MTU Library Catalogue

Syndetics cover image
Image from Syndetics

Defence mechanisms.

Contributor(s): BIOTOL (Project) | Open Universiteit (Heerlen, Netherlands) | University of Greenwich.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Biotechnology by Open Learning (Series).Publisher: Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993Description: 397 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0750605650.Subject(s): Immunity -- Programmed instruction | Plants -- Disease and pest resistance -- Programmed instructionDDC classification: 571.92
Contents:
Strategies to survive / M. C. E. van Dam-Mieras, R. J. M. Niesink and P. B. Sloep -- Defence mechanisms in micro-organisms / P. Van de Putte -- Plant defences / L. C. Van Loon -- Defence in invertebrates / W. Van Der Knaap -- Fundamental and functional aspects of mammalian defences / M. M. Dawson and C. K. Leach -- Adaptive (specific) immunity / M. M. Dawson, M. J. Giphart, E. Egberts and C. K. Leach -- Defence systems in non-mammalian vertebrates / W. B. Van Muiswinkel and S. Jeurissen -- Damage to living organisms by ionising radiation / D. W. Van Bekkum -- Public health and plant life under oxidant air pollution / L. Van Bree and A. E. G. Tonneyck.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 571.92 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00018960
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Gives a description of the strategies for survival of an extensive range of organisms. The defence mechanisms of micro-organisms, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates are described. The text predominantly focusses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms used by organisms to protect themselves against biotic and abiotic stresses. The need for a cost effective training scheme for new and existing staff at all levels has been met by the University of Greenwich (formerly Thames Polytechnic) and the Open University of the Netherlands. As part of the Community Education and Technology Training initiative (COMETT) and in conjunction with a number of UK and european universities, they have developed BIOTOL, a training scheme in biotechnology using open learning material which will provide tailor-made courses, flexible in context, pace and place.

"Published on behalf of Open Universiteit and University of Greenwich (formerly Thames Polytechnic).".

Includes bibliographical references (page 397) and index.

Strategies to survive / M. C. E. van Dam-Mieras, R. J. M. Niesink and P. B. Sloep -- Defence mechanisms in micro-organisms / P. Van de Putte -- Plant defences / L. C. Van Loon -- Defence in invertebrates / W. Van Der Knaap -- Fundamental and functional aspects of mammalian defences / M. M. Dawson and C. K. Leach -- Adaptive (specific) immunity / M. M. Dawson, M. J. Giphart, E. Egberts and C. K. Leach -- Defence systems in non-mammalian vertebrates / W. B. Van Muiswinkel and S. Jeurissen -- Damage to living organisms by ionising radiation / D. W. Van Bekkum -- Public health and plant life under oxidant air pollution / L. Van Bree and A. E. G. Tonneyck.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction - strategies to survive
  • Defence mechanisms of micro-organisms
  • Defence mechanisms of plants
  • Defence mechanisms of invertebrates
  • Defence mechanisms of vertebrates
  • Public health in an oxidising environment
  • Public health and radiation