The Biology of Marine Plants

ISBN-13: 9780521427654 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 208 str.

M. J. Dring; Matthew H. Dring

Opis

This book provides an introduction to recent analytical and experimental studies of plant growth in the sea. The physiology and ecology of marine plants are, therefore, emphasized.

Spis treści

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Marine plants: taxonomic, morphological and ecological categories; 2. The sea as an environment for plant growth; 3. Photosynthesis in the sea; 4. Growth and productivity of marine plants; 5. Morphogenesis of marine plants; 6. The ecology of seaweeds: zonation and succession; 7. Geographical distribution of marine plants; 8. Uses and usage of marine plants; 9. Bacteria and fungi in the sea; References; Index.