Leaf Litter

Author : Rachel Tonkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Forest animals
ISBN : 0207198446

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Leaf Litter by Rachel Tonkin Pdf

An introduction to the intricate and complex relationships that exist in our natural world. Leaves, twigs, branches and bark collect on the ground in forests all over the world. We call it leaf litter, but it isn't really rubbish at all. If you look closely at leaf litter you will discover a world of animals and plants living side by side.

Author : Elizabeth A. Johnson,Kefyn M. Catley,Patricia J. Wynne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1930465114

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Life in the Leaf Litter by Elizabeth A. Johnson,Kefyn M. Catley,Patricia J. Wynne Pdf

A guide to the invertebrate animals in urban park woodlands.

Author : Christopher M. Swan,Luz Boyero,Cristina Canhoto
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030728540

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The Ecology of Plant Litter Decomposition in Stream Ecosystems by Christopher M. Swan,Luz Boyero,Cristina Canhoto Pdf

With almost 90% of terrestrial plant material entering the detrital pool, the processing of this significant carbon source is a critical ecosystem function to understand. Riverine ecosystems are estimated to receive, process and transport nearly 1.9 Pg of terrestrial carbon per year globally, highlighting the focus many freshwater ecologists have on the factors that explain decomposition rates of senesced plant material. Since Webster and Benfield offered the first comprehensive review of these factors in 1986, there has been an explosion of research addressing key questions about the ecological interactions at play. Ecologists have developed field and laboratory techniques, as well as created global scale collaborations to disentangle the many drivers involved in the decomposition process. This book encapsulates these 30+ years of research, describing the state of knowledge on the ecology of plant litter decomposition in stream ecosystems in 22 chapters written by internationally renowned experts on the subject.

Author : Björn Berg,Charles McClaugherty
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642388217

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Plant Litter by Björn Berg,Charles McClaugherty Pdf

Since the publication of the 2nd edition, there have been substantial developments in the field of litter decomposition. This fully revised and updated 3rd edition of Plant Litter reflects and discusses new findings and re-evaluates earlier ones in light of recent research and with regard to current areas of investigation. The availability of several long-term studies allows a more in-depth approach to decomposition patterns and to the later stages of decomposition, as well as to humus formation and accumulation. The latest information focuses on three fields: - the effects of manganese on decomposition and possibly on carbon sequestration, - new findings on decomposition dynamics, and - the new analytical technique using 13C-NMR.

Author : Björn Berg,Charles McClaugherty
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662053492

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Plant Litter by Björn Berg,Charles McClaugherty Pdf

When starting our work on this book we intended to summarize and synthesize the new information that had developed in the last 20-30 years in the field of plant lit ter decomposition. It turned out, however, that the main part of more recent work was directed towards boreal and temperate forest systems and therefore, with a fo cus on these ecosystems we finally concluded a synthesis that has a similarity to a case study. Still, we hope that a deeper insight into the behavior of a limited num ber of litter species will be of value for a generalization and also for the identifica tion of process systems that deviate from those presented here. We have written the book focusing on the transfer from newly shed litter to re calcitrant humus, describing and explaining the system of chemical changes taking place in the process both on a mechanistic basis and on a more general and re gionallevel, considering different climates and species. As a synthesis, this book gives some new aspects on decomposition that to some of us may be controversial. Thus, the fact that we emphasize the dominant role of microorganisms in the process may be disturbing to many readers, as well as the strong emphasis we give to the fact that humus layers actually do grow over millennia and that at a considerable rate, and thus really sequester e.g. C and N. This book is based primarily on data and conclusions made from field studies.

Author : C.H. Dickinson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323151061

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Biology of Plant Litter Decomposition V1 by C.H. Dickinson Pdf

Biology of Plant Litter Decomposition, Volume 1 focuses on decomposition of various types of litter, which include all plant remains, ranging from still standing dead trees to the decomposing hyphae of fungi and bacterial cells, including herbivore dung. The book is organized into seven chapters, each devoted to a specific type of litter including lower plants, herbaceous, angiosperm, and coniferous tree leaf litters; wood; root; and digested litter. It describes the structure and function of the organisms concerned. It also covers the involvement of biotrophic and necrotrophic parasites of higher plants in the early stages of decomposition. With a strong focus on the interrelationships in plant litter decomposition, the book is an ideal source of information for research biologists who are interested in life cycle and decomposition of plants.

