Biological Assessment of Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems

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--