Invasion Of Woody Legumes

Author : O.W. Van Auken,J.K. Bush
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461471998

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Invasion of Woody Legumes by O.W. Van Auken,J.K. Bush Pdf

Includes our current knowledge of the invasion or encroachment and cause of population growth and spread of some dry land, arid zone woody legumes. Community structure, population growth, and competition of these woody legumes will also be examined. These species and ecosystems are both extensive and dynamic. They occur worldwide, but mainly in the arid zones of the tropics and sub-tropics. The cause of the growth and spread of these species and communities has long been claimed to be caused by distal factors rather than proximal ones. However, these species appear to be influenced and perhaps controlled by anthropogenic factors, specifically grazing and fire or lack of fire. Their overall worldwide distribution has probably changed little in the recent past, but their populations have expanded into grasslands and their density has increased in many places. Some associated communities have shown dramatic changes in response to recent large-scale droughts and the loss of most of the dominant overstory species. However, changes in the woody legume communities and their species are generally unknown. ​

Author : David M. Richardson,Johannes J. Le Roux,Elizabete Marchante
Publisher : CABI
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781800622173

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Wattles by David M. Richardson,Johannes J. Le Roux,Elizabete Marchante Pdf

The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about "wattles", a large clade of over 1000 species of trees and shrubs in the genus Acacia, most of which are native to Australia. It examines the biology, ecology, evolution, and biogeography of wattles in their native ranges, including the evolutionary forces that have driven past speciation and adaptation to diverse environments, the conservation status, uses and human perceptions of these species. It considers the different histories of the introductions and proliferation of wattles as alien species in different parts of the world since c. 1850 (the Anthropocene), situated within relevant political, socio-economic and scientific contexts, together with an analysis of how awareness of their impacts as invasive species has changed over time. Differences in the dynamics and trends associated with the introduction, naturalization and invasion of wattles in different parts of the world are reviewed. The book also synthesizes the global distribution of wattles using diverse data sources, alongside trends, patterns and projections of global uses of wattles. It discusses the genetics, biotic interactions, and ecological, economic and social impacts of invasive wattles. This book is aimed at academics and students in the field of ecology, and at managers of natural and anthropic ecosystems, policy-makers and regulators, and the general public interested in biology and environmental science.

Author : Cang Hui,David M. Richardson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780198745334

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Invasion Dynamics by Cang Hui,David M. Richardson Pdf

"Humans have moved organisms around the world for centuries, but it is only relatively recently that invasion ecology has grown into a mainstream research field. This book examines both the spread and impact dynamics of invasive species, placing the science of invasion biology on a new, more rigorous, theoretical footing. Furthermore, it proposes a concept of adaptive networks as the foundation for future research. Biological invasions are considered not as simple actions of invaders and reactions of invaded ecosystems, but as co-evolving complex adaptive systems with emergent features of network complexity and invasibility. Invasion Dynamics focuses on the ecology of invasive species and their impacts in recipient social-ecological systems. It not only discusses key advances and challenges within the traditional domain of invasion ecology, but introduces approaches, concepts, and insights from many other disciplines such as complexity science, systems science, and ecology more broadly. It will be of great value to invasion biologists analysing spread and/or impact dynamics as well as other ecologists interested in spread processes or habitat management."--

Author : C. H. Stirton,James Lee Zarucchi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Legumes
ISBN : UOM:39015017721781

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Advances in Legume Biology by C. H. Stirton,James Lee Zarucchi Pdf

Author : O. W. Van Auken
Publisher : Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. USA
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781618964908

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Ecology of Plant Communities of South-Central Texas by O. W. Van Auken Pdf

This book is mostly about the plant communities of a very large area in south-central Texas called the Edwards Plateau where a number of plant communities come together. This area is a physiographicregion and a confluence of many divergent and discontinuous communities. Many of the plant communities in this area have never been described and nothing is published about them and I plan to rectify this. Work on the species and communities of this area are scattered throughout the literature. I plan to bring this work together in one place. Much of what has been said in the past about this large general region of Texas is hearsay or speculation and much is incorrect and will be corrected here. Communities and factors responsible for allowing the communities to develop and persist will be examined including species present, light levels, herbivory, fire frequency, availability of soil water and soil nutrients. The limits of plant species and communities in this area are difficult to understand including why a community is located where it is and what caused it to be there, how it interacts with other communities and the factors or condition that control the distribution and how the communities interact will be carefully examined and explained in light of recent research.

Author : Daniel Simberloff,Marcel Rejmanek
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520264212

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Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions by Daniel Simberloff,Marcel Rejmanek Pdf

"Addresses all aspects of this subject at a global level--including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria--in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Featuring many cross-references, suggestions for further reading, illustrations, an appendix of the world's worst 100 invasive species, a glossary, and more..." -- From the publisher.

