Arctic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate
Download or Read eBook Arctic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate PDF written by F. Stuart Chapin III and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : F. Stuart Chapin III |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 490 |
| Release | : 2012-12-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780323138420 |
| ISBN-13 | : 032313842X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Arctic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate by : F. Stuart Chapin III
Book excerpt: The arctic region is predicted to experience the earliest and most pronounced global warming response to human-induced climatic change. This book synthesizes information on the physiological ecology of arctic plants, discusses how physiological processes influence ecosystem processes, and explores how climate warming will affect arctic plants, plant communities, and ecosystem processes. - Reviews the physiological ecology of arctic plants - Explores biotic controls over community and ecosystems processes - Provides physiological bases for predicting how the Arctic will respond to global climate change
