The Ecology Of Seeds
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The Ecology Of Seeds
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Author : Michael Fenner
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2005-02-24
The Ecology Of Seeds written by Michael Fenner and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-02-24 with Science categories.
What determines the number and size of the seeds produced by a plant? How often should it reproduce them? How often should a plant produce them? Why and how are seeds dispersed, and what are the implications for the diversity and composition of vegetation? These are just some of the questions tackled in this wide-ranging review of the role of seeds in the ecology of plants. The authors bring together information on the ecological aspects of seed biology, starting with a consideration of reproductive strategies in seed plants and progressing through the life cycle, covering seed maturation, dispersal, storage in the soil, dormancy, germination, seedling establishment, and regeneration in the field. The text encompasses a wide range of concepts of general relevance to plant ecology, reflecting the central role that the study of seed ecology has played in elucidating many fundamental aspects of plant community function.
Seed Ecology
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Author : M.W. Fenner
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Seed Ecology written by M.W. Fenner and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
This book is about the regeneration of plants from seed under field conditions. It attempts to give a reasonably balanced overview of the many aspects of this broad topic. The first chapter introduces some general ideas about reproduction in plants. Subsequent chapters deal with the early stages in the life of a plant, from ovule to established seedling, in a more or less chronological order. The final chapter shows how the data on regeneration requirements of different species can be used to explain a number of important characteristics of whole plant communities. The study of the ecological aspects of reproduction by seed touches on a range of issues of current interest in biology. A discussion of seed size and number involves a consideration of the concepts of resource allocation, life cycles and strategies. The in teractions between plants and animals seen in pollination, seed dispersal and predation provide excellent material for the study of coevolution. Investigations on regeneration from seed have greatly our understanding of the causes and maintenance of species added to diversity. The reader will find that virtually all the experiments and field observations described in this book are conceptually very simple. Many of them merely required numerous careful measurements.
Seeds 3rd Edition
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Author : Robert S Gallagher
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2013-12-06
Seeds 3rd Edition written by Robert S Gallagher and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-06 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The 3rd edition of Seeds: The Ecology of Regeneration in Plant Communities highlights the many advances in the field of seed ecology and its relationship to plant community dynamics that have taken place in recent years. The new edition also features chapters on seed development and morphology, seed chemical ecology, implications of climate change on regeneration by seed, and the functional role of seed banks in agricultural and natural ecosystems. The book is aimed at advanced level students and researchers in the fields of seed science, seed ecology and plant ecology.
Seeds
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Author : M. (Ed.) FENNER
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Seeds written by M. (Ed.) FENNER and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.
Reproductive allocation in plants; The evolutionary ecology of seed size; Maternal effects on seeds during development; The ecology of seed dispersal; Animals as seed dispersers; Fruits and frugivory; Seed predators and plant populations dynamics; Dormancy, viability and longevity; The functional ecology of soil seed banks; Seed responses to light; The role of temperature in the regulation of seed dormancy and germination; Effect of chemical environment on seed germination; Role of fire in regeneration from seed; Ecology of seedling regeneration; The contribution of seedling regeneration to the structure and dynamics of plant communities, ecosystems and larger units of landscape; Gaps and seedling colonization.
Seeds
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Author : Carol C. Baskin
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2014-02-20
Seeds written by Carol C. Baskin and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-20 with Science categories.
