About the book
Presenting a global and interdisciplinary approach to plant ecology this muchawaited new edition of the book Plants and Vegetation integrates classical themes with the latest ideas models and data. Keddy draws on extensive teaching experience to bring the field to life guiding students through essential concepts with numerous realworld examples and fullcolour illustrations throughout. The chapters begin by presenting the wider picture of the origin of plants and their impact on the Earth before exploring the search for global patterns in plants and vegetation. Chapters on resources stress competition herbivory and mutualism explore causation and a concluding chapter on conservation addresses the concern that onethird of all plant species are at risk of extinction. The scope of this edition is broadened further by a new chapter on population ecology along with extensive examples including South African deserts the Guyana Highlands of South America Himalayan forests and arctic alpine environments.
Editions of Plant Ecology
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107114234
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Presenting a global and interdisciplinary approach to plant ecology this muchawaited new edition of the book Plants and Vegetation integrates classical themes with the latest ideas models and data. Keddy draws on extensive teaching experience to bring the field to life guiding students through essential concepts with numerous realworld examples and fullcolour illustrations throughout. The chapters begin by presenting the wider picture of the origin of plants and their impact on the Earth before exploring the search for global patterns in plants and vegetation. Chapters on resources stress competition herbivory and mutualism explore causation and a concluding chapter on conservation addresses the concern that onethird of all plant species are at risk of extinction. The scope of this edition is broadened further by a new chapter on population ecology along with extensive examples including South African deserts the Guyana Highlands of South America Himalayan forests and arctic alpine environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plant Ecology about?
Presenting a global and interdisciplinary approach to plant ecology this muchawaited new edition of the book Plants and Vegetation integrates classical themes with the latest ideas models and data. Keddy draws on extensive teaching experience to bring the field to life guiding students through essential concepts with numerous realworld examples and fullcolour illustrations throughout. The chapters begin by presenting the wider picture of the origin of plants and their impact on the Earth before exploring the search for global patterns in plants and vegetation. Chapters on resources stress competition herbivory and mutualism explore causation and a concluding chapter on conservation addresses the concern that onethird of all plant species are at risk of extinction. The scope of this edition is broadened further by a new chapter on population ecology along with extensive examples including South African deserts the Guyana Highlands of South America Himalayan forests and arctic alpine environments.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Plant Ecology?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere
Where can I read a sample of Plant Ecology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107114234
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Plant Ecology?
Paul A. Keddy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Plant Ecology is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107114234)