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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Elsevier, 1988

    1851662707 / 9781851662708

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    Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:1851662707.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, Dordrecht, 2011

    940107111X / 9789401071116

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    Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Historically, ruminant animals have provided farmers with the ability to utilize marginal lands for the production of high quality food for human consumption. Ruminants are able to derive their nourishment from feeds that are not in themselves capable of meeting the nutritional needs of the animal. They do this by supporting in the rumen, which is a greatly enlarged region of the stomach which precedes the animals digestive system, a microbial fermentation system. This system partially degrades complex polysaccharides and provides to the animal not only the degradation products (chiefly volatile fatty acids), but also secondary microbial metabolites and microbial biomass (most importantly microbial protein, which can be synthetized from inorganic nitrogen sources). A ruminant animal is able to survive, if not thrive, on a diet containing only cellulose, a non-protein nitrogen source such as urea, and trace minerals. The capacity of the rumen to process low quality feeds is limited by factors such as rumen volume, the time required for digestion of these feeds in the rumen, and the ability of the animal to chew the feed. Hodern ruminant animals have been intensively selected for high production potential, but the limited capacity of the rumen fermentation means that this potential cannot be realized by feeding the animal low quality feeds. The high production potential of these animals can only be realized by feeding large amounts of readily digestible, high quality feeds such as oilseed meals and grains. Hodern ruminant animals have been intensively selected for high production potential, but the limited capacity of the rumen fermentation means that this potential cannot be realized by feeding the animal low quality feeds. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

  • Editorial: CIRAD-GERDAT-PRIFAS, 1994

    2876141590 / 9782876141599

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    Condición: Very Good. 147, 47 text figs. . PB. Vg. Collection Acridologie Opérationnelle no. 8. Text French. [9782876141599].

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2011

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    Condición: New. pp. 332.

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    Editorial: Springer, 2011

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    Librería: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Reino UnidoMajestic Books

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    Condición: New. pp. 332 67:B&W 6.69 x 9.61 in or 244 x 170 mm (Pinched Crown) Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2013

    3662153149 / 9783662153147

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    Librería: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Reino UnidoRia Christie Collections

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    Condición: New. In English.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2011

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2011

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    Librería: Biblios, frankfurt am main, HESSE, AlemaniaBiblios

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    Condición: New. pp. 332.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer 2013-10-04, 2013

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2013

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    Condición: New. pp. 212.

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2011

    940107111X / 9789401071116

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    Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 332 pages. 9.61x6.69x0.75 inches. In Stock.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013

    3662153149 / 9783662153147

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Berlin, Springer, 1983

    3540127917 / 9783540127918

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    Hardcover. Condición: Gut. 200 S. Ehem. Bibliotheksexemplar mit Signatur und Stempel. GUTER Zustand, ein paar Gebrauchsspuren. Ex-library with stamp and library-signature. GOOD condition, some traces of use. N06909 3540127917 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2013

    3662153149 / 9783662153147

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    Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Heat evolution during the microbial process - Estimation, measurement, and applications.- Energy balances for ethanol as a fuel.- Biotechnology of thermophilic bacteria - Growth, products, and application.- Production of molecular hydrogen in microorganisms.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, Springer, 2011

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    Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Historically, ruminant animals have provided farmers with the ability to utilize marginal lands for the production of high quality food for human consumption. Ruminants are able to derive their nourishment from feeds that are not in themselves capable of meeting the nutritional needs of the animal. They do this by supporting in the rumen, which is a greatly enlarged region of the stomach which precedes the animals digestive system, a microbial fermentation system. This system partially degrades complex polysaccharides and provides to the animal not only the degradation products (chiefly volatile fatty acids), but also secondary microbial metabolites and microbial biomass (most importantly microbial protein, which can be synthetized from inorganic nitrogen sources). A ruminant animal is able to survive, if not thrive, on a diet containing only cellulose, a non-protein nitrogen source such as urea, and trace minerals. The capacity of the rumen to process low quality feeds is limited by factors such as rumen volume, the time required for digestion of these feeds in the rumen, and the ability of the animal to chew the feed. Hodern ruminant animals have been intensively selected for high production potential, but the limited capacity of the rumen fermentation means that this potential cannot be realized by feeding the animal low quality feeds. The high production potential of these animals can only be realized by feeding large amounts of readily digestible, high quality feeds such as oilseed meals and grains.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, Dordrecht, 2011

