Nitrogen Fixation - Couverture souple

Postgate, John

 
9780521648530: Nitrogen Fixation
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 052164853X ISBN 13 : 9780521648530
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

The fixation of nitrogen - the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to a form which plants can use - is fundamental to the productivity of the biosphere and therefore to the ability of the expanding human population to feed itself. Although the existence and importance of the process of biological nitrogen fixation has been recognised for more than a century, scientific advances over the last few decades have altered radically our understanding of its nature and mechanisms. This book provides an introductory-level survey of biological nitrogen fixation, covering the role of the process in the global nitrogen cycle as well as its biochemistry, physiology, genetics, ecology, general biology and prospects for its future exploitation. This new edition has been fully updated to include the most recent developments in the field, so providing an up-to-date and accessible account of this key biological process.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The fixation of nitrogen - the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to a form which plants can use - is fundamental to the productivity of the biosphere and therefore to the ability of the expanding human population to feed itself. Although the existence and importance of the process of biological nitrogen fixation has been recognised for more than a century, scientific advances over the last few decades have altered radically our understanding of its nature and mechanisms. This book provides an introductory-level survey of biological nitrogen fixation, covering the role of the process in the global nitrogen cycle as well as its biochemistry, physiology, genetics, ecology, general biology and prospects for its future exploitation. This new edition has been fully updated to include the most recent developments in the field, so providing an up-to-date and accessible account of this key biological process.

Revue de presse

' ... this is an excellent little book that deserves a place on every microbiologist's bookshelf.' Robert Poole, Krebs Institute for Biomolecular Research, University of Sheffield

' ... this concise but engagingly written book is excellent value. It is ideal for students but will also be invaluable to other microbiologists who need basic information on nitrogen fixation.' Penny Hirsch, Society for Applied Microbiology Newsletter

'The book can be wholeheartedly recommended to the intended audience ... although the readership deserves to be, and probably will be, much wider ... this is an excellent little book that deserves a place on every microbiologist's bookshelf.' Robert Poole, Microbiology Today

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
052164853X
ISBN 13 
9780521648530
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
3
Nombre de pages
124
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Personne responsable
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9780521640473: Nitrogen Fixation

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521640474 ISBN 13 :  9780521640473
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1998
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