A detailed account of the biology and ecology of vascular wetland plan ts and their applications in wetland plant science, Wetland Plants: Bi ology and Ecology presents a synthesis of wetland plant studies and re views from biology, physiology, evolution, genetics, community and pop ulation ecology, environmental science, and engineering. It provides a thorough discussion of the range of wetland plants adaptations to con ditions such as life in water or saturated soils, high salt or high su lfur, as well as low light and low carbon dioxide levels.

Students have questions, this book has answers:

• What is the structure and function of natural systems?
• Where and how do populations and communities live?
• How have human impacts altered ecosystems?
• How can we lessen impacts and create long term solutions?

Challenging Times Demand Changing Approaches

As the world strives to go green and clean, the discipline of environmental science is poised to take center stage. Its components span many disciplines, subdisciplines, and specialties. Reflecting...