Seed Fate

Author : J. E. Lambert,P. E. Hulme,S. B. Vander Wall
Publisher : CABI
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 085199072X

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Seed Fate by J. E. Lambert,P. E. Hulme,S. B. Vander Wall Pdf

This book presents current knowledge of seed fate in both natural and human-disturbed landscapes, from various regions of the world. Habitats considered range from mountain and arid deserts in the temperate zone, to savanna and lowland rainforests in tropical regions of the world. Particular attention is paid to plant diversity conservation when seed removal is affected by factors such as hunting, habitat fragmentation or intensive logging. Contributors include leading scientists involved in research on seed ecology and on animal-plant relationships from the perspective of both primary and secondary seed dispersal, and predation.

Author : Teresa J. Lorenz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Clark's nutcracker
ISBN : MINN:31951D029812346

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A Review of the Literature on Seed Fate in Whitebark Pine and the Life History Traits of Clark's Nutcracker and Pine Squirrels by Teresa J. Lorenz Pdf

Whitebark pine is a critical component of subalpine ecosystems in western North America, where it contributes to biodiversity and ecosystem function and in some communities is considered a keystone species. Whitebark pine is undergoing rangewide population declines attributed to the combined effects of mountain pine beetle, white pine blister rust, and fire suppression. The restoration and maintenance of whitebark pine populations require an understanding of all aspects of seed fate. In this paper, we review the literature on seed dispersal in whitebark pine. Clark's nutcracker, pine squirrels, and scatter-hoarding rodents are all known to influence whitebark pine seed fate and ultimately affect the ability of whitebark pine populations to regenerate. We also provide a general overview of the natural histories of the most influential species involved with whitebark pine seed fate: Clark's nutcracker and the pine squirrel.

Author : Pierre-Michel Forget
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Seeds
ISBN : OCLC:1011771817

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Seed Fate: Predation, Dispersal and Seedling Establishment by Pierre-Michel Forget Pdf

This book presents current knowledge of seed fate, in both natural and human-disturbed landscapes, from various regions of the world. Habitats considered range from mountains and arid deserts in the temperate zone, to savannas and lowland rain forests in tropical regions. Particular attention is paid to plant diversity conservation when seed removal is affected by factors such as hunting, habitat fragmentation or intensive logging.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : WISC:89047232707

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General Technical Report INT. by Anonim Pdf

Author : K. Vanangamudi,S. Kavitha,K. Raja
Publisher : Scientific Publishers - Competition Tutor
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387869783

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Objective Seed Science and Technology by K. Vanangamudi,S. Kavitha,K. Raja Pdf

This book is based on the ICAR syllabus of Seed Science and Technology. It comprises of two major parts: 1. Seed Science and Technology and 2. Advances in Seed Science and Technology. The pat 1 consists of eight units of Seed Science and Technology like seed biology, seed production, seed processing, seed quality control, seed storage, seed health, seed industry development and marketing and protection of plant varieties. The part 2 involves the advances in Seed Science and Technology on seed physiology and biochemistry. In this, the units such as seed development and maturation, seed dormancy and germination, and seed deterioration are included.

Author : D. S. Hammond
Publisher : CABI
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1845930924

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Tropical Forests of the Guiana Shield by D. S. Hammond Pdf

The Guiana Shield is an ancient geological formation located in the northern part of South America, covering an area of one million square kilometres. Despite its hostile environment, it is home to many unusual and highly specialized plants and animals, which constitute a rich area of biodiversity. Chapters in this book include hydrology, nutrient cycling, forest phenology, insect-plant interactions, forest microclimate, plant distributions, forest dynamics and conservation and management of flora and fauna. It provides a comprehensive and detailed review of the ecology, biology and natural history of the forests of the area.

Author : Jula Wildberger
Publisher : Nomos Verlag
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783845274485

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The Stoics and the State by Jula Wildberger Pdf

Was verstanden Stoiker unter einer polis und Staatlichkeit? Was passiert, wenn ihre Ideen unter wechselnden historischen Bedingungen gelebt und neu gedacht werden? The Stoics and the State verfolgt diese Fragen mit detaillierter, philologischer Quellenkritik, präziser Konzeptanalyse sowie weit ausholender thematischer und diachronischer Kontextualisierung. Der systematische Teil behandelt Definitionen, Aspekte der Staatlichkeit (Staatsgebiet, Institutionen, Volk und Staatsidee) und das für den stoischen Staat konstitutive Gemeinsame Gesetz. Die diachronische Darstellung von Zeno bis Marcus Aurelius zeigt die Anwendung der Theorie auf real existierende Gemeinwesen: ihre Bewertung, ihre Entstehung und die politische Praxis. Beispiele moderner Rezeption von Justus Lipsius bis Martha C. Nussbaum verdeutlichen die Eigenheiten der stoischen Staatstheorie, nicht zuletzt ihre Grundlegung in einem Menschbild, das unsere Natur nicht nur als politisch sondern als sozial und wohltätig begreift.

