Alpine Ecosystems in the Northwest Caucasus (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)

Plant geographical description of the area, syntaxonomy, spatial patterns, floristic richness, structure of plant communities in relation to soil properties and herbivore influence were described for a mountain region that is difficult to access. Seasonal, inter-annual, and long-term dynamics of vegetation are discussed on the base of long-term observations as well as pollen and phytolith analyses. Population biology of alpine plants is studied by combination of field observations and mathematical modelling. Plant population strategies and soil seed banks are described for alpine plants from several communities. Results of long-term ecological experiments (plant reciprocal transplantations, dominant removals, light limitation) showed the significance of competition and facilitation for community organization. Structure of soil algal and fungal communities is represented as well as mycorrhiza of alpine plants. Main animal groups (wild) history and modern nature conservation problems are discussed.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Geobotany, 29
Release date:	September 2004
First published:	2004
Editors:	Vladimir G Onipchenko
Dimensions:	279 x 210 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	410
Edition:	2004 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4020-2382-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > Forests, rainforests
LSN:	1-4020-2382-0
Barcode:	9781402023828

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