Forest diversity and function : temperate and boreal systems / M. Scherer-Lorenzen, Ch. Körner, E.D. Schulze, eds.

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Publication InfoBerlin ; New York : Springer, ©2005.
Descriptionxxi, 399 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

Other author/creatorScherer-Lorenzen, M. (Michael)
Other author/creatorKörner, Christian, 1949-
Other author/creatorSchulze, E.-D. (Ernst-Detlef), 1941-
Other author/creatorEuropean Science Foundation. "Linking Community and Ecosystem Ecology" Program.
SeriesEcological studies ; v. 176, 0070-8356 ;
Ecological studies v. 176. ^A26343
Contents The functional significance of forest diversity : the starting point / M. Scherer-Lorenzen, Ch. Körner, and E.-D. Schulze -- An introduction to the functional diversity of temperate forest trees / Ch. Körner -- Diversity and productivity in forests : evidence from long-term experimental plots / H. Pretzsch -- Confounding factors in the observed productivity-diversity relationship in forests / M. Vilà ... [et al.] -- Genetic diversity parameters associated with viability selection, reproductive efficiency, and growth in forest tree species / G. Müller-Starck, M. Ziehe, and R. Schubert -- Functioning of mixed-species stands : evidence from a long-term forest experiment / H.E. Jones, N. McNamara, and W.L. Mason -- The role of biodiversity on the evaporation of forests / D.D. Baldocchi -- Effects of tree species diversity on litter quality and decomposition / S. Hättenschwiler -- The effect of biodiversity on carbon storage in soils / G. Gleixner ... [et al.] -- Silviculture and its interaction with biodiversity and the carbon balance of forest soils / M. Mund and E.-D. Schulze --
Contents Linkages between tree diversity, soil fauna, and ecosystem processes / S. Scheu -- A test of the biodiversity-stability theory : meta-analysis of tree species diversity effects on insect pest infestations, and re-examination of responsible factors / H. Jactel, E. Brockerhoff, and P. Duelli -- Susceptibility to fungal pathogens of forests differing in tree diversity / M. Pautasso, O. Holdenrieder, and J. Stenlid -- Implication of forest diversity in resistance to strong winds / J.-F. Dhôte -- Fire regime and tree diversity in boreal forests : implications for the carbon cycle / C. Wirth -- The design of experimental tree plantations for functional biodiversity research / M. Scherer-Lorenzen ... [et al.] -- The functional significance of forest diversity : a synthesis / M. Scherer-Lorenzen, Ch. Körner, and E.-D. Schulze.
General note"This volume summarizes the results of a LINKECOL workshop held in Weimar, Germany, 13-15 June 2002"--P. viii.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2004110616
ISBN3540221913

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