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Flora and Vegetation of Highlands
Author: Ecology of Highlands
Author: M.S. ManiPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400991746
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
High altitude research is comparatively a recent development. With the notable exceptions of entomology, botany and perhaps some aspects of human acclimatization, our knowledge of high altitude environment is extremely scanty. There is at present no comprehensive handbook on the general ecology of highlands. This book aims at providing such a text for the use of the general scientist, engineer, biologist and university students. It summarizes and critically reviews current developments and focusses atten tion on urgent problems of highland ecology needing future studies. This book has grown out of our explorations and experiences in the highlands of Asia and South America. The results of explorations of the high altitude plants and insects on the Himalaya, Alai-Pamirs, Central Tien Shan and Caucasus by one of us (MSM), discussed in earlier publications, are reviewed here in the light of recent advances. Many years' experience of teaching and research in the University of Sucre (3400 m) and studies at Potosi (4000 m), La Paz and Chacaltaya (5000 m) in Bolivia by the second author (LEG) cover problems in physical chemistry, meteorology, engineer ing and other physical aspects of highland environments.
Flora and Vegetation of the Guayana Highlands
Author: The Plants of Lebialem Highlands, (Bechati-Fosimondi-Besali) Cameroon
Author: Yvette HarveyPublisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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This book provides a flora of the Lebialem Highlands area, Cameroon. Introductory chapters cover the vegetation, geology, soil types, climate, threats, invasive and alien plants, ethnobotany and history of botanical exploration in the area. A Red Data chapter contains the results of assessing the status of all the species covered, accompanied by colour photographs of the most threatened species.
The Plants of Dom, Bamenda Highlands, Cameroon
Author: Martin CheekPublisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN: 9781842463987
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This book describes the 356 species and varieties of plant discovered in the forests of Dom, located in the Bamenda Highlands of North West Region of Cameroon, and is designed to enable identification of the plant species within the checklist area, in particular those threatened with extinction - the highest priorities for conservation. To this end, details to aid the monitoring and management of each of the threatened taxa are given in a separate Red Data chapter, which includes line drawings.
The Soils of Turkey
Author: Selim KapurPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319643924
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
This book compiles all available and relevant information concerning the soils of Turkey, including the soil survey studies conducted by universities and governmental institutes from the early 1950s until today. Recent findings and advances include the description and analyses of new profiles from some parts of the country by the chapter authors; reflecting the latest version of the World Reference Base (WRB) soil system, they produce a refined soil map. The book offers valuable guidance on soil management for planners of agricultural strategies, land management experts concerned with terrestrial carbon management (soil-sequestered and biomass carbon) and climate change mitigation, and educators concerned with raising awareness for the long-neglected significance of Turkey’s soils.
Studies on the Flora and Vegetation of High-mountain Area
Author: Vsesoi︠u︡znoe botanicheskoe obshchestvoPublisher:
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Category : Alpine flora
Languages : en
Pages : 314
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An Introduction to Plant Geography
Author: Marcel E. HardyPublisher:
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Category : Phytogeography
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Ethnoecology and Medicinal Plants of the Highland Maya
Author: John Richard SteppPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319693158
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Plants play a central role in human existence. Medicinal plants, in particular, have allowed for the continued survival of the human species. This book, based on over a decade of research in Southern Mexico with the Highland Maya, explores the relationship between medicinal plants, traditional ecological knowledge and the environment. The biodiversity of the region remains among the highest in the world, comprising more than 9000 plant species. Over 1600 employed for medicinal uses and knowledge for approximately 600 species is widespread. Medicinal plants play an overwhelmingly primary role in the daily health care of the Highland Maya. Three principal objectives are addressed: 1) identifying which medicinal plants are used; 2) determining the role of environmental variation on use and selection of medicinal plants; and 3) identifying which habitats are preferred for medicinal plant procurement. Findings demonstrate the overwhelming importance of human modified environments for medicinal plants. Explanations are presented from human ecology and biochemical ecology. Implications for conservation, health and the environment are discussed.
Plants in north-east Highlands
Author: Adam WatsonPublisher: Paragon Publishing
ISBN: 1782221883
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Timing of blaeberry growth, tree regeneration, land use, plant orientation The author noted when blaeberry buds on Scottish alpine land began growth in spring and compared this with climatic data. He mapped natural tree regeneration on Deeside and Donside. The author criticises invalid claims about land use in Scotland and Norway, and about the alleged effects of sporting estates in reducing land fertility. Signs of orientation by plants and animals are described.