Floristic Study Of Arid Ecosystem Ecology And Phytosociology

Author : Dr. Ekta B. Joshi,Dr. Hiren B. Soni ,Dr. Pankaj N. Joshi
Publisher : Google Book Publishers
Page : 169 pages
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Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Floristic Study of Arid Ecosystem: Ecology and Phytosociology by Dr. Ekta B. Joshi,Dr. Hiren B. Soni ,Dr. Pankaj N. Joshi Pdf

The book “Floristic Study of Arid Ecosystem: Ecology and Phytosociology” focuses on biodiversity, ecology and taxonomy of plant diversity of altitudinal hill gradient environment viz. Kachchh Arid Ecosystem, Western Gujarat, India, with special emphasis on conservation and management of rare, endangered and threatened (RET) taxa. It encompasses the in-depth information on occurrence and distribution of general vegetation, species richness, frequency, density, abundance, commonness and rarity of important and significant plant species exist in the region. The core theme of this book is floristic study and altitudinal diversity of hilly plants with special reference to species distribution, population dynamics and community structure in addition to ethnobotany, ethnomedicine and phytosociology. The book embodies the vast and enormous information about ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal plants used by tribal community of hilly habitats of Kachchh. This book also highlights the phytosociological aspects of invasive plant species viz. Prosopis julifora, along with historical account, population structure, dominance and dynamics. It summarizes the unique records of RET plants in relation to status, distribution, age structure, threats faced, etc. Besides, the book is a good repository of field records of some native and endemic plants used by locales as medications or panacea for curing incorrigible ailments. The special feature of this book is conservation and management strategies of RET plants using grass-root techniques for survival, sustenance, revival, restoration and rejuvenation of dwindling plant species of environmental, ecological and economic importance of arid hill ecosystem.

Author : R. A. Perry,D. W. Goodall
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1979-03-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 052121842X

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Arid Land Ecosystems: Volume 1 by R. A. Perry,D. W. Goodall Pdf

This comprehensive account of arid-land ecosystems will be of importance to university teachers and professional ecologists throughout the world.

Author : Dr. Ekta B. Joshi,Dr. Hiren B. Soni,Dr. Pankaj N. Joshi
Publisher : Google Book Publishers
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Floral Diversity of Kachchh Arid Ecosystem: A Unique Insight into Xeric Plants by Dr. Ekta B. Joshi,Dr. Hiren B. Soni,Dr. Pankaj N. Joshi Pdf

The book “Floral Diversity of Kachchh Arid Ecosystem: A Unique Insight into Xeric Plants” focuses on biodiversity, ecology and taxonomy of plant diversity of altitudinal hill gradient environment viz. Kachchh Arid Ecosystem, Western Gujarat, India, with special emphasis on checklist of some rare, endangered and threatened plants. It encompasses the in-depth information on occurrence and distribution of general vegetation, species richness, frequency, density, abundance, commonness, and rarity of important and significant plant species exist in the region. The core theme of this book is floristic study and altitudinal diversity of hilly plants with special reference to species distribution, population dynamics, and community structure in addition to ethnobotany, ethnomedicine and phytosociology. The book embodies the vast and enormous information about ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal plants used by tribal community of hilly habitats of Kachchh. This book also highlights the phytosociological aspects of grass species along with historical account, population structure, dominance, and dynamics. It summarizes the unique records of some noteworthy plants in relation to status, distribution, age structure, threats faced, etc. Besides, the book is a good repository of field records of some native and endemic plants used by locales as medications or panacea for curing incorrigible ailments. The special feature of this book is field monitoring, assessment and evaluation of native plants using grass-root techniques for survival, sustenance, revival, restoration, and rejuvenation of dwindling plant species of environmental, ecological, and economic importance of arid hill ecosystem.

Author : Robert Patrick McIntosh
Publisher : Dowden Hutchinson and Ross
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951000137595W

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Phytosociology by Robert Patrick McIntosh Pdf

History, concepts, and terminology. Selected vegetation studies. Ordination and numerical classification. Recent perspectives.

Author : Moshe Shachak,James R. Gosz,Stewart T. A. Pickett,Avi Perevolotsky
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780195139853

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Biodiversity in Drylands by Moshe Shachak,James R. Gosz,Stewart T. A. Pickett,Avi Perevolotsky Pdf

Biodiversity in Drylands, the first internationally based synthesis volume in the Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network Series, unifies the concepts of species and landscape diversity with respect to deserts. Within this framework, the book treats several emerging themes, among them: � how animal biodiversity can be supported in deserts � diversity's relation to habitat structure, environmental variability, and species interactions � the relation between spatial scale and diversity � how to use a landscape simulation model to understand diversity � microbial contributions to biodiversity in deserts � species diversity and ecosystem processes � resource partitioning and biodiversity in fractal environments � effects of grazing on biodiversity � reconciliation ecology and the future of conservation management In the face of global change, integration is crucial for dealing with the problem of sustaining biodiversity. This book promises to be a vital resource for students, researchers, and managers interested in integrative species, resource, and landscape diversities.

