Ecotoxicological Testing of Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems - Emerging Techniques, Trends and Strategies

Informationen zum Autor P. J. den Besten, M. Munawar Klappentext With contributions from leading field experts! this book explores ecotoxicological techniques and methods used for aquatic ecosystem health assessment. The book evaluates bioassay techniques used in the field and includes a detailed discussion of the integration of data! risk communication! and risk perception. The chapter authors analyze how improvements in data processing and information technology have led to the assessment of spatial variability. They cover emerging fields of research such as biomarkers! genome expression! multi-species tests! and tiered approaches. The appendices highlight the strengths and limitations of the techniques and provide references to additional literature. Zusammenfassung With contributions from leading field experts, this book explores ecotoxicological techniques and methods used for aquatic ecosystem health assessment. It evaluates bioassay techniques used in the field and includes a detailed discussion of the integration of data, risk communication, and risk perception. Inhaltsverzeichnis Toxicity Tests for Sediment Quality Assessments. Bioassays and Tiered Approaches for Monitoring Surface Water Quality and Effluents. Biomarkers in Environmental Assessment. Molecular Methods for Gene Expression Analysis: Ecotoxicological Applications. Bioassays, and Biosensors: Capturing Biology in a Nutshell. Satellite Remote Sensing in Marine Ecosystem Assessments. Risk Perception and Public Communication of Aquatic Ecosystem Assessment Information. Ecotoxicological Testing of Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems: Synthesis and Recommendations.

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• Authors: P. J. den Besten, P. J. (EDT)/ Munawar den Besten, P. J. Munawar Den Besten, Den Besten P J, M. Munawar, M. Besten Munawar, Mohamed Besten Munawar, MUNAWAR M
• Assisted by: P. J. den Besten (Editor), P. J. den Besten (Editor), M. Munawar (Editor), M. (Burlington Munawar (Editor), Mohamed Munawar (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.03.2005
• EAN: 9780849335266
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-3526-6
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 241 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / Water Supply, Water supply & treatment, Water supply and treatment