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| The bounties of nature are indeed many. Nature has blessed planet earth with staggering beauty. Each of these species is specialized for the niche it occupies and is equipped with unique structural, physiological, biochemical and many other adaptations. Each of these adaptations can be a source of inspiration for applications designed to make human life more comfortable. For example, animal flight has inspired our aeroplanes, insect inspired drones and robots abound, the simple firefly can show us the way to produce cold light with minimal loss of energy and many more.
However, many of these potential resources, which can be a source of applications in the future, are at risk of extinction. Rapid industrialization has led to destruction of natural habitats, either via pollution, fragmentation or overexploitation. This loss of biodiversity is very detrimental to the humans. In the least, we are letting go of all the immense economical benefits that we could harness from them. At the most, we are undoing with our very own hands, the net that holds and supports us. The unravelling of the food-web that happens with death of each and every species, makes our downfall more and more likely. We need to conserve biodiversity before it is too late. If we do not accelerate, the future of the planet seems rather bleak. This book addresses concerns related to biodiversity, its loss and conservation, conservation projects, bioinvasion and invasive species, and restoration ecology. It undertakes a very comprehensive outlook on the subject and provides updated information on the issues with special reference to India. If you want to buy this book online, kindly click on the following link: |
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Prof. Omkar, FNASc, associated with teaching for about 36 years and research for 44 years is the Former Head, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Former Coordinator, UGC-SAP (DRSII), DST-FIST, DST-PURSE, Centre of Excellence, Govt. of UP, programs. He has worked on a number of projects of state/central funding agencies. He specializes in Environmental Toxicology and Entomology, with particular reference to the Insect Pest Management.He is a recipient of several awards, like Saraswati Samman by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of UP; Prof. T N Ananthakrishanan Foundation Award, Rescholar Award of Excellence in Agricultural Entomology by Association of Entomologists, Prof. G. S. Shukla Gold Medal by the Academy of Environmental Biology, Dr. S. Pradhan Memorial Lecture Award by The Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute & The Entomological Society of India, New Delhi, ACCLAIM and Uddeepan awards from University of Lucknow. Prof. Omkar has guided 25 Ph.D. students. Dr. Ravi Shanker Verma, is an Assistant Professor at Chandra Bhanu Gupta Agriculture College, Lucknow. He has done his Ph.D. on “toxic effects of heavy metals on fresh water prawns” from University of Lucknow in 2006. He has been passionately involved with research and teaching of environmental biology. He has published a number of research papers of national and international repute in the field of toxicology and environmental science. Dr. Verma believes that understanding of environmental biology is crucial for the health of the ecosystem and for ascertaining the bright future of humankind. |
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Author: Ravi Shanker Verma
Publisher: New Age
ISBN-13: 9789389802610
Language: English
Binding: Paper Back
Product Edition: 2023
No. Of Pages: 272
Country of Origin: India
International Shipping: No
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