Diversity Of Functional Traits And Interactions

Author : Akihiko Mougi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811579530

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Diversity of Functional Traits and Interactions by Akihiko Mougi Pdf

This book presents new theoretical perspectives on ecological community dynamics and in so doing casts fresh light on the enduring complexity–stability debate. Real ecological communities do not simply comprise diverse species and interactions, which respectively represented the nodes and links of the classic network theory. Rather, they are characterized by different types of complexity, and this book explains how this diversity of complexity is key to understanding the dynamics of ecological communities. It is shown how various properties in natural communities, such as life history, adaptation, density dependence, sex, interaction types, space, functional traits, and microbial processes, can dramatically increase the complexity in ecological communities. Furthermore, innovative methods are introduced that may be applied to cast light on very complex communities. With each chapter presenting the latest advances and approaches, the book sets the direction for future research on ecological community dynamics. It will be a “must read” for researchers and students in the field of ecology.

Author : Eric Garnier,Marie-Laure Navas,Karl Grigulis
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198757375

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Plant Functional Diversity by Eric Garnier,Marie-Laure Navas,Karl Grigulis Pdf

"This book is based on 'Diversitae fonctionnelle des Plantes - Traits des Organismes, Structure des Communautaes, Propriaetaes des Ecosystaemes' authored by Eric Garnier and Marie-Laure Navas, and published in 2013 by De Boeck. It has been substantially enriched compared to the French version, and some chapters have been extensively revised and completed"--Page vii.

Author : Francesco de Bello,Carlos P. Carmona,André T. C. Dias,Lars Götzenberger,Marco Moretti,Matty P. Berg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108472913

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Handbook of Trait-Based Ecology by Francesco de Bello,Carlos P. Carmona,André T. C. Dias,Lars Götzenberger,Marco Moretti,Matty P. Berg Pdf

Trait-based ecology is rapidly expanding. This comprehensive and accessible guide covers the main concepts and tools in functional ecology.

Author : Michel-Pierre Faucon
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036504063

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Plant-Soil Interactions by Michel-Pierre Faucon Pdf

Plant–soil interactions play an important role in the functioning of ecosystems. This book presents recent research advances on the effects of soil factors on plant communities and the role of ecological complementarity and species diversity in soil properties and ecosystem services. It addresses cultivated, degraded and natural soils, in fields as well as in greenhouse experiments, at different latitudes. It may be found useful by researchers, students and practitioners.

Author : Juan Núñez-Farfán,Pedro Luis Valverde
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030460129

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Evolutionary Ecology of Plant-Herbivore Interaction by Juan Núñez-Farfán,Pedro Luis Valverde Pdf

Plant-herbivore interactions are a central topic in evolutionary ecology. Historically, their study has been a cornerstone for coevolutionary theory. Starting from classic ecological studies at the phenotypic level, it has since expanded to molecular and genomic approaches. After a historical perspective, the book’s subsequent chapters cover a wide range of topics: from populations to ecosystems; plant- and herbivore-focused studies; in natural and in man-modified ecosystems; and both micro- and macro-evolutionary levels. All chapters include valuable background information and empirical evidence. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to both students and researchers, and will hopefully stimulate further research in this exciting field of evolutionary biology.

Author : Narendra Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819715107

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Plant Functional Traits for Improving Productivity by Narendra Kumar Pdf

Author : Devra I. Jarvis,Toby Hodgkin,Anthony H. D. Brown,John Tuxill,Isabel López Noriega,Melinda Smale,Bhuwon Sthapit
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780300220827

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Crop Genetic Diversity in the Field and on the Farm by Devra I. Jarvis,Toby Hodgkin,Anthony H. D. Brown,John Tuxill,Isabel López Noriega,Melinda Smale,Bhuwon Sthapit Pdf

Based on twenty years of global research, this is the first comprehensive reference on crop genetic diversity as it is maintained on farmland around the world. Showcasing the findings of seven experts representing the fields of ecology, crop breeding, genetics, anthropology, economics, and policy, this invaluable resource places farmer-managed crop biodiversity squarely in the center of the science needed to feed the world and restore health to our productive landscapes. It will prove to be an essential tool in the training of agricultural and environmental scientists seeking the solutions necessary to ensure healthy, resilient ecosystems for future generations.

