Stable Isotope Techniques in the Study of Biological Processes and Functioning of Ecosystems

. Ed(s): Unkovich, Murray; Pate, John; McNeill, Ann; Gibbs, Jane

ISBN 10: 0792370783 / ISBN 13: 9780792370789

Published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001

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Tells readers what methodologies are available using stable isotopes, how studies should be designed and executed to maximise effectiveness and incisiveness in terms of data obtained and outcomes in terms of understanding events and processes in plant and ecosystem functioning. Editor(s): Unkovich, Murray; Pate, John; McNeill, Ann; Gibbs, Jane. Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609. . 2001. Hardback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stable Isotope Techniques in the Study of Biological Processes and Functioning of Ecosystems
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792370783
• ISBN 13: 9780792370789
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In the last two decades technological advances in isotope ratio mass spectrometry have been very rapid, opening up new possibilities for analysis of biological and environmental materials. The new instrumentation has facilitated faster analysis of samples via automated sample preparation and multi-isotope analysis of single samples, resulting in considerable cost savings, and enabling access to isotope analysis for many more researchers. These changes are reflected in the rapidly growing international literature on stable isotopes. While there have been some excellent books and review papers aimed at interpreting isotope signals in biology and environmental science, there have been fewer attempts to provide practical tools for researchers making forays into this exciting new arena. This book aims to address this inadequacy by providing a set of practical guidelines for the application of a range of novel and well proven stable isotope techniques to the fields of plant physiological ecology, agriculture, marine ecology and palaeoecology. The book is the outcome of a weeklong workshop held under the auspices of the Cooperative Research Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture (CLIMA 1992 - 2000) at The University of Western Australia and the CSIRO Floreat Laboratories, Perth, Western Australia, in February 1999. The workshop was designed to provide practical tools and experiences for researchers and students concerned with how one goes about using stable isotopes in field investigations.