Introduction to plant ecology : a guide for beginners in the study of plant communities / Arthur Tansley
Publication details: London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1962Edition: 6th editionDescription: 237 p. : ill. ; 21 cmSubject(s): DDC classification:- 581.5 20 TAN
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Book Open Access | Agriculture and Animal Sciences Library | 581.5 TAN 1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 0029316 |
Contents
Part 1: Introductory
what is ecology
Natural and semi-natural vegetation
Part II: Structure, distribution and development of vegetation
The units of vegetation
The succession of vegetation
Life forms of plants
Outline of British vegetation
Part III: Methods of studying vegetation
scope and aims of ecological work
extensive studies-reconnaissance and primary survey
surveys of smaller areas
intensive studies-large scale charts
photography of vegetation
Part IV: The habitat
the habitat, climatic and physiographic factors
edaphic factors. the soil
biotic factors. Nature and interaction of ecological factors. the habitat and succession
Part V: Ecological work in schools
ecology and nature study
development of ecological work
Includes Bibliography and index
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