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The Biology of Grasslands

By Wilsey, Brian J.

The Biology of Grasslands Medicine

The Biology of Grasslands

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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 5% 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 6% of caloriesconsumed 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 details
Number of Pages:
206
Release Date:
2018-09-26
Publication Date:
2011-08-11
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
019874451X
ISBN13:
9780198744511
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
479 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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