Aquatic ecosystem research trends / George H. Nairne, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nairne, George H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aquatic ecology--Research.

Aquatic ecology.

Aquatic biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (450 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book discusses various freshwater ecosystems and methods used for the purposes of water quality monitoring, including those utilizing aquatic macrophytes. Early-established management plans provide the first steps towards sustainable management of aquatic environments. Thus, the methods used for managing aquatic plants, including mechanical or manual harvesting, hand-pulling and biological control are discussed. The removal efficiency of nutrients and of metal by macrophytes is examined, as well as the potential use of these plants in wastewater treatment. This book surveys and critically reviews existing literature regarding the presence of steroid sex hormones in freshwater ecosystems, their sources and potential fate. Discharges from wastewater treatment plants and transport from agricultural operations are also examined. Finally, this book discusses the role of NF-kB inhibitors, an inducible transcription, in marine chemical ecology, as well as its role in biomedicine.

Contents:

Intro

Aquatic Ecosystem Research Trends

Contents

Preface

Macrophytes as Indicators of the Quality and Ecological Status of Waterbodies and for use in Removing Nutrients and Metals

Abstract

Introduction

Biological Methods

The Bioaccumulation Ability of Plants and their use for Nutrient and Metal Removal

References

Management of Invasive Aquatic Plants in France

Invasive Aquatic Plants in France

Management of IAP

Political Tools

Recommendations

Conclusion

Mathematical Models for Dynamics and Management of Algal Blooms in Aquatic Ecosystems

Algal Blooms: Mathematical Models, Dynamics and Management

Sources, Presence, Analysis, and Fate of Steroid Sex Hormones in Freshwater Ecosystems - A Review

Steroid Sex Hormones - In General

Steroid Sex Hormones - Physical and Chemical Properties

Analysis of Steroid Hormones in Environmental Matrices

Steroid Sex Hormones - Sources and Presence in the Environment

Steroid Sex Hormones - Sorption and Transformation Processes

Steroid Sex Hormones - Fate and Transport

Future Research

Acknowledgements

Changes in Macroinvertebrate Elemental Stoichiometry Below a Point Source in a Mediterranean Stream

Methods

Results

Discussion

The Functional Role of Phragmites Australis in the Inhibition of Cyanobacterial Growth and the Transition of Plant Species

Methods and Materials

Results and Discussion

Acknowledgement

Is ALA-D Activity a Useful Biomarker of Lead Exposure for Field Monitoring Programs?

Materials and Methods

Results.

Conclusion

Ecology of Temperate Port Communities

Chemical Ecology and Medicinal Chemistry of Marine NF-kB Inhibitors

The Transcription Factor NF-kB: Its Pathological Implications in Cancer Development and Inflammation, and its Activation Pathway

The Role of NF-kB in Marine Chemical Ecology

Marine Inhibitors of NF-kB

Examples of Synthetic Modifications That Have Been Attempted on Marine Natural Products in the Context of NF-kB Inhibitory Activity

Impact of Climate and Enivronmental Factors on the Epidemiology of Vibrio Cholerae in Aquatic Ecosystems

Climate and Infectious Diseases Links

Impacts of Climate on Waterborne Diseases

Environmental Factors Influencing Vibrio Cholerae

Temporal and Spatial Variability

Challenges for Future Research

Aquatic Pollutant Assessment Across Multiple Scales

Microcosms/Mesocosms

Field Studies

Multiple Scales of Evidence Studies

Peculiarities of Radionuclide Distribution in the Main Components of Aquatic Ecosystems within the Chernobyl Accident Exclusion Zone

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60876-284-X

OCLC:

593295528