Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Biologica et Oecologica: Recent submissions
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Microbiological hazard in buildings based on the example of dwelling houses and public utility buildings in Warsaw
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2014-11-25)This paper contains preliminary results of mycological research in residential and public buildings in Warsaw and its surroundings. The study focuses on the qualitative survey of fungi in buildings of various categories. ... -
Role of genetic aspect in pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis
(Versita, 2013-12-31)The pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) is a very complicated process that involves an intricate array of molecules. Nowadays it is generally accepted that cytokines play an important role in the progression of the ... -
Inhibitors of bacterial and plants urease
(Versita, 2013-12-31)Urease is an important virulence factor for Helicobacter pylori and Proteus mirabilis as well as in environmental transformations of certain nitrogenous compounds. Urea hydrolysis caused by these microorganisms leads to ... -
Citrullination – small change with a great consequence
(Versita, 2013-12-31)Citrullination is one of the possible post-translational modifications of proteins. It is based on a conversion of L-arginine residue (L-Arg) to L-citrulline residue (L-Cit). The reaction is catalyzed by peptidylarginine ... -
The influence of camouflage and prey type on predatory decisions of jumping spider
(Versita, 2013-12-31)Decisions made by predators during predatory encounters are often based on multiple factors that may influence the outcome of the encounters. For stalking predators their visibility to the prey and the ability of their ... -
Proteus sp. – an opportunistic bacterial pathogen – classification, swarming growth, clinical significance and virulence factors
; Torzewska, Agnieszka
; Moryl, Magdalena ; ; ; ; Drzewiecka, Dominika ; ; ; ; (Versita, 2013-04-13)
The genus Proteus belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family, where it is placed in the tribe Proteeae, together with the genera Morganella and Providencia. Currently, the genus Proteus consists of five species: P. mirabilis, ... -
Estimation of Population Size of Dentaria Enneaphyllos in the Vicinity of the Bełchatów Brown Coal Mine and the Attempt of its Metaplantation
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The impact of anthropopressure on the flora in the vicinity of the Bełchatów Brown Coal Mine in Central Poland has been substantially strong. Consequently, certain changes in habitat conditions have been observed, leading ... -
Reaction of Coniferous Forest Vegetation to Particulate Deposition Under Alkaline Pressure
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The aim of this study was to determine direction, rate and character of the changes in coniferous forest communities caused by anthropogenic stress factors (alkaline emission and imission) changing with time. To fulfil ... -
An Attempt at Assessment of Alnetum Incanae Lüdi 1921 Transformations in the Skawica River Valley (The Beskid Żywiecki MTS)
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The paper presents an attempt at assessment of Alnetum incanae LÜDI 1921 transformations in the Skawica River valley. The field studies were carried out in the whole Skawica valley. On the basis of phytosociological relevés, ... -
Transformation of Forest Vegetation After 40 Years of Protection in the Tomczyce Nature Reserve (Central Poland)
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The Tomczyce nature reserve is characterized by a degenerated forest vegetation. We assume that the regeneration process was possible to launch after the establishment of the nature reserve in 1968. The vegetation of the ... -
Introduction of Alien Tree Species and its Influence on Floristical Composition and Vegetation Structure of Acidophilous Oak Forests: The Experimental Plots in the Zielonka Forest
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)In 1879 Schwappach first established 54 experimental forest plots on habitat of acidophilous oak forest Calamagrostio-Quercetum in the Zielonka Forest near Poznań, on which 20 exotic tree species were cultivated. Until ... -
Actual State and Changes of Flora and Vegetation in the Broczówka Steppe Reserve
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)This paper presents floristic characterization of xerothermic plant associations and analysis of changes of flora within Broczówka steppe reserve. The floristic research was carried out in 2004-2009. Numerous species that ... -
Anthropogenic Causes of Peatland Species Vanishing in the Glinno Ługi Area
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The paper presents information about the occurrence and state of preservation of valuable peat-bog species as well as about the threats facing them. The anthropopressure-related changes which occurred in the habitat of the ... -
Impact of Land Use Changes and Dynamic Vegetation Changes on Vascular Flora Diversity in Małków-Bartochów (The Warta River Valley)
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The paper presents the changes of vascular plant flora in the Małków-Bartochów peatland area (the Warta River valley) which took place over a 40-year period. Vanishing, permanent and new components of the flora are presented ... -
Diversity of Forest and Shrub Communities as a Result of Site History and of Extensive and Intensive Forest Management (Glinno Ługi Case Study)
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The paper presents the diversity of natural and anthropogenic forest communities occurring in post-cultivated fields in Glinno Ługi. An impoverished fresh pine forest association (Leucobryo-Pinetum) and nine secondary ... -
Ancient Woodlands' and Synanthropic Plants as Indicators of Maintenance of the Forest Communities in the Nature Reserves of the Oświęcim Basin
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The landscape of the Oświęcim Basin, naturally dominated by forest communities, has been strongly transformed due to the long-term activities of man. Across time and space, it has been stamped by pond management and ... -
The Analysis of the Forest Flora of the Strzyżowskie Foothills from the Perspective of Presence of Anthropogenic Species
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)The anthropogenic pressure of the forest communities of the Strzyżowskie Foothills (the Western Carpathians) was estimated on the basis of phytosociological materials. Carr communities are among the most threatened by ... -
Vegetation Transformations of Kujawy-Pomerania Region in the Last Twenty Years Period
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)This paper contents dynamic tendencies analysis results of Kujawy-Pomerania region (N Poland) for a 20-year time period. Acreage changes as well as structure and species composition transformations of forest and shrub ... -
Forest Return on an Abandoned Field - Secondary Succession Under Monitored Conditions
; Bomanowska, Anna (Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)
The secondary succession pattern observed on an arable field abandoned since 1974 in Tilio-Carpinetum habitat is described and disscussed. Results obtained during 36 years of study confirm that succession on an abandoned ... -
Effect of Changes in Land Use During the 20th Century on Woodland and Calcareous Grassland Vegetation in Southern Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2012-03-12)In the modern agricultural landscape major threats to plant species diversity are loss and fragmentation of habitats and communities. During the last century natural and semi-natural communities have faced also cessation ...