Plant ecology [Elektronisk resurs]
Böcker. Oxford ; Malden : Blackwell Science. 1997.
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 function--are influenced by abiotic factors (eg, climate and soils) and by biotic factors (eg, competition and herbivory). Adopting a dynamic approach, this 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 scale 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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 633-699) and index.
Chapter 1 Photosynthesis /Harold A. Mooney and James R. Ehleringer -- Chapter 2 Plant Water Relations /John Grace -- Chapter 3 Nutrient Acquisition /Alastair Fitter -- Chapter 4 Life History and Environment /Michael J. Crawley -- Chapter 5 Plant Secondary Metabolism /Jeffrey B. Harborne -- Chapter 6 Sex /Michael J. Crawley -- Chapter 7 Seed Dormancy /Mark Rees -- Chapter 8 Mechanisms of Plant Competition /David Tilman -- Chapter 9 Ecology of Pollination and Seed Dispersal /Henry F. Howe and Lynn C. Westley -- Chapter 10 Plant Chemistry and Herbivory, or Why the World is Green /Susan E. Hartley and Clive G. Jones -- Chapter 11 The Structure of Plant Populations /Michael J. Hutchings -- Chapter 12 Plant Population Dynamics /Andrew R. Watkinson -- Chapter 13 Plant-Herbivore Dynamics /Michael J. Crawley -- Chapter 14 The Structure of Plant Communities /Michael J. Crawley -- Chapter 15 Dynamics of Plant Communities /Stephen W. Pacala -- Chapter 16 Plants in Trophic Webs /James P. Grover and Robert D. Holt -- Chapter 17 Plants and Pollution /Mike Ashmore -- Chapter 18 Climate Change and Vegetation /J. Philip Grime -- Chapter 19 Biodiversity /Michael J. Crawley
Electronic reproduction.
Förlagsfakta
- ISBN
- 9780632036394
- Titel
- Plant ecology [Elektronisk resurs]
- Författare
- Crawley, Michael J. - Wiley InterScience (Online service)
- Förlag
- Oxford ; Malden : Blackwell Science
- Utgivningsår
- 1997