| Heavy Metal Stress in Plants: From Biomolecules to Ecosystems 2004 Edition Contributor(s): Prasad, M. N. V. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540401318 ISBN-13: 9783540401315 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2004 Annotation: Heavy metal phytotoxicity has been known for more than a century. Therefore, it is astonishing that interest in the effects of heavy metals on organisms has been aroused only recently. Research in the past years, however, has confirmed the immense damage by metal pollution to plants, the soil and ultimately to humans. This completely updated and enlarged second edition gives a state-of-the art review on both field and laboratory work. It deals with the various functional and ecological aspects of heavy metal stress on plants and outlines the scope for future research and the possibilities for remediation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology - Nature | Plants - Flowers - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry |
| Dewey: 571.954 |
| LCCN: 2004555294 |
| Physical Information: 1.27" H x 7.46" W x 9.88" (2.46 lbs) 462 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Whilst heavy metal phytotoxicity has been known for more than a century, it is astonishing that interest in the effects of heavy metals on organisms has only recently received added attention. Research in the past years, however, has confirmed the immense damage by metal pollution to plants, the soil and ultimately to humans. This completely updated and enlarged second edition gives a state-of-the art review on both field and laboratory work. It deals with the various functional and ecological aspects of heavy metal stress on plants and outlines the scope for future research and the possibilities for remediation. |