The Insect Viruses (The Viruses)

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This book focuses on those virus families that are found primarily or exclusively in insects, covering all major families of insect-selective viruses except for the baculoviruses which were described in a previous volume of The Viruses series. Topics include: the large DNA viruses; the small DNA densoviruses; the RNA viruses; and the arbovirus expression systems and their potential employment in the future. Ninety-eight illustrations supplement the text.

The Atlas of Insect and Plant Viruses: Including Mycoplasmaviruses and Viroids (Vol. 8 of Ultrastructure in Biological Sysetms)

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The Atlas of Insect and Plant Viruses: Including Mycoplasmaviruses and Viroids (Vol. 8 of Ultrastructure in Biological Sysetms)

Manufacturer: Academic Press Inc.,U.S.
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Bemisia Tabaci (Gennadius): Crop Pest and Principal Whitefly Vector of Plant Viruses

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Bemisia Tabaci (Gennadius): Crop Pest and Principal Whitefly Vector of Plant Viruses
A. N. Basu
Manufacturer: Westview Press
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A major insect pest whose unprecedented population explosions during the past decade caused a sensation in various parts of the globe, the whitefly-Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius)-both causes direct damage to plants and transmits a large number of plant viruses. Infestation has typically resulted in losses of up to 80 percent in yields of cotton, soybeans, tobacco, and other crops. In this invaluable reference, A. N. Basu has compiled, for the first time, all of the significant international research on B. tabaci entomology, plant virology, and management and control of this widespread pest. The volume will be an essential resource for entomologists, plant virologists, and agronomists, who will be interested in having the latest information about B. tabaci.

HIV-1: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis: Viral Mechanisms (Advances in Pharmacology, Volume 48) (Advances in Pharmacology)

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HIV-1: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis: Viral Mechanisms (Advances in Pharmacology, Volume 48) (Advances in Pharmacology)

Manufacturer: Academic Press
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ASIN: 0120329492

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The cumulative death toll from AIDS has reached 16.3 million individuals, and more than 33 million persons are currently living with HIV-1. Although it is one of the most-widely studied viruses, many mysteries remain about this pathogen. In this comprehensive two-volume set, HIV-1: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis, leading investigators in HIV research present a timely picture of the molecular mechanisms which guide HIV-1 expression and replication and provide the most current clinical strategies for combating this virus. Twenty-six teams of experts unravel structure-function interactions of HIV-1 with host cells and the resulting pathological consequences, review strategies fo treatment, and describe ongoing progress in developing animal models and prophylactic vaccines.
The two volumes, covering viral mechanisms and clinical applications, respectively, are written by an international collection of AIDS expers from North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

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* Detailed insights into viral packaging, expression, and assembly
* Mechanistic understanding of how HIV interacts with receptors and infects cells
* Delineation of virally encoded regulatory processes unique to HIV
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* An updated review of current chemotherapeutics for HIV
* New concepts in the discovery and design of novel anti-HIV drugs
* The latest developments in HIV-vaccine research

Insect Cell Culture Engineering (Biotechnology and Bioprocessing Series)

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Insect Cell Culture Engineering (Biotechnology and Bioprocessing Series)
Goosen
Manufacturer: CRC
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 082478944X

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Consolidating and expanding current, fundamental notions of virology and animal cell cultivation, this practical reference examines the development of insect cell culture techniques for the production of recombinant proteins and insect pathogenic viruses.;Resolving on-the-job problems such as sparging cell damage and reduced infectivity cells, Insect Cell Culture Engineering: includes special introductory material as well as background information on insect pathogenic viruses, the molecular biology of baculoviruses and bioreactor design; offers advice on how to save time when deciding which insect cell line, bioreactor and medium to exploit; discusses the preparation of mathematical modelling in animal cell culture; addresses the concerns associated with insect cell immobilization and the use of serum-free culture media; provides insights into the protective effects of polymer additives and insect cell gene expression in pharmaceutical research; and analyzes process scale-up and reactor design.;Bridging the gap between laboratory research and pilot plant scale insect culture/baculovirus technology, Insect Cell Culture Engineering is designed as a reference for biochemical and bioprocess engineers, bioprocess technologists, biochemists, molecular and cell biologists, microbiologists, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

Insect Cell Cultures:: Fundamental and Applied Aspects (Current Applications of Cell Culture Engineering)

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Insect Cell Cultures:: Fundamental and Applied Aspects (Current Applications of Cell Culture Engineering)

Manufacturer: Springer
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Insect Cell Cultures: Fundamental and Applied Aspects is a comprehensive reference work, covering the key issues involved in nearly 30 review papers: cell lines (development, characterisation, physiology, cultivation and medium design); viruses (virus-cell interactions, replication, recombinant construction, infection kinetics, post-translational modification and passage effects); engineering (shear, bioreactors including perfusion, immobilisation, scale-up and modelling, downstream processing); applications; economics and regulatory aspects. For cell biologists, biochemists, molecular biologists, virologists, immunologists and other basic and applied disciplines related to cell culture engineering, both academic and industrial.

