The Herbaceous Layer in Forests of Eastern North America
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Jul 2003
- Category
- Ecology
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780195140880
- Publish Date
- Jul 2003
- List Price
- $110.00
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Description
Focusing on the oft-overlooked herbaceous layer of eastern forests, this volume combines perspectives from different levels of biological organization (ecophysiology to ecosystems) and forest types (from the eastern boreal forest to southeastern pine forests) into a synthesis of our knowledge of the ecology of this important forest layer. This is the first book of its kind to synthesize information concerning herbaceous layer structure, composition, and dynamics of a variety of forest ecosystem types in eastern North America. With over 1,200 references cited in the 14 chapters, this book represents the most comprehensive review of literature on the ecology of the herbaceous layer.
About the authors
Contributor Notes
Frank S. Gilliam is at Marshall University. Mark R. Roberts is at University of New Brunswick.
Editorial Reviews
"The useful contribution to the study of a complex and rapidly changing region which we tend (mistakenly) to think of as well known." -- Rhodora - Journal of the New England Botanical Club