Author : Yulin Gao,Heikki M. T. Hokkanen,Ingeborg Menzler-Hokkanen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030448387

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Integrative Biological Control by Yulin Gao,Heikki M. T. Hokkanen,Ingeborg Menzler-Hokkanen Pdf

This book is the first to integrate biological control into a conceptual framework – ecostacking - uniting all aspects of biological control and ecosystem services. In 2018 the "First International Congress of Biological Control" was organised and held in Beijing, China. The chapters highlight some of the achievements presented at the congress, worldwide. Of particular significance are the numerous contributions by Chinese researchers illustrating the remarkable progress made on developing and adopting multiple biological control strategies over vast agricultural areas, largely replacing chemical pesticides for sustainable agricultural and horticultural production. In many parts of the world including Europe, fragmented research based on short-term funding has been unable to answer to the needs to develop sustainable long-term solutions to crop protection, while colleagues in China have been successful in implementing programs that exemplify the power of the ecostacking approach. Key contributions by European and US specialists combined with the expertise and experiences by the Chinese contributors comprise the building blocks for the integration of biological control approaches into the overall frame of ecostacking. This book will lead the way to a broader, integrated adoption of biological control techniques in sustainable pest, disease and weed management supporting also the functioning of other key ecosystem services. Chapter 2 of this book isavailable open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com

Author : Florencia Montagnini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030922344

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Biodiversity Islands: Strategies for Conservation in Human-Dominated Environments by Florencia Montagnini Pdf

This book is intended to provide an overview for the identification and establishment of biodiversity islands. It presents examples and case studies where the biodiversity islands approach is being used in a variety of locations and contexts worldwide. It will contribute to design parameters on appropriate sizing and spatial distribution of biodiversity islands in order to be effective in conservation and regeneration across the landscape, using integrated landscape management approaches. This book is essential given the current worldwide trend of habitat destruction and the need to preserve biodiversity and its values. The chapters are organized in five sections. The first section provides the introduction. Section 2,3 and 4 discuss the challenges and alternatives of establishment and management, case studies across the globe, safeguarding of the environmental, economic, and social benefits, and the final section offers a conclusion. The contributing authors present views from the academic, the practitioner and the policymaker perspectives, offering alternatives and suggestions for promoting strategies that support biodiversity conservation through intentionally designed frameworks for sustainable forest landscapes. Readers will discover suggestions and concrete examples that can be used by a variety of stakeholders in various settings throughout the world. This book is useful to researchers, farmers, foresters, landowners, land managers, city planners, and policy makers alike.

Author : Hans de Kroon,Eric J.W. Visser
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540001859

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Root Ecology by Hans de Kroon,Eric J.W. Visser Pdf

In the course of evolution, a great variety of root systems have learned to overcome the many physical, biochemical and biological problems brought about by soil. This development has made them a fascinating object of scientific study. This volume gives an overview of how roots have adapted to the soil environment and which roles they play in the soil ecosystem. The text describes the form and function of roots, their temporal and spatial distribution, and their turnover rate in various ecosystems. Subsequently, a physiological background is provided for basic functions, such as carbon acquisition, water and solute movement, and for their responses to three major abiotic stresses, i.e. hard soil structure, drought and flooding. The volume concludes with the interactions of roots with other organisms of the complex soil ecosystem, including symbiosis, competition, and the function of roots as a food source.

Author : Shannon M. Murphy,Lora A. Richards,Gina M. Wimp
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889637591

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Arthropod Interactions and Responses to Disturbance in a Changing World by Shannon M. Murphy,Lora A. Richards,Gina M. Wimp Pdf

Author : Ragan M. Callaway
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402062247

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Positive Interactions and Interdependence in Plant Communities by Ragan M. Callaway Pdf

This book marshals ecological literature from the last century on facilitation to make the case against the widely accepted individualistic notion of community organization. It examines the idea that positive interactions are more prevalent in physically stressful conditions. Coverage also includes species specificity in facilitative interactions, indirect facilitative interactions, and potential evolutionary aspects of positive interactions.

Author : Shahid Naeem,Daniel E. Bunker,Andy Hector,Michel Loreau,Charles Perrings
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199547951

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Biodiversity, Ecosystem Functioning, and Human Wellbeing by Shahid Naeem,Daniel E. Bunker,Andy Hector,Michel Loreau,Charles Perrings Pdf

The book starts by summarizing the development of the basic science and provides a meta-analysis that quantitatively tests several biodiversity and ecosystem functioning hypotheses.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5485 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780123847201

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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity by Anonim Pdf

The 7-volume Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Second Edition maintains the reputation of the highly regarded original, presenting the most current information available in this globally crucial area of research and study. It brings together the dimensions of biodiversity and examines both the services it provides and the measures to protect it. Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity. The science of biodiversity has become the science of our future. It is an interdisciplinary field spanning areas of both physical and life sciences. Our awareness of the loss of biodiversity has brought a long overdue appreciation of the magnitude of this loss and a determination to develop the tools to protect our future. Second edition includes over 100 new articles and 226 updated articles covering this multidisciplinary field— from evolution to habits to economics, in 7 volumes The editors of this edition are all well respected, instantly recognizable academics operating at the top of their respective fields in biodiversity research; readers can be assured that they are reading material that has been meticulously checked and reviewed by experts Approximately 1,800 figures and 350 tables complement the text, and more than 3,000 glossary entries explain key terms

Author : Gerardo Avalos,Thaise Emilio,Silvia Alvarez-Clare,Kelly M. Andersen
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832504406

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Functional Ecology and Conservation of Palms by Gerardo Avalos,Thaise Emilio,Silvia Alvarez-Clare,Kelly M. Andersen Pdf