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The biology of grasslands / Brian J. Wilsey (Iowa State University, Ames, USA).

Author/creator Wilsey, Brian J., 1964-
Other author/creatorOxford University Press.
Format Electronic and Book
EditionFirst edtion.
Publication InfoNew York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Descriptionix, 195 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Oxford Scholarship Online
Supplemental Content Full text available from Oxford Scholarship Online Biology
Subject(s)
Series The biology of habitats series
Biology of habitats. ^A379454
Contents Grasslands of the world -- Biodiversity of grasslands -- Factors maintaining and regulating structure and function -- Nutrient cycle and energy flow in grasslands -- Trophic cascades in grasslands -- Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in grasslands -- Response of grasslands to global change -- Conservation and restoration of grasslands -- Conclusions, future research needs, and issues.
Abstract A comprehensive introduction to the biology of native and non-native grasslands which now cover approximately 50% of the terrestrial environment, providing essential ecosystem services and some of the most important areas for the production of food and fibre worldwide.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 167-190) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2018934542
ISBN9780198744511 (hbk.)
ISBN019874451X (hbk.)
ISBN9780198744528 (pbk.)
ISBN0198744528 (pbk.)
Standard identifier# 10.1093/oso/9780198744511.001.0001

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