Quantifying Functional Biodiversity

Author : Laura Pla,Fernando Casanoves,Julio Di Rienzo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400726482

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Quantifying Functional Biodiversity by Laura Pla,Fernando Casanoves,Julio Di Rienzo Pdf

This book synthesizes current methods used to quantify functional diversity, providing step-by-step examples for defining functional groups and estimating functional indices. The authors show how to compare communities, and how to analyze changes of diversity along environmental gradients, using real-life examples throughout. One section of the book demonstrates the selection of traits, and the standardization and characterization of ecosystem data. Another section presents methods used to quantify functional diversity, shows how to relate functional diversity with environmental variables and how to connect these to ecosystem services. The concluding section introduces FDiversity, a free program developed by the authors. The reader is guided through every step from software installation and basic functions, to sample and database design, to graphical projection methods, employing case study data to illustrate key concepts.

Author : Anne E. Magurran,Brian J. McGill
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780199580668

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Biological Diversity by Anne E. Magurran,Brian J. McGill Pdf

This book provides an up to date review of the methods of measuring and assessing biological diversity, together with their application.

Author : Andrea Belgrano,Guy Woodward,Ute Jacob
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780124170209

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Aquatic Functional Biodiversity by Andrea Belgrano,Guy Woodward,Ute Jacob Pdf

Aquatic Functional Biodiversity: An Ecological and Evolutionary Perspective provides a general conceptual framework by some of the most prominent investigators in the field for how to link eco-evolutionary approaches with functional diversity to understand and conserve the provisioning of ecosystem services in aquatic systems. Rather than producing another methodological book, the editors and authors primarily concentrate on defining common grounds, connecting conceptual frameworks and providing examples by a more detailed discussion of a few empirical studies and projects, which illustrate key ideas and an outline of potential future directions and challenges that are expected in this interdisciplinary research field. Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in using network approaches to disentangle the relationship between biodiversity, community structure and functioning. Novel methods for model construction are being developed constantly, and modern methods allow for the inclusion of almost any type of explanatory variable that can be correlated either with biodiversity or ecosystem functioning. As a result these models have been widely used in ecology, conservation and eco-evolutionary biology. Nevertheless, there remains a considerable gap on how well these approaches are feasible to understand the mechanisms on how biodiversity constrains the provisioning of ecosystem services. Defines common theoretical grounds in terms of terminology and conceptual issues Connects theory and practice in ecology and eco-evolutionary sciences Provides examples for successful biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service management

Author : William Lee Gaines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : MINN:31951D028890494

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Monitoring Biodiversity by William Lee Gaines Pdf

Author : Shahid Naeem,Daniel E. Bunker,Andy Hector,Michel Loreau,Charles Perrings
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191563324

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

How will biodiversity loss affect ecosystem functioning, ecosystem services, and human well-being? In an age of accelerating biodiversity loss, this timely and critical volume summarizes recent advances in biodiversity-ecosystem functioning research and explores the economics of biodiversity and ecosystem services. 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. It then describes the natural science foundations of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning research including: quantifying functional diversity, the development of the field into a predictive science, the effects of stability and complexity, methods to quantify mechanisms by which diversity affects functioning, the importance of trophic structure, microbial ecology, and spatial dynamics. Finally, the book takes research on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning further than it has ever gone into the human dimension, describing the most pressing environmental challenges that face humanity and the effects of diversity on: climate change mitigation, restoration of degraded habitats, managed ecosystems, pollination, disease, and biological invasions. However, what makes this volume truly unique are the chapters that consider the economic perspective. These include a synthesis of the economics of ecosystem services and biodiversity, and the options open to policy-makers to address the failure of markets to account for the loss of ecosystem services; an examination of the challenges of valuing ecosystem services and, hence, to understanding the human consequences of decisions that neglect these services; and an examination of the ways in which economists are currently incorporating biodiversity and ecosystem functioning research into decision models for the conservation and management of biodiversity. A final section describes new advances in ecoinformatics that will help transform this field into a globally predictive science, and summarizes the advancements and future directions of the field. The ultimate conclusion is that biodiversity is an essential element of any strategy for sustainable development.

Author : Eric Garnier,Marie-Laure Navas,Karl Grigulis
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 40,9 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 : Anne E. Magurran
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118687925

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Measuring Biological Diversity by Anne E. Magurran Pdf

This accessible and timely book provides a comprehensive overview of how to measure biodiversity. The book highlights new developments, including innovative approaches to measuring taxonomic distinctness and estimating species richness, and evaluates these alongside traditional methods such as species abundance distributions, and diversity and evenness statistics. Helps the reader quantify and interpret patterns of ecological diversity, focusing on the measurement and estimation of species richness and abundance. Explores the concept of ecological diversity, bringing new perspectives to a field beset by contradictory views and advice. Discussion spans issues such as the meaning of community in the context of ecological diversity, scales of diversity and distribution of diversity among taxa Highlights advances in measurement paying particular attention to new techniques such as species richness estimation, application of measures of diversity to conservation and environmental management and addressing sampling issues Includes worked examples of key methods in helping people to understand the techniques and use available computer packages more effectively

