The Ecological Relations of Roots (Classic Reprint)

The Ecological Relations of Roots (Classic Reprint)

Author: John E. Weaver

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-28

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781332819003

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Excerpt from The Ecological Relations of Roots During the course Of these investigations the writer has become greatly indebted to the following persons for faithful assistance in the pursuance Of this work. It is a pleasure to acknowledge here the indebtedness to my students, Messrs. F. C. Jean and Alvin Goke, for much help in the excavation Of the plants, and to Miss Annie Mogen sen and Mrs. F. C. Jean for their assistance in drawing many Of the root systems. I wish also to acknowledge the helpful suggestions and encouragement given by Dr. F. E. Clements and Dr. R. J. Pool throughout the period Of the work. To Professor T. J. Fitzpatrick I am also indebted for careful reading Of the manuscript and proof. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Roots of Ecology

Roots of Ecology

Author: Frank N. Egerton

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2012-07-17

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0520953630

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Ecology is the centerpiece of many of the most important decisions that face humanity. Roots of Ecology documents the deep ancestry of this now enormously important science from the early ideas of Herodotos, Plato, and Pliny, up through those of Linnaeus and Darwin, to those that inspired Ernst Haeckel's mid-nineteenth-century neologism ecology. Based on a long-running series of regularly published columns, this important work gathers a vast literature illustrating the development of ecological and environmental concepts, ideas, and creative thought that has led to our modern view of ecology. Roots of Ecology should be on every ecologist's shelf.


Root Ecology

Root Ecology

Author: Hans de Kroon

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2003-05-21

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9783540001850

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In the course of evolution, a great variety of root systems have learned to overcome the many physical, biochemical and biological problems brought about by soil. This development has made them a fascinating object of scientific study. This volume gives an overview of how roots have adapted to the soil environment and which roles they play in the soil ecosystem. The text describes the form and function of roots, their temporal and spatial distribution, and their turnover rate in various ecosystems. Subsequently, a physiological background is provided for basic functions, such as carbon acquisition, water and solute movement, and for their responses to three major abiotic stresses, i.e. hard soil structure, drought and flooding. The volume concludes with the interactions of roots with other organisms of the complex soil ecosystem, including symbiosis, competition, and the function of roots as a food source.


Classic Papers

Classic Papers

Author:

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2004-07-02

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 0080471919

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Advances in Ecological Research was first published in 1962 and has become one of Academic Press' most prestigious and successful series. In 1999 the Institute for Scientific Information released figures indicating this serial has an impact factor of 9.6 and a half-life of 10.0 years, ranking it first in the highly competitive category of Ecology. This volume continues to publish topical and important reviews, and interprets ecology to include all material that contributes to our understanding of the field. Advances in Ecological Research presents a wide range of papers on all aspects of ecology. Topics include the physiology, populations, and communities of plants and animals, as well as landscape and ecosystem ecology


Chaos in the Cosmos

Chaos in the Cosmos

Author: Irene Edwards

Publisher:

Published: 2022-01-04

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13:

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'Chaos In The Cosmos' is book 2 in the 'Magic Islands' series. The fun and games of the wicked Purple Wizards' tricks and their wrong doings are taken too far, resulting in an urgency to save Planet Earth from disaster before time runs out for the planet. The story illustrates the way nature can hit out when not heeded or respected, and it shows the impact climate change can have on our planet in extreme temperatures. It sets the scene for young readers to learn and understand the effects of a warmer chaotic world, and aims at promoting such concepts through storytelling and adventure, thus exposing some of the global issues surrounding planetary warming, as narrated and visualized through the eyes of magic and fantasy. Written with much lyrical fun in mind for children, there is, of course, some serious underlying elements... those of fostering climatic awareness, and the realisation our planet is very precious to us all. 'Chaos in the Cosmos,' is a fantasy narrative for children aged between 8 to 12 years. Book 1 - A Spooky Wish Book 2 - Chaos In The Cosmos Book 3 - The Land Of Now And Then


The Incompleat Eco-Philosopher

The Incompleat Eco-Philosopher

Author: Anthony Weston

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 2009-01-15

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780791476703

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Collected essays present Weston’s pragmatic environmental philosophy, calling for reconstruction and imagination rather than deconstruction and analysis.


Pollution and the Death of Man

Pollution and the Death of Man

Author: Francis A. Schaeffer

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2011-03-02

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 143351950X

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At the creation of the world, God gave mankind the responsibility to exercise dominion over the earth. Man was to use the earth and its abundance of resources to satisfy his physical needs, but he was also to care for the earth and its creatures as a wise and godly steward. Reading about endangered species or another oil spill will make it abundantly clear that the human race has failed miserably in its God-given mandate. How did we get to this point? Where should we go from here? This classic by Francis Schaeffer, now repackaged, looks at contemporary ecological crises through the lens of theology and Scripture. Renowned for his work in applied philosophy and theology, Schaeffer answers serious philosophical questions about creation and ecology. He concludes that we must return to a profoundly and radically biblical understanding of God’s relationship to the earth, and of our divine mandate to exercise godly dominion over it. Repackaged and republished, Pollution and the Death of Man carries an important and relevant message for our day. With concluding chapter by Udo Middelmann.


Judaism And Environmental Ethics

Judaism And Environmental Ethics

Author: Martin D. Yaffe

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2002-05-09

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0585383650

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Martin D. Yaffe's Judaism and Environmental Ethics: A Reader is a well-conceived exploration of three interrelated questions: Does the Hebrew Bible, or subsequent Jewish tradition, teach environmental responsibility or not? What Jewish teachings, if any, appropriately address today's environmental crisis? Do ecology, Judaism, and philosophy work together, or are they at odds with each other in confronting the current crisis? Yaffe's extensive introduction analyzes and appraises the anthologized essays, each of which serves to deepen and enrich our understanding of current reflection on Judaism and environmental ethics. Brought together in one volume for the first time, the most important scholars in the field touch on diverse disciplines including deep ecology, political philosophy, and biblical hermeneutics. This ambitious book illustrates—precisely because of its interdisciplinary focus—how longstanding disagreements and controversies may spark further interchange among ecologists, Jews, and philosophers. Both accessible and thoroughly scholarly, this dialogue will benefit anyone interested in ethical and religious considerations of contemporary ecology.