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Physiological Ecology of North American Desert Plants
Smith, Stanley D.; Monson, Russell K.; Anderson, Jay Ennis
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Description for Physiological Ecology of North American Desert Plants
paperback. Series: Adaptations of Desert Organisms. Num Pages: 296 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 462.
This book begins with the physical and biological characterization of the four North American deserts and a description of the primary adaptations of plants to environmental stress. In the following chapters the authors present case studies of key species representing dominant growth forms of the North American deserts, and provide an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the major patterns of adaptations in desert plants. One chapter is devoted to several important exotic plants that have invaded North American deserts. The book ends with a synthesis of the adaptations and resource requirements of North American desert plants. Further, it addresses how ... Read more
This book begins with the physical and biological characterization of the four North American deserts and a description of the primary adaptations of plants to environmental stress. In the following chapters the authors present case studies of key species representing dominant growth forms of the North American deserts, and provide an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the major patterns of adaptations in desert plants. One chapter is devoted to several important exotic plants that have invaded North American deserts. The book ends with a synthesis of the adaptations and resource requirements of North American desert plants. Further, it addresses how ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Series
Adaptations of Desert Organisms
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642639005
SKU
V9783642639005
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