Author : Leslie Bulion
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781682632406

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Leaf Litter Critters by Leslie Bulion Pdf

Take a poetic tour through the duff and get the dirt on the tiny, fascinating critters that live there. For all the kids who can't resist turning over a rock, science poetry maven Leslie Bulion presents nineteen lively ecological poems in a variety of verse forms about the "brown food web" and the creatures that live there—from bacteria and rove beetles to mushrooms and millipedes, and all of the other busy recyclers in between. Illustrator Robert Meganck adds to the fun with humorous and vivid, yet scientifically detailed, artwork. Science notes run throughout for added context, and thorough back matter includes a glossary, poetry notes, hands-on investigations, and other resources for cross-curricular learning.

Author : C.H. Dickinson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323144339

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Biology of Plant Litter Decomposition V2 by C.H. Dickinson Pdf

Biology of Plant Litter Decomposition, Volume II is organized into two parts. The first part focuses on the organisms involved in plant litter decomposition, particularly, their structure and function. The second part deals with the environmental conditions under which breakdown occurs over the whole global surface. This volume separately considers terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. Furthermore, it describes two anthropocentric aspects: agriculture, with an emphasis on the importance of the saprophytic activity of plant pathogenic fungi, and the increasingly important composting of urban waste. This book will be invaluable to science students and instructors, as well as to biologists, botanists, marine ecologists.

Author : Francis Stuart Chapin (III),Pamela A. Matson,Harold A. Mooney
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0387954430

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Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology by Francis Stuart Chapin (III),Pamela A. Matson,Harold A. Mooney Pdf

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scientists from a wide array of disciplines

Author : Manuel A.S. Graça,Felix Bärlocher,Mark O. Gessner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 140206568X

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Methods to Study Litter Decomposition by Manuel A.S. Graça,Felix Bärlocher,Mark O. Gessner Pdf

The primary objective of this book is to provide students and laboratory instructors at universities and professional ecologists with a broad range of established methods to study plant litter decomposition. Detailed protocols for direct use in the field or laboratory are presented in an easy to follow step-by-step format. A short introduction to each protocol reviews the ecological significance and principles of the technique and points to key references.

Author : Henry Watts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 854 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UGA:32108036210634

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A Dictionary of Chemistry and the Allied Branches of Other Sciences by Henry Watts Pdf

Author : Robert A. Fimbel,Alejandro Grajal,John G. Robinson
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780231114554

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The Cutting Edge by Robert A. Fimbel,Alejandro Grajal,John G. Robinson Pdf

Bringing together leading scientists and professionals in tropical forest ecology and management, this book examines in detail the interplay between timber harvesting and wildlife, from invertebrates to large mammal species. Its contributors suggest modifications to existing practices that can ensure a better future for the tropics' valuable--and invaluable--resources.

Author : Manuel A.S. Graça,Felix Bärlocher,Mark O. Gessner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1402033486

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Methods to Study Litter Decomposition by Manuel A.S. Graça,Felix Bärlocher,Mark O. Gessner Pdf

The primary objective of this book is to provide students and laboratory instructors at universities and professional ecologists with a broad range of established methods to study plant litter decomposition. Detailed protocols for direct use in the field or laboratory are presented in an easy to follow step-by-step format. A short introduction to each protocol reviews the ecological significance and principles of the technique and points to key references.

Author : Jagdish Chander Dagar,Sharda Rani Gupta,Gudeta Weldesemayat Sileshi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811946028

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Agroforestry for Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture in Asia and Africa by Jagdish Chander Dagar,Sharda Rani Gupta,Gudeta Weldesemayat Sileshi Pdf

This edited book opens up new vistas for sustainable intensification in agriculture to provide food to ever growing population as well as adapting to the risks of global environmental change. Diverting from conventional agriculture, the book explores new dimensions and concepts that have been identified for future research and development in sustaining agriculture in Asia and Africa regions. The chapters are written by leading researchers and practitioners in the field of agroforestry. The book demonstrates how agroforestry could be instrumental in bringing stability and sustainability in agricultural production. It offers sustainable solutions for the impending problems of climate change, ecosystem degradation, declining agricultural productivity, and uncertain food security. It is an essential resource for students in agroforestry courses, as well as a valuable introduction to the field for professionals in related areas.

Author : Felix Bärlocher,Mark O. Gessner,Manuel A.S. Graça
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030305154

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Methods to Study Litter Decomposition by Felix Bärlocher,Mark O. Gessner,Manuel A.S. Graça Pdf

The primary objective of this book is to provide students and laboratory instructors at universities and professional ecologists with a broad range of established methods to study plant litter decomposition. Detailed protocols for direct use in the field or laboratory are presented in an easy to follow step-by-step format. A short introduction to each protocol reviews the ecological significance and principles of the technique and points to key references.