Biodiversity and Savanna Ecosystem Processes

Biodiversity and Savanna Ecosystem Processes
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9783642789694
ISBN-13 : 3642789692
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Book Synopsis Biodiversity and Savanna Ecosystem Processes by : Otto T. Solbrig

Download or read book Biodiversity and Savanna Ecosystem Processes written by Otto T. Solbrig and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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