Goran I. Agren,
Goran I. (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) Agren,
Ernesto Bosatta,
Ernesto (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) Bosatta
e.a.
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 1998
9780521646512
Theoretical Ecosystem Ecology
Understanding Element Cycles
Specificaties
Paperback, 252 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 1998
ISBN13: 9780521646512
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
The cycling of elements such as carbon and nitrogen is of central importance in ecology, particularly when humans are causing changes to element cycles on a global scale. In this 1996 book a rigorous mathematical framework is developed to model how element cycles operate and interact in plants and soils, forming the foundations of a new ecosystem theory. From a few basic equations, powerful predictions can be generated covering a wide range of ecological phenomena related to element cycling. These predictions are tested extensively against field and laboratory studies of agricultural and forest ecosystems. This work will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in theoretical ecology, soil science, forestry and biogeochemistry.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780521646512
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:252
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
Preface; List of important symbols; Part I. Prelude: 1. Introduction; 2. Element cycling; 3. Part II. The Soil: 3. Theory for homogeneous substrates; 4. Theory for heterogeneous substrates; 5. Carbon and nitrogen - applications; 6. Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur - applications; 7. Interactions with abiotic factors; Part III. The Plant: 8. Theory for plant growth; 9. Plant growth - applications and extensions; Part IV. The Ecosystem: 10. Elements of an ecosystem theory; 11. Ecosystems - applications; 12. Quality - bridge between plant and soil; Epilogue; Appendices; References; Solutions to selected problems; Index.