This book presents edited papers from the 6th International Symposium on Poisonous Plants, held in Scotland in August 2001. It covers a range of topics from plant biochemistry to toxic effects in animals (particularly grazing farm animals) and humans. There are also papers considering fungal and bacterial toxins that are associated with plants.
This book is a fascinating account of the US Ship Vincennes' travels through the South Seas in the years 1829 and 1830. C. S. Stewart provides detailed descriptions of the islands the ship visits and their cultures, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Pacific island cultures and history.
This collection offers a comprehensive view of life in the Americas from the late 15th century to the early 20th century, featuring original accounts of exploration, societal changes, and significant events such as the Civil War. It includes a diverse array of documents—books, pamphlets, newspapers, and maps—reflecting the politics, culture, and religious beliefs of the time. With high-quality digital scans now available through print-on-demand, it serves as a valuable resource for libraries, scholars, and history enthusiasts.
The book is a reproduction of a culturally significant original artifact, preserving its authenticity with original copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the knowledge base of civilization, reflecting the historical context in which it was created. Scholars have recognized its importance, ensuring that it remains a key part of our collective intellectual heritage.
The book is a significant work in human history, preserved through modern reformatting for contemporary and future readers. It has been meticulously retyped and designed to ensure clarity and readability, avoiding the issues associated with scanned copies. The effort highlights its enduring importance and commitment to maintaining its legacy.
The Preface to the first edition of this book explained the reasons for the publication of a comprehensive text on the rumen and rumen microbes in 1988. The microbes of the ruminant's forestomach and those in related organs in other animals and birds provide the means by which herbivorous animals can digest and obtain nutriment from vegetation. In turn, humans have relied, and still do rely, on herbivores for much of their food, clothing and motive power. Herbivores also form the food of carnivorous animals and birds in the wild. The importance of the rumen microorganisms is thus apparent. But, while a knowledge of rumen organisms is not strictly neces- sary for the normal, practical feeding of farm animals, in recent years there has been much more emphasis on increasing the productivity of domesti- cated animals and in rearing farm animals on unusual feedstuffs. Here, a knowledge of the reactions of the rumen flora, and the limits to these reactions, can be invaluable. In addition, anaerobic rumen-type microor- ganisms are found in the intestines of omnivores, including humans, and can be implicated in diseases of humans and animals. They are also found in soils and natural waters, where they playa part in causing pollution and also in reducing it, while the same organisms confined in artificial systems are essential for the purification of sewage and other polluting and toxic wastes.