South Pacific Reef Plants

South Pacific Reef Plants
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Publisher : Offshore Graphics Incorporated
Total Pages : 344
Release :
ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822033088782
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis South Pacific Reef Plants by : Diane Scullion Littler

Coral Reef Marine Plants of Hainan Island

Coral Reef Marine Plants of Hainan Island
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Publisher : Academic Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9780128119648
ISBN-13 : 0128119640
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Coral Reef Marine Plants of Hainan Island by : Antoninovich Eduard Titlyanov

Coral Reef Marine Plants of Hainan Island summarizes the literature on the role and use of marine plants in coral reef ecosystems, especially in China and countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. The first chapter of the book focuses on the description of coral reef ecosystems, their architecture, and status of Hainan coral reefs. The second chapter focuses on common knowledge surrounding marine plants, such as their classification, identifying characteristics of different phyla, morphology, reproduction, life forms, main algal communities on coral reefs, distribution of algae on coral reefs and their roles, and the use of seaweeds in cookery, medicine, industry, and agriculture. The third chapter on the seaweed flora of Hainan Island contains species composition of the marine benthic flora, the complete list of marine plants found by researchers from all studies, and historical changes in the flora and seasonal changes. The final chapter shows how to identify common species of marine plants on coral reefs of Hainan Island. This excellent work will help readers identify relevant plants, also teaching them how to use plant resources to assess endangered states and create conservation strategies. - Presents the first publication devoted to the description of marine plants of Hainan Island - Describes marine plants, including the role of their communities in ecosystems of coral reef - Discusses seasonal and decadal changes in biodiversity and the composition of the marine flora of the island - Combines fundamental morphology with utilization and related products

Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific

Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9290611197
ISBN-13 : 9789290611196
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Medicinal Plants in the South Pacific by :

Describes the information available, from both traditional medical texts and recent scientific studies, for 102 medicinal plants used in the South Pacific Islands. Plants from this part of the world represent an especially diverse flora and include several species currently undergoing scientific investigation. Common traditional uses include the treatment of minor injuries, childhood ailments, and complications of pregnancy. Plants described in the book are also used as emetics and as ointments and dressings applied to surface wounds or used to treat skin problems. Addressed to ethnobotanists, phytochemists, and pharmacologists, the book aims to document traditional clinical uses and bring these to the attention of the international scientific community, while also preserving knowledge about the distinctive indigenous practices in these island communities. Full-color photographs are included to facilitate identification of plants and plant parts used for medicinal purposes. Each plant is described according to a common format, which includes information on scientific name, local names, English name, a description of the plant and its habitat and distribution, and a summary of what is known about its chemical constituents, biological activity, and traditional uses. Close to 500 references to the traditional and scientific literature are included. The book concludes with a detailed index of local names used in these islands.

South Pacific Handbook

South Pacific Handbook
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Publisher : David Stanley
Total Pages : 614
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0918373050
ISBN-13 : 9780918373052
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis South Pacific Handbook by : David Stanley

Tropical Reef Life

Tropical Reef Life
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 164
Release :
ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822025510207
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Tropical Reef Life by : Michael Aw

Coral Reefs of the Eastern Tropical Pacific

Coral Reefs of the Eastern Tropical Pacific
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 666
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9789401774994
ISBN-13 : 9401774994
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Coral Reefs of the Eastern Tropical Pacific by : Peter W. Glynn

This book documents and examines the state of health of coral reefs in the eastern tropical Pacific region. It touches on the occurrence of coral reefs in the waters of surrounding countries, and it explores their biogeography, biodiversity and condition relative to the El Niño southern oscillation and human impacts. Additionally contained within is a field that presents information on many of the species presented in the preceding chapters.

Tropical Marine Plants of Palau

Tropical Marine Plants of Palau
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015080760088
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Tropical Marine Plants of Palau by : Hideo Ohba

Moon Handbooks South Pacific

Moon Handbooks South Pacific
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Publisher : David Stanley
Total Pages : 1128
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1566914116
ISBN-13 : 9781566914116
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Moon Handbooks South Pacific by : David Stanley

Travelers will find the best of the South Pacific in this guidebook that provides in-depth coverage of outdoor recreation. Complete with helpful maps, photographs and illustrations, as well as useful advice on food, entertainment, and money, this guidebook offers the tools travelers need for a uniquely personal experience.

Wild Food Plants of the South Pacific and Southeast Asia

Wild Food Plants of the South Pacific and Southeast Asia
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 152
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ISBN-10 : 1535062894
ISBN-13 : 9781535062893
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Wild Food Plants of the South Pacific and Southeast Asia by : Steve W. Chadde

Wild Food Plants of the South Pacific and Southeast Asia is an introduction to the wide variety of edible food plants available on the islands of the South Pacific and throughout Southeast Asia. Arranged by part of the plant used, the manual identifies and illustrates (with detailed line drawings and a number of b/w photos) nearly 150 commonly eaten plants of the region, along with basic preparation and safety instructions. Included are chapters on: Edible Ferns, Herbs, Palms, Grasses, Tubers, Fruits and Seeds; and common poisonous plants and plants used to stupefy fish.

Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs

Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 1226
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9789048126385
ISBN-13 : 904812638X
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs by : David Hopley

Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants and animals. Their study therefore incorporates a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia approaches coral reefs from an earth science perspective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most prominently from climate change with changes to water temperature, sea level and ocean acidification particularly damaging. Modern reefs have evolved through the massive environmental changes of the Quaternary with long periods of exposure during glacially lowered sea level periods and short periods of interglacial growth. The entries in this encyclopedia condense the large amount of work carried out since Charles Darwin first attempted to understand reef evolution. Leading authorities from many countries have contributed to the entries covering areas of geology, geography and ecology, providing comprehensive access to the most up-to-date research on the structure, form and processes operating on Quaternary coral reefs.