Seed Dispersal: Theory and its Application in a Changing World

Seed Dispersal: Theory and its Application in a Changing World

Author: A. J. Dennis, R. J. Green, E. W. Schupp, D. A. Westcott
ISBN: 9781845931650
Pages: 720
Format: 18 Χ 25
Binding: Hardback
Pub. Year: 2007


Main Description
Fresh concepts in the study of seed dispersal are spurring a host of exciting new questions, new answers to old questions, new methods and approaches, and a reinvigoration of the field.

Seed Dispersal: Theory and its Application in a Changing World presents both recent advances and reviews of current knowledge demonstrating the vigour and vibrancy of the field. It provides new perspectives and directions at a time when efforts to meet growing environmental challenges threatening natural systems are of utmost importance.

Main Contents
SECTION A Frugivores and frugivory: Introduction by A J Dennis

SECTION B Seed and seedling shadows: Introduction by D A Westcott

SECTION C Seed fate and establishment: Introduction by E W Schupp

SECTION D Management implications: Introduction by R Green