Review of the article: The Functions of Living Substances in the Biosphere. - Vestnik Rossiĭskoĭ akademii nauk (2003), Vol. 73, No. 3, p. 232-238; Author of the article: S. A. Ostroumov; [Publisher: Moskva : Nauka]; The Russian title of the paper: О функциях живого вещества в биосфере [O funktsiyakh zhivogo veshchestva v biosphere];
https://www.worldcat.org/title/the-functions-of-living-substances-in-the-biosphere/oclc/107837976?referer=list_view
This article is a good example of a continuation of the studies of the issues of the science of the biosphere which were initiated in Russia by the prominent scientist, a father of biogeochemistry, Vladimir I. Vernadsky.
These are some examples of innovations in this paper. A new definition of pheromones (pp. 232-233). New concepts were formulated: ecological chemomediators , ecological chemoregulators (p. 233 ) , environmental chemoeffectors( p.234 ) . The new concept of what the author called “the block - level approach” to the analysis of environmental hazard of anthropogenic impact on the biota (p. 236). It is shown that in Russia, one dollar of GDP corresponds to 0.23-0.35 dollars worth of fresh water withdrawn from the hydrosphere . It is estimated that the filtering activity of bivalves on the bottom area of 600 m2 corresponds to a man-made technical device that filters water which cost $ 6,700. Examples are presented of how to apply the level - block approach to the analysis of the environmental hazards of anthropogenic impact on the biota , as exemplified by pollution of water bodies .
This article is highly recommended to all researchers who are writing a review paper on related issues or are seeking fresh ideas in science.
The author of this publication is a Fulbright Award-winning scientist at M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University (the best university in Russia and a significant part of Eurasia), Dr. Sergei A. Ostroumov, who authored and co-authored two successful books on environmental sciences, ecotoxicology, and protection of environment, namely Biological Effects of Surfactants, and Conservation of Living Nature: Problems, Trends, Prospects.
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This is a short summary of some innovations in this paper, in Russian language:
Остроумов С.А. О функциях живого вещества в биосфере // Вестник РАН. 2003. Т. 73. № 3. С.232-238, табл. Библиогр. 18 назв. Портр. Дано новое определение феромонов (с. 232-233). Даны новые понятия: экологических хемомедиаторов, экологических хеморегуляторов (с. 233), экологических хемоэффекторов (с.234). Новая концепция уровне-блочного подхода к анализу экологической опасности антропогенных нарушений биоты (с. 236). Показано, что одному доллару ВВП России соответствует 0.23-0.35 долларов стоимости пресной воды, изъятой из гидросферы. Подсчитано, что фильтрационная активность моллюсков на участке дна площадью 600 м2 соответствует фильтровальной установке стоимостью 6700 долл. Приведена концепция уровне-блочного подхода к анализу экологической опасности антропогенных нарушений биоты, в том числе загрязнения водных объектов.
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KEY WORDS: biosphere , Vernadsky V.I., pheromones, ecological chemomediators , ecological chemoregulators, aquatic, environmental, ecosystems, ecology, water, water quality, ecosystem, self-purification, bivalves, pollution, hydrobiology, detergents, biological, safety, marine, hazards, freshwater, ecotoxicology, science, innovations, mussels, biota, Mytilus , pollutants, filter-feeders