Author : Edith B. Allen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000305104

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The Reconstruction Of Disturbed Arid Lands by Edith B. Allen Pdf

This volume emphasizes application of the basic ecological relationships among plants, animals, microorganisms, the physical environment and man to reconstruct wildland ecosystems. It contains the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Author : David J. Tongway,Christian Valentin,Josiane Seghieri
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461302070

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Banded Vegetation Patterning in Arid and Semiarid Environments by David J. Tongway,Christian Valentin,Josiane Seghieri Pdf

Aerial photography has revealed the striking, widespread phenomenon of repeating patterns of vegetation in more arid areas of the world. Two interdependent phases, bands of dense and sparse vegetation, alternate in the landscape. This volume synthesizes half a century's accumulated knowledge of both theoretical and applied landscape function from a variety of these regions. It covers structure, dynamics, and methods of study, as well as disturbances to these landscapes and relevant management issues. Various chapters discuss the role of modeling in answering questions about the origins and complex processes of banded landscapes.

Author : Hans-Peter Blume
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015037754234

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Arid Ecosystems by Hans-Peter Blume Pdf

Author : Mohammed Sghir Taleb,Mohamed Fennane
Publisher : Springer
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319937045

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Vascular Plant Communities of Morocco by Mohammed Sghir Taleb,Mohamed Fennane Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the phytosociological information currently available in Morocco – a country famous for its floristic and landscape diversity. There has been little literature on the topic; however, in recent decades there have been a number of advances in the field of vegetation communities in the country, and several new phytosociological units have been described. This inventory includes 670 associations (communities or groupments), 97 alliances, 66 orders and 44 classes. Although these figures are underestimations, they clearly reflect the great richness and diversity of the country’s ecosystems. For each association the book provides useful information, including vegetation belt, bioclimate, altitude, substrate/soil, geographical distribution and additional comments. The book is a basic tool for scientific researchers, students and naturalists interested in phytoecology in Morocco and Mediterranean Basin.

Author : Documentation Associates Information Services Incorporated
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Biology
ISBN : UOM:39015086412437

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Literature Review and Synthesis of Information on Pacific Island Ecosystems by Documentation Associates Information Services Incorporated Pdf

Author : A. S. Collinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Science
ISBN : 0045810303

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Introduction to World Vegetation by A. S. Collinson Pdf

This book should be of interest to ecologists and plant scientists.

Author : Eric Garnier,Marie-Laure Navas,Karl Grigulis
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198757368

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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 : Ahmad Hegazy,Jonathan Lovett-Doust
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191078736

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Plant Ecology in the Middle East by Ahmad Hegazy,Jonathan Lovett-Doust Pdf

This advanced textbook explores the intriguing flora and plant ecology of the Middle East, framed by a changing desert landscape, global climate change, and the arc of human history. This vast region has been largely under-recognized, under-studied, and certainly under-published, due in part to the challenges posed to research by political disputes and human conflict, and a treatise on the subject is now timely. The book integrates Middle Eastern plant geography and its major drivers (geo-tectonics, seed and fruit dispersal, plant functional types, etc.) with the principles of plant ecology. The authors include the many specialized adaptations to desert and dryland ecosystems including succulence, water-conserving photosynthesis, and a remarkable range of other life history strategies. They explore the formation of 'climate relicts', and describe the long history of domestication in the region together with the many reciprocal effects of agriculture on plant ecology. The book concludes by discussing conservation in the region, highlighting five regional biodiversity hotspots where the challenges of desertification, habitat loss, and other threats to plant biodiversity are particularly acute. Plant Ecology in the Middle East is a timely synthesis of the field, setting a new baseline for future research. It will be important reading for both undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in plant ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity, and conservation, and will also be of interest and use to a professional audience of botanists, conservation biologists, and practitioners working in dryland ecosystems.

Author : Kris M. Havstad,Laura F. Huenneke,William H. Schlesinger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780190283599

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Structure and Function of a Chihuahuan Desert Ecosystem by Kris M. Havstad,Laura F. Huenneke,William H. Schlesinger Pdf

The Jornada Basin LTER is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, the largest in North America. This region of south central New Mexico has a history of nearly 100 years as the basis for scientific research. This work gives a thorough, encompassing review of the tremendous array of observations resulting from experiments conducted in this ecosystem. Beginning with thorough descriptions of the most salient features of the region, the book then reviews a wide range of archived and active data sets on a diversity of biotic and abiotic features. It next presents a syntheses of important topics including livestock grazing and remediation efforts. A concluding chapter provides a synthesis of the principles that have emerged from this body of work, and how these relate to the broader fields of ecology and natural resource management. It concludes with recommendations for future research directions. The insightful views expressed in this volume should guide management of arid landscapes globally. This is the sixth volume in the Long Term Ecological Network Series.

Author : Martin F. Quigley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199898213

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Tamarix by Martin F. Quigley Pdf

The invasive species Tamarix first attracted the public eye in the 1990's when it was suspected of contributing to widespread drought and wildfires in the Western United States. Once purported to consume as much water as entire cities, very few plant species have received as much scientific, public, and political discussion and debate as Tamarix. Written by 44 of the field's most prominent scholars and scientists, this volume compiles 25 essays on this fascinating species--its biology, ecology, politics, management, and the ethical issues involved with designating a particular species as "good" or "bad". The book analyzes the controversy surrounding the Tamarisk's role in our ecosystems and what should be done about it.