Biodiversity and Savanna Ecosystem Processes: A Global Perspective (Ecological Studies)
Description
Savannas are the most widespread ecosystem in the tropics and as such are subjected to great human pressure that may result in massive soil degradation.
The book addresses the role of species in the function of savanna ecosystems. It is shown that savannas are enormously diverse and that four factors determine the function of savanna Plant Available Moisture; Plant Available Nutrients; Fire; Herbivores.
The book addresses the role of species in the function of savanna ecosystems. It is shown that savannas are enormously diverse and that four factors determine the function of savanna Plant Available Moisture; Plant Available Nutrients; Fire; Herbivores.
Keywords
SPECIES DIVERSITYGRASSLAND ECOLOGYBIODIVERSITY
1996Book
Author(s)J. F. Silva, Ernesto Medina, Otto Thomas Solbrig
PublisherSpringer
ISBN9783540579496
LanguageEnglish
