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Edited By
B.A. Markert, Internationales Hochschulinstitut Zittau, Germany
A.M. Breure, Laboratory for Ecotoxicology, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands
H.G. Zechmeister, Institut für Ökologie und Naturschutz, Universität Wien, Austria
Included in series
Trace Metals and other Contaminants in the Environment, 6
Description
This book provides comprehensive single source coverage of bioindication/biomonitoring in the fields of ecology, ecotoxicology and environmental
sciences; from the ecological basics to the effects of chemicals on the environment and the latest test strategies.
Contributions
by leading figures in ecology from around the world reflect the broad scope of current thinking and research, making this volume essential
reading for informed professionals and students.
Audience
For professionals and students working in environmental sciences, chemistry, ecology, medicine, engineering and other related disciplines.
Contents
Preface (B.A. Markert, A.M. Breure, H.G. Zechmeister).
General aspects and integrative approaches.
1. Definitions, strategies
and principles for bioindication/biomonitoring of the environment (B.A. Markert, A.M. Breure, H.G. Zechmeister). 2. Bioindicators and
environmental stress assessment (O. Fränzle). 3. Bioindicators and biomonitors for policy, legislation and administration (K. Kienzl,
A. Riss et al.). 4. Bioindicators for ecosystem management (C.M. Lorenz). 5. Predicting toxic effects of contaminants in ecosystems
using single species investigations (R. Altenburger, M. Schmitt-Jansen).
Bioindicators in use.
6. Standard tests. 7.
Microbial indicators. 8. Lower plants. 9. Higher plants. 10. Invertebrates. 11. Vertebrates.
International Programmes for biomonitoring
purposes.
12. Environmental specimen banking (A.A.F. Kettrup). 13. Some concepts and future developments: developing agri-biodiversity
indicators as a tool for policy makers (K. Parris). 14. USEPA biomonitoring and bioindicator concepts needed to evaluate the biological
integrity of aquatic systems (J.M. Lazorchak et al.). 15. IAEA approaches to assessment of chemical elements in atmosphere (B.
Smodiš). 16. Bioindicators and the indicator approach of the European Environment Agency (P. Bosch, U. Pinborg). 17. Critical
assessment of international marine monitoring programmes for biological effects of contaminants in the north-east Atlantic area (P. Matthiessen).
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Hardbound, 1014 pages, publication date: JUN-2003
ISBN-13: 978-0-08-044177-1
ISBN-10: 0-08-044177-7
Imprint: PERGAMON
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