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Ecological Genetics and Air Pollution
. Ed(S): Taylor, George E., Jr.; Pitelka, Louis F.; Clegg, Michael T.
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paperback. Editor(s): Taylor, George E., Jr.; Pitelka, Louis F.; Clegg, Michael T. Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PST; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 568.
Human activities influence the chemical and physical properties of the atmosphere; examples are increases in troposphere concentrations of ozone, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, heavy metals and UV-B radiation. Many of these changes can alter the physiological status of terrestrial vegetation through either inhibition or enhancement of growth and reproduction, thereby influencing the ability of sensitive plants to compete for limited resources. As a result, air pollution stress may be changing the genetic structure of plant populations. In this book, leading researchers with a broad, interdisciplinary range of expertise discuss the known and measurable effects of pollution on ... Read more
Human activities influence the chemical and physical properties of the atmosphere; examples are increases in troposphere concentrations of ozone, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, heavy metals and UV-B radiation. Many of these changes can alter the physiological status of terrestrial vegetation through either inhibition or enhancement of growth and reproduction, thereby influencing the ability of sensitive plants to compete for limited resources. As a result, air pollution stress may be changing the genetic structure of plant populations. In this book, leading researchers with a broad, interdisciplinary range of expertise discuss the known and measurable effects of pollution on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
359
Condition
New
Number of Pages
359
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461277804
SKU
V9781461277804
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