Ecology and Conservation of mountain-top grasslands in Brazil
Ecology and Conservation of mountain-top grasslands in Brazil
Springer | Ecology | May 22, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319298070 | 567 pages | pdf | 21.26 mb
Springer | Ecology | May 22, 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319298070 | 567 pages | pdf | 21.26 mb
Editors: Fernandes, Geraldo Wilson (Ed.)
This is the sole scientifically based book on the rupestrian grassland ecosystem
With over 150 color photos this book graphically transports you to the most diverse ecosystem of the tropics
While the book presents a synthesis of knowledge of more than 120 yrs in the rupestrian grasslands, the impacts of climate and land use change is addressed in the Anthropocene
This book is a pioneer attempt to bring forward the first synthesis on the most diverse and threatened mountain top vegetation of South America, the rupestrian grasslands. It brings to light the state of the art information on this ecosystem geology, soil formation and distribution, environmental filters that lead to biodiversity, species interactions and their fine tuned adaptations to survive the harsh mountain environment. The human dimensions of the rupestrian grassland are also addressed, including the anthropogenic threats that may irreversibly impact biodiversity and ecosystem services. The book also highlights the ongoing studies on ecological restoration and first attempt to model the impacts of climate change on its speciose biota.
Number of Illustrations and Tables
93 b/w illustrations, 74 illustrations in colour
Topics
Conservation Biology / Ecology
Zoology
Plant Sciences
Climate Change
Biodiversity
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