Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology

Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 536
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ISBN-10 : 9781441995049
ISBN-13 : 1441995048
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology by : F Stuart Chapin III

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scientists from a wide array of disciplines

Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology

Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 449
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ISBN-10 : 9780387216638
ISBN-13 : 0387216634
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology by : F Stuart Chapin III

Features review questions at the end of each chapter; Includes suggestions for recommended reading; Provides a glossary of ecological terms; Has a wide audience as a textbook for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and as a reference for practicing scientists from a wide array of disciplines

Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology

Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 365
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ISBN-10 : 9781107011076
ISBN-13 : 1107011078
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology by : Göran I. Ågren

Explains the structure, function and dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems and demonstrates the application of ecosystem ecology to current environmental problems.

Terrestrial Ecosystems

Terrestrial Ecosystems
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Publisher : Brooks Cole
Total Pages : 600
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015049741138
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Synopsis Terrestrial Ecosystems by : John D. Aber

Covering the complexities and interconnected nature of the world, as well as the impact of mankind on the environment, this interdisciplinary book presents a holistic view of ecosystem function and is designed to help students understand and predict the environmental future of the Earth. The authors provide a complete view of the environment--from the Taiga Forests of interior Alaska to the desert plains of the Serengeti. While retaining the previous edition's basic four-part structure, the authors have reviewed every topic (and consulted the recent literature in each case) in order to present the most complete and accurate picture of the state of ecosystem studies today.

Terrestrial Ecosystems Through Time

Terrestrial Ecosystems Through Time
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 588
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ISBN-10 : 9780226041551
ISBN-13 : 0226041557
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Terrestrial Ecosystems Through Time by : Anna K. Behrensmeyer

Breathtaking in scope, this is the first survey of the entire ecological history of life on land—from the earliest traces of terrestrial organisms over 400 million years ago to the beginning of human agriculture. By providing myriad insights into the unique ecological information contained in the fossil record, it establishes a new and ambitious basis for the study of evolutionary paleoecology of land ecosystems. A joint undertaking of the Evolution of Terrestrial Ecosystems Consortium at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, and twenty-six additional researchers, this book begins with four chapters that lay out the theoretical background and methodology of the science of evolutionary paleoecology. Included are a comprehensive review of the taphonomy and paleoenvironmental settings of fossil deposits as well as guidelines for developing ecological characterizations of extinct organisms and the communities in which they lived. The remaining three chapters treat the history of terrestrial ecosystems through geological time, emphasizing how ecological interactions have changed, the rate and tempo of ecosystem change, the role of exogenous "forcing factors" in generating ecological change, and the effect of ecological factors on the evolution of biological diversity. The six principal authors of this volume are all associated with the Evolution of Terrestrial Ecosystems program at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.

Terrestrial Ecosystems in a Changing World

Terrestrial Ecosystems in a Changing World
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9783540327301
ISBN-13 : 3540327304
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Terrestrial Ecosystems in a Changing World by : Josep G. Canadell

This book examines the impacts of global change on terrestrial ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on impacts of atmospheric, climate and land use change, and the book discusses the future challenges and the scientific frameworks to address them. Finally, the book explores fundamental new research developments and the need for stronger integration of natural and human dimensions in addressing the challenge of global change.

Nitrogen in Terrestrial Ecosystems

Nitrogen in Terrestrial Ecosystems
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9783642751684
ISBN-13 : 3642751687
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Nitrogen in Terrestrial Ecosystems by : Carl O. Tamm

Nitrogen is a key element in ecosystem processes. Aspects of local and global changes in nitrogen in both undisturbed and disturbed conditions are discussed. Environmental changes caused by pollution from nitrogenous compounds and changes in landuse are also described. Organisms, plants, animals and microorganisms are all affecting nitrogen supply. Emphasis is placed on natural and anthropogenic transfer of nitrogen between ecosystems and also on the interaction of nitrogen with other bioelements.

Ecosystem Ecology

Ecosystem Ecology
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 174
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ISBN-10 : 0521513499
ISBN-13 : 9780521513494
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Ecosystem Ecology by : David G. Raffaelli

What can ecological science contribute to the sustainable management and conservation of the natural systems that underpin human well-being? Bridging the natural, physical and social sciences, this book shows how ecosystem ecology can inform the ecosystem services approach to environmental management. The authors recognise that ecosystems are rich in linkages between biophysical and social elements that generate powerful intrinsic dynamics. Unlike traditional reductionist approaches, the holistic perspective adopted here is able to explain the increasing range of scientific studies that have highlighted unexpected consequences of human activity, such as the lack of recovery of cod populations on the Grand Banks despite nearly two decades of fishery closures, or the degradation of Australia's fertile land through salt intrusion. Written primarily for researchers and graduate students in ecology and environmental management, it provides an accessible discussion of some of the most important aspects of ecosystem ecology and the potential relationships between them.

Climate Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling

Climate Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 459
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ISBN-10 : 9781107043787
ISBN-13 : 1107043786
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Climate Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling by : Gordon Bonan

Provides an essential introduction to modeling terrestrial ecosystems in Earth system models for graduate students and researchers.

Carbon Dioxide and Terrestrial Ecosystems

Carbon Dioxide and Terrestrial Ecosystems
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 463
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ISBN-10 : 9780080500706
ISBN-13 : 0080500706
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Carbon Dioxide and Terrestrial Ecosystems by : George W. Koch

The importance of carbon dioxide extends from cellular to global levels of organization and potential ecological deterioration may be the result of increased CO2 in our atmosphere. Recently, the research emphasis shifted from studies of photosynthesis pathways and plant growth to ground-breaking studies of carbon dioxide balances in ecosystems, regions, and even the entire globe. Carbon Dioxide and Terrestrial Ecosystems addresses these new areas of research. Economically important woody ecosystems are emphasized because they have substantial influence on global carbon dioxide balances. Herbaceous ecosystems (e.g., grasslands, prairies, wetlands) and crop ecosystems are also covered. The interactions among organisms, communities, and ecosystems are modeled, and the book closes with an important synthesis of this growing nexus of research. Carbon Dioxide and Terrestrial Ecosystems is a compilation of detailed scientific studies that reveal how ecosystems generally, and particular plants specifically, respond to changed levels of carbon dioxide. - Contributions from an international team of experts - Empirical examination of the actual effects of carbon dioxide - Variety of terrestrial habitats investigated - Specific plants and whole ecosystems offered as studies