    940107111X / 9789401071116

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    Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller

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    Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Historically, ruminant animals have provided farmers with the ability to utilize marginal lands for the production of high quality food for human consumption. Ruminants are able to derive their nourishment from feeds that are not in themselves capable of meeting the nutritional needs of the animal. They do this by supporting in the rumen, which is a greatly enlarged region of the stomach which precedes the animals digestive system, a microbial fermentation system. This system partially degrades complex polysaccharides and provides to the animal not only the degradation products (chiefly volatile fatty acids), but also secondary microbial metabolites and microbial biomass (most importantly microbial protein, which can be synthetized from inorganic nitrogen sources). A ruminant animal is able to survive, if not thrive, on a diet containing only cellulose, a non-protein nitrogen source such as urea, and trace minerals. The capacity of the rumen to process low quality feeds is limited by factors such as rumen volume, the time required for digestion of these feeds in the rumen, and the ability of the animal to chew the feed. Hodern ruminant animals have been intensively selected for high production potential, but the limited capacity of the rumen fermentation means that this potential cannot be realized by feeding the animal low quality feeds. The high production potential of these animals can only be realized by feeding large amounts of readily digestible, high quality feeds such as oilseed meals and grains. Hodern ruminant animals have been intensively selected for high production potential, but the limited capacity of the rumen fermentation means that this potential cannot be realized by feeding the animal low quality feeds. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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    Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2011

    940107111X / 9789401071116

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    Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Biotechnology Research and Applications | J. Gavora (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 321 S. | Englisch | 2011 | Springer | EAN 9789401071116 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 2013

    3662153149 / 9783662153147

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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Springer, 1988

    1851662707 / 9781851662708

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    Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

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    Condición: Very Good. 129; 62; 83; 72; 126; 183; 153; 147, col photos, text figs. 180x100mm. PB. 8 vols. Vg. Text French. Collection Acridologie Opérationnelle nos. 1-8.

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    Vietnamese species from the family Plectopylidae are revised based on the type specimens of all known taxa, more than 600 historical non-type museum lots, and almost 200 newly-collected samples. Altogether more than 7000 specimens were investigated. The revision has revealed that species diversity of the Vietnamese Plectopylidae was previously overestimated. Overall, thirteen species names (anterides Gude, 1909, bavayi Gude, 1901, congesta Gude, 1898, fallax Gude, 1909, gouldingi Gude, 1909, hirsuta Möllendorff, 1901, jovia Mabille, 1887, moellendorffi Gude, 1901, persimilis Gude, 1901, pilsbryana Gude, 1901, soror Gude, 1908, tenuis Gude, 1901, verecunda Gude, 1909) were synonymised with other species. In addition to these, Gudeodiscus hemmeni sp. n. and Gudeodiscus messageri raheemi ssp. n. are described from north-western Vietnam. Sixteen species and two subspecies are recognized from Vietnam. The reproductive anatomy of eight taxa is described. Based on anatomical information, Halongella gen. n. is erected to include Plectopylis schlumbergeri and Plectopylis fruhstorferi. Additionally, the genus Gudeodiscus is subdivided into two subgenera (Gudeodiscus and Veludiscus subgen. n.) on the basis of the morphology of the reproductive anatomy and the radula. The Chinese Gudeodiscus phlyarius werneri Páll-Gergely, 2013 is moved to synonymy of Gudeodiscus phlyarius. A spermatophore was found in the organ situated next to the gametolytic sac in one specimen. This suggests that this organ in the Plectopylidae is a diverticulum. Statistically significant evidence is presented for the presence of calcareous hook-like granules inside the penis being associated with the absence of embryos in the uterus in four genera. This suggests that these probably play a role in mating periods before disappearing when embryos develop. Sicradiscus mansuyi is reported from China for the first time. 118 pp., 45 figs, gr. 8.

