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Plant Ecology
  • Format
  • HARDCOVER
  • Authored by: J. Phil Gibson and Terri R. Gibson, Series Editor: William G. Hopkins
  • From the Series: The Green World
  • Trim Size: 7 x 9-1/4
  • ISBN-10: 079108566X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7910-8566-0
  • Status: In Stock
  • List Price: $62.95
  • Imprint: Chelsea House
  • Published: 02/01/2006
  • Dewey Number: 580
  • Reading Level: Grades 6-12
  • Pages: 200

Summary

Plants are the foundation of ecosystems. They convert energy from sunlight into carbohydrates, direct the cycling of nutrients, shape the hydrologic cycle, and influence weather. Many other ecologically important phenomena are the result of the interactions between plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria, and these natural processes reveal an amazing array of traits and strategies that have allowed plants to survive through the years. Plant Ecology explores these major ecological roles and dynamics of plants and their place in the environment. This reference is a vital tool for students and teachers of plant biology.

Specifications

Color photographs and illustrations. Index. Glossary. Further reading. Sidebars. References. Web sites.

About the Author(s)

J. Phil Gibson holds a B.S. degree in botany from Oklahoma State University, a master’s degree in botany from the University of Georgia, and a doctoral degree in Environmental Population and Organismic Biology from the University of Colorado. He is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Biology and the Director of Environmental Studies at Agnes Scott College. His research investigates the ecology and evolution of plant reproductive systems. He also conducts conservation-focused research on tree species. He has published a variety of research papers and presented his work at scientific conferences. He is an active member of the Botanical Society of America and the Association of Southeastern Biologists.

Terri R. Gibson holds a B.S. degree in zoology from the University of Georgia. She has worked as a scientific illustrator and also as a research assistant studying, among other things, plant population genetics, plant morphology, and HIV.

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"Public libraries having a heavy influx of students seeking plant biology can add with confidence. School libraries supporting science curriculum standards will be offering titles students will likely use."
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