Biological Assessment of Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems : Trends in Diagnosis of Environmental Stress

This new volume, Biological Assessment of Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems: Trends in Diagnosis of Environmental Stress , diverse methods and achievements in assessing the biological state of ecosystems are presented, biochemical, genetic and cytological methods are used, methodological achievements in this area are discussed in this volume. Experimental and practical aspects of the genetic diversity of cultivated plants and its application in modern business conditions are considered. The use of biological indicators for the purpose of protecting nature and practical application is presented. The authors of the book are biologists, biochemists, genetics, and ecologists from prestigious scientific institutions. This volume explores different types, different plant tissues and intracellular structures for the diagnosis and prediction of anthropogenic effects on living natural systems. Here, scientific information on the bioindication properties of living systems is presented and the theoretical foundations of its study are emphasized. This authoritative reference source will be a valuable addition for scientific researchers and students working in the field of biology, ecology, genetics, cytogenetics, agronomy and environmental assessment and its protection from anthropogenic destruction. The authors highlight the achievements, problems, and opportunities of biological methods for indicating the environment. Key features: Provides an overview of recent events and opportunities in the field of bioindication to control anthropogenic damage of living systems Considers the screening of new parameters to determine the health status of biological objects from one cell to an entire ecosystem, such as boreal peatlands Presents the results of a study of the response of plants to abiotic stressors Demonstrates the importance of role-related research of living objects as bioindicators Provides new research on various topics of plant resistance to stress Discusses design methodology, development and law of selection of indicators for specific environmental issues. "This new volume, Biological Assessment of Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems: Trends in Diagnosis of Environmental Stress, looks at the application of certain criteria (biochemical, morphological, anatomical, and genetic) and discusses methodological approaches to indicate environmental problems. The book explores new scientific research and practical applications of bioindicators for both nature protection and scientific research purposes. With chapters from ecologists and biologists at several prestigious scientific institutions, the volume highlights key advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the area of bioindication. The volume explores the use of different biological species, different plant tissues, and intracellular structures for the diagnosis and prediction of various types of anthropogenic impact on nature. Highlighting the theoretical foundations and providing an abundance of scientific information on bioindication properties on living systems, this authoritative reference source will be a valuable addition for researchers, and students of biology, ecology, and environmental protection. Key features: provides an overview of recent developments and opportunities in the field of bioindication for control of anthropogenic damage to living systems; looks at the screening of new parameters in order to identify the health state of biological objects from single cell to whole ecosystems, such as boreal peatlands; presents the results of a study of plant reactions to abiotic stressors; demonstrates the importance of studies related to the role of living objects as bioindicators; provides new research on a variety of topics in plant stress resistance; discusses the methodology for design, development, and the right selection of the indicators for particular problems of environmental protection."-- Provided by publisher Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page About the Editors Table of Contents Contributors Abbreviations Introduction Preface Part I: Bioindication of Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems Chapter 1: Possibility of Using Cutover Peat Bogs in Bioindication of Environmental State Chapter 2: Paleopalinology Studies of Conditions of Peatlands Formationon European Northeast of Russia Chapter 3: Use of Artemia salina Biomarkers for the Evaluation of the Effect of Static Magnetic Fields Part II: Genetic Diversity: Experimental Induction and Evaluation of Ecosystems in the Modern Natural Environments Chapter 4: Theoretical and Applied Aspects of Mutations Induction for Improving Agricultural Plants Chapter 5: Enzymatic Activity of Bacteria Bacillus subtilis: Assessment Using Phosphemidum Chapter 6: Cytogenetic Characteristics of Seed Seedlings of Rhododendron ledebourii, Introduced in the Botanical Garden of Voronezh State University Chapter 7: Anthropogenic Pollution Influence on the Antioxidant Activity in Leaves and on the Cytogenic Structures in the Seedlings of the Representatives of the Rhododendron Genus Chapter 8: Cytogenetic Indices, Germination Ability, and Content of Total Protein in Seed Progeny of Betula pendula from Various Areas of Voronezh City with Different Levels of Anthropogenic Pressure Part III: Diagnosis of Environmental Status and the Adaptive Potential of Plants Chapter 9: Photoindication of Plant Nitrogen Nutrition Chapter 10: Revegetation and Launching Self‐Restoration Process of the Disturbed Landscape Along the Transport Corridor in Western Siberia Chapter 11: Pigment Content in Plant Leaves as a Bio‐Indicator of Adaptability to Growing Conditions Chapter 12: Some Indirect Methods for Predicting the Rooting Ability of Apple Tree (Malus spp) Stem Cuttings Glossary Index