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Insect Viruses and Pest Management

Insect Viruses and Pest Management
Frances R. Hunter-Fujita , Philip F. Entwistle , Hugh F. Evans , and Norman E. Crook
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover

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This is an essential guidebook, providing a comprehensive overview of insect viruses and pest management. Part One of this volume explores the rationale behind the employment of insect pathogenic viruses in pest control and documents the assessment of biological activity, the ecology of baculoviruses, control strategies, virus production and formulation, and the conduct and recording of field control trials. Part Two comprises an authoritative global survey of current practice, R&D, and up-to-date technical studies of insect viruses and their application in pest management. This survey was compiled with the assistance of a panel of world-wide experts and will prove an invaluable and unique data source. Building on the key topics discussed in Part One, easy-to-follow, practical protocols are presented in Part Three, including detailed accounts of standard operating procedures for working with insects, isolation, propagation (in vivo and in vitro), purification, characterization and enumeration of viruses, suggestions for good laboratory layout and design, mass production methods, formulation and quality control. The importance of external environmental factors concerning virus survival and efficacy is also not forgotten, and in the final part the effects of solar radiation and the relationships between viruses and plant surfaces are discussed. Indispensable reading for all professionals and students interested in insect virology and pest control, this book is a comprehensive reference manual.

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Insect Viruses and Pest Management.......2000-07-16

One of the most comprehensive texts on entomopathogenic viruses to be published recently is that by F. R. Hunter-Fujita et al. (authors and editors). This opus magnum is divided into four sections: basic principles; world survey, practical techniques; and environmental factors influencing viral survival.

The section on basic principles is subdivided into 10 chapters on: the rationale for using microbial pesticides, virus characteristics, assessment of biological activity, baculovirus ecology in insects, control strategies, virus production, formulation, spray application, conducting and recording field trials and future developments. Although this section duplicates much of what has been presented in earlier texts, it brings together information that has not been integrated into one text before, updates earlier information and broadens the utility of the book. The "rationale" chapter is a concise and convincing justification for the use of microbial control agents of insect pests. A fairly short chapter describing characteristics of entomopathogenic viruses provides a synopsis of each of the families of viruses found in insects with the majority of the information devoted to the Baculoviruses. The chapter also includes the latest nomenclatural information. The next chapter is a short introduction to the principles of assessment of biological activity that is supplemented with detailed "hands on" procedures in part three of the book (Practical Techniques). The chapter on ecology of baculoviruses in insect hosts presents a detailed overview of this subject and supplies the reader with a multitude of references. In addition to pathology and the dynamics of virus transmission, biotic and abiotic factors that influence viral activity in insects, persistence of virus in the environment and epidemiology, there is a section on the use of models in understanding and using Baculoviruses in pest management. The chapter on control strategies includes the use of viruses in classical and semi-classical biological control, inundative applications, methods to enhance effectiveness and integration of viruses with other pathogens and conventional chemical insecticides. Chapters on virus production, formulation and spray application present a mix of theory and practical information. The most comprehensive of these is the chapter on formulation which includes a broad range of formulation components and their functions. The chapter on "Conduct and recording of field control trials" delivers a concise overview on a variety of topics related to conducting field trials, including parameters related to the condition of the virus inoculum, virus coverage, susceptibility of the target insect, field design and statistical treatment, and recording data.

Part two of the book, "World survey" is a review of the usage of entomopathogenic viruses against specific pests from a global perspective. Twelve chapters cover 11 geographical regions in terms of current research and control practices. The introductory chapter by P. F. Entwistle presents an overview in the form of tables for each of the geographic areas covered in subsequent chapters. In addition to the viruses that are addressed in each zone, the tables present an overview of work being conducted on: strain search, characterization, infectivity testing, ecology, safety testing, environmental impact studies, formulation research, field trials, extension trials, production and development, registration, commercialization and sales. The following eleven chapters are contributed by 15 authors, most of which are from the geographic areas being covered. The length and content of the chapters varies, but the reader will be furnished with a summary of fairly up to date information literally from the four corners of the globe. The general format of each chapter includes a regional perspective, information on virus production, formulation, safety tests and registration, and field experimentation. Most of the information regarding field experimentation and efficacy is organized under specific target pest insects.

