Author : Fawzī Muḥammad Karīm
Publisher :
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 14,74 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Angiosperms
ISBN :
"This book is intended as a simple guide to the identification of about 100 common and rare wild plant species in the U.A.E. These plants are illustrated in colour and described in detail in order to help the naturalist or expert to make positive identifications in the field"--Page 10-11.
Author : Marycke Jongbloed
Publisher :
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 35,33 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Desert plants
ISBN :
For non-experts, the book describes 550 plants in detail and another 205 species in brief. Contains over 1500 color photographs, a number of drawings and 550 maps showing plant distributions with the U.A.E. The scientific index lists 755 local species in 81 families.
Author : John A. Burt
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 10,77 MB
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 3031373979
For many people, thoughts of the United Arab Emirates conjure images of ultramodern skyscrapers and rolling sand dunes. However, the Emirates are a rich mosaic of ecosystems and habitats that support surprisingly diverse communities of organisms, and there is growing awareness of the importance of these previously underappreciated natural assets. A Natural History of the Emirates provides a comprehensive overview of the unusual environmental setting of this young nation, and surveys the major ecosystems and the marine and terrestrial organisms occurring across the nation. From freshwater streams in the hyperarid Hajar Mountains to the world’s most temperature-tolerant coral reefs, the UAE is home to an astounding variety of uniquely adapted organisms that are providing insights into climate change and how organisms cope with and respond to extreme environmental conditions. The book closes with a section on human interactions with this unique environment, and proposes initiatives to ensure the protection of these unique natural assets into the future. This is an open access book.
Author : Ahmad Hegazy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 22,26 MB
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 0191078743
This advanced textbook explores the intriguing flora and plant ecology of the Middle East, framed by a changing desert landscape, global climate change, and the arc of human history. This vast region has been largely under-recognized, under-studied, and certainly under-published, due in part to the challenges posed to research by political disputes and human conflict, and a treatise on the subject is now timely. The book integrates Middle Eastern plant geography and its major drivers (geo-tectonics, seed and fruit dispersal, plant functional types, etc.) with the principles of plant ecology. The authors include the many specialized adaptations to desert and dryland ecosystems including succulence, water-conserving photosynthesis, and a remarkable range of other life history strategies. They explore the formation of 'climate relicts', and describe the long history of domestication in the region together with the many reciprocal effects of agriculture on plant ecology. The book concludes by discussing conservation in the region, highlighting five regional biodiversity hotspots where the challenges of desertification, habitat loss, and other threats to plant biodiversity are particularly acute. Plant Ecology in the Middle East is a timely synthesis of the field, setting a new baseline for future research. It will be important reading for both undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in plant ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity, and conservation, and will also be of interest and use to a professional audience of botanists, conservation biologists, and practitioners working in dryland ecosystems.
Author : California Native Plant Society. Redbud Chapter
Publisher : California Native Plant Society
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 45,89 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN :
"Describes and illustrates with color photos 520 species of wildflowers found in Nevada and Placer Counties, California. Also provides a physical description of the area, places to see wildflowers, Native American uses, and a complete plant checklist, which includes thirty-eight percent of the plants known to grow wild in California"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Michael Graf
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 33,59 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520215832
"The reader could hardly be disappointed with this book. More than simply a 'flower key, ' it deftly describes each species and its requirements for survival in the high Sierra. In addition to presenting an impressive collection of spectacular photographs, Graf describes the myriad physical aspects of the Basin which control the flora's vitality, its evolution and its future. This is a wildflower book with the depth and richness that will satisfy Tahoe plant lovers for a long time to come."--Joseph L. Medeiros, Sierra College
Author : Bilquees Gul
Publisher : Springer
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 28,24 MB
Release : 2019-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030044173
This book is the sixth and final volume in the Tasks for Vegetation Science book series, and it concludes the most comprehensive scientific documentation dealing with hypersaline ecosystems of the world.
Author : Annelise Le Roux
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,71 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9781775841319
This book introduces nearly 600 wild flower species and is a must-have guide for visitors to Namaqualand, southern Africa.
Author : Peter Hellyer
Publisher : Trident Press Ltd
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 20,14 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Comprehensive reference book on the entire range of wildlife in the United Arab Emirates
Author : Abdalbasit Adam Mariod
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 11,21 MB
Release : 2019-12-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030318850
Wild fruits play an important role in mitigating hunger in the developing world. As a sustainable and natural food source in rural areas, these fruits have a strong effect on regional food security and poverty alleviation. This makes the utilization of wild foods incredibly important for native populations both in terms of food security and economics. There are many traditional methods for wild fruit harvesting, indigenous tree and plant domestication and cultivation passed down through generations that are sustainable and economically viable, ultimately contributing to a better quality of life for large sections of the developing world. To date there has not been a reference work focusing on the full scope of wild fruits from their growth and chemical makeup to their harvest, distribution, health effects and beyond. Wild Fruits: Composition, Nutritional Value and Products adequately fills this gap, expansively covering the utilization of multi-purpose wild fruits in regions worldwide. Effects on quality of life, food security, economics and health are extensively covered. Over 31 wild fruit species are examined, with individual chapters focusing on each species' phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses and chemical composition. Harvest, post-harvest and consumption methods are covered for each, as are their overall effect on the food security and economics of their native regions. This book is essential for researchers in search of a comprehensive singular source for the chemical makeups and cultivation of indigenous wild fruits and their many benefits to their native regions.
