Retrotransposons are a major agent of genome evolution. Various molecular marker systems have been developed that exploit the ubiquitous nature of these genetic elements and their property of stable integration into dispersed ...

MOTIVATION: Metabolomics is a post genomic technology which seeks to provide a comprehensive profile of all the metabolites present in a biological sample. This complements the mRNA profiles provided by microarrays, and ...

This thesis reports on the development of a new method for studying the growth of thin films and the dynamics of surface processes. Real-time photoelectron spectroscopy enabled by advances in electron detection technology ...

Using time resolved x-ray diffraction combined with aerodynamic levitation and CO2 laser heating, we have studied the structural evolution of the fragile glass-forming liquid CaAl2O4 during supercooling from the stable ...

Describes the various types of outsourcing arrangements used in information systems, and explains some of the theoretical perspectives invoked to explain the behaviour of client, supplier, and intermediary organisations, ...

Resistance to flow determines routing velocities and must be adequately represented both within stream channels and over hillslopes when making predictions of streamflow and soil erosion. The limiting assumptions inherent ...

Purpose The main aim of this work is to provide a comprehensive estimation of the sediment yield of the Ebro Basin (NE Iberian Peninsula) in the twentieth century. Materials and methods For this purpose, we have used the ...

Grassland covers 26% of the world's total land area. It produces feed for livestock; maintains soil fertility; protects and conserves soil and water resources; creates a habitat for wildlife; provides recreational space ...