Author: Robert E. Frenkel
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520035898
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Ruderal Vegetation Along Some California Roadsides
Author: Robert E. Frenkel
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520035898
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520035898
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Inyo National Forest (N.F.), Motorized Travel Management
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Languages : en
Pages : 594
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Languages : en
Pages : 594
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The California Desert Conservation Area
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Category : California Desert National Conservation Area (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Category : California Desert National Conservation Area (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Modoc National Forest (N.F.), Motorized Travel Management
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Languages : en
Pages : 450
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Pages : 450
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Plant Responses to Hyperarid Desert Environments
Author: Monier M. Abd El-Ghani
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319591355
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 601
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive discussion on plant responses in hyperarid regions of Egypt, China, Mexico, and Pakistan. It describes their location, physiographic features, accidental vegetation along two transects, endangered vegetation species, human impact, and variety of plant types (e.g. climbing, succulent, and parasitic). Studies on biotic and abiotic interactions, plant biodiversity, and soil-plant relationships are also covered. Covering a wide range of plant conditions and adaptations, this book analyzes what happens when plants must endure very high temperatures and aridity. Plants have adapted by evolving their physical structure to store and conserve water. Examples are the absence of leaves which reduces transpiration and the growth of extremely long roots, allowing them to acquire moisture at, or near the water table. Plants in hyperarid habitats have also made behavioral adaptations in order to survive by synchronizing with the seasons of greatest moisture and/or coolest temperatures. For example, desert perennials remain dormant during dry periods of the year, then spring to life when water becomes available. The book includes many color illustrations, and has extensive and up-to-date references for further reading.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319591355
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 601
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This book provides a comprehensive discussion on plant responses in hyperarid regions of Egypt, China, Mexico, and Pakistan. It describes their location, physiographic features, accidental vegetation along two transects, endangered vegetation species, human impact, and variety of plant types (e.g. climbing, succulent, and parasitic). Studies on biotic and abiotic interactions, plant biodiversity, and soil-plant relationships are also covered. Covering a wide range of plant conditions and adaptations, this book analyzes what happens when plants must endure very high temperatures and aridity. Plants have adapted by evolving their physical structure to store and conserve water. Examples are the absence of leaves which reduces transpiration and the growth of extremely long roots, allowing them to acquire moisture at, or near the water table. Plants in hyperarid habitats have also made behavioral adaptations in order to survive by synchronizing with the seasons of greatest moisture and/or coolest temperatures. For example, desert perennials remain dormant during dry periods of the year, then spring to life when water becomes available. The book includes many color illustrations, and has extensive and up-to-date references for further reading.
Appendix: The California Desert Conservation Area
Author: United States. Bureau of Land Management
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Category : Deserts
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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Category : Deserts
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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Eldorado National Forest (N.F.), Public Wheeled Motor Vehicle Travel Management
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Languages : en
Pages : 794
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Languages : en
Pages : 794
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2nd Interface Between Ecology and Land Development in California
Author: Jon E. Keeley
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Category : Fire management
Languages : en
Pages : 636
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Category : Fire management
Languages : en
Pages : 636
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Fire in California's Ecosystems
Author: Jan W. van Wagtendonk
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520961919
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
Fire in California’s Ecosystems describes fire in detail—both as an integral natural process in the California landscape and as a growing threat to urban and suburban developments in the state. Written by many of the foremost authorities on the subject, this comprehensive volume is an ideal authoritative reference tool and the foremost synthesis of knowledge on the science, ecology, and management of fire in California. Part One introduces the basics of fire ecology, including overviews of historical fires, vegetation, climate, weather, fire as a physical and ecological process, and fire regimes, and reviews the interactions between fire and the physical, plant, and animal components of the environment. Part Two explores the history and ecology of fire in each of California's nine bioregions. Part Three examines fire management in California during Native American and post-Euro-American settlement and also current issues related to fire policy such as fuel management, watershed management, air quality, invasive plant species, at-risk species, climate change, social dynamics, and the future of fire management. This edition includes critical scientific and management updates and four new chapters on fire weather, fire regimes, climate change, and social dynamics.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520961919
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
Fire in California’s Ecosystems describes fire in detail—both as an integral natural process in the California landscape and as a growing threat to urban and suburban developments in the state. Written by many of the foremost authorities on the subject, this comprehensive volume is an ideal authoritative reference tool and the foremost synthesis of knowledge on the science, ecology, and management of fire in California. Part One introduces the basics of fire ecology, including overviews of historical fires, vegetation, climate, weather, fire as a physical and ecological process, and fire regimes, and reviews the interactions between fire and the physical, plant, and animal components of the environment. Part Two explores the history and ecology of fire in each of California's nine bioregions. Part Three examines fire management in California during Native American and post-Euro-American settlement and also current issues related to fire policy such as fuel management, watershed management, air quality, invasive plant species, at-risk species, climate change, social dynamics, and the future of fire management. This edition includes critical scientific and management updates and four new chapters on fire weather, fire regimes, climate change, and social dynamics.
Sequoia National Forest (N.F.), Motorized Travel Management
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Languages : en
Pages : 670
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Pages : 670
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