Overview
- This book brings together ten chapters on the use of lipid biomarkers, of pigments, isotopes and molecular biology to ascertain the sources and fate of organic matter (both natural and pollutant) in the sea and underlying sediments.
- The authors have brought together both multidisciplinary overviews of the state-of-the-art and of knowledge gaps which need to be closed in the future
Part of the book series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry (HEC, volume 2 / 2N)
Part of the book sub series: Reactions and Processes (HEC2)
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
The oceans contain a great biodiversity of marine organisms. They include a rich variety of unusual genes and biochemistries and hence a diverse array of organic compounds ranging from colourful carotenoids and chlorophylls to lipids with structures ranging from the simple to the complex. This volume brings together ten chapters on the occurrence and identification of the lipid biomarkers and of pigments in marine waters. It describes how they can be used in conjunction with stable isotopes and molecular biology to ascertain the sources and fate of organic matter (both natural and pollutant) in the sea and underlying sediments. The authors are each experts in their field and the chapters provide both an overview of the state-of-the-art and knowledge gaps together with abundant detail to satisfy the needs of specialists and non-specialists alike.
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"This book brings together 10 chapters on the use of lipid biomarkers, pigments, isotopes, and molecular biology … . The authors are experts in their fields, and they have been able to provide an overview of the state of the art and knowledge gaps with sufficient detail to satisfy the needs of specialists and non-specialists alike. Marine chemists and biologists, physical oceanographers, and modellers will enjoy reading the book and keeping it as a reference in their work." (International Journal of Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 86, 2006)
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Marine Organic Matter: Biomarkers, Isotopes and DNA
Editors: John K. Volkman
Series Title: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b11682
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-28401-7Published: 09 February 2006
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-06661-0Published: 25 November 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-32987-9Published: 22 May 2007
Series ISSN: 1867-979X
Series E-ISSN: 1616-864X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 374
Additional Information: With contributions by numerous experts
Topics: Life Sciences, general, Geoecology/Natural Processes, Water Industry/Water Technologies, Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution, Environmental Management, Climate Change