Periphyton: Ecology, Exploitation and Management
Periphyton: Ecology, Exploitation and Management
Edited by: M E Azim, M C J Verdegem, A A van Dam, M C M BeveridgeThe first comprehensive monograph on periphyton, this book contains contributions by scientists from around the globe. Multi-disciplinary in nature, it covers both basic and applied aspects of periphyton, and is applicable worldwide in natural, extensive and intensive managed systems.
Periphyton, as described in this book, refers to the entire complex of attached aquatic biota on submerged substrates, including associated non-attached organisms and detritus. Thus the periphyton community comprises bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, zooplankton and other invertebrates. Periphyton is important for various reasons: as a major contributor to carbon fixation and nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems; as an important source of food in aquatic systems; as an indicator of environmental change. It can also be managed to improve water quality in lakes and reservoirs; it can greatly increase aquaculture production; it can be used in waste water treatment.
The book provides an international review of periphyton ecology, exploitation and management. The ecology part focuses on periphyton structure and function in natural systems. The exploitation part covers its nutritive qualities and utilization by organisms, particularly in aquaculture. The final part considers the use of periphyton for increasing aquatic production and its effects on water quality and animal health in culture systems. This book will help scientists and entrepreneurs further understand the ecology and production of aquatic systems and venture into new and promising areas.
Availability: In Print
Publication date: November 2005
Binding: Hardback
Dimensions: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Extent: 352pp
ISBN: 9780851990965
Add to Order
Periphyton and Aquatic Production: An Introduction
ECOLOGY
ECOLOGY
- Periphyton Structure, Diversity and Colonization
- Periphyton Dynamics and Influencing Factors
- Periphyton in the Aquatic Ecosystem and Food Webs
- Periphyton in Freshwater Lakes and Wetlands
- Utilization of Periphyton for Fish Production in Ponds: a Systems Ecology Perspective
- Adaptations to Feeding in Herbivorous Fish (Cyprinidae and Cichlidae)
- Traditional Brush Park Fisheries in Natural Waters
- Periphyton (Biofilms) as Biological Indicators in Managed Aquatic Ecosystems
- Effect of Periphyton on Water Quality
- Similarities between Microbial and Periphytic Biofilms in Aquaculture Systems
- Periphyton-based Pond Polyculture
- Research on Periphyton-based Aquaculture in India
- Periphyton-based Cage Aquaculture
- Utility of Added Substrates in Shrimp Culture
- Importance of Periphyton in Abalone Culture
- Periphyton-based Aquaculture in Asia: Livelihoods and Sustainability
- Periphyton Ecology, Exploitation and Management: Knowledge Gaps and Directions for Future Research
The cost of delivering this item to your selected country is detailed below:
| Item Delivery Cost: |
The information on this web site should be used for guidance and educational purposes only. While 5M has made every attempt to ensure that the information is accurate and reliable at the time of its publication, it cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies or for the results obtained from the use of such information. Images are indicative only and may differ from the actual products supplied.