The Land That Feeds Us

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This book should be in every school and household........1998-08-12

The agriculture industry in North America has been badly misunderstood for many years by Government officials and consumers alike. "The Land That Feeds Us" sets out to correct that grievance and does so very well, with numerous farmers' stories from the major agricultural sectors. Hart's prose is colorful enough to engage the casual young reader and has insights to spare for the professional. This book should generate new (and overdue) respect for the farmer and reform of the systems involved in the production of food and cash crops.

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The growth, reproduction and geographical distribution of plants are profoundly influenced by their physiological ecology: the interaction with the surrounding physical, chemical and biological environments. This textbook is notable in emphasizing that the mechanisms underlying plant physiological ecology can be found at the levels of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology and whole-plant physiology. At the same time, the integrative power of physiological ecology is well-suited to assess the costs, benefits and consequences of modifying plants for human needs, and to evaluate the role of plants in ecosystems. Plant Physiological Ecology begins with the primary processes of carbon metabolism and transport, plant-water relations, and energy balance. After considering individual leaves and whole plants, these physiological processes are then scaled up to the level of the canopy. Subsequent chapters discuss mineral nutrition and the ways in which plants cope with nutrient-deficient or toxic soils. The book then looks at patterns of growth and allocation, life-history traits, and interactions between plants and other organisms. Later chapters deal with traits that affect decomposition of plant material and with plant physiological ecology at the level of ecosystems and global environmental processes. Plant Physiological Ecology features numerous boxed entries that provide extended discussions of selected issues, a glossary, and numerous references to the primary and review literature. The significant new text is suitable for use in plant ecology courses, as well as classes ranging from plant physiology to plant molecular biology.

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Excellent reference book.......2004-06-11

I use this book as a starting point on specific topics in plant physiology & ecophysiology from the plant cell to plant global communities. Indeed, it is not an intro course in plant physiology and very broad but I would recommend this book for graduate students, it is helpful.

A complex book - not for the beginner.......2000-10-11

This book covers a lot of ground, beginning with photosynthesis, plant-water relations, and plant energy balances before discussing ecological aspects of plant physiology. While it follows a logical progression from the cell to the ecosystem scale, the book is very difficult to read. The authors try to cover too much material in the book, omitting basic material in order to broaden the focus of the book. Therefore, it is definitely not for those who are looking for a basic book in either plant physiology or plant ecology. As a textbook, it is difficult for undergraduate students to understand, and seems to be geared towards graduate students and those already familiar with the field.

Responses of Plants to Environmental Stresses: Water, Radiation, Salt and Other Stresses (Physiological Ecology)

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Responses of Plants to Environmental Stresses: Water, Radiation, Salt and Other Stresses (Physiological Ecology)
J. Levitt
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Binding: Hardcover

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Informative, readable, authoritative.
Walter made it easy and exciting !!

Physiological Plant Ecology
Walter Larcher
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 3540435166

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From the reviews of the 3rd edition: "The textbook of Walter Larcher (...) belongs certainly to the most successful manuals that ever existed." (Photosynthetica, Czech Republic)
"(...) it continues to be one of the major texts in the field of ecophysiology."(Plant Growth Regulation, The Netherlands)
"This book is really a must reading for those interested in sustainable forestry." (Journal of Sustainable Forestry, USA)
"The book, (...), should be on the shelf of any scientist, teacher, or student seeking an introduction to the field of plant ecophysiology that is also an excellent reference." (The Quarterly Review of Biology, USA)

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Informative, readable, authoritative........2005-09-23

If you are interested in physiological ecology or plant ecology, get this book. I am using it for a graduate class and finding it a rewarding read. Larcher is able to combine both a breadth of knowledge and an ability to communicate these thoughts in a logical and simple manner. I should probably also thank the translator.

Walter made it easy and exciting !!.......2003-12-12

I have seen reference of it in several publications and decided to put my hands on it. It's surely is a must for any terrestrial ecosystem scientists or ecologists. I would say, Walter's book is really just so exciting to read. Detailed in a lucid way with excellent sketches. Terrestrial ecology is also included by taking into account major world species. Easy to read and interlink with nicely sequenced sections and chapters. However, those specializing in tree physiology, Taiz's book may be better.

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A great canopy primer!
Exhaustive, Intriguing, and Well researched
Exhaustive, Intriguing, and Well researched
A Must Have!

Forest Canopies (Physiological Ecology)

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Life in the Treetops: Adventures of a Woman in Field Biology (Nota Bene Series)

ASIN: 0124576508

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For decades, researchers have been interested in the structure, function and inhabitants of forest canopies, but unfortunately, a large portion of this fascinating ecosystem was inaccessible. Recently, with the use of balloons, dirigibles, cranes, towers, suspended catwalks, and a variety of modern climbing equipment, scientists have begun to penetrate this dense foliage, allowing for a detailed, authoritative account of this enchanting world. Forest Canopies synthesizes the newly compiled data on canopy-dwelling organisms, including insects and other arthropods, lizards, birds, mammals, and, of course, the plants that both form and inhabit this unique aerial ecosystem.

