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The Impact of Climate Change on Fungal Diseases

Author : María Guadalupe Frías-De-León
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030896641
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis The Impact of Climate Change on Fungal Diseases by : María Guadalupe Frías-De-León

Download or read book The Impact of Climate Change on Fungal Diseases written by María Guadalupe Frías-De-León and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shift of weather patterns has affected the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, including mycoses. Mycoses have remained neglected due to a lack of training and recognition within the medical community. Nonetheless, these diseases remain common worldwide while frequently being underdiagnosed. Climate change affects the distribution of fungal communities, provoking outbreaks in locations where these mycoses were absent or in low frequencies. Moreover, the reports of clinical cases related to new fungal pathogens have increased due to the description of new fungal species or due to the ability of some species to shift to new hosts. Thus, this book, The Impact of Climate Change on Fungal Diseases, is a contribution to the knowledge of a global environmental phenomenon and its relation to these diseases, and it serves as a guide for health professionals to dive deep into the repercussions of climate change and how they can implement measures for the prevention and control of fungal infections.

Fungal Apocalypse

Author : Barrett Williams
Publisher : Barrett Williams
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fungal Apocalypse written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-06-28 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ### Fungal Apocalypse Unveiling the Unseen Threats of Our Time Step into a world where the microscopic becomes monumental in "Fungal Apocalypse," a groundbreaking eBook that delves deep into the shadowy realm of fungi and their profound impacts on our lives and planet. From the intricacies of fungal biology to the looming threat of a global fungal pandemic, this book is your ultimate guide to understanding and preparing for the often-overlooked dangers posed by these ubiquitous organisms. **Chapter Highlights** - **Understanding Fungi** Begin your journey with a detailed exploration of fungal biology, types, classifications, and the historical impacts of these elusive microorganisms. - **Climate Change and Fungal Ecosystems** Discover how global warming is altering fungal growth and lifecycles, threatening to disrupt the balance of our ecosystems. - **Fungal Pathogens and Human Health** Learn about the transmission and spread of fungal diseases, notable infections, and the terrifying prospect of modern fungal epidemics. - **Hypothetical Scenarios The Fungal Apocalypse** Engage with thought-provoking case studies and models that simulate potential fungal outbreaks, revealing high-risk areas and future hotspots. - **Socio-economic Impacts** Examine the economic costs, social disruption, and psychological effects a fungal pandemic could unleash upon our world. - **Agricultural Threats** Understand the devastating impacts on crop health, livestock, and global food supply chains, putting our food security at risk. - **Biodiversity and Fungal Pandemics** Contemplate the threats to endangered species and the long-term ecological consequences of fungal invasions. - **Early Detection and Monitoring Systems** Stay ahead with the latest in detection technologies and the development of global fungal surveillance networks. - **Preparedness and Response Strategies** Equip yourself with strategies from governmental policies to international collaborations, ensuring rapid response to fungal threats. - **Public Health Initiatives** Take part in education and awareness campaigns that empower communities and bolster public health infrastructure. - **Medical Arsenal Against Fungal Threats** Discover advancements in antifungal medications, treatments, and vaccine development that are spearheading the fight against fungal diseases. - **Role of Environmental Conservation** Investigate how preserving natural habitats and integrating sustainable practices can mitigate fungal risks. - **Ethics and Global Health** Reflect on the moral considerations of research, global health equity, and policymaking in crisis situations. - **Personal and Community Preparedness** Build resilient communities with personal safety measures and fortified local health systems. - **The Future Outlook** Learn from the past and prepare for future threats with collaborative efforts towards a healthier planet. "Fungal Apocalypse" is not just a book; it's a call to action. Perfect for readers keen on global health, environmental science, and emergency preparedness, this eBook seamlessly blends scientific insights with practical strategies, ensuring you're well-informed and ready to face the unseen yet imminent fungal threats of our era. Secure your copy today and join the frontline in the fight against fungal pandemics!

