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Fern ecology /
"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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2010.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "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. This is the first comprehensive summary of fern ecology, with worldwide examples from Siberia to Hawaii. Topics include a brief history of the ecological study of ferns, their biogeography and population dynamics, their role in ecosystem nutrient cycles and adaptations to xeric environments, and their responses to disturbance and interactions with other organisms. Fully illustrated concepts provide a framework for students and professionals in ecology, conservation, and land management, and a wealth of information for anyone interested in ferns"--Jacket. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xvi, 444 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780511677755 0511677758 9780511844898 0511844891 9780511682230 0511682239 1107212421 9781107212428 0511850050 9780511850059 1282653121 9781282653122 9786612653124 6612653124 0511684215 9780511684210 0511679009 9780511679001 0511680252 9780511680250 |