The subtropical vegetation of southwestern China : plant distribution, diversity and ecology /: plant distribution, diversity and ecology. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Cindy Q. Tang.
• Authors: Tang, Cindy Q
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Environmental Setting; 1.1.1 Physiography; 1.1.2 Climate; 1.1.3 Geology; 1.1.4 Soils; 1.2 Vegetation Changes over Geological Time; 1.2.1 Vegetation in the Early Tertiary; 1.2.2 Vegetation in the Late Tertiary; 1.2.3 Vegetation in the Quaternary; 1.3 Floristics and Vegetation; 1.4 Human Influences; References; Chapter 2: Evergreen Broad-Leaved Forests; 2.1 Forest Types; 2.2 Species Diversity; 2.3 Leaf Size Patterns of Evergreen Broad-Leaved Trees along the Altitudinal Gradient; 2.3.1 Floristic Changes in Evergreen Broad-Leaved Trees by Altitudes. 2.3.2 Leaf Size Changes along the Altitudinal Gradient2.3.3 Leaf Traits in the Differentiation of Forest Types; 2.4 Structure and Dynamics of Primary EBLFs; 2.5 Secondary Succession; 2.5.1 Successional Trends; 2.5.2 Species Diversity along the Successional Gradient; 2.5.3 Soil Seed Banks; 2.6 Threats of Habitat Fragmentation and Degradation; References; Chapter 3: Evergreen Sclerophyllous Quercus Communities; 3.1 Distribution and Community Types; 3.2 Species Diversity and Dynamics of the Forests; References; Chapter 4: Warm Temperate Coniferous Forests; 4.1 Distribution and Forest Types. 4.2 Dynamics of the Pinus Yunnanensis Forest after a Major Fire4.2.1 Community Structure and Regeneration; 4.2.2 Succession; 4.2.3 A Model on Successional Pathways; References; Chapter 5: Man-Made Forests; 5.1 Controversial Opinions; 5.2 Plant Diversity and Regeneration Dynamics; 5.3 Hydrological Characteristics and Nutrient Loss; 5.4 Nutrient Cycling; 5.4.1 Litter Production and Nutrient Inputs; 5.4.2 Soil Chemical Properties; 5.5 Ecosystem Processes; References; Chapter 6: Semi-Savannas in Hot-Dry Valleys; 6.1 Characteristics of Hot-Dry Valleys; 6.2 Semi-Savannas. 6.2.1 Sparse Woody Grasslands6.2.2 Thorny Succulent Shrublands; References; Chapter 7: Endemism and Tertiary Relict Forests; 7.1 Endemism; 7.2 Tertiary Relict Forests; 7.2.1 The Ginkgo biloba Forest; 7.2.1.1 Ginkgo biloba; 7.2.1.2 Forest Community Structure and Floristic Composition; 7.2.1.3 Population Structure and Ecological Characteristics; 7.2.2 The Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest; 7.2.2.1 Metasequoia glyptostroboides; 7.2.2.2 Distribution and Habitats; 7.2.2.3 Community Structure; 7.2.2.4 Population Structure; 7.2.2.5 Regeneration; 7.2.3 The Thuja sutchuenensis Forest. 7.2.3.1 Thuja sutchuenensis7.2.3.2 Forest Community Structure; 7.2.3.3 Regeneration Dynamics; 7.2.3.4 Population Age Structure and Regeneration Modes; 7.2.3.5 Persistence; 7.2.3.6 Thuja sutchuenensis as compared to the Other Thuja Species; 7.2.4 The Davidia involucrata Forest; 7.2.4.1 Davidia involucrata; 7.2.4.2 Age Structure and Regeneration Modes; 7.2.4.3 Tree Dispersion Patterns and Forest Composition; 7.2.4.4 Ecological Performance; 7.2.5 The Tetracentron sinense Forest; 7.2.5.1 Tetracentron sinense; 7.2.5.2 Forest Community Structure; 7.2.5.3 Population Age Structure.
• Publisher Details: Dordrecht : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 581.70951; Plants -- China, Southwest; Plant diversity -- China, Southwest; Ecology -- China, Southwest; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Botany; Ecology; Plant diversity; Plants; Life Sciences; Plant Ecology; Community & Population Ecology; Biodiversity; Forestry; Terrestial Ecology; China, Southwest; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789401797412; 9401797412; 9401797404; 9789401797405
• Related ISBNs: 9789401797405
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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