Gradients in a Tropical Mountain Ecosystem of Ecuador - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3540735259 ISBN 13 : 9783540735250

Editeur : Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 2008

Synopsis

The tropical mountain ecosystem of one of the "hottest" hotspots of biodiversity in the world was investigated by almost 30 groups of researchers from various disciplines. They performed ecosystem analyses following two gradients: an altitudinal gradient and a gradient of land use intensity and ecosystem regeneration following human use. Based on these analyses, this volume discusses findings in macro and microclimate; physics, chemistry, and biology of soils; water relations; matter turnover and nutrient availability; biomass allocation; plant growth; floral composition; vegetation structure and dynamics; plant life forms; organismic interactions; population diversity of birds, moths, and microarthropods; ethnobotanical and sociological aspects; forest management; and reforestation with indigenous species. Several new hypotheses regarding biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and the sustainable management of a biodiversity hotspot are presented.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3540735259
• ISBN 13: 9783540735250
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 538
• Éditeur: Beck Erwin, Bendix Jörg, Kottke Ingrid, Makeschin Franz, Mosandl Reinhard
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