| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
The biology of habitats series |
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Biology of habitats.
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| Contents |
Grasslands of the world -- Biodiversity of grasslands -- Factors maintaining and regulating structure and function -- Nutrient cycle and energy flow in grasslands -- Trophic cascades in grasslands -- Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in grasslands -- Response of grasslands to global change -- Conservation and restoration of grasslands -- Conclusions, future research needs, and issues |
| Summary |
A comprehensive introduction to the biology of native and non-native grasslands which now cover approximately 50% of the terrestrial environment, providing essential ecosystem services and some of the most important areas for the production of food and fibre worldwide |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed July 3, 2018) |
| Subject |
Grasslands.
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Grassland ecology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology.
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Grassland ecology
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Grasslands
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| Form |
Electronic book
|
| ISBN |
9780191061943 |
|
0191061948 |
|
9780191805738 |
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0191805734 |
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