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    Editorial: Springer, 2011

    940107111X / 9789401071116

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    Editorial: Springer Netherlands Sep 2011, 2011

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    Librería: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, AlemaniaBuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K.

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    Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Historically, ruminant animals have provided farmers with the ability to utilize marginal lands for the production of high quality food for human consumption. Ruminants are able to derive their nourishment from feeds that are not in themselves capable of meeting the nutritional needs of the animal. They do this by supporting in the rumen, which is a greatly enlarged region of the stomach which precedes the animals digestive system, a microbial fermentation system. This system partially degrades complex polysaccharides and provides to the animal not only the degradation products (chiefly volatile fatty acids), but also secondary microbial metabolites and microbial biomass (most importantly microbial protein, which can be synthetized from inorganic nitrogen sources). A ruminant animal is able to survive, if not thrive, on a diet containing only cellulose, a non-protein nitrogen source such as urea, and trace minerals. The capacity of the rumen to process low quality feeds is limited by factors such as rumen volume, the time required for digestion of these feeds in the rumen, and the ability of the animal to chew the feed. Hodern ruminant animals have been intensively selected for high production potential, but the limited capacity of the rumen fermentation means that this potential cannot be realized by feeding the animal low quality feeds. The high production potential of these animals can only be realized by feeding large amounts of readily digestible, high quality feeds such as oilseed meals and grains. 332 pp. Englisch.

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    Editorial: Springer, 2013

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    Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 212 67:B&W 6.69 x 9.61 in or 244 x 170 mm (Pinched Crown) Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam.

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    Editorial: Springer, 2013

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    Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 212.

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    Editorial: Springer Netherlands, 2011

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    Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Historically, ruminant animals have provided farmers with the ability to utilize marginal lands for the production of high quality food for human consumption. Ruminants are able to derive their nourishment from feeds that are not in themselves capable of me.

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    Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013

    3662149532 / 9783662149539

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    Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Genetically engineered microorganisms to rescue plants from frost injury.- Synthesis of l-carnitine by microorganisms and isolated enzymes.- Convective drying of bacteria.- An overview on the control system design of bioreactors.- The principle and technolo.

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    Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013

    3662149893 / 9783662149898

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    Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Large-scale gradient elution chromatography.- Synthetic membranes in biotechnology: Realities and possibilities.- Aqueous two-phase systems for biomolecule separation.- Novel separations based on affinity interactions.- Selective precipitation.Contents..

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    Editorial: Springer, Springer Sep 2011, 2011

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    Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Historically, ruminant animals have provided farmers with the ability to utilize marginal lands for the production of high quality food for human consumption. Ruminants are able to derive their nourishment from feeds that are not in themselves capable of meeting the nutritional needs of the animal. They do this by supporting in the rumen, which is a greatly enlarged region of the stomach which precedes the animals digestive system, a microbial fermentation system. This system partially degrades complex polysaccharides and provides to the animal not only the degradation products (chiefly volatile fatty acids), but also secondary microbial metabolites and microbial biomass (most importantly microbial protein, which can be synthetized from inorganic nitrogen sources). A ruminant animal is able to survive, if not thrive, on a diet containing only cellulose, a non-protein nitrogen source such as urea, and trace minerals. The capacity of the rumen to process low quality feeds is limited by factors such as rumen volume, the time required for digestion of these feeds in the rumen, and the ability of the animal to chew the feed. Hodern ruminant animals have been intensively selected for high production potential, but the limited capacity of the rumen fermentation means that this potential cannot be realized by feeding the animal low quality feeds. The high production potential of these animals can only be realized by feeding large amounts of readily digestible, high quality feeds such as oilseed meals and grains.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 332 pp. Englisch.