Books in the Physiological Ecology series

Presents a whole-plant perspective on plant integrated responses to multiple stresses, including an analysis of how plants have evolved growth forms and phenological responses to cope with changing stress patterns in natural environments. This book explores stress responses at both the structural and process levels.

Brings together details on benthic marine algae, seagrasses, salt marsh, mangrove, and dune plant communities throughout Latin America. This title is useful for researchers and graduate students in plant ecology, marine biology, and environmental management.

Explores the insights into the theory and functioning of plant resource allocation. This book presents fundamental topics of resource allocation prepared by a team of physiological ecologists.

Focuses on the interactive effects of environmental stresses with plant and ecosystem functions, especially with respect to changes in the abundance of carbon dioxide. This book considers the responses of the above-ground portion of the plant, and emphasizes the role of below-ground components in determining the nature of these interactions.

Researchers in behavioural ecology discuss specific aspects of this topic including: The mechanism of habitat selection and how it operates Its relevance to population biology Behavioural and physiological implications The ecological and evolutionary significance of habitat choice and survival and reproduction in various habitat types.

Coniferous forests are among the most important of ecosystems. These forests are widespread and influence both the financial and biological health of our globe. This text focuses attention on conifers and how these trees acquire, allocate, and utilize the resources that sustain this productivity.

Presents critical examination of the importance of stable isotopes in understanding key plant metabolic processes. This book includes key features such as: carbon isotope analyses for estimates of plant water use and metabolism; integrated estimates of stress impacts and life history in ecological systems; and more.

The importance of carbon dioxide extends from cellular to global levels of organization. The research emphasis has shifted from studies of photosynthesis pathways and plant growth to ground-breaking studies of carbon dioxide balances in ecosystems, regions, and even the entire globe. This title addresses these areas of research.

Among the many predictions made concerning this disturbing trend is global warming sufficient to melt polar ice-caps thereby dramatically altering existing shorelines. This book talks about the carbon dioxide debate by substituting date for speculation. It explores evolutionary responses of both populations and communities to high carbon dioxide.

Conifers - pine, fir and spruce trees - are dominant species in forests around the world. This text examines the physiology and ecology of conifers. Chapters focus on: the genetics of conifers; their geographic distribution; factors that influence their distribution; and the impact of insects.

Talks about the powerful tools the application of stable isotope analyses to understanding biosphere-atmosphere exchange of the greenhouse gases, and synthesizes the progress in this field. This book presents progress in understanding the mechanisms, processes and applications of techniques. It is useful for students and researchers.