2010, ISBN: 0521899400

[EAN: 9780521899406], Neubuch, [PU: Cambridge University Press], (460 pages) Explores worldwide research on the ecology of ferns, highlighting the integral role ferns play in many ecosyst… More...

[EAN: 9780521899406], Neubuch, [PU: Cambridge University Press], (460 pages) Explores worldwide research on the ecology of ferns, highlighting the integral role ferns play in many ecosystems.Ferns are an integral part of the world's flora, appreciated for their beauty as ornamentals, problematic as invaders and endangered by human interference. They often dominate forest understories but also colonize open areas, invade waterways and survive in nutrient-poor wastelands and eroded pastures. Presented here is the first comprehensive summary of fern ecology, with worldwide examples from Siberia to the islands of Hawaii. Topics include a brief history of the ecological study of ferns, a global survey of fern biogeography, fern population dynamics, the role of ferns in ecosystem nutrient cycles, their adaptations to xeric environments and future directions in fern ecology. Fully illustrated concepts and processes provide a framework for future research and utilization of ferns for graduate students and professionals in ecology, conservation and land management. BiographicalNote: Joanne M. Sharpe is an independent consultant specializing in fern ecology, long-term studies, the role of amateurs in ecological research, and education. She received her Ph.D. in Botany at the University of Georgia in 1988. She is currently a Research Associate with the NSF-funded Luquillo Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program in Puerto Rico where for the past 18 years she has monitored fern growth and spore production as part of rainforest productivity, hurricane impact and demographic research projects. She has published 10 articles and presented interim results at numerous professional meetings. She compiles the Annual Review of Pteridological Research for the International Association of Pteridologists and manages their membership database thus maintaining contact with pteridologists throughout the world. ( Hardback)<

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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR, 460 Seiten, [GR: 16990 - HC/Pharmazie/Pharmakologie/Toxikologie], [SW: - Medical / Nursing], Gebunden, Klappe… More...

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR, 460 Seiten, [GR: 16990 - HC/Pharmazie/Pharmakologie/Toxikologie], [SW: - Medical / Nursing], Gebunden, Klappentext: Explores worldwide research on the ecology of ferns, highlighting the integral role ferns play in many ecosystems. Explores worldwide research on the ecology of ferns, highlighting the integral role ferns play in many ecosystems.<

ISBN: 9780521899406

Fern Ecology Author :Joanne M. Sharpe Klaus Mehltreter Lawrence R. Walker 9780521899406 0521899400, [PU: Cambridge University Press]

ISBN: 0521899400

[PU: Cambridge University Press]

2010, ISBN: 9780521899406

Hardcover, Buch, [PU: Cambridge University Press]