Comparative Plant Succession among Terrestrial Biomes of the World

Author:   Karel Prach (University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic) ,  Lawrence R. Walker (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781108472760


Pages:   412
Publication Date:   14 May 2020
Format:   Hardback
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Despite a century of study by ecologists, recovery following disturbances (succession) is not fully understood. This book provides the first global synthesis that compares plant succession in all major terrestrial biomes and after all major terrestrial disturbances. It asks critical questions such as: Does succession follow general patterns across biomes and disturbance types? Do factors that control succession differ from biome to biome? If common drivers exist, what are they? Are they abiotic or biotic, or both? The authors provide insights on broad, generalizable patterns that go beyond site-specific studies, and present discussions on factors such as varying temporal dynamics, latitudinal differences, human-caused vs. natural disturbances, and the role of invasive alien species. This book is a must-read for researchers and students in ecology, plant ecology, restoration ecology and conservation biology. It also provides a valuable framework to aid land managers attempting to manipulate successional recovery following increasingly intense and widespread human-made disturbances.

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Author:   Karel Prach (University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic) ,  Lawrence R. Walker (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.830kg
ISBN:  

9781108472760


ISBN 10:   1108472761
Pages:   412
Publication Date:   14 May 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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'... a useful reference volume for students of succession ... Prach and Walker ... succeed in their comprehensive survey of plant succession, and in highlighting the many gaps for future research.' Gillian L Rapson, Conservation Biology '... a much-needed summary and synthesis in a single volume ... By presenting a thorough, detailed comparative summary of plant succession research to date, Prach and Walker provide the needed foundation for future successional research.' Cynthia Chang, The Quarterly Review of Biology


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Karel Prach is Professor of Botany in the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, and Senior Research Scientist at the Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Science, Czech Republic. He has published extensively in the areas of succession, restoration, river floodplains and ecology of alien plants. He is current President of the Czech Botanical Society. Lawrence R. Walker is Professor Emeritus in the School of Life Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on succession, disturbance ecology and restoration. He taught ecology, conservation biology and scientific writing for thirty years. He has published ten previous books, is an ISI Highly Cited Researcher and was the Wilder Chair in Botany at the University of Hawaii (2009–2010).

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