Forest diversity and function : temperate and boreal systems / M. Scherer-Lorenzen, Ch. Körner, E.D. Schulze, eds.
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Berlin ; New York : Springer, ©2005. |
| Description | xxi, 399 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Scherer-Lorenzen, M. (Michael) |
| Other author/creator | Körner, Christian, 1949- |
| Other author/creator | Schulze, E.-D. (Ernst-Detlef), 1941- |
| Other author/creator | European Science Foundation. "Linking Community and Ecosystem Ecology" Program. |
| Series | Ecological 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2004110616 |
| ISBN | 3540221913 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | QH86 .F659 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |