Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology: Principles and Applications

ISBN-13: 9781107011076 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 330 str.

Goran I. Agren; Folke O. Andersson

Opis

Explains the structure, function and dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems and demonstrates the application of ecosystem ecology to current environmental problems.

Recenzje

"Interestingly written and illustrated with clear functional graphs and charts... Highly recommended."
R.L. Smith for Choice Magazine

Spis treści

Preface; Prologue: environmental changes and ecosystem effects – two historical examples; Part I. History and Concepts: 1. History of ecosystem research and ecosystem knowledge; 2. Ecology, ecosystem and ecosystem science; 3. Ecosystem ecology – cornerstones and scientific methodology; Part II. Ecosystem Structure and Function: 4. Ecosystem structure – vegetation and soil; 5. Energy and water; 6. Plant production; 7. Soil organic matter processes; 8. Organisms and ecosystem processes; 9. Element cycles; 10. Principles; Part III. Ecosystem Dynamics at Different Time Scales: 11. Tectonic to orbital changes; 12. Millennial to centennial or postglacial changes; 13. Centennial to annual changes; Part IV. Applications: 14. Air pollution and forest ecosystems; 15. Global change; Epilogue: society and terrestrial ecosystem ecology; Appendices: Appendix 1. Abbreviations; Appendix 2. Glossary; Appendix 3. Some useful values and symbols used to represent them; Appendix 4. Data on selected ecosystems; Index.