Plant Ecology

A groundbreaking approach to scale and scaling in ecological theory and practice Scale is one of the most important concepts in ecology, yet resear...

Presenting a global and interdisciplinary approach to plant ecology, this much-awaited new edition of the book Plants and Vegetation integrates cla...

Reducere. Undeservedly out of print for decades, American Plants for American Gardens was one of the first popular books to promote the use of plant ecology ...

This up-to-date and long-awaited text provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the conservation and utilisation of plant genetic divers...

The life cycle of a plant can be truly remarkable to observe, and the energy of plant life can be truly mystifying; consider how certain environmen...

Reviews the various aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This title is suitable for po...

Core principles are examined such as soil-plant relationships, genetic manipulation and diversity, yield and water requirements, as well as physica...

Reducere. Flowers are structures produced by angiosperms or flowering plants. Their evolutionary history has been shaped by their association with pollinator...

Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology, Seventh Edition continues to set the standard for the fundamentals of plant science. No botany text bette...

Reducere. For seventy years, The Natural Gardens of North Carolina has been a must-read volume for anyone interested in wildflowers, native plants, ecology, ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Robert OrnduffAuthor: Phyllis M. FaberAuthor: Todd Keeler WolfCalifornia's unique plants range in size from the stately Coa...

Variation in UV-B radiation is crucial to climate change and crop productivity. This book focuses on its environmental interactions, and how plants...

This new eighth edition has been fully updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. Now with over 5, ...

Reducere. The Sierra Nevada region is a land of alpine lakes, ubiquitous mountains, and meadows filled with a seemingly endless variety of wildflowers. This ...

DescriptionMost people can readily identify a forest, or a grassland, or a wetland - these are the simple labels we give different plant communitie...

Reducere. Understanding the flowering plants of any region begins with the recognition of families. This remarkable volume, created to serve students, profes...

DescriptionHow do plant and animal populations change genetically to evolve and adapt to their local environments? How do populations grow and inte...

Reducere. The Ecology of Herbal Medicine introduces botanical medicine through an in-depth exploration of the land, presenting a unique guide to plants found...

Reducere. An invaluable resource for the home or commercial gardener who wishes to plant native species. Edward W. Chester, Austin Peay State University The ...

Reducere. This handy handbook, which can be used independently or as a companion to The Trees of Florida and The Shrubs and Woody Vines of Florida, makes it ...

Reducere. In this comprehensive volume Donald D. Cox gathers substantial data on simple field plants in Eastern North America and with great clarity he studi...

DescriptionAlthough we tend to think of our cities as concrete jungles, our post-new urban environment is awash in plant life. Wild urban plants ha...

Reducere. Seed dispersal is a critical stage in the life cycle of most flowering plants. The process can have far-reaching effects on a species' biology, esp...

Reducere. Alaska Trees and Shrubs has been the definitive work on the woody plants of Alaska for more than three decades. This new, completely revised second...

Reducere. The saguaro, with its great size and characteristic shape--its arms stretching heavenward, its silhouette often resembling a human--has become the ...

Reducere. DescriptionCovert Plants contributes to newly emerging discourses on the implications of vegetal life for the arts and culture. This stretches to c...

This Open Access volume aims to methodologically improve our understanding of biodiversity by linking disciplines that incorporate remote sensing, ...

Edible Forest Gardens is a groundbreaking two-volume work that spells out and explores the key concepts of forest ecology and applies them to the n...

Edible Forest Gardens is a groundbreaking two-volume work that spells out and explores the key concepts of forest ecology and applies them to the n...

This book enhances our understanding of biological control, the suppression of populations of pests and weeds by living organisms, combining theory...

Reducere. Donald D. Cox brings together a wide range of information about the forests of eastern North America, including the origins and types of soils and ...

DescriptionMediterranean landscapes are extraordinarily beautiful: alternating mounds of silver and green, textured leaves, flashes of color and in...

Reducere. First published in 1987, Ralph W. Tiner's A Field Guide to Coastal Wetland Plants of the Northeastern United States soon established itself as the ...

In New Naturalism, horticulturist and modern plantsman Kelly D. Norris shares his inspiring, ecologically sound vision for home gardens created wit...

Discover a way of eating that revolutionized the meaning of our food choices and sold more than 3 million copies--now in a 50th-anniversary edition...

Reducere. Covering 825 species, more than any comparable field guide, Trees of Eastern North America is the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest...

Reducere. Everyday Cheesemaking is an introduction to DIY home cheese making made simple and accessible. K. Ruby Blume introduces you to the concepts, equipm...

Reducere. This attractive, heavily illustrated field guide is the most comprehensive accounting of the woody plants of Arkansas ever published. Features of t...

Reducere. A beautiful, comprehensive guide to going green and living sustainably. Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food...

DescriptionThis beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on more than 190 species of animal and plant that inhabit still...

DescriptionWith its high plains, rolling hills, and river valleys, Kansas is home to a surprisingly diverse flora, and among these riches are the 1...

Reducere. A well-respected herbalist describes how opening ourselves to the spirit forces of nature can promote personal well-being and restore a healthy rel...

Reducere. An environmental engineer turned ecology writer relates the history of our waterways and her own growing understanding of why our waterways continu...

Reducere. Award-winning author, naturalist, and conservationist Tim Palmer presents the world of California rivers in this practical and inspiring field guid...

Reducere. In more than four decades as president of The Land Institute, Wes Jackson became widely known as one of the founders of the sustainable agriculture...

Grazing management might seem simple: just put livestock in a pasture and let them eat their fill. However, as Sarah Flack explains in The Art and ...

After decades of emphasis on pest control, often achieved through chemical means, gardeners around the world are beginning to come around to a new-...