{"product_id":"grassland-ecosystems-of-the-world-analysis-of-grasslands-and-their-uses-paperback-9780521112970","title":"Grassland Ecosystems of the World: Analysis of Grasslands and their Uses (Paperback) 9780521112970","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGrassland Ecosystems of the World: Analysis of Grasslands and their Uses\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1976, this volume describes the structure and functioning of grassland ecosystems.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eR. T. Coupland (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521112970, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 18 June 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.63 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1976, this volume describes the structure and functioning of grassland ecosystems. Five kinds of grassland are considered, namely natural temperate grasslands, semi-natural temperate meadows and pastures, tropical grasslands, arable grassland and cropland. Descriptions of the abundance and biomass of plants, animals and micro-organisms are provided, as well as an assessment of the activities of each functional group of organisms in relation to production, consumption and decomposition. Static models of energy flow and nutrient cycling are included, and the effects on the ecosystem of the management of grazing land and cropland are also considered. The volume is based on data collected in more than 50 studies made during the International Biological Programme studies in 22 countries.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword J. B. Cragg\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Introduction: 1. Background R. T. Coupland\u003cbr\u003e 2. The nature of grassland R. T. Coupland\u003cbr\u003e 3. Problems in studying grassland ecosystems R. T. Coupland\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Natural Temperate Grasslands: 4. Introduction N. R. French\u003cbr\u003e 5. Producers P. L. Sims and R. T. Coupland\u003cbr\u003e 6. Consumers M. I. Dyer\u003cbr\u003e 7. Micro-organisms E. A. Paul, F. E. Clark and V. O. Biderbeck\u003cbr\u003e 8. Systems synthesis R. T. Coupland and G. M. Van Dyne\u003cbr\u003e 9. Use and management R. T. Coupland\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Semi-Natural Temperate Meadows and PasturesM. Rychniovská: 10. Introduction E. Balátová-Tulácková\u003cbr\u003e 11. Primary producers in meadows M. Numata\u003cbr\u003e 12. Consumers in meadows and pastures H. Haas and G. A. E. Ricou\u003cbr\u003e 13. Micro-organisms in meadows B. Ulehlová\u003cbr\u003e 14. Ecosystem synthesis of meadows M. Rychniovská, A. A. Titlyanova and M. I. Bazilvich\u003cbr\u003e 15. Use and management of meadows B. Speidel\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Tropical Grasslands R. Misra: 16. Introduction K. C. Misra\u003cbr\u003e 17. Primary production J. S. Singh and M. C. Joshi\u003cbr\u003e 18. Consumers M. C. Dash\u003cbr\u003e 19. Micro-organisms R. S. Dwivedi\u003cbr\u003e 20. Ecosystem synthesis J. S. Singh, K. P. Singh and P. S. Yadava\u003cbr\u003e 21. Use and management R. K. Gupta and R. S. Ambasht\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Arable Grasslands W. M. Willoughby: 22. Introduction W. M. Willoughby and P. J. Vickery\u003cbr\u003e 23. Producers P. J. Vickery\u003cbr\u003e 24. Consumers K. J. Hutchinson and K. L. King\u003cbr\u003e 25. Micro-organisms R. L. Davidson\u003cbr\u003e 26. Nutrient cycling A. R. Till\u003cbr\u003e 27. Use, management and conservation W. M. Willoughby and R. L. Davidson\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Croplands L. Ryszkowski: 28. Introduction L. Ryszkowski\u003cbr\u003e 29. Producers Z. Wojcik\u003cbr\u003e 30. Consumers L. Ryszkowski\u003cbr\u003e 31. Micro-organisms J. Gotebiowska\u003cbr\u003e 32. Ecosystem synthesis L. Ryszkowski\u003cbr\u003e Part VII. Conclusion: 33. Conclusion R. T. Coupland\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Environmental science, engineering \u0026amp; technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Environmental science, engineering \u0026amp; technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Environmental%20science,%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20technology%20%5BTQ%5D%22\"\u003eTQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006495904024,"sku":"9780521112970","price":40.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521112970i_8168bd0d-4c78-4352-a2dc-ffed15daa155.jpg?v=1691371268","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/grassland-ecosystems-of-the-world-analysis-of-grasslands-and-their-uses-paperback-9780521112970","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}