Author : Peter J. Hogarth
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 19,90 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Mangrove animals
ISBN :
Mangrove trees flourish even when regularly flooded by seawater. Their unique environment is of biological interest and also of economic importance. This is an overview of the biology of mangrove systems.
Author : Peter J. Hogarth
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 38,32 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0198716540
A comprehensive update of this popular and practical introduction to mangrove and seagrass biology providing a concise and affordable overview.
Author : James N. Metras
Publisher : Nova Biomedical Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,18 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Mangrove ecology
ISBN : 9781617289910
Mangrove ecosystems are tropical or subtropical communities of mainly tree species which can be found on low, muddy, usually intertidal coastal areas. They cover an area of approximately twenty million hectares throughout the world, with the largest expanses occurring in Malaysia, India, Brazil, Venezuela, Nigeria and Senegal. Mangrove communities are of great ecological importance due to the role they play as habitat builders and shoreline stabilisers. They typically grow in saline coastal soils, which develop through a combination of two processes: mineral sediment deposition and organic matter accumulation. This book presents topical research from across the globe in the study of mangroves, including the eco-biology of mangroves; the mangrove ecosystem of Sundarbans, India; mangrove wetland ecosystem modelling in the Everglades; and the microbial diversity from mangrove sediments.
Author : P. B. Tomlinson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 23,72 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521466752
A concise, descriptive overview of mangrove plants, with emphasis on individual species.
Author : P. Barry Tomlinson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 21,96 MB
Release : 2016-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1316790657
Mangroves are distinctive tropical plant communities that occupy the intertidal zone between sea and land. They are of major ecological importance, have economic value as a source of food and raw materials, and serve as a buffer from flooding and climate change-induced sea level rise. Mangroves are under threat from pollution, clearance and over-exploitation, and increasing concern has driven demand for an improved understanding of mangrove species. This book provides an introduction to mangroves, including their taxonomy, habitat-specific features, reproduction and socio-economic value. Fully updated to reflect the last two decades of research, this new edition of a key text includes newly documented taxa, new understandings of vivipary and the evolution of mangrove species, and a rich set of colour illustrations. It will appeal to researchers and students across a range of disciplines, including botany, ecology and zoology.
Author : Rajesh P. Rastogi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 32,25 MB
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9811624941
Mangroves are one of the most productive and biologically important blue-carbon ecosystems across the coastal intertidal zone of earth. In the current scenario of serious environmental changes like global warming, climate change, extreme natural disasters, mangrove forests play a vital role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining ecosystem balance. Mangroves are unique ecosystems with rich biological diversity of different taxonomic groups exhibiting great ecological and commercial importance. The book consolidates existing and emerging information on ecology of mangroves, with a special reference to their biodiversity and management. It emphasizes on the role of mangroves in providing various ecological services. The book is a comprehensive compilation covering all aspects of mangrove ecology. It is useful for students and researchers in ecology, plants sciences and environmental sciences.
Author : Victor H. Rivera-Monroy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 39,20 MB
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319622064
This book presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of mangrove ecological processes, structure, and function at the local, biogeographic, and global scales and how these properties interact to provide key ecosystem services to society. The analysis is based on an international collaborative effort that focuses on regions and countries holding the largest mangrove resources and encompasses the major biogeographic and socio-economic settings of mangrove distribution. Given the economic and ecological importance of mangrove wetlands at the global scale, the chapters aim to integrate ecological and socio-economic perspectives on mangrove function and management using a system-level hierarchical analysis framework. The book explores the nexus between mangrove ecology and the capacity for ecosystem services, with an emphasis on thresholds, multiple stressors, and local conditions that determine this capacity. The interdisciplinary approach and illustrative study cases included in the book will provide valuable resources in data, information, and knowledge about the current status of one of the most productive coastal ecosystem in the world.
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,87 MB
Release : 2007
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Author : Peter J. Hogarth
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 26,48 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0198716559
A comprehensive update of this popular and practical introduction to mangrove and seagrass biology providing a concise and affordable overview.
Author : Jayanta Kumar Patra
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 26,15 MB
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128223820
Mangroves are typically tropical coastal ecosystems found in the inter-tidal zones of river deltas and back water areas. They represent highly dynamic and fragile ecosystems, yet they are the most productive and biologically diversified habitats of various life forms including plants, animals and microorganisms. Mangroves are a resource of many different products, including; microorganisms that harbor a diverse group of industrially important enzymes, antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines; timber resistant to rot and insects; and medicinal plants. Divided into three main parts, Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources first provides a broad introduction into mangrove ecology. Subsequent chapters discuss the biodiversity of mangroves, including the diverse nature of the organisms within the mangroves themselves. The final part pays special attention to biotechnological utilization of mangroves. Topics such as antimicrobial activity of mangrove-derived products, anti-oxidant activity of mangrove derived products and pharmaceutical applications, are covered in detail. Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources brings the latest research and technologies in mangrove biology into one platform, providing readers with an up-to-date view on the area. This would serve as an excellent reference book for researchers and students in the field of marine biology especially interested in mangrove ecosystems. Highlights the diversity of different life forms in the mangrove ecosystem, including the importance of mangroves and mangrove-derived products. Focuses on biotechnological utilization of mangrove resources such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of microorganisms, and industrial and pharmaceutical applications Discusses the different modern tools and techniques used for the study of mangrove resources
