History Of The Australian Vegetation
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Author | : Robert S. Hill |
Publisher | : University of Adelaide Press |
Total Pages | : 445 |
Release | : 2017-03-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1925261476 |
The Australian vegetation is the end result of a remarkable history of climate change, latitudinal change, continental isolation, soil evolution, interaction with an evolving fauna, fire and most recently human impact. This book presents a detailed synopsis of the critical events that led to the evolution of the unique Australian flora and the wide variety of vegetational types contained within it. The first part of the book details the past continental relationships of Australia, its palaeoclimate, fauna and the evolution of its landforms since the rise to dominance of the angiosperms at the beginning of the Cretaceous period. A detailed summary of the palaeobotanical record is then presented. The palynological record gives an overview of the vegetation and the distribution of important taxa within it, while the complementary macrofossil record is used to trace the evolution of critical taxa. This book will interest graduate students and researchers interested in the evolution of the flora of this fascinating continent.
Author | : David A. Keith |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 771 |
Release | : 2017-06-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1107118433 |
This fully updated third edition provides a modern synthesis and review of the latest advances in understanding native vegetation across Australia.
Author | : Geoff Williams |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2010-03-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 064310187X |
The Flowering of Australia's Rainforests provides an overview of pollination in Australian rainforests, especially subtropical rainforests. It also examines the plant-pollinator relationships found in rainforests worldwide. The Flowering of Australia's Rainforests progresses through introductory and popular sections that cover pollination in lore and legend; plant and flower evolution and development; and the role and function of colour, fragrance and form. Later chapters deal with breeding systems; mimicry; spatial, temporal and structural influences on plant-pollinator interactions; and a discussion and overview of floral syndromes. The book concludes with a section on conservation and fragmentation, and individual plant pollination case studies. Illustrated with colour photographs of major species, this reference work will be treasured by field naturalists, ecologists, conservation biologists, botanists, ecosystem managers, environmentalists, community groups and individuals involved in habitat restoration, students, and those with a broad interest in natural history.
Author | : Samantha Capon |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 510 |
Release | : 2016-04-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643104534 |
Vegetation communities in Australia's riverine landscapes are ecologically, economically and culturally significant. They are also among the most threatened ecosystems on the continent and have been dramatically altered as a result of human activities and climate change. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes brings together, for the first time, the results of the substantial amount of research that has been conducted over the last few decades into the biology, ecology and management of these important plant communities in Australia. The book is divided into four sections. The first section provides context with respect to the spatial and temporal dimensions of riverine landscapes in Australia. The second section examines key groups of riverine plants, while the third section provides an overview of riverine vegetation in five major regions of Australia, including patterns, significant threats and management. The final section explores critical issues associated with the conservation and management of riverine plants and vegetation, including water management, salinity, fire and restoration. Vegetation of Australian Riverine Landscapes highlights the incredible diversity and dynamic nature of riverine vegetation across Australia, and will be an excellent reference for researchers, academics and environmental consultants.
Author | : David A. Keith |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 771 |
Release | : 2017-06-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1108210546 |
Australian Vegetation has been an essential reference for students and researchers in botany, ecology and natural resource management for over 35 years. Now fully updated and with a new team of authors, the third edition presents the latest insights on the patterns and processes that shaped the vegetation of Australia. The first part of the book provides a synthesis of ecological processes that influence vegetation traits throughout the continent, using a new classification of vegetation. New chapters examine the influences of climate, soils, fire regimes, herbivores and aboriginal people on vegetation, in addition to completely revised chapters on evolutionary biogeography, quaternary vegetation history and alien plants. The book's second half presents detailed ecological portraits for each major vegetation type and offers data-rich perspectives and comparative analysis presented in tables, graphs, maps and colour illustrations. This authoritative book will inspire readers to learn and explore first-hand the vegetation of Australia.
Author | : Robert S. Hill |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Paleobotany |
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Author | : Philip K. Groom |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2015-05-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3110370190 |
Southwestern Australia is unique as it contains the world’s most nutrient-impoverished soils, experiences a prolonged-summer period and the vegetation is extremely fire-prone. It is also world-renowned for its relative high level of flora biodiversity. This book focuses on the diverse range of morphological and physiological adaptations evolved by the flora to survive in the harsh Mediterranean-type climate.
Author | : H. Lambers |
Publisher | : Apollo Books |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781742585642 |
"A thorough revision and expansion of Pate and Beard's Kwongan--Plant Life of the Sandplain (1984)"--Page 4 of cover.
Author | : Andrew Benwell |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2020-12-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1486313663 |
Plants of Subtropical Eastern Australia describes the rich flora of this biogeographically distinct region located on the east coast of Australia, covering the north coast of New South Wales and coastal South-East Queensland. This guide presents a selection of common, threatened and ecologically significant plants found in the region’s major vegetation habitats including rainforest, heathland, grassy forest, wetlands and rock outcrops. More than 500 plants are featured, with photographs and descriptive features enabling the reader to identify these species if encountered. Interesting biological, cultural and historical characteristics of each species are included, along with notes on the plant’s biogeography and a map of its distribution. Suitable for anyone with an interest in plant ecology and botany, Plants of Subtropical Eastern Australia is the definitive guide to this fascinating region of Australia and its unique flora.
Author | : Anthony Dixon Edmonds |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Botany |
ISBN | : 9780949324771 |
First published in 1986, this pocket guide provides information about floral structure and presents a key to families of native plants found in the Sydney region. Discusses characteristics, distribution and ecology and explains how plants have adapted to the rocky sandstone soils and erratic climate of the area. Includes an index.