Biodiversity And Conservation Of Woody Plants

Author : M. R. Ahuja,S. Mohan Jain
Publisher : Springer
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319664262

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Biodiversity and Conservation of Woody Plants by M. R. Ahuja,S. Mohan Jain Pdf

This book provides complete, comprehensive, and broad subject-based reviews for students, teachers, researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and NGOs interested in the biodiversity and conservation of woody plants. Forests cover approximately 31 percent of the world’s total landmass; 93 percent is natural forest and only 7 percent consists of planted trees. Forest decline is progressing at an alarming rate worldwide. In addition to human activities (logging, deforestation, and exploiting forest lands for agriculture and industrial use), a number of other factors – including pests and diseases, drought, soil acidity, radiation, and ozone – are cumulatively contributing to global forest decline. The present situation forces us to focus on forest conservation strategies for the present and future. Gene conservation and maintaining genetic diversity in forest ecosystems are crucial to the preservation of forest genetic resources. This calls for integrated action to implement both the in situ (on site) preservation of forest stands and ex situ (distant from the original site) strategies for the conservation of woody plants’ genetic resources. Selected priority areas include: 1) assessing patterns of genetic diversity and threats, 2) understanding the biological processes regulating genetic diversity, 3) assessing the impact of human activities and climate change on genetic diversity, and 5) finding methods for prioritizing species and populations for the conservation of forest trees genetic resources. All chapters were written by leading scientists in their respective fields, which include: woody plant diversity, ecology and evolution; assessment of genetic diversity in forest tree populations; conservation planning under climate change; and in situ and ex situ strategies, including biotechnological approaches, for the conservation of woody plants genetic resources.

Author : Rodney W. Bovey
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 082470438X

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Woody Plants and Woody Plant Management by Rodney W. Bovey Pdf

A presentation of strategies for managing woody plants and using research data to select the most appropriate control methods. It analyzes the responses of over 370 North American woody plants to commercially available herbicides. The authors provide methods to manage woody plants that interfere with recreation, watershed yield, animal and plant diversity, resource conservation, wildlife and livestock needs, and wood production on grazing, forest, and related land.

Author : Gregor Kozlowski
Publisher : Mdpi AG
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 3036520562

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Genetic Diversity and Conservation of Woody Species by Gregor Kozlowski Pdf

Trees and other woody plants, such as shrubs and lianas, form the principal components in forests and many other ecosystems on our planet. Being among the largest and longest-living organisms, they support an immense share of the Earth's terrestrial biodiversity, providing food and habitats for innumerable microorganisms, epiphytes, invertebrate, and vertebrate species. Woody species are perfect study objects, giving us a link between the past, present, and future. However, the future of many trees and shrubs is uncertain. Ten of thousands of species are threatened by overharvesting, non-native pests and diseases, changes in accelerated land use, and climate warming. Many aspects of their biology, ecology, and biogeography are still unexplored or insufficiently understood. These knowledge shortfalls, concerning their genetic diversity, for example, significantly hinder the development of protection strategies and the elaboration of efficient action plans. This book, dedicated to this very diverse group of plants, aims to encourage ongoing research and conservation efforts worldwide. In nine chapters, the most up to date research and case studies bring the reader to the most fascinating regions of our planet: from Madagascar and Mexico, via China and Japan, to the Hyrcanian Forest of Iran.

Author : David L. Hawksworth,Alan T. Bull
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402064449

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Plant Conservation and Biodiversity by David L. Hawksworth,Alan T. Bull Pdf

Original studies address key aspects of the conservation and biodiversity of plants. Articles are all peer-reviewed primary research papers, contributed by leading biodiversity researchers from around the world. Collectively, these articles provide a snapshot of the major issues and activities in global plant conservation. Many of the articles can serve as excellent case studies for courses in ecology, restoration, biodiversity, and conservation.