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* Foreword by Thomas E. Lovejoy
* First synthesis of research into this previously unchartered forest region
* Details innovative techniques for the study of the canopy
* Describes the structure, function, and biodiversity of canopy ecosystems
* Ideal reading for botanists, naturalists, ecologists, and zoologists, or anyone interested in preserving the beauty of these great forests

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A great canopy primer!.......2002-02-22

One of best synopsis of the current to near current canopy research topics, struggles, and future agendas! Lowman and Nadkarni continue to out do themselves with this suberbly edited book. Highly recommended for anyone interested in forest ecology and forest canopies who aren't afraid to look at some graphs. You'll learn something....

Exhaustive, Intriguing, and Well researched.......2000-06-26

I recently used this book for an indepedent study on Canopy Ecology and found it abosutley indispensible. Lowman and Nadkarni used the work of such big name scientists as Nigel Stork and Terry Erwin to assemble an array of canopy topics including access, structure, nutrient cycling, species compossition, epihyte and hemiephyte ecology, and even ethnobotany. Each chapter is clear cut and informative and the book does not waste space with cheesy fru-fru. Of particular interest to the aspiring canopy researcher is the suggestions for new avenues of research given at the end of almost every chapter.

Exhaustive, Intriguing, and Well researched.......2000-06-26

A Must Have!.......1999-08-08

The most comprehensive book on the subject to date. This book takes you into a world where few have been before, the forest canopy! A cutting edge book for a cutting edge field!

Plant Physiological Ecology: Field methods and instrumentation

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Plant Physiological Ecology: Field methods and instrumentation

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The Physiological Ecology of Woody Plants (Physiological Ecology)

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The Physiological Ecology of Woody Plants (Physiological Ecology)
T. T. Kozlowski , Paul Jackson Kramer , and Stephen G. Pallardy
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The efficient management of trees and other woody plants can be improved given an understanding of the physiological processes that control growth, the complex environmental factors that influence those processes, and our ability to regulate and maintain environmental conditions that facilitate growth.

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* emphasizes genetic and environmental interactions that influence woody plant growth
* outlines responses of individual trees and tree communities to environmental stress
* explores cultural practices useful for efficient management of shade, forest, and fruit trees, woody vines, and shrubs

Vascular Transport in Plants (Physiological Ecology)

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Vascular Transport in Plants (Physiological Ecology)

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Plant Physiology

ASIN: 0120884577
Release Date: 2005-08-01

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Vascular Transport in Plants provides an up-to-date synthesis of new research on the biology of long distance transport processes in plants. It will be a valuable resource and reference for researchers and graduate level students in physiology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, ecological physiology, development, and all applied disciplines related to agriculture, horticulture, forestry and biotechnology. The book considers long-distance transport from the perspective of molecular level processes to whole plant function, allowing readers to integrate information relating to vascular transport across multiple scales. The book is unique in presenting xylem and phloem transport processes in plants together in a comparative style that emphasizes the important interactions between these two parallel transport systems.

* Includes 105 exceptional figures
* Discusses xylem and phloem transport in a single volume, highlighting their interactions
* Syntheses of structure, function and biology of vascular transport by leading authorities
* Poses unsolved questions and stimulates future research
* Provides a new conceptual framework for vascular function in plants

Allelopathy: A Physiological Process with Ecological Implications

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Allelopathy: A Physiological Process with Ecological Implications

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ASIN: 1402042795

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This book provides the reader with relevant information about actual knowledge of the process of allelopathy, covering all aspects from the molecular to the ecological level. Special emphasis is given to the physiological and ecophysiological aspects of allelopathy. Several ecosystems are studied and methodological considerations are taken into account in several chapters. The book has been written to be useful both for Ph.D. students and for senior researchers, so the chapters include all necessary information to be read by beginners, but also include a lot of useful information and discussion for the initiated.

Terrestrial Global Productivity (A Volume in the Physiological Ecology Series) (Physiological Ecology)

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Terrestrial Global Productivity (A Volume in the Physiological Ecology Series) (Physiological Ecology)

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As the global climate changes, there are concomitant changes in global biological productivity. This book is devoted to the assessment of terrestrial Net Primary Productivity ("the total amount of energy acquired by green plants during photosynthesis, minus the energy lost through respiration"--APDS&T, pp. 1457). The book is comprised of three major sections. The first section is a review of the processes that operate globally to influence productivity--these are the initial conditions of any model of primary productivity. The second section is comprised of chapters that assess the contribution of particular ecosystems to global productivity. The final major section contains chapters of a synthetic nature that describe attempts to model global productivity. This book should appeal to both ecologists and environmental scientists.

Plant Geography: With Special Reference to North America (Physiological ecology)

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