Overview

This richly illustrated text covers the ecophysiology of plants of all major tropical ecosystems, from tropical rain forests, epiphytic habitats, mangroves and savannas to salinas, inselbergs and paramos and their ecophysiological adaptation to these different tropical environments. The physiognomy of biotopes and characteristic life forms of plants are depicted with photographs.

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Author:   U. Luttge
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.30cm
Weight:   0.726kg
ISBN:  

9783540611615

ISBN 10:   3540611614
Pages:   396
Publication Date:   June 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783540717928
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction * Large Scale Sensing and Diagnosis in Relation to the Tropical Environment * Tropical Forests * Epiphytes, lianas and hemiepiphytes * Mangroves * Salinas * Savannas * Inselbergs * Paramos.

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.,. it is hard to find a comprehensive text in tropical ecology, and this volume does lend itself to that purpose. Makes an excellent reference for advanced undergraduates and graduates. Trends in Plant Sciences <p> The book is written as a comprehensive reading suitable for both students and scientists in plant ecophysiology: it includes numerous explanations of relevant physiological, biochemical and biophysical terms and processes in the form of boxes with references for more details. Abundant figures, schemes, and photographs maek the book self-explanatory and attractive. The book is good in every aspect. biologia plantarum <p>&nbsp;

.,. it is hard to find a comprehensive text in tropical ecology, and this volume does lend itself to that purpose. Makes an excellent reference for advanced undergraduates and graduates. Trends in Plant Sciences The book is written as a comprehensive reading suitable for both students and scientists in plant ecophysiology: it includes numerous explanations of relevant physiological, biochemical and biophysical terms and processes in the form of boxes with references for more details. Abundant figures, schemes, and photographs maek the book self-explanatory and attractive. The book is good in every aspect. biologia plantarum

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