Endemism in Vascular Plants

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

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The book is the first comprehensive analysis of the macroecology and geobotany of endemic vascular plants with case-studies and analyses from different regions in the world. Endemism is a pre-extinction phenomenon. Endemics are threatened with extinction. Due to international nature conservation policies and due to the perception of the public the concept’s importance is increasing. Endemism can result from different biological and environmental processes. Depending on the process conservation measures should be adapted. Endemic vascular plant taxa, in the setting of their species composition and vegetation types are important features of landscapes and indicators of the quality of relating habitats. The book is an important basis for biologists, ecologists, geographers, planners and managers of nature reserves and national parks, and people generally interested in nature conservation and biogeography of vascular plants.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-09-03
Mått155 x 235 x 19 mm
Vikt654 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SeriePlant and Vegetation
Antal sidor348
Upplaga2014
FörlagSpringer
ISBN9789400769120

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Part I. The Meaning of Endemism.- 1. The Increasing Importance of Endemism: Responsibility, the Media and Education.- 2. How to Quantify Endemism.- Part II. Endemic Vascular Plants over Time.- 3. Factors that Create and Increase Endemism.- 4. Factors that Threaten and Reduce Endemism.- Part III. Endemic Vascular Plants in Space .- 5. Biogeography of Endemic Vascular Plants – Overview.- 6. Endemism on Islands - Case Studies.- 7. Endemism in Mainland Regions - Case Studies.- Part IV. Endemism in Vascular Plants – Synthesis.- Appendix.- Glossary.

From the reviews: "Researchers, students, land managers, and interested general readers will likely find this well-written book a valuable reference, particularly if they are interested in plant ecology, evolution, diversity, biogeography, or conservation. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; informed general audiences." (A. L. Jacobsen, Choice, Vol. 51 (8), April, 2014)