{"product_id":"phytoplankton-productivity-isbn-9780632057115","title":"Phytoplankton Productivity","description":"This landmark publication takes the 50th anniversary of the publication of the seminal paper by the Danish scientist, Einer Steemann Nielsen, as an occasion to assess the development, present state and future of the major aspects in freshwater and marine plankton productivity. Each chapter of this important work has been written by internationally-acknowledged experts in the subject, and the whole has been carefully drawn together and edited to provide a book that is an essential tool and reference for all aquatic scientists.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book takes ascending temporal and spatial size scale as its framework - covering molecular to geological scales. Chapters include reviews of physiology and biochemistry, measurement of phytoplankton productivity, the supply and uptake of nutrients, variability in processes and production, the evolution of the carbon cycle, and ecosystems. The subject is set in context with a chapter covering the work of Steemann Nielsen, whose work inspired the last 50 years of aquatic productivity studies. Historical aspects are discussed together with thought-provoking assessments of modern technological approaches and where future research emphasis should be focussed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhytoplankton Productivity\u003c\/i\u003e provides, in one book, cutting edge reviews and key facts on the subject, making it a vital information source for marine and freshwater biologists, oceanographers, ecologists, environmental scientists and plant scientists. Copies should also be available in libraries of any research establishment and university as a reference for students, wherever these subjects are studied and taught.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso available from Blackwell Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAquatic Photosynthesis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e P. Falkowski \u0026amp; J. Raven\u003cbr\u003e 0-86542-387-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFisheries Oceanography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Edited by P. Harrison \u0026amp; T. Parsons\u003cbr\u003e 0-632-05566-9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarine Ecology\u003c\/i\u003e (Journal)\u003cbr\u003e Published quarterly\u003cbr\u003e ISSN 0173-9565\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFisheries Oceanography\u003c\/i\u003e (Journal)\u003cbr\u003e Published 6 times per year\u003cbr\u003e ISSN 1054-6006\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFreshwater Biology\u003c\/i\u003e (Journal)\u003cbr\u003e Published monthly\u003cbr\u003e ISSN 0046-5070\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternationally recognised editors and contributors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA landmark publication in marine and freshwater biology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll major aspects covered in a clear and consise reader-friendly manner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvaluable for all those working in aquatic sciences.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBook will be launched to coincide with major international conference. For details see www.plankton-productivity.org\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Contributors. \u003cp\u003eForeword.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Biography Of Einer Steemann Nielsen: the man and his Science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory Of The Study Of Plankton Productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiology And Biochemistry Of Photosynthesis And Algal Carbon Acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches To The Measurement Of Plankton Production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiffusive Supply Of Inorganic Nutrients: Theory And Methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariability Of Plankton And Plankton Processes On The Mesoscale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Of Primary Production On The Global Scale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrigins And Causes Of Interannual Variability Of Freshwater Phytoplankton.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterannual Variability Of Phytoplankton In Oceanic Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcosystem Function And Eutrophication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Evolution Of The Productivity Of The Oceans And The Significance Of The Evolution Of Specific Groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegional-Scale Influences On The Long-Term Dynamics Of Lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarine Productivity: The Footprint Of The Past And Steps Into The Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Steeman Nielsen's Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Plankton forms the cornerstone for all aquatic ecosystems... [this book] will be of particular value to those in aquaculture in which plankton plays a part in production\". \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAquaculture Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePeter Williams\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDavid Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e are at the School of Ocean Sciences, University of Wales, Bangor, UK. Colin Reynolds is at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Windermere, UK.  This landmark publication takes the 50th anniversary of the publication of the seminal paper by the Danish scientist, Einer Steemann Nielsen, as an occasion to assess the development, present state and future of the major aspects in freshwater and marine plankton productivity. Each chapter of this important work has been written by internationally-acknowledged experts in the subject, and the whole has been carefully drawn together and edited to provide a book that is an essential tool and reference for all aquatic scientists.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book takes ascending temporal and spatial size scale as its framework - covering molecular to geological scales. Chapters include reviews of physiology and biochemistry, measurement of phytoplankton productivity, the supply and uptake of nutrients, variability in processes and production, the evolution of the carbon cycle, and ecosystems. The subject is set in context with a chapter covering the work of Steemann Nielsen, whose work inspired the last 50 years of aquatic productivity studies. Historical aspects are discussed together with thought-provoking assessments of modern technological approaches and where future research emphasis should be focussed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhytoplankton Productivity\u003c\/i\u003e provides, in one book, cutting edge reviews and key facts on the subject, making it a vital information source for marine and freshwater biologists, oceanographers, ecologists, environmental scientists and plant scientists. Copies should also be available in libraries of any research establishment and university as a reference for students, wherever these subjects are studied and taught.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989791621349,"sku":"NP9780632057115","price":344.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780632057115.jpg?v=1761785482","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/phytoplankton-productivity-isbn-9780632057115","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}