Purshia The Wild and Bitter Roses
| Author/creator | Young, James A., 1937- Author |
| Other author | Clements, Charlie D. 1965- Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Reno : University of Nevada Press |
| Description | 280 p. ill 09.600 x 06.500 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from UPCC Books Archive Ecology and Evolution Foundation |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Annotation The first comprehensive source of information about one of the Great Basin's most vital plant families and its role in the ecology of the region.<P>Among the plant species of the Great Basin rangeland, the Purshia -- ancient members of the rose family evolved to survive the aridity and temperature extremes of this harsh region -- are one of the most important. In this first book-length study of this key plant species, range scientists James A. Young and Charlie D. Clements offer a comprehensive examination of the biology of the Purshia and their significant role in the ecology of the Great Basin.<P>The authors' discussion is both thorough and broad in scope. They cover the evolution and probable origins of the Purshia (antelope bitterbrush, desert bitterbrush, and cliffrose); the history of their recognition as an important component of the rangeland forage supply for both wild and domesticated animals; the characteristics of the various Purshia plant communities; the ecophysiology of the species, including,seed production and the effects of wildfire; the physiology of seeds, the process of germination, and procedures for artificially seeding Purshia to replace natural populations depleted by overgrazing or wildfires; the role of granivores (seed-eating animals, birds, and insects) in the dispersal of Purshia; the role of Purshia in the nutrition of mule deer and domestic livestock; the impact of insects, plant diseases, and wildfire on Purshia species; soil requirements; and the role of Purshia in successful range management.<P>As understanding of the complexity of the rangeland ecological community has grown, so has appreciation for the role of the Purshia within that community.Purshia: The Wild and Bitter Roses offers an informative and thought-provoking survey of a key rangeland plant species with practical application for wildlife and rangeland management, land-use planners, ecosystem analysis, wildl |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2002000640 |
| ISBN | 9780874174915 |
| ISBN | 0874174910 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780874174915 |
| Stock number | 00027316 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |