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Invasive Alien Plants: An Ecological Appraisal for the Indian Subcontinent (CABI Invasives Series)
J.R. Bhatt
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Hardcover. An Ecological Appraisal for the Indian Subcontinent. 328 pages, 107 illustrations. Editor(s): Bhatt, J. R.; Singh, J. S.; Singh, S. P.; Tripathi, R. S.; Kohli, R. K. Invasive alien species are a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystems throughout the world. This book reveals existing and potential invaders, evaluates the level of risk they pose to native species and suggests steps to manage spread and limit damage. It is suitable for policy-makers and for researchers of invasive plants worldwide. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FK; PST; RNK. Dimension: 174 x 248 x 24. Weight: 880.
Invasive alien species are a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystems throughout the world. In India, a country with four of the world's most important 'biodiversity hotspots', the invasion of alien plants means risking a national ecological disaster with major social and economic consequences. Currently, there is insufficient information about invasive alien plants; their distribution, rate of spread and adaptability to new environments. This book reveals existing and potential invaders, evaluates the level of risk they pose to native species and suggests steps to manage spread and limit damage. Invaluable to policy-makers, this book is also required reading for researchers ... Read more
Invasive alien species are a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystems throughout the world. In India, a country with four of the world's most important 'biodiversity hotspots', the invasion of alien plants means risking a national ecological disaster with major social and economic consequences. Currently, there is insufficient information about invasive alien plants; their distribution, rate of spread and adaptability to new environments. This book reveals existing and potential invaders, evaluates the level of risk they pose to native species and suggests steps to manage spread and limit damage. Invaluable to policy-makers, this book is also required reading for researchers ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
CABI
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845939076
SKU
V9781845939076
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
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