Climate Change and Mycotoxins

Author : Luis M. Botana
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110333619
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Climate Change and Mycotoxins written by Luis M. Botana and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate Change and Mycotoxins highlights the importance of the continuous study of climate change impacts on mycotoxigenic fungi and their toxins in food and feed crops. Changing climate conditions across every geographical zone greatly affect rainfall, temperature and concentration of greenhouse gases leading to loss in yield and quality of food crops. In outstanding contributions, the authors compile current evidence on the influence of climate change on mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in food crops pre- and postharvest and during storage of food and animal feed. The chemistry and biology of toxin production is revised and an outlook on control and prevention of the toxin's impact on food and animal feed is given. The editors recommend this book to mycologists, mycotoxicologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, toxicologists, physicians, veterinarians, nutritionists, the food and feed industries, legislators, analytical chemists, microbiologists, or students of these fields. • Unique compilation on the impact of climate change on mycotoxins based on observed trends over the last 10 years. • Special focus on the implications for food and feed safety. • Latest advances on prediction and prevention of mycotoxin threats to human and animal health. About the Editors Luis M. Botana Is a full Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Santiago, from 2004-2012 director of the Department of Pharmacology and former Fogarty Fellow at the School of Medicine of the Johns Hopkins University. He has been director of the European Reference Laboratory for Marine Toxins from 2004 to 2009. He is author of 25 international patents, over 300 scientific papers and editor of 10 international books. María J. Sainz Is an associate Professor of Agriculture and Forage Production and Conservation at the University of Santiago de Compostela. She has been a visiting scientist at the Rothamsted Experimental Station and for ten years head of the department of Plant Production. Her research interests focus on fungal pathogen detection and diagnostics, mycorrhizal fungi in crop protection and production, and mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins on forage crops and animal feed.

Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security in Egypt

Author : El-Sayed Ewis Omran
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030416291
Total Pages : 646 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security in Egypt by : El-Sayed Ewis Omran

Download or read book Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security in Egypt written by El-Sayed Ewis Omran and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers contributions discussing climate change in Egypt from an agricultural perspective. Written by leading experts, it presents state-of-the-art insights and the latest research developments in light of the most recent IPCC report. Focusing on identifying the specific phenomena that affect climate change in Egypt, the book also addresses the effects of climate change in Egypt, particularly examining the quality and quantity of water resources as well as the socio-economic impacts of climate change on agricultural activities. Furthermore, it explores alternative solutions to support agriculture and food security and raises awareness of adaptation and protection as the key to adapting to the risks posed by climate change. Covering the four fundamental pillars of climate change: food security, availability, access and stability, this book is a valuable resource for stakeholders involved in achieving the 2030 sustainable development goals in Egypt and all countries with similar climatic conditions. It is also a unique source of information and updates on climate change impacts for graduates, researchers, policy planners, and decision-makers.

Mycotoxigenic Fungi

Author : Antonio Moretti
Publisher : Humana
ISBN 13 : 9781493967056
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Mycotoxigenic Fungi written by Antonio Moretti and published by Humana. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough volume explores the possibility of detecting and identifying toxigenic fungi, able to produce secondary metabolites known as mycotoxins, which cause severe health problems in humans and animals after exposure to contaminated food and feed, having a broad range of toxic effects, including carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, and reproductive and developmental toxicity. Beginning with a section on fungal genera and species of major significance along with their associated mycotoxins, the book continues with sections on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based methods for the detection and identification of mycotoxigenic fungi, PCR-based methods for multiplex detection of mycotoxigenic fungi, as well as sections on combined approaches and new methodologies. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Mycotoxigenic Fungi: Methods and Protocols will aid researchers working in this vital field to provide insight into possible actions to reduce mycotoxin contamination of crop plants and the food/feed byproducts.

Fungal Diseases

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030921226X
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Fungal Diseases written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-10-08 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fungal diseases have contributed to death and disability in humans, triggered global wildlife extinctions and population declines, devastated agricultural crops, and altered forest ecosystem dynamics. Despite the extensive influence of fungi on health and economic well-being, the threats posed by emerging fungal pathogens to life on Earth are often underappreciated and poorly understood. On December 14 and 15, 2010, the IOM's Forum on Microbial Threats hosted a public workshop to explore the scientific and policy dimensions associated with the causes and consequences of emerging fungal diseases.

Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States

Author : Therese M. Poland
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030453677
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States by : Therese M. Poland

Download or read book Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States written by Therese M. Poland and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book describes the serious threat of invasive species to native ecosystems. Invasive species have caused and will continue to cause enormous ecological and economic damage with ever increasing world trade. This multi-disciplinary book, written by over 100 national experts, presents the latest research on a wide range of natural science and social science fields that explore the ecology, impacts, and practical tools for management of invasive species. It covers species of all taxonomic groups from insects and pathogens, to plants, vertebrates, and aquatic organisms that impact a diversity of habitats in forests, rangelands and grasslands of the United States. It is well-illustrated, provides summaries of the most important invasive species and issues impacting all regions of the country, and includes a comprehensive primary reference list for each topic. This scientific synthesis provides the cultural, economic, scientific and social context for addressing environmental challenges posed by invasive species and will be a valuable resource for scholars, policy makers, natural resource managers and practitioners.