Part three is an extensive "how to do" section of the book that concentrates on techniques used to work with entomopathogenic viruses and their production in host insects and cell lines. It also includes biochemical and molecular methods (Western blots, protein assay, PCR, etc.) and a variety of useful information from general laboratory practice to spray application. The chapter on mass production, product formulation and quality control actually contains very little regarding mass production, but procedures for production are covered in several other chapters. Procedures for formulating virus supplement the detailed chapter on formulation in part one of the book. The final chapter of the section on registration requirements is a bit out of place in that it does not include practical techniques per se. Chapters in this section will be useful to the novice as well as the experienced insect pathologist and include step by step procedures, materials that are required, and didactic figures and diagrams to assist the user.

Part four on environmental factors influencing viral survival contains two short chapters focusing on solar radiation and the effect plant surfaces can have on viral activity. The solar radiation chapter generally covers the physical properties and biological impact of ultraviolet radiation in terms of damage to DNA, RNA and proteins. The chapter on plant surfaces addresses the effects of leaf surface macro- and micro-structure, and chemical and micro-meteorological conditions and their measurement.

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Baculoviruses are perhaps unique among viruses in the breadth of their biotechnological applications: these insect specific viruses are used not only for insect pest management purposes, but also as laboratory research tools for production of recombinant proteins and for protein display, and as potential vectors for human gene therapy. In addition to highlighting recent advances, this volume provides a comprehensive review of the biotechnological applications of these and other insect viruses in both the academic and private sectors.

Plant virus epidemiology: The spread and control of insect-borne viruses

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Plant virus epidemiology: The spread and control of insect-borne viruses
Plumb
Manufacturer: Blackwell Mosby Book Distributors
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Plants, viruses, and insects
Katherine Esau
Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006AXC72

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During the 1980s, the number of acronyms invented and used by organic chemists exploded. This is the first book to provide a comprehensive list of acronyms, named reactions, and named reagents. These terms are being increasingly used in the literature and in the chemist's everyday working environment. In addition, the final chapter provides a unique list of reviews in all areas of organic synthesis, allowing easier access to areas that may be unfamiliar to the reader.

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A "must have" chemistry resource.......2000-09-21

Contains all the information your instructors did not want you to memorize. Containing common abbreviations for chemicals and physical properties, named reactions and a glossary of common organic subjects with the references to their reviews. Very comprehensive! Good bang for the buck.

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Organic Chemist's Desk Reference
Pete H. Rhodes
Manufacturer: Chapman & Hall/CRC
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Binding: Loose Leaf

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ASIN: 0412541009

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A companion volume to the Dictionary of Organic Compounds, the Organic Chemist's Desk Reference compiles information from disparate sources to create a unique guide to the principles and practices of organic chemistry. This compact volume includes a variety of facts organic chemists need but often find difficult to locate in other references. This useful, affordable text provides both practitioners and non-specialists access to the many facts and methods that comprise the science of organic chemistry.

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This book gives an overview of the current state of uncertainty modeling in vibration, control, and fuzzy analysis of structural and mechanical systems. It is a coherent compendium written by leading experts and offers the reader a sampling of exciting research areas in several fast-growing branches in this field. Uncertainty modeling and analysis are becoming an integral part of system definition and modeling in many fields. The book consists of ten chapters that report the work of researchers, scientists and engineers on theoretical developments and diversified applications in engineering systems. They deal with modeling for vibration, control, and fuzzy analysis of structural and mechanical systems under uncertain conditions. The book designed for readers who are familiar with the fundamentals and wish to study a particular topic or use the book as an authoritative reference. It gives readers a sophisticated toolbox for tackling modeling problems in mechanical and structural systems in real-world situations. The book is part of a series on Stability, Vibration and Control of Structures, and provides vital information in these areas.

Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis in Civil Engineering

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Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis in Civil Engineering
Bilal M. Ayyub
Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 0849331080

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With the expansion of new technologies, materials, and the design of complex systems, the expectations of society upon engineers are becoming larger than ever. Engineers make critical decisions with potentially high adverse consequences. The current political, societal, and financial climate requires engineers to formally consider the factors of uncertainty (e.g., floods, earthquakes, winds, environmental risks) in their decisions at all levels. Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis in Civil Engineering provides a thorough report on the immediate state of uncertainty modeling and analytical methods for civil engineering systems, presenting a toolbox for solving problems in real-world situations. Topics include o Neural networks o Genetic algorithms o Numerical modeling o Fuzzy sets and operations o Reliability and risk analysis o Systems control o Uncertainty in probability estimates This compendium is a considerable reference for civil engineers as well as for engineers in other disciplines, computer scientists, general scientists, and students.

