Published by Utrecht, KNNV 2007, 2007
ISBN 10: 9050112439 ISBN 13: 9789050112437
Seller: Antiquariaat Schot, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands
223 p. Paperback (Fine copy.).
Published by KNNV Uitgeverij, 2007
ISBN 10: 9050112439 ISBN 13: 9789050112437
Seller: Frans Melk Antiquariaat, HILVERSUM, Netherlands
Utrecht : KNNV Publishing, 2007. 24 x 17 cm. Paperback / Softcover. With illustrations in color and b/w. 223 pages. NEW COPY [Biology wetenschap / science ].
Publication Date: 2007
Seller: ConchBooks, Harxheim, Germany
Bioglobalisation is anything but new. The exotic fungus Phytophtora has threatened European potato harvests since 1846. Since then, the number of deliberate and accidental introductions of exotic species has grown rapidly. Environmental factors such as climate change also play an increasing role. This book is a thorough and informative overview of all aspects of bioglobalisation. It describes its nature and scope, as well as history, drivers and mechanisms. Using vivid examples, the book addresses which species are likely to become invasive, which bioregions are vulnerable, and whether we can - and should - try to control bio-invasions. Separate chapters address the impacts of bioglobalisation on the environment and on our economy, and discuss, for instance, how virus invasions are threatening human lives worldwide. 224 pp., num. figs, br. gr. 8.