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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 Biology
Supplemental Content Full text available from Oxford Scholarship Online
Subject(s)
Series The biology of habitats series
Biology of habitats.
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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