Ecological Genetics and Air Pollution (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)

Human activities influence the chemical and physical properties of the atmosphere; examples are increases in troposphere concentrations of ozone, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, heavy metals and UV-B radiation. Many of these changes can alter the physiological status of terrestrial vegetation through either inhibition or enhancement of growth and reproduction, thereby influencing the ability of sensitive plants to compete for limited resources. As a result, air pollution stress may be changing the genetic structure of plant populations. In this book, leading researchers with a broad, interdisciplinary range of expertise discuss the known and measurable effects of pollution on terrestrial vegetation within the framework of ecological genetics, as well as suitable experimental methodologies to analyze the often novel or unusual effects of such environmental stresses. For environmental researchers and managers, Ecological Genetics and Air Pollution will be a welcomed introduction to this field of growing importance for long-term ecological studies.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	1991
Editors:	George E Jr Taylor • Louis F. Pitelka • Michael T. Clegg
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	359
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
ISBN-13:	978-1-4612-7780-4
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4612-7780-9
Barcode:	9781461277804

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