Tropical Environments


Martin. Kellman
Bok Engelsk 1997 · Electronic books.
Annen tittel
Utgitt
Hoboken : : Taylor and Francis, , 1997.
Omfang
1 online resource (394 p.)
Opplysninger
Description based upon print version of record.. - Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; INTRODUCTION; THE HISTORY OF TROPICAL ENVIRONMENTS; TROPICAL CLIMATES AND MOISTURE REGIMES; SOILS AND NUTRIENT LIMITATION IN TROPICAL ECOSYSTEMS; TROPICAL BIOTAS; TROPICAL FORESTS AND FORESTRY; TROPICAL SAVANNAS; TRADITIONAL TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS; INTENSIFIED TROPICAL AGRICULTURE; ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION IN THE TROPICS; LAND USE PLANNING, REHABILITATION AND RESEARCH; Glossary; Bibliography; Index. - Tropical Environments presents a comprehensive introduction to the complex systems of the tropics. Covering a broad, cross-regional range of humid through to semi-arid tropical climate zones, the book features a wealth of case studies drawn from throughout the tropical world. The authors tackle the major problems within the tropics, from complex biological interactions and soil nutrient deficiencies, offering a balanced integration of biophysical and human management issues.
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ISBN
0415116082. - 0415116090

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