Seeds : The Ecology of Regeneration in Plant Communities.
Title:
Seeds : The Ecology of Regeneration in Plant Communities.
Author:
Fenner, M.
ISBN:
9780851999470
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (422 pages)
Contents:
Contributors -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Reproductive Allocation in Plants -- Chapter 2 The Evolutionary Ecology of Seed Size -- Chapter 3 Maternal Effects on Seeds During Development -- Chapter 4 The Ecology of Seed Dispersal -- Chapter 5 Animals as Seed Dispersers -- Chapter 6 Fruits and Frugivory -- Chapter 7 Seed Predators and Plant Population Dynamics -- Chapter 8 Dormancy, Viability and Longevity -- Chapter 9 The Functional Ecology of Soil Seed Banks -- Chapter 10 Seed Responses to Light -- Chapter 11 The Role of Temperature in the Regulation of Seed Dormancy and Germination -- Chapter 12 Effect of Chemical Environment on Seed Germination -- Chapter 13 Role of Fire in Regeneration from Seed -- Chapter 14 Ecology of Seedling Regeneration -- Chapter 15 The Contribution of Seedling Regeneration to the Structure and Dynamics of Plant Communities, Ecosystems and Larger Units of the Landscape -- Chapter 16 Gaps and Seedling Colonization -- Index.
Abstract:
This second edition of a text originally published in 1992, has been entirely revised and updated to include recent advances. In addition, several new chapters have been introduced, to ensure comprehensive coverage of all aspects of seed ecology. Chapters are written by international experts.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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