Author : Laszlo Erdos
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036506708

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Spatial Heterogeneity of Forest-Steppes by Laszlo Erdos Pdf

Forest-steppes occupy a wide zone between Eurasian closed canopy forests and open steppes and feature a mosaic of woody and herbaceous vegetation. Due to the occurrence of structurally, compositionally, and environmentally strongly different habitats in close proximity, high spatial heterogeneity is one of the key characteristics of forest-steppe ecosystems. This volume presents ten contributions examining forest-steppe heterogeneity and its effects on environmental factors, plant communities, and animals.

Author : Robert B. Allen,William G. Lee
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540300236

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Biological Invasions in New Zealand by Robert B. Allen,William G. Lee Pdf

Human colonization of New Zealand has dramatically altered the resident biota, introduced numerous alien organisms to these once remote islands, and exported local species to the world. This book reviews invasions, investigates what controls the success of invaders and studies the consequences for ecosystems both on land and offshore. The book tests current theories about the success of invaders and evaluates principles for effective management of biological invasions worldwide.

Author : David J. Gibson,Jonathan A. Newman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107195264

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Grasslands and Climate Change by David J. Gibson,Jonathan A. Newman Pdf

A comprehensive assessment of the effects of climate change on global grasslands and the mitigating role that ecologists can play.

Author : Toni Gossmann,Jane Waterman,John Lad Koprowski,Oleg Brandler
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889717156

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Ecological, Behavioral and Genomic Consequences in the Rodent Family Sciuridae: Why Are Squirrels So Diverse? by Toni Gossmann,Jane Waterman,John Lad Koprowski,Oleg Brandler Pdf

Author : David D. Briske
Publisher : Springer
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319467092

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Rangeland Systems by David D. Briske Pdf

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license. This book provides an unprecedented synthesis of the current status of scientific and management knowledge regarding global rangelands and the major challenges that confront them. It has been organized around three major themes. The first summarizes the conceptual advances that have occurred in the rangeland profession. The second addresses the implications of these conceptual advances to management and policy. The third assesses several major challenges confronting global rangelands in the 21st century. This book will compliment applied range management textbooks by describing the conceptual foundation on which the rangeland profession is based. It has been written to be accessible to a broad audience, including ecosystem managers, educators, students and policy makers. The content is founded on the collective experience, knowledge and commitment of 80 authors who have worked in rangelands throughout the world. Their collective contributions indicate that a more comprehensive framework is necessary to address the complex challenges confronting global rangelands. Rangelands represent adaptive social-ecological systems, in which societal values, organizations and capacities are of equal importance to, and interact with, those of ecological processes. A more comprehensive framework for rangeland systems may enable management agencies, and educational, research and policy making organizations to more effectively assess complex problems and develop appropriate solutions.

Author : Cang Hui,David Richardson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108478618

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Invading Ecological Networks by Cang Hui,David Richardson Pdf

Proposes new ways of managing ecological invasions by implementing an open adaptive network framework for ecosystem transformation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : CORNELL:31924094722018

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Proceedings RMRS. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lauren D Quinn,David P Matlaga,Jacob N Barney
Publisher : CABI
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780643304

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Bioenergy and Biological Invasions by Lauren D Quinn,David P Matlaga,Jacob N Barney Pdf

Despite major international investment in biofuels, the invasive risks associated with these crops are still unknown. A cohesive state-of-the-art review of the invasive potential of bioenergy crops, this book covers the identified risks of invasion, distributions of key crops and policy and management issues. Including a section on developing predictive models, this book also assesses the potential societal impact of bioenergy crops and how to mitigate invasive risks.

Author : Brian W. van Wilgen,John Measey,David M. Richardson,John R. Wilson,Tsungai A. Zengeya
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030323943

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Biological Invasions in South Africa by Brian W. van Wilgen,John Measey,David M. Richardson,John R. Wilson,Tsungai A. Zengeya Pdf

This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initiatives have been implemented in attempts to control invasions and to reduce their ecological, economic and social effects. It covers a broad range of themes, including history, policy development and implementation, the status of invasions of animals and plants in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, the development of a robust ecological theory around biological invasions, the effectiveness of management interventions, and scenarios for the future. The South African situation stands out because of the remarkable diversity of the country, and the wide range of problems encountered in its varied ecosystems, which has resulted in a disproportionate investment into both research and management. The South African experience holds many lessons for other parts of the world, and this book should be of immense value to researchers, students, managers, and policy-makers who deal with biological invasions and ecosystem management and conservation in most other regions.