02560nam 22006254a 450 991045435550332120200520144314.097866119252911-281-92529-20-19-154609-7(CKB)1000000000556919(EBL)415392(OCoLC)476242063(SSID)ssj0000165133(PQKBManifestationID)11924511(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000165133(PQKBWorkID)10142910(PQKB)11069107(MiAaPQ)EBC415392(PPN)140857885(Au-PeEL)EBL415392(CaPaEBR)ebr10266560(CaONFJC)MIL192529(EXLCZ)99100000000055691920080609d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrGrasses and grassland ecology[electronic resource] /David J. GibsonNew York Oxford University Press20091 online resource (323 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-19-852918-X 0-19-852919-8 Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-287) and indexes.Introduction -- Systematics and evolution -- Ecological morphology and anatomy -- Physiology -- Population ecology -- Community ecology -- Ecosystem ecology -- World grasslands -- Disturbance -- Management and restoration.This book is the most up to date and thorough account of the natural history of the plants that comprise the most important food crop on Earth, the grasses and grasslands. - ;Grasslands, in particular managed pastures and rangelands, are widespread, covering approximately 40% (52 million km2) of the Earth's land surface. They are dominated by members of the Poaceae - the fourth largest plant family with over 7,500 species, and also the most widespread. Grasslands constitute a major biome on all continents except Antarctica and also represent the most important food crop on Earth with corn, wheGrassland ecologyGrasslandsGrassesElectronic books.Grassland ecology.Grasslands.Grasses.581.7/4Gibson David J144859MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910454355503321Grasses and grassland ecology2169787UNINA