Invasive Plant Ecology And Management
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Author | : Thomas A. Monaco |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1845938119 |
Bringing together ecology and management of invasive plants within natural and agricultural ecosystems, this book bridges the knowledge gap between the processes operating within ecosystems and the practices used to prevent, contain, control and eradicate invasive plant species. The book targets key processes that can be managed, the impact of invasive plants on these ecosystem processes and illustrates how adopting ecologically based principles can influence the ecosystem and lead to effective land management.
Author | : Shibu Jose |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2013-01-09 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1439881278 |
Invasion of non-native plant species, which has a significant impact on the earth's ecosystems, has greatly increased in recent years due to expanding trade and transport among different countries. Understanding the ecological principles underlying the invasive process as well as the characteristics of the invasive plants is crucial for making good
Author | : S. Inderjit |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2006-01-16 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3764373806 |
Invasive plants have an impact on global biodiversity and ecosystem function, and their management is a complex task. The aim of this book is to discuss fundamental questions of invasion ecology, such as why particular communities become more invasible than others, what the mechanisms of exclusion of native species by invaders are, and whether invasion can be predicted. In addition, agricultural practices influencing invasion, the environmental and economic costs of invasion as well as possible management strategies are discussed. Readers will get a unique perspective on invasion ecology through employing general principles of ecology to plant invasions.
Author | : Michael Norman Clout |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 331 |
Release | : 2009-07-30 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0199216320 |
Risk assessment, detection, control, legal, instruments, plants, animals.
Author | : Jane Sutton |
Publisher | : Nova Science Publishers |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Biological invasions |
ISBN | : 9781634856546 |
Invasive species constitute a significant environmental and economic threat worldwide, acting as a key driver of biodiversity loss and ecosystem function disruption globally. Biological invasions have the potential to dramatically affect species composition, guild structure and alter interspecific interactions within the invaded community. This book provides the reader with new research on invasive species. Chapter One reviews the adaptive responses of Phalaris arundinacea, an invasive wetland grass, to water stress. Chapter Two discusses the expansion of spider species to help better understand their potential for biological control of pests in agricultural landscapes and for conservation of biodiversity within the ecosystems in which they are found. Chapter Three explores the feasibility of using Parkinsonea aculeata wood as a feedstock for the sustainable development of adsorbents targeted at pollutants removal from wastewater. Chapter Four gives background information on several origins of invasive species, how invasive species respond to environmental changes, and insights on integrated management strategies that focus on enhancing species and ecosystem adaptive capacity and reducing the risks from biodiversity degradation.
Author | : Steven R. Radosevich |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 474 |
Release | : 2007-08-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0470168935 |
The classic reference on weeds and invasive plants has been revised and updated. The Third Edition of this authoritative reference provides an in-depth understanding of how weeds and invasive plants develop and interact in the environment so you can manage and control them more effectively. The guide includes an introduction to weeds and invasive plants in various environments and an overview of their ecology and evolution. With extensive examples, this book: Focuses on the biological features of weeds and invasive plants, especially as they exist in agriculture, forests, rangelands, and natural ecosystems. Includes coverage of exotic invasive plants. Discusses a variety of methods and tools for managing weeds and invasive plants, including physical, cultural, biological, and chemical approaches. Examines systems approaches for management, including modern Integrated Pest Management. Addresses future challenges for scientists, farmers, and land managers. This is the definitive, hands-on reference if you're a land manager or professional in plant sciences, agronomy, weed science, and horticulture. The book is also an excellent textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate students studying agriculture, ecology, natural resources management, environmental management, or related fields.
Author | : Louise de Waal |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 1994-05-31 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : |
A collection of 20 papers by internationally renowned environmental scientists and other authorities concerned with the problems of introduced plants invading river corridors and other habitats in the UK and numerous European countries. Discusses cutting edge control techniques from grazing through chemical and biological restraints. Presents the latest scientific theories on plant invasions along with several practical-based case studies.
Author | : Judith H. Myers |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2003-05-15 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780521357784 |
The global spread of plant species by humans is both a fascinating large scale experiment and, in many cases, a major perturbation to native plant communities. Many of the most destructive weeds today have been intentionally introduced to new environments where they have had unexpected and detrimental impacts. This 2003 book considers the problem of invasive introduced plants from historical, ecological and sociological perspectives. We consider such questions as 'What makes a community invasible?', 'What makes a plant an invader?' and 'Can we restore plant communities after invasion?' Written with advanced students and land managers in mind, this book contains practical explanations, case studies and an introduction to basic techniques for evaluating the impacts of invasive plants. An underlying theme is that experimental and quantitative evaluation of potential problems is necessary, and solutions must consider the evolutionary and ecological constraints acting on species interactions in newly invaded communities.
Author | : Steven R. Radosevich |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 860 |
Release | : 1997-02-05 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9780471116066 |
Weeds are successful plants, but on their own terms. Looking at weeds from an ecological viewpoint, emphasising the way in which one species interacts with others, the authors show that weeds are questionable mainly in that they are out-of-place.
Author | : David D. Briske |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 664 |
Release | : 2017-04-12 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 3319467093 |
This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 2.5 license. This book provides an unprecedented synthesis of the current status of scientific and management knowledge regarding global rangelands and the major challenges that confront them. It has been organized around three major themes. The first summarizes the conceptual advances that have occurred in the rangeland profession. The second addresses the implications of these conceptual advances to management and policy. The third assesses several major challenges confronting global rangelands in the 21st century. This book will compliment applied range management textbooks by describing the conceptual foundation on which the rangeland profession is based. It has been written to be accessible to a broad audience, including ecosystem managers, educators, students and policy makers. The content is founded on the collective experience, knowledge and commitment of 80 authors who have worked in rangelands throughout the world. Their collective contributions indicate that a more comprehensive framework is necessary to address the complex challenges confronting global rangelands. Rangelands represent adaptive social-ecological systems, in which societal values, organizations and capacities are of equal importance to, and interact with, those of ecological processes. A more comprehensive framework for rangeland systems may enable management agencies, and educational, research and policy making organizations to more effectively assess complex problems and develop appropriate solutions.