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The Biology of Grasslands
Engelsk Paperback
The Biology of Grasslands
Engelsk Paperback

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This accessible text provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of global grasslands. Grasslands are vast in their extent, with native and non-native grasslands now covering approximately 50% of the global terrestrial environment. They are also of vital importance to humans, providing essential ecosystem services and some of the most important areas for the production of food and fibre worldwide. It has been estimated that 60% of calories consumed by humans originate from grasses, and most grain consumed is produced in areas that were formerly grasslands or wetlands. Grasslands are also important because they are used to raise forage for livestock, represent a source of biofuels, sequester vast amounts of carbon, provide urban green-space, and hold vast amounts of biodiversity. Intact grasslands contain an incredibly fascinating set of plants, animals, and microbes that have interested several generations of biologists, generating pivotal studies to important theoretical questions in ecology. As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis is on the organisms that dominate this environment although restoration, conservation, and experimental aspects are also considered.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
208
ISBN-13:
9780198744528
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0198744528
Udg. Dato:
26 jul 2018
Længde:
9mm
Bredde:
232mm
Højde:
158mm
Forlag:
Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato:
26 jul 2018
Forfatter(e):
Kategori sammenhænge