Author : Shahid Naeem,Daniel E. Bunker,Andy Hector,Michel Loreau,Charles Perrings
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 54,5 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 : 55,5 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 : 林文賢
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1432060601

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Quantifying Species Uniqueness and Functional Diversity in Food Webs by 林文賢 Pdf

Author : Youhua Chen
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781681080154

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Biodiversity and Biogeographic Patterns in Asia-Pacific Region I: Statistical Methods and Case Studies by Youhua Chen Pdf

This brief book is dedicated to the quantitative analyses and systematic discussion of spatial biodiversity and biogeographic patterns in the Asia‐pacific region comprised of China, India and adjacent countries. The book is split into two sections. The first section presents readers with detailed statistical methods to conduct spatial macro‐biodiversity and biogeography analyses. Step-by-step instructions on how to perform these statistical methods by using the statistical program R are also provided. In the second part, different quantitative case studies are presented covering several topics, including phylogenetics, spatial statistics, multivariate statistics and ecological genomics. Each case study concludes with a detailed interpretation of the quantitative results and how these results are relevant to local and regional ecological processes. This reference is suitable for academics interested in biostatistics biodiversity and ecological studies specific to the Asia Pacific region and China.

Author : Robert D. Leonard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1989-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0521350301

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Quantifying Diversity in Archaeology by Robert D. Leonard Pdf

Quantifying Diversity in Archaeology aims to examine what we mean by diversity.

Author : Rosa A. Scherson,Daniel P Faith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319931456

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Phylogenetic Diversity by Rosa A. Scherson,Daniel P Faith Pdf

“Biodiversity” refers to the variety of life. It is now agreed that there is a “biodiversity crisis”, corresponding to extinction rates of species that may be 1000 times what is thought to be “normal”. Biodiversity science has a higher profile than ever, with the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services involving more than 120 countries and 1000s of scientists. At the same time, the discipline is re-evaluating its foundations – including its philosophy and even core definitions. The value of biodiversity is being debated. In this context, the tree of life (“phylogeny”) is emerging as an important way to look at biodiversity, with relevance cutting across current areas of concern – from the question of resilience within ecosystems, to conservation priorities for globally threatened species – while capturing the values of biodiversity that have been hard to quantify, including resilience and maintaining options for future generations. This increased appreciation of the importance of conserving “phylogenetic diversity”, from microbial communities in the human gut to global threatened species, has inevitably resulted in an explosion of new indices, methods, and case studies. This book recognizes and responds to the timely opportunity for synthesis and sharing experiences in practical applications. The book recognizes that the challenge of finding a synthesis, and building shared concepts and a shared toolbox, requires both an appreciation of the past and a look into the future. Thus, the book is organized as a flow from history, concepts and philosophy, through to methods and tools, and followed by selected case studies. A positive vision and plan of action emerges from these chapters, that includes coping with inevitable uncertainties, effectively communicating the importance of this “evolutionary heritage” to the public and to policy-makers, and ultimately contributing to biodiversity conservation policy from local to global scales.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080475141

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Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry by Anonim Pdf

Now in its third edition, this classic textbook includes basic concepts and applications in agriculture, forestry, environmental science, and a new section entirely devoted to ecology. This revised and updated edition guides students through biochemical and microbial processes in soils and introduces them to microbial processes in water and sediments. Soil Microbiology, Ecology, and Biochemistry serves as an invaluable resource for students in biogeochemistry, soil microbiology, soil ecology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental amelioration. NEW TO THIS EDITION:* New section on Ecology integrated with biochemistry and microbiology* Sections on exciting new methodology such as tracers, molecular analysis and computers that will allow great advances in this field* Six new chapters: bioremediation, soil molecular biology, biodiversity, global climate change, basic physiology and ecological interpretations * Expanded with contributions from leading soil microbiologists and agronomists on both fundamental and applied aspects of the science* Full-color figures* Includes a website with figures for classroom presentation use

Author : Nathan G. Swenson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781461495420

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Functional and Phylogenetic Ecology in R by Nathan G. Swenson Pdf

Functional and Phylogenetic Ecology in R is designed to teach readers to use R for phylogenetic and functional trait analyses. Over the past decade, a dizzying array of tools and methods were generated to incorporate phylogenetic and functional information into traditional ecological analyses. Increasingly these tools are implemented in R, thus greatly expanding their impact. Researchers getting started in R can use this volume as a step-by-step entryway into phylogenetic and functional analyses for ecology in R. More advanced users will be able to use this volume as a quick reference to understand particular analyses. The volume begins with an introduction to the R environment and handling relevant data in R. Chapters then cover phylogenetic and functional metrics of biodiversity; null modeling and randomizations for phylogenetic and functional trait analyses; integrating phylogenetic and functional trait information; and interfacing the R environment with a popular C-based program. This book presents a unique approach through its focus on ecological analyses and not macroevolutionary analyses. The author provides his own code, so that the reader is guided through the computational steps to calculate the desired metrics. This guided approach simplifies the work of determining which package to use for any given analysis. Example datasets are shared to help readers practice, and readers can then quickly turn to their own datasets.