Author : Boris Rewald,Christian Ammer,Thorsten Grams,Henrik Hartmann,Guenter Hoch,Katharina Maria Keiblinger,Andrey V. Malyshev,Ina Christin Meier
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889636402

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Woody Plants and Forest Ecosystems in a Complex World – Ecological Interactions and Physiological Functioning Above and Below Ground by Boris Rewald,Christian Ammer,Thorsten Grams,Henrik Hartmann,Guenter Hoch,Katharina Maria Keiblinger,Andrey V. Malyshev,Ina Christin Meier Pdf

Author : Otto Herzberg Frankel,Anthony H. D. Brown,Jeremy James Burdon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1995-09-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521467314

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The Conservation of Plant Biodiversity by Otto Herzberg Frankel,Anthony H. D. Brown,Jeremy James Burdon Pdf

Discusses the various options for conserving plants at the level of the gene, species and community.

Author : Peter Frank Scogings,Mahesh Sankaran
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119081104

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Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores by Peter Frank Scogings,Mahesh Sankaran Pdf

Insights on current research and recent developments in understanding global savanna systems Increasingly recognized as synonymous with tropical grassy biomes, savannas are found in tropical and sub-tropical climates as well as warm, temperate regions of North America. Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores examines the interactions between woody plants and browsing mammals in global savannas—focusing primarily on the C4 grassy ecosystems with woody components that constitute the majority of global savannas—and discusses contemporary savanna management models and applications. This much-needed addition to current research examines topics including the varying behavior of browsing mammals, the response to browsing by woody species, and the factors that inhibit forage intake. Contributions from an international team of active researchers and experts compare and contrast different savanna ecosystems, offering a global perspective on savanna functioning, the roles of soil and climate in resource availability and organism interaction, and the possible impacts of climate change across global savannas. Fills a gap in literature on savanna management issues, including biodiversity conservation and animal production Applies concepts developed in other biomes to future savanna research Complements contemporary books on savanna or large herbivore ecology Focuses on the woody component of savanna ecosystems and large herbivore interactions in savannas Compares tree-mammal systems of savannas and other eco-systems of temperate and boreal regions Provides numerous case studies of plant-mammal interactions from various savanna ecosystems Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores is a valuable addition to those in fields such as ecology, wildlife and conservation biology, natural resource management, and environmental science.

Author : Vernon Hilton Heywood,M. E. Dulloo
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9789290436980

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In Situ Conservation of Wild Plant Species by Vernon Hilton Heywood,M. E. Dulloo Pdf

Author : L. Poorter,F. Bongers,F. N. Kouame,W. D. Hawthorne
Publisher : CABI
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780851999517

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Biodiversity of West African Forests by L. Poorter,F. Bongers,F. N. Kouame,W. D. Hawthorne Pdf

The rain forests of West Africa have been designated as one of the world's hotspots of biodiversity. They extend from Ghana to Senegal and are referred to as the Upper Guinean forests. Because of their isolated position, they harbour a large number of rare and endemic animal and plant species.This book focuses on the biodiversity and ecology of these forests. It analyses the factors that give rise to biodiversity and structure tropical plant communities. It also includes an atlas with ecological profiles of rare plant species and large timber species.

Author : Boris Rewald,Christian Ammer,Thorsten Grams,Henrik Hartmann,Guenter Hoch,Katharina Maria Keiblinger,Andrey V. Malyshev,Ina Christin Meier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1368451929

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Woody Plants and Forest Ecosystems in a Complex World - Ecological Interactions and Physiological Functioning Above and Below Ground by Boris Rewald,Christian Ammer,Thorsten Grams,Henrik Hartmann,Guenter Hoch,Katharina Maria Keiblinger,Andrey V. Malyshev,Ina Christin Meier Pdf

In this Research Topic, we aim to provide a snapshot of the state-of-the-art of the fields of forest and tree ecology and physiology above and below ground, including forest soils and their microbial communities, with a special focus on plant ecophysiology, (soil) biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, as well as the effects of disturbances, (a-)biotic stresses, and biological invasions.

