Heathlands: Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment: 20 - Rilegato

 
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Increased atmospheric nitrogen deposition and changes in the management of heathlands have caused a significant change in the species composition of the NW-European heathlands. This change from ericaceous towards gramineous dominance is analyzed in detail in "Heathlands: Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment". Special emphasis is put on the effects of increased atmospheric nutrient input on nutrient cycling, competition between plant species and plant herbivore interactions. The possibilities for the long-term conservation of heathlands are discussed by considering regeneration from seed and the usefulness of mathematical management models. The book provides a synthesis of pure and applied plant ecology. It should be of interest to ecologists, biological conservationists, heathland managers and government decision makers.

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Preface. 1. General Introduction; G.W. Heil, R. Aerts. 2. Atmospheric Deposition of Sulphur and Nitrogen in Heathland Ecosystems; R. Bobbink, G.W. Heil. 3. Biomass and Nutrient Dynamics of Dominant Plant Species from Heathlands; R. Aerts. 4. The Effect of External Stress and Disturbance Factors on Calluna-Dominated Heathland Vegetation; J.J.M. Berdowski. 5. Competition between Dominant Plant Species in Heathlands; R. Aerts. 6. Seed Bank, Germination, and Establishment of Ericaceous and Gramineous Species in Heathlands; M. Bruggink. 7. Impact of Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition on Dry Heathlands: a Stochastic Model Simulating Competition between Calluna vulgaris and Two Grass Species; G.W. Heil, R. Bobbink. 8. Synthesis: Perspectives for Heathlands; G.W. Heil, R. Aerts. Index.

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9789048142316: Heathlands: Patterns and Processes in a Changing Environment: 20

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ISBN 10:  9048142318 ISBN 13:  9789048142316
Casa editrice: Springer, 2010
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