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Biodiversity and Savanna Ecosystem Processes: A Global Perspective

By Otto T. Solbrig (auth.) , Prof. Dr. Otto T. Solbrig , Prof. Dr. Ernesto Medina , Prof. Dr. Juan F. Silva (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
1996
ISBN
978-3-642-78971-7, 978-3-642-78969-4
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-78969-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (6880299 bytes)
Series
Ecological Studies 121
Edition
1
Pages
223\223
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Geoecology/Natural Processes; Nature Conservation;

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 ecosystems: Plant Available Moisture; Plant Available Nutrients; Fire; Herbivores.

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