Author : Anna Lawrence,William Hawthorne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781844070794

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Plant Identification by Anna Lawrence,William Hawthorne Pdf

First Published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Alwyn H. Gentry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Angiosperms
ISBN : UOM:39015033084636

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A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody Plants of Northwest South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), with Supplementary Notes on Herbaceous Taxa by Alwyn H. Gentry Pdf

To understand almost any part of the tropical rain forest's fabulously complex web of life, one must first learn to identify a bewildering array of plants. Alwyn Gentry's landmark book, completed just before his tragic death in 1993, is the only field guide to the nearly 250 families of woody plants in the most species-rich region of South America. As a consummate field researcher, Gentry designed this guide to be not just comprehensive, but also easy to use in rigorous field conditions. Unlike many field guides, which rely for their identifications on flowers and fruits that are only present during certain seasons, Gentry's book focuses on characters such as bark, leaves, and odor that are present year-round. His guide is filled with clear illustrations, step-by-step keys to identification, and a wealth of previously unpublished data. All biologists, wildlife managers, conservationists, and government officials concerned with the tropical rain forests will need and use this field guide. Alwyn Gentry was one of the world's foremost experts on the biology of tropical plants. He was senior curator at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and was a member of Conservation International's interdisciplinary Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) team, which inventories the biodiversity of the most threatened tropical areas. From 1967 to 1993 he collected more than 80,000 plant specimens, many of them new to science.

Author : Abid A Ansari,Sarvajeet Singh Gill,Zahid Khorshid Abbas,M Naeem
Publisher : CABI
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781780646947

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Plant Biodiversity by Abid A Ansari,Sarvajeet Singh Gill,Zahid Khorshid Abbas,M Naeem Pdf

Results of regular monitoring of the species diversity and structure of plant communities is used by conservation biologists to help understand impacts of perturbations caused by humans and other environmental factors on ecosystems worldwide. Changes in plant communities can, for example, be a reflection of increased levels of pollution, a response to long-term climate change, or the result of shifts in land-use practices by the human population. This book presents a series of essays on the application of plant biodiversity monitoring and assessment to help prevent species extinction, ecosystem collapse, and solve problems in biodiversity conservation. It has been written by a large international team of researchers and uses case studies and examples from all over the world, and from a broad range of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The book is aimed at any graduate students and researchers with a strong interest in plant biodiversity monitoring and assessment, plant community ecology, biodiversity conservation, and the environmental impacts of human activities on ecosystems.

Author : Alwyn H. Gentry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 895 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1881173003

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A Field Guide to the Families and Genera of Woody Plants of Northwest South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) by Alwyn H. Gentry Pdf

To understand almost any part of the tropical rain forest's fabulously complex web of life, one must first learn to identify a bewildering array of plants. Alwyn Gentry's landmark book, completed just before his tragic death in 1993, is the only field guide to the nearly 250 families of woody plants in the most species-rich region of South America. As a consummate field researcher, Gentry designed this guide to be not just comprehensive, but also easy to use in rigorous field conditions. Unlike many field guides, which rely for their identifications on flowers and fruits that are only present during certain seasons, Gentry's book focuses on characters such as bark, leaves, and odor that are present year-round. His guide is filled with clear illustrations, step-by-step keys to identification, and a wealth of previously unpublished data. All biologists, wildlife managers, conservationists, and government officials concerned with the tropical rain forests will need and use this field guide. Alwyn Gentry was one of the world's foremost experts on the biology of tropical plants. He was senior curator at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and was a member of Conservation International's interdisciplinary Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) team, which inventories the biodiversity of the most threatened tropical areas. From 1967 to 1993 he collected more than 80,000 plant specimens, many of them new to science.

Author : N. Parthasarathy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319145921

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Biodiversity of Lianas by N. Parthasarathy Pdf

This book “Biodiversity of lianas” under the series “Sustainable development and Biodiversity” is unique as it covers a wide array of topics in this subject covering all continents and will constitute a valuable reference material for students, researchers and forest managers who are concerned with biodiversity, forest ecology and sustainable development of forest resources. It contains peer-reviewed chapters from leading academicians and researchers around the world in the field of Plant Ecology, Taxonomy and related areas of Biodiversity Science but, centered on Lianology and includes original research articles, case studies and reviews (regional and global) in biodiversity, ecology and phytogeography and conservation of lianas from temperate, sub-tropical and tropical forests. The interest in lianas has increased over the last two decades. The ultimate goal of this book is to provide an insight into the patterns of liana diversity, distribution, the role of lianas in structuring forest community, and functional ecology (carbon uptake, ecosystem services, dynamics and invasion), biotechnological tool for conservation of lianas and finally summarizes the significance and the need for conservation of lianas in the changing global environmental scenario.