Crawley : Plant Ecology :

| 1997 | | Kart, F:17x24,2 cm, 734 S, Farbaabildungen zahlr. Tabellen. | WG: Buch | | Plant ecology is the scientific study of the factors influencing the distribution and abundance of plants. This benchmark text, extremely well received in its first edition, shows how pattern and structure at different levels of plant organization from ecophysiology through population dynamics to community structure and ecosystem funciton are influenced by abiotic factors such as climate and soils, and by biotic factors such as competition and herbivory. Adopting a dynamic approach, the book combines descriptive text with theoretical models and experimental data. It will be invaluable reading for both student and practising ecologist alike. In this second edition, the structure of the book has been completely revised, moving from the small to the large scale in keeping with contemporary teaching methods. This fresh approach allows consideration of several new and important topics such as plant secondary chemistry, herbivory, sex and breeding systems. Additional chapters address topical applied issues in plant ecology including global warming, pollution and biodiversity. | [E] | |