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A walk on the weird side

An Everlasting Pain

An absorbing and engagingly imaginative read

Take a wild trip into the mind of Frida Kahlo

Dream world filled with cliches

The Incantation of Frida K.
Kate Braverman
Manufacturer: Seven Stories Press
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Frida Frida

ASIN: 1583224696

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Braverman's imagined life of Frida Kahlo begins and ends within the mind of the painter, at 46, on her deathbed. Reflecting on people, places, and events in her past, Frida is defiant, bearing the wounds of her body and spirit with a stark pride. Through memory and hallucination, Frida talks of men, art, and philosophy. Though she loves Diego Rivera, she openly scorns his limited vision and his “vulgar and inconsequential murals.” In her bold, surprising, and vivid award-winning style, Braverman plumbs the psyche of an uncompromising woman and artist. “Ms. Braverman possesses a magical, incantatory voice.” — The New York Times

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A walk on the weird side .......2006-08-04

I've read other works fictionalizing Frida Kahlo and I differ greatly from the opinions of the others who claim this was a great read. I felt it was too left field and poorly imagined.

An Everlasting Pain.......2004-03-30

The Incantation of Frida K: The first parargaph was irresistable and left me curious. Her story is like no other, its compelling and mysterious. Told by Frida herself, she goes through many various stages in her life. While becomming addicted to morphine and cigarettes you really get to know her pain and thoughts.

An absorbing and engagingly imaginative read.......2003-07-20

The Incantation Of Frida K. by Kate Braverman is a work of sophisticated fiction that brings the reader along on an imaginary tour of the late Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's life. A profound and vivid testimony of the years hard living and equally hard playing, as well as an inward journey at the moment of death, The Incantation Of Frida K. is an absorbing and engagingly imaginative read.

Take a wild trip into the mind of Frida Kahlo.......2002-12-09

The Incantation of Frida K. by Kate Braverman

Here is yet another telling of the fascinating life of Frida Kahol, done in an unusual way by author Kate Braverman. The story is told by Frida while she is in a drug-induced state as she lays on her deathbed. Because of her state of mind, the book seems to read like a hallucinatory dream, with spurts of reality mixed in.

Frida tells her life story in bits and pieces, from the first day she meets her future lover and husband, artist and communist Diego Rivera, to her own exploits as a celebrated artist and fellow communist, and the accident that left her a cripple all her adult life. Since her memories are being told while in a drug-induced state, it is difficult to determine what is fiction and what is fact.

I found this a highly unusual book and rank it among my top 20 books of 2002. It is definitely not the book to read for one that wants to know more about Frida, but it is more of a work of art. Kate Bravermen takes the reader into the mind of an eccentric artist, and it is a fascinating journey.

Dream world filled with cliches.......2002-07-16

Braverman creates a fantastic, hallucinogenic landscape to represent Kahlo's vision as she creates her voice giving details of her life through her death bed first person narrative. The book explores the ideas behind what is truth when subjective perception filters the world differently for each individual, and Braverman succeeds well in representing Kahlo's point of view.

The book falls very short though in accurately representing Kahlo's life as it was. Biographical details are ignored and one begins to wonder what exactly Braverman's mission is. Kahlo's dedication to communism is twisted to have her describing key communist leaders like Trotsky as bourgeois hypocrites. Her relationship with Diego Rivera which Kahlo herself writes in her diaries as one of mutual inspiration and love is often represented as an oppressive hell. Feminist stereotypes are pushed on to the narrative as Kahlo is represented as being a water woman, Diego becomes a ... oppressor, and time is spent on random lesbian affairs and the nearly "hemaphroditic" nature and strength of Frida. Kahlo is rich material for a unique story, but it seems that Braverman often resorts to oft used tropes to tell her story and describe her life.

Fictionalized accounts of real people that adopt their voice are a troubled undertaking for artists and while the poetic language and imagery of the novel is often lush and inciteful about Kahlo largely the work seems inaccurate and often incomplete in its ideas about the woman herself.

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Kate Braverman. The Incantation of Frida K.(Book Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Review of Contemporary Fiction
Peter Donahue
Manufacturer: Review of Contemporary Fiction
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ASIN: B0008FODAA
Release Date: 2005-06-01

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This digital document is an article from The Review of Contemporary Fiction, published by Review of Contemporary Fiction on September 22, 2002. The length of the article is 322 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Kate Braverman. The Incantation of Frida K.(Book Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Peter Donahue
Publication: The Review of Contemporary Fiction (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2002
Publisher: Review of Contemporary Fiction
Volume: 22 Issue: 3 Page: 151(1)

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Incantation of Frida K
Kate Braverman
Manufacturer: SEVEN STORIES+PRESS
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ASIN: B000UD1VC8

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The Incantation of Frida K.
Kate BRAVERMAN
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