Guía de las orquídeas de España y Europa, Norte de África y Próximo Oriente

The book compiles case studies regarding the biodiversity research and monitoring program of Andean species and habitats carefully chosen as indicators to assess the short- and long-term effects of a linear disturbance: the PERU LNG pipeline. Set in a scientifically unexplored region of the Andes, Monitoring Biodiversity clearly articulates the Smithsonian-led conceptual framework for the implementation in the field by scientists. It addresses scientific and conservation questions addressed by the research protocols, the experimental design, and data gathering. Moreover, the book covers a gap ...

Bolivia has one of the most diverse floras in South America.The grass family has exploited all of the diverse habitats of Bolivia, with the result that 740 species are recorded for the country. Descriptions and keys to aid identification are provided for the genera and species and illustrations of over 80% of the taxa are included.

Anyone who has visited a forest will have been overwhelmed by the sounds and smells that it emits. Discover, from the hand of Enrique García, engineer and naturalist expert in forests, what there is beyond magnificent trees, science and incredible stories from the first seeds and seedlings to the extraordinary trees.

Este libro es una breve revisión del protagonismo de la partícula elemental conocida como "fotón" en el diagnóstico y tratamiento del cáncer. La obra consta de cuatro capítulos: en el primero se exponen los antecedentes físicos básicos; en el segundo, se explica el papel que desempeñan los fotones altamente energéticos en la adquisición de imágenes del cuerpo humano; en seguida, se describen las bases biológicas de la radioterapia con fotones, con el fin de justificar su efectividad, y se discuten sus métodos actuales; finalmente, se aborda la importancia del uso responsable de...