Principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology / F. Stuart Chapin III, Pamela A. Matson, Harold A. Mooney.

Author/creator Chapin, F. Stuart
Other author Matson, P. A. (Pamela A.)
Other author Mooney, Harold A.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Springer, ©2002.
Descriptionxiv, 436 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Pt. 1: Context. The ecosystem concept. Earth's climate system -- Pt. 2: Mechanisms. Terrestrial water and energy balance. Carbon input to terrestrial ecosystems. Terrestrial production processes. Terrestrial decomposition. Terrestrial plant nutrient use. Terrestrial nutrient cycling. Aquatic carbon and nutrient cycling. Trophic dynamics. Community effects on ecosystem processes -- Pt. 3: Patterns. Temporal dynamics. Landscape heterogeneity and ecosystem dynamics -- Pt. 4: Integration. Global biogeochemical cycles. Managing and sustaining ecosystems.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 393-422).
LCCN 2002017654
ISBN0387954392 (alk. paper)
ISBN0387954430 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks QH541 .C3595 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold