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This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initiatives have been implemented in attempts to control…

Stomatitis is not life-threatening, but its occasional recurrence significantly reduces our quality of
life. It is unclear to what extent prolonged stomatitis is involved in life span and cancer development.
Among natural products, Kampo is the most…

One of the greatest challenges facing agricultural scientists is developing efficient
technologies for sustainable and eco-friendly management of crop losses caused by
plant pathogens. The effectiveness of microbial biocontrol agents (BCAs) in…

Perturbations linked to the direct and indirect impacts of human activities during the Anthropocene affect the structure and functioning of aquatic ecosystems to varying degrees. Some perturbations involve stress to aquatic life, including soil and…

The Special issue "Biological and Pharmacological Activity of Plant Natural Compounds II" is continuing the intriguing research on the use of natural plant products. The second edition follows the aim of the first one.

Plantnaturalpr oductsar eavaluablesour ceofcompoundswithahealthypotentiale ff ecton
livingor ganisms,includinganimalsandhumans.Thesenaturalcompoundsar ecommonlycalled
phytochemicals,specificallyindicatingtheiroriginfr omtheplantkingdom.Itisfr…

This paper reviews the utility and availability of biological and ecological traits for marine species so as to prioritise the development of a world database on marine species traits. In addition, the ‘status’ of species for conservation, that is,…

This Open Access textbook provides students and researchers in the life sciences with essential practical information on how to quantitatively analyze data images. It refrains from focusing on theory, and instead uses practical examples and step-by…

This Open Access textbook provides students and researchers in the life sciences with essential practical information on how to quantitatively analyze data images. It refrains from focusing on theory, and instead uses practical examples and step-by…

This open access book offers a framework for understanding how the Holocaust has shaped and continues to shape medical ethics, health policy, and questions related to human rights around the world. The field of bioethics continues to face questions…