Ecological Genetics and Air Pollution
Springer (Publisher)
Published in August 1991
Book
Hardback
385 pages
978-3-540-97414-7 (ISBN)
Description
Human activities influence the chemical and physical properties of the atmosphere; examples are increases in troposphere concentrations of ozone, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, heavy metals and UV-B radiation. Many of these changes can alter the physiological status of terrestrial vegetation through either inhibition or enhancement of growth and reproduction, thereby influencing the ability of sensitive plants to compete for limited resources. As a result, air pollution stress may be changing the genetic structure of plant populations. In this book, leading researchers with a broad, interdisciplinary range of expertise discuss the known and measurable effects of pollution on terrestrial vegetation within the framework of ecological genetics, as well as suitable experimental methodologies to analyze the often novel or unusual effects of such environmental stresses. For environmental researchers and managers, "Ecological Genetics and Air Pollution" may be an interesting introduction to this field of growing importance for long-term ecological studies.
This technical book/proceedings on pollution, pesticides, residues, population genetics and population ecology is intended for researchers in environmental sciences (especially plant ecology, population ecology, and pollution research) and population genetics.
This technical book/proceedings on pollution, pesticides, residues, population genetics and population ecology is intended for researchers in environmental sciences (especially plant ecology, population ecology, and pollution research) and population genetics.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
34 figs.
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Weight
705 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-97414-7 (9783540974147)
Schweitzer Classification