* Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (September 14, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0824727835

Book Description
Written by the foremost authorities on the topic, this reference provides quick access to essential information on specific antibiotics, major clinical infections, selected pathogens, and infections in long-term elderly-care facilities-summarizing the vast array of topics related to infectious diseases in older adults including epidemiology, clinical manifestations, altered host resistance, and pharmacology.


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Microbial Fuel Cells

Microbial Fuel Cells
by Bruce E. Logan (Author)

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* Hardcover: 216 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (January 9, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0470239484

Book Description
The theory, design, construction, and operation of microbial fuel cells
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs), devices in which bacteria create electrical power by oxidizing simple compounds such as glucose or complex organic matter in wastewater, represent a new and promising approach for generating power. Not only do MFCs clean wastewater, but they also convert organics in these wastewaters into usable energy. Given the world's limited supply of fossil fuels and fossil fuels' impact on climate change, MFC technology's ability to create renewable, carbon-neutral energy has generated tremendous interest around the world.
This timely book is the first dedicated to MFCs. It not only serves as an introduction to the theory underlying the development and functioning of MFCs, it also serves as a manual for ongoing research. In addition, author Bruce Logan, a leading pioneer in MFC research and development, provides practical guidance for the effective design and operation of MFCs based on his own firsthand experience.
This reference covers everything you need to fully understand MFCs, including:
* Key topics such as voltage and power generation, MFC materials and architecture, mass transfer to bacteria and biofilms, bioreactor design, and fundamentals of electron transfer
* Applications across a wide variety of scales, from power generation in the laboratory to approaches for using MFCs for wastewater treatment
* The role of MFCs in the climate change debate
* Detailed illustrations of bacterial and electrochemical concepts
* Charts, graphs, and tables summarizing key design and operation variables
* Practice problems and step-by-step examples
Microbial Fuel Cells, with its easy-to-follow explanations, is recommended as both a textbook for students and professionals interested in entering the field and as a complete reference for more experienced practitioners.

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