Plant Pathogens and Plant Diseases

Author : John Frederick Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781863894395
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (943 download)

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Download or read book Plant Pathogens and Plant Diseases written by John Frederick Brown and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text for undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in plant pathology and related disciplines. Also useful as a reference for agricultural consultants and advisers, farmers and those involved in agrochemical industries. Designed to give a basic background in plant pathology. Provides information about topics such as epidemiology, disease management, and the biology of pathogenic organisms. Includes suggestions for further reading, a subject index and a pathogen index. Brown is associate professor of plant pathology at the University of New England. Ogle is a lecturer in agriculture at the University of Queensland.

Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States

Author : US Global Change Research Program
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510726217
Total Pages : 999 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States written by US Global Change Research Program and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 999 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As global climate change proliferates, so too do the health risks associated with the changing world around us. Called for in the President’s Climate Action Plan and put together by experts from eight different Federal agencies, The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health: A Scientific Assessment is a comprehensive report on these evolving health risks, including: Temperature-related death and illness Air quality deterioration Impacts of extreme events on human health Vector-borne diseases Climate impacts on water-related Illness Food safety, nutrition, and distribution Mental health and well-being This report summarizes scientific data in a concise and accessible fashion for the general public, providing executive summaries, key takeaways, and full-color diagrams and charts. Learn what health risks face you and your family as a result of global climate change and start preparing now with The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health.

Climate Change and Microbes

Author : Javid A. Parray
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 100041003X
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Climate Change and Microbes written by Javid A. Parray and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an enlightening picture of the role of microbes for sustaining life systems and how climatic factors will change the course of the processes. Climate Change and Microbes: Impacts and Vulnerability explores the little-addressed issue of the effects of climate change on microbial ecosystems and the influence of climate change on microbiome diversity across various habitats and regions. Recent years have seen the evidence that microbial communities are neither immune to disruption nor do they have the capacity to recover completely after a stressful climate event. This volume documents the important role of microorganisms as climate engineers and considers mitigation and adaptation strategies as well. It goes on to present the research that addresses a diverse array of topics on the impact of climate change on plant-microbe interactions and microbial aquatic life and change-induced aggravations in microbial populations and processes. The book also addresses microbial foodborne diseases resulting from challenging climates. Other topics include algae as indicators of climate change and strategies for facilitating sustainable agro-ecosystems. This book will be immensely helpful in the study of plant microbiology, agricultural sciences, biotechnology, climate science, and environmental microbiology. It will also be applicable to the field of microbial biotechnology, agricultural, and other life and environmental sciences.

Forest Health Under Climate Change: Effects on Tree Resilience, and Pest and Pathogen Dynamics

Author : Riikka Linnakoski
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889633071
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book Forest Health Under Climate Change: Effects on Tree Resilience, and Pest and Pathogen Dynamics written by Riikka Linnakoski and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Fungal Kingdom

Author : Joseph Heitman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1555819583
Total Pages : 1136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (558 download)

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Download or read book The Fungal Kingdom written by Joseph Heitman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 1136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fungi research and knowledge grew rapidly following recent advances in genetics and genomics. This book synthesizes new knowledge with existing information to stimulate new scientific questions and propel fungal scientists on to the next stages of research. This book is a comprehensive guide on fungi, environmental sensing, genetics, genomics, interactions with microbes, plants, insects, and humans, technological applications, and natural product development.

The Last Spore

Author : Barrett Williams
Publisher : Barrett Williams
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Last Spore written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Title The Last Spore** **Unveil the Hidden Kingdom and Confront the Fungal Threats Lurking Beneath the Surface** Dive deep into the mysterious world of fungi with "The Last Spore," a groundbreaking eBook that sheds light on the unseen and often underestimated fungal threats that loom over our planet. This gripping exploration takes you on an eye-opening journey through the dark corridors of fungal biology, environmental crises, and the looming fungal pandemics that could change life as we know it. In "The Last Spore," discover how climate change and deforestation are turning our world into a haven for proliferating fungi, posing unprecedented threats to biodiversity, agriculture, and human health. This book meticulously dissects the types of fungal pathogens, their mechanisms of infection, and their spread, offering a sobering look at the devastating impacts they have on ecosystems and society. Through compelling case studies like the Chytrid Crisis decimating amphibians and the White Nose Syndrome affecting bat populations, "The Last Spore" paints a harrowing picture of fungal pandemics. Learn about emerging human health crises caused by fungi such as Candida auris and Aspergillosis, and the alarming rise of antifungal resistance that challenges medical science. The book doesn't stop at painting a grim picture—it offers hope through chapters on diagnostic advancements, current and future antifungal therapies, and innovative management strategies. Delve into the rigor of international policy frameworks, public health initiatives, and the vital role of community engagement and education in combatting these threats. "The Last Spore" also highlights personal stories from frontlines, weaving the voices of survivors, researchers, and impacted families into the narrative. It calls for global collaboration, integrating fungal threats into conservation efforts, and posing significant ethical questions that balance human progress with environmental stewardship. Be part of the movement to awaken the world to this critical and overlooked issue. With "The Last Spore," you’ll be informed, prepared, and inspired to take action against the fungal threats that imperil our future.

Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology

Author : Christopher C. Kibbler
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198755384
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology written by Christopher C. Kibbler and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology is a comprehensive reference text which brings together the science and medicine of human fungal disease. Written by a leading group of international authors to bring a global expertise, it is divided into sections that deal with the principles of mycology, the organisms, a systems based approach to management, fungal disease in specific patient groups, diagnosis, and treatment. The detailed clinical chapters take account of recent international guidelines on the management of fungal disease. With chapters covering recent developments in taxonomy, fungal genetics and other 'omics', epidemiology, pathogenesis, and immunology, this textbook is well suited to aid both scientists and clinicians. The extensive illustrations, tables, and in-depth coverage of topics, including discussion of the non-infective aspects of allergic and toxin mediated fungal disease, are designed to aid the understanding of mechanisms and pathology, and extend the usual approach to fungal disease. This textbook is essential reading for microbiologists, research scientists, infectious diseases clinicians, respiratory physicians, and those managing immunocompromised patients. Part of the Oxford Textbook in Infectious Disease and Microbiology series, it is also a useful companion text for students and trainees looking to supplement mycology courses and microbiology training.

Microbes for Climate Resilient Agriculture

Author : Prem Lal Kashyap
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111927592X
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Microbes for Climate Resilient Agriculture written by Prem Lal Kashyap and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, edited volume pulling together research on manipulation of the crop microbiome for climate resilient agriculture Microbes for Climate Resilient Agriculture provides a unique collection of data and a holistic view of the subject with quantitative assessment of how agricultural systems will be transformed in coming decades using hidden treasure of microbes. Authored by leaders in the field and edited to ensure conciseness and clarity, it covers a broad range of agriculturally important crops, discusses the impact of climate change on crops, and examines biotechnologically and environmentally relevant microbes. The book encapsulates the understanding of microbial mediated stress management at field level, and will serve as a springboard for novel research findings and new applications in the field. Chapter coverage includes: the role of the phytomicrobiome in maintaining biofuel crop production in a changing climate; the impact of agriculture on soil microbial community composition and diversity in southeast Asia; climate change impact on plant diseases; microalgae; photosynthetic microorganisms and bioenergy prospects; amelioration of abiotic stresses in plants through multi-faceted beneficial microorganisms; role of methylotrophic bacteria in climate change mitigation; conservation agriculture for climate change resilience; archaeal community structure; mycorrhiza-helping plants to navigate environmental stresses; endophytic microorganisms; bacillus thuringiensis; and microbial nanotechnology for climate resilient agriculture. Clear and succinct chapters contributed and edited by leaders in the field Covers microbes' beneficial and detrimental roles in the microbiome, as well as the functions they perform under stress Discusses the crop microbiome, nutrient cycling microbes, endophytes, mycorrhizae, and various pests and diseases, and their roles in sustainable farming Places research in larger context of climate change's effect on global agriculture Microbes for Climate Resilient Agriculture is an important text for scientists and researchers studying microbiology, biotechnology, environmental biology, agronomy, plant physiology, and plant protection.

Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States

Author : U.S. Global Change Research Program
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521144078
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States written by U.S. Global Change Research Program and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-08-24 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summarizes the science of climate change and impacts on the United States, for the public and policymakers.

Fungi

Author : Nicholas P. Money
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199688788
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Fungi written by Nicholas P. Money and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The variety of the mycological world is far greater than most people imagine. Some fungi kill trees and ravage crops, and pathogenic fungi can infect animals and even humans. But fungi also play crucial roles in ecosystems. They act as agents of wood decay in forests, and symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizal fungi are vital to many plants. In this Very Short Introduction Nicholas P. Money explains the essential functions performed by fungi, the importance of studying them to contain fungal diseases, and how fungi are being used in agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine. -- from cover flap.