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Serpentine: The Evolution and Ecology of a Model System
Rajakaru Harrison S
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Description for Serpentine: The Evolution and Ecology of a Model System
Hardback. Serpentine soils have long fascinated biologists for the specialized floras they support and the challenges they pose to plant survival and growth. This work focuses on what scientists have learned about major questions in earth history, evolution, ecology, conservation, and restoration from the study of serpentine areas, especially in California. Editor(s): Harrison, Susan; Rajakaruna, Nishanta. Num Pages: 464 pages, 7 b/w photographs, 42 line illustrations, 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 852.
Serpentine soils have long fascinated biologists for the specialized floras they support and the challenges they pose to plant survival and growth. This volume focuses on what scientists have learned about major questions in earth history, evolution, ecology, conservation, and restoration from the study of serpentine areas, especially in California. Results from molecular studies offer insight into evolutionary patterns, while new ecological research examines both species and communities. "Serpentine" highlights research whose breadth provides context and fresh insights into the evolution and ecology of stressful environments.
Serpentine soils have long fascinated biologists for the specialized floras they support and the challenges they pose to plant survival and growth. This volume focuses on what scientists have learned about major questions in earth history, evolution, ecology, conservation, and restoration from the study of serpentine areas, especially in California. Results from molecular studies offer insight into evolutionary patterns, while new ecological research examines both species and communities. "Serpentine" highlights research whose breadth provides context and fresh insights into the evolution and ecology of stressful environments.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520268357
SKU
V9780520268357
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About Rajakaru Harrison S
Susan Harrison is Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of California, Davis. Nishanta Rajakaruna is Professor of Botany at the College of the Atlantic.
Reviews for Serpentine: The Evolution and Ecology of a Model System
"A must have for ecologists and conservation biologists... Highly recommended."
R. B. Pratt Choice "A very compelling case for why the study of serpentine is important for ecologists and evolutionary biologists." New England Botanical Club "The volume is well organized and well written."
Alessandro Chiarucci The Quarterly Review Of Bio
R. B. Pratt Choice "A very compelling case for why the study of serpentine is important for ecologists and evolutionary biologists." New England Botanical Club "The volume is well organized and well written."
Alessandro Chiarucci The Quarterly Review Of Bio