Plants may seem like simple organisms, but their complex systems for food production, reproduction, and protection make them some of the most highly adapted living things on the planet. From the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforests, plants dominate the land and produce the energy necessary to sustain life on

Numerical Ecology with R provides a long-awaited bridge between a textbook in Numerical Ecology and the implementation of this discipline in the R language. After short theoretical overviews, the authors accompany the users through the exploration of the methods by means of applied and extensively commented examples. Users are invited

Transposable elements are used as genetic tools for dissecting the function of a specific gene and elaborating on mechanisms leading to genetic change and diversity, and the evolutionary impact of mobile DNA on the biology and evolution of organism. In, Mobile Genetic Elements: Protocols and Genomic Applications, Second Edition gathers

Biostatistics with R is designed around the dynamic interplay among statistical methods, their applications in biology, and their implementation.  The book explains basic statistical concepts with a simple yet rigorous language.  The development of ideas is in the context of real applied problems, for which step-by-step instructions for using R

Maczulak has over two decades of experience as a microbiologist in university laboratories. Her dual intention with this book is to show how microorganisms impact our daily lives as well as to highlight their diversity. The book is rich in information, with more than 200 entries pertaining to microorganisms from

Explorations in Basic Biology, Seventh Edition provides 40 self- contained, easy-to-understand experiments suitable for a 2-3 hour laboratory format. Compatible with any modern biology text, it is designed to facilitate student learning, simplify the work of instructors and offer numerous options for course customization.