Plant-herbivore Interactions in Atriplex
Plant-herbivore Interactions in Atriplex

Author: Andrés F. Cibils

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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Atriplex is a widespread genus with species dispersed over almost all continents. Many taxa within this genus perform outstandingly under a variety of stress conditions and are often an important source of forage for herbivores. Such attributes have drawn the attention of many researchers who have conducted extensive studies on Atriplex across a wide variety of environments and management scenarios. This report reviews much of the literature dealing with aspects of the biology of Atriplex from an animal-plant interaction perspective.

Insects and Ecosystem Function
Insects and Ecosystem Function

Author: W.W. Weisser

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-05

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 354074004X

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Insects are a dominant component of biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems and play a key role in mediating the relationship between plants and ecosystem processes. This volume examines their effects on ecosystem functioning, focusing mainly, but not exclusively, on herbivorous insects. Renowned authors with extensive experience in the field of plant-insect interactions, contribute to the volume using examples from their own work.

Wild Land Shrub and Arid Land Restoration Symposium
Wild Land Shrub and Arid Land Restoration Symposium

Author: Bruce A. Roundy

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1996-06

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 0788130676

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An authoritative investigation of the biology and management of wildland shrubs. Focuses on the development of the science of restoration ecology. An in-depth look at the restoration and revegetation of even the most rare shrubs. Divided into six sections: overview, restoration and revegetation, ecology, genetic integrity, and management options. Dozens of charts, graphs, and photos.

Plant Defenses Against Mammalian Herbivory
Plant Defenses Against Mammalian Herbivory

Author: R. Thomas Palo

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1991-08-12

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780849365508

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This volume summarizes what is currently known about mammalian herbivore-plant interaction, particularly as governed by plant secondary chemistry, and suggests productive avenues for future research. Topics covered include foraging theory and plant chemistry in mammal herbivory; the evolution of herbivory in relation to plant defenses; factors controlling resource allocation to defenses in plants; mechanisms by which herbivorous mammals can counter plant defenses to gain necessary energy and nutrients; and herbivory in deserts, temperate and tropical forests, and boreal forests. Wildlife biologists, agriculturalists, physiologists, nutritionists, ecologists, evolutionary biologists and other researchers interested in mammalian herbivore-plant interaction will find a tremendous store of useful information in this unique book.