The new edition of Seeds contains new information on many topics discussed in the first edition, such as fruit/seed heteromorphism, breaking of physical dormancy and effects of inbreeding depression on germination. New topics have been added to each chapter, including dichotomous keys to types of seeds and kinds of dormancy; a hierarchical dormancy classification system; role of seed banks in restoration of plant communities; and seed germination in relation to parental effects, pollen competition, local adaption, climate change and karrikinolide in smoke from burning plants. The database for the world biogeography of seed dormancy has been expanded from 3,580 to about 13,600 species. New insights are presented on seed dormancy and germination ecology of species with specialized life cycles or habitat requirements such as orchids, parasitic, aquatics and halophytes. Information from various fields of science has been combined with seed dormancy data to increase our understanding of the evolutionary/phylogenetic origins and relationships of the various kinds of seed dormancy (and nondormancy) and the conditions under which each may have evolved. This comprehensive synthesis of information on the ecology, biogeography and evolution of seeds provides a thorough overview of whole-seed biology that will facilitate and help focus research efforts. Most wide-ranging and thorough account of whole-seed dormancy available Contains information on dormancy and germination of more than 14,000 species from all the continents – even the two angiosperm species native to the Antarctica continent Includes a taxonomic index so researchers can quickly find information on their study organism(s) and Provides a dichotomous key for the kinds of seed dormancy Topics range from fossil evidence of seed dormancy to molecular biology of seed dormancy Much attention is given to the evolution of kinds of seed dormancy Includes chapters on the basics of how to do seed dormancy studies; on special groups of plants, for example orchids, parasites, aquatics, halophytes; and one chapter devoted to soil seed banks Contains a revised, up-dated classification scheme of seed dormancy, including a formula for each kind of dormancy Detailed attention is given to physiological dormancy, the most common kind of dormancy on earth
Seeds
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Author : Robert S. Gallagher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-05-28
Seeds written by Robert S. Gallagher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-28 with Regeneration (Botany) categories.
This book (11 chapters) presents an overview of seed ecophysiology and its role in shaping plant communities. Updated information on frugivory, seed dispersal, seed predation, light-mediated germination responses, chemical regulation of germination, and seed dormancy is provided. New chapter contributions include an overview of seed development, anatomy and morphology, the chemical ecology of seed persistence, implications of climate change on the regeneration by seeds, and the functional role of seed banks in agricultural and natural ecosystems. This book serves as a highly comprehensive review resource for new students of seed ecology and plant community regeneration, as well as an update for the more seasoned and experienced scientist.
The Soil Seed Banks Of North West Europe
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Author : Ken Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1997
The Soil Seed Banks Of North West Europe written by Ken Thompson and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Science categories.
Buried viable seed banks are a fundamental aspect of seed plant biology. They play a key role in the conservation and restoration of plant communities and the response of plants to changing land use and climate. There is almost no area of plant ecology in which seed banks are not implicated. Despite several recent reviews of the ecology of seed banks, there has previously been no single source of data on seed persistence in individual species. This volume, which compiles the available data from the nineteenth century up to the end of 1993, provides this source for the 1189 members of the northwest European flora. The text describes the criteria for inclusion of data and discusses seed classification systems, the relative representation of different habitats, methods and taxa, and challenges for future research. Includes PC disc with database in searchable format.
Ecology Of Soil Seed Banks
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Author : Mary Allessio Leck
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2012-12-02
Ecology Of Soil Seed Banks written by Mary Allessio Leck and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Nature categories.
Ecology of Soil Seed Banks examines the factors that influence seed bank dynamics and the variety of patterns found among different species. This book presents seed banks in a community context to explore the ecological implications of different patterns, and thus begin the development of a synthesis by comparing various communities. Organized into five parts, this book first examines the general processes that influence inputs or losses from the seed bank, including predation, dormancy/germination mechanisms, and their evolutionary importance. Then, this text examines seed banks in a community context. Only eight vegetation types are included, but the range in diversity of life form, length of growing season, and dominant environmental conditions allow comparisons of seed bank patterns. This book also explores the role of seed banks in vegetation management. This reference material will be a valuable reference material to population and community ecologists and managers. Evolutionary consequences of seed banks should be of interest to population and theoretical biologists.
Seeds
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Author : Michael Fenner
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2000
Seeds written by Michael Fenner and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Nature categories.
This is the second edition of a multi-author book first published in 1992. It deals with all aspects of plant regeneration by seeds, including reproductive allocation, seed dispersal and predation, longevity, dormancy and germination. All chapters have been updated, and four new chapters added on seed size, seedling establishment, the role of gaps, and regeneration from seed after fire.
Seeds 3rd Edition
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Author : Robert S Gallagher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-12-06
Seeds 3rd Edition written by Robert S Gallagher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-06 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The 3rd edition of Seeds: The Ecology of Regeneration in Plant Communities highlights the many advances in the field of seed ecology and its relationship to plant community dynamics that have taken place in recent years. The new edition also features chapters on seed development and morphology, seed chemical ecology, implications of climate change on regeneration by seed, and the functional role of seed banks in agricultural and natural ecosystems. The book is aimed at advanced level students and researchers in the fields of seed science, seed ecology and plant ecology.