Biodiversity and Savanna Ecosystem Processes A Global Perspective

Savannas are the most widespread ecosystem in the tropics and as such are subjected to great human pressure that may result in massive soil degradation. The book addresses the role of species in the function of savanna ecosystems. It is shown that savannas are enormously diverse and that four factor...

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Other Authors: Solbrig, Otto T. (Editor), Medina, Ernesto (Editor), Silva, Juan F. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1996, 1996
Edition:1st ed. 1996
Series:Ecological Studies, Analysis and Synthesis
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Savannas are the most widespread ecosystem in the tropics and as such are subjected to great human pressure that may result in massive soil degradation. The book addresses the role of species in the function of savanna ecosystems. It is shown that savannas are enormously diverse and that four factors determine the function of savanna ecosystems: Plant Available Moisture; Plant Available Nutrients; Fire; Herbivores
Physical Description:X, 223 p online resource
ISBN:9783642789694