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Author : J. Bastow Wilson,Andrew D. Q. Agnew,Stephen H. Roxburgh
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108482219
Provides a comprehensive review of the role of species interactions in the process of plant community assembly.
Author : Ragan M. Callaway
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402062247
This book marshals ecological literature from the last century on facilitation to make the case against the widely accepted individualistic notion of community organization. It examines the idea that positive interactions are more prevalent in physically stressful conditions. Coverage also includes species specificity in facilitative interactions, indirect facilitative interactions, and potential evolutionary aspects of positive interactions.
Author : Henry John Oosting
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019944870
A comprehensive overview of the field of plant ecology, examining the interactions between various species of plants, their environments, and the impact of human influence on ecosystems. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Henry Shoemaker Conard,George D 1869- Fuller,J 1884- Braun-Blanquet
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1015872719
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : David Tilman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1988-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691084890
In this new approach to understanding the dynamics occurring among plant populations at the community level, Tilman sets forth an exciting hypothesis to aid in explaining the factors operative in vegetation change. He emphasizes nutrient allocation, especially nitrogen and light, as a critical factor in addition to others in accounting for what is referred to as "succession" by most ecologists. Tilman initially presents some basic concepts--plant competition, resource allocation, and succession--followed by his extensive old field experiments on the Minnesota sand plain. These add support to his hypothesis concerning the role of nutrient allocation as a factor involved in vegetation change. Illustrations, including tables and figures, greatly enhance the text. A most readable book, and students of vegetation science will find it a welcome addition to their libraries. It also should find its way to all academic libraries since it is aimed primarily at professional plant ecologists. W.A. Niering Connecticut College--Choice Reviews.
Author : Beryl Robichaud
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0813520711
The book portrays New Jersey as an ecosystem--its geology, topography and soil, climate, plant-plant and plant-animal relationships, and the human impact on the environment. The authors describe in detail the twelve types of plant habitats distinguished in New Jersey and suggest places to observe good examples of them.
Author : Eddy van der Maarel,Janet Franklin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118452486
Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/vandermaarelfranklin/vegetationecology. Vegetation Ecology, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, integrated account of plant communities and their environments. Written by leading experts in their field from four continents, the second edition of this book: covers the composition, structure, ecology, dynamics, diversity, biotic interactions and distribution of plant communities, with an emphasis on functional adaptations; reviews modern developments in vegetation ecology in a historical perspective; presents a coherent view on vegetation ecology while integrating population ecology, dispersal biology, soil biology, ecosystem ecology and global change studies; tackles applied aspects of vegetation ecology, including management of communities and invasive species; includes new chapters addressing the classification and mapping of vegetation, and the significance of plant functional types Vegetation Ecology, 2nd Edition is aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduates and researchers and teachers in plant ecology, geography, forestry and nature conservation. Vegetation Ecology takes an integrated, multidisciplinary approach and will be welcomed as an essential reference for plant ecologists the world over.
Author : Eugenius Warming
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Botany
ISBN : UOM:39015074785463
Author : Brain F. Chabot
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400948303
Although, as W.D. Billings notes in his chapter in this book. the development of physiological ecology can be traced back to the very beginnings of the study of ecology it is clear that the modern development of this field in North America is due in the large part to the efforts of Billings alone. The foundation that Billings laid in the late 1950s came from his own studies on deserts and subsequently arctic and alpine plants, and also from his enormous success in instilling enthusiasm for the field in the numerous students attracted to the plant ecology program at Duke University. Billings' own studies provided the model for subsequent work in this field. Physiological techniques. normally confined to the laboratory. were brought into the field to examine processes under natural environmental conditions. These field studies were accompanied by experiments under controlled conditions where the relative impact of various factors could be assessed and further where genetic as opposed to environmental influences could be separated. This blending of field and laboratory approaches promoted the design of experiments which were of direct relevance to understanding the distribution and abundance of plants in nature. Physiological mechanisms were studied and assessed in the context of the functioning of plants under natural conditions rather than as an end in itself.
Author : Rexford F. Daubenmire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031367837
The nature of plant communities; Analysis and description of plant communities; Plant succession; Vegetation and ecosystem classification; Vegetation as an objective of study.
Author : Nigel Dunnett,James Hitchmough
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ecological landscape design
ISBN : 9780415438100
The Dynamic Landscape advances a fusion of scientific and ecological planning design philosophy that can address the need for more sustainable designed landscapes. It is a major statement on the design, implementation and management of ecologically inspired landscape vegetation.
Author : Robert H. Robichaux
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780816535408
This book offers an accessible introduction to Sonoran Desert ecology. Eight original essays by Sonoran Desert specialists provide an overview of the practice of ecology at landscape, community, and organism levels. The essays explore the rich diversity of plant life in the Sonoran Desert and the ecological patterns and processes that underlie it. They also reveal the history and scientific legacy of the Desert Laboratory in Tucson, which has conducted research on the Sonoran Desert since 1903.
Author : A. G. Tansley
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-12
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Excerpt from Types of British Vegetation: By Members of the General Committee for the Survey and Study of British Vegetation The work Of systematically surveying vegetation and recording the results on vegetation maps was begun in Scotland by the late Robert Smith in the Closing years of last century, and continued by his brother, 1 G. Smith, and various other workers. In 1904 these workers formed a committee, with the somewhat ponderous title of The Central Committee for the Survey and Study Of British Vegetation, to organise and facilitate work on these lines. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : FREDERIC E. CLEMENTS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033613274
Author : Timothy P. Spira
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780807877654
This richly illustrated field guide serves as an introduction to the wildflowers and plant communities of the southern Appalachians and the rolling hills of the adjoining piedmont. Rather than organizing plants, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, by flower color or family characteristics, as is done in most guidebooks, botanist Tim Spira takes a holistic, ecological approach that enables the reader to identify and learn about plants in their natural communities. This approach, says Spira, better reflects the natural world, as plants, like other organisms, don't live in isolation; they coexist and interact in myriad ways. Full-color photo keys allow the reader to rapidly preview plants found within each of the 21 major plant communities described, and the illustrated species description for each of the 340 featured plants includes fascinating information about the ecology and natural history of each plant in its larger environment. With this new format, readers can see how the mountain and piedmont landscapes form a mosaic of plant communities that harbor particular groups of plants. The volume also includes a glossary, illustrations of plant structures, and descriptions of sites to visit. Whether you're a beginning naturalist or an expert botanist, this guidebook is a useful companion on field excursions and wildflower walks, as well as a valuable reference. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press