Author : Carol C. Baskin,Jerry M. Baskin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-06-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080540863

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Seeds by Carol C. Baskin,Jerry M. Baskin Pdf

Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and Evolution of Dormancy and Germination differs from all other books on seed germination. It is an all-encompassing volume that provides a working hypothesis of the ecological and environmental conditions under which various kinds of seed dormancy have developed. It also presents information on the seed germination of more than 3500 species of trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous species, making this a valuable reference for anyone studying germination. This book delivers information on characteristics of each type of seed dormancy, how each type of dormancy is broken in nature, and what environmental conditions are required for germination after dormancy is broken. It explains how studies should be done to distinguish persistent from transient seed banks, and covers which species should be controlled, propagated, and conserved. Seeds gives the reader insight and guidelines for doing ecologically meaningful studies on the biogeography and evolution of seed dormancy and germination in order to better understand plant reproductive strategies, life history traits, adaptations to habitats, and physiological processes. Evolutionary/phylogenetic origins and relationships of various kinds of seed dormancy A world biogeographical perspective on seed dormancy and germination Ecophysiology of seeds with each type of dormancy Critical evaluation of methodology used in soil seed bank studies Germination ecology of plants with specialized habitat and life cycle types Genetic and maternal preconditioning effects on seed dormancy and germination Guidelines for doing ecologically-meaningful germination studies

Author : Juan A. Blanco,Yueh-Hsin Lo
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535102021

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Forest Ecosystems by Juan A. Blanco,Yueh-Hsin Lo Pdf

The common idea for many people is that forests are just a collection of trees. However, they are much more than that. They are a complex, functional system of interacting and often interdependent biological, physical, and chemical components, the biological part of which has evolved to perpetuate itself. This complexity produces combinations of climate, soils, trees and plant species unique to each site, resulting in hundreds of different forest types around the world. Logically, trees are an important component for the research in forest ecosystems, but the wide variety of other life forms and abiotic components in most forests means that other elements, such as wildlife or soil nutrients, should also be the focal point in ecological studies and management plans to be carried out in forest ecosystems. In this book, the readers can find the latest research related to forest ecosystems but with a different twist. The research described here is not just on trees and is focused on the other components, structures and functions that are usually overshadowed by the focus on trees, but are equally important to maintain the diversity, function and services provided by forests. The first section of this book explores the structure and biodiversity of forest ecosystems, whereas the second section reviews the research done on ecosystem structure and functioning. The third and last section explores the issues related to forest management as an ecosystem-level activity, all of them from the perspective of the "other" parts of a forest.

Author : Özkan Öze
Publisher : Zafer Publication
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9786055523725

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I Wonder about Fate by Özkan Öze Pdf

When kids ask about Fate (Qadar), they ask wholeheartedly and sincerely. This book answers the questions of kids about Fate (Qadar) with the level of their understanding. This book is not only for kids and young ones, but also adults can find their own answers. Those are the questions that you will find answers in the book: What is Fate (Qadar)? Are we prisoner of fate? Why are we some rich, and some poor? Since Allah knows what I will do, then what is my fault? Does fate change? and more questions...

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Ecology
ISBN : UOM:39015037937425

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Ecology by Anonim Pdf

Author : G.P. Cheplick
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199988334

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Approaches to Plant Evolutionary Ecology by G.P. Cheplick Pdf

Plant evolutionary ecology is a rapidly growing discipline which emphasizes that populations adapt and evolve not in isolation, but in relation to other species and abiotic environmental features such as climate. Although it departs from traditional evolutionary and ecological fields of study, the field is connected to branches of ecology, genetics, botany, conservation, and to a number of other fields of applied science, primarily through shared concepts and techniques. However, most books regarding evolutionary ecology focus on animals, creating a substantial need for scholarly literature with an emphasis on plants. Approaches to Plant Evolutionary Ecology is the first book to specifically explore the evolutionary characteristics of plants, filling the aforementioned gap in the literature on evolutionary ecology. Renowned plant ecologist Gregory P. Cheplick summarizes and synthesizes much of the primary literature regarding evolutionary ecology, providing a historical context for the study of plant populations from an evolutionary perspective. The book also provides summaries of both traditional (common gardens, reciprocal transplants) and modern (molecular genetic) approaches used to address questions about plant adaptation to a diverse group of abiotic and biotic factors. Cheplick provides a rigorously-written introduction to the rapidly growing field of plant evolutionary ecology that will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in ecology and evolution, as well as educators who are teaching courses on related topics.

Author : Steven R. Radosevich,Jodie S. Holt,Claudio Ghersa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997-02-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0471116068

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Weed Ecology by Steven R. Radosevich,Jodie S. Holt,Claudio Ghersa Pdf

Weeds are successful plants, but on their own terms. Looking at weeds from an ecological viewpoint, emphasising the way in which one species interacts with others, the authors show that weeds are questionable mainly in that they are out-of-place.

Author : Caroline Elizabeth Christian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:X64562

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Dynamics of a Seed Dispersal Mutualism by Caroline Elizabeth Christian Pdf

Author : Steven R. Radosevich,Jodie S. Holt,Claudio M. Ghersa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470168936

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Ecology of Weeds and Invasive Plants by Steven R. Radosevich,Jodie S. Holt,Claudio M. Ghersa Pdf

The classic reference on weeds and invasive plants has been revised and updated. The Third Edition of this authoritative reference provides an in-depth understanding of how weeds and invasive plants develop and interact in the environment so you can manage and control them more effectively. The guide includes an introduction to weeds and invasive plants in various environments and an overview of their ecology and evolution. With extensive examples, this book: Focuses on the biological features of weeds and invasive plants, especially as they exist in agriculture, forests, rangelands, and natural ecosystems. Includes coverage of exotic invasive plants. Discusses a variety of methods and tools for managing weeds and invasive plants, including physical, cultural, biological, and chemical approaches. Examines systems approaches for management, including modern Integrated Pest Management. Addresses future challenges for scientists, farmers, and land managers. This is the definitive, hands-on reference if you're a land manager or professional in plant sciences, agronomy, weed science, and horticulture. The book is also an excellent textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate students studying agriculture, ecology, natural resources management, environmental management, or related fields.