Impacts of Point Polluters on Terrestrial Biota : Comparative analysis of 18 contaminated areas / by Mikhail Kozlov, Elena Zvereva, Vitali Zverev.
Tipo de material:
- texto
- computadora
- recurso en línea
- 9789048124671
- QH540-549.5
Contenidos:
Resumen: This book is unique in identifying general patterns in responses of terrestrial biota to industrial pollution and the sources of variation in these responses. The meta-analysis is based on extensive original data on soils, plants and animals collected around 18 industrial polluters in six countries. The colour section is self-explanatory and informative, showing examples of severely polluted landscapes compared to pristine environment. This book will be a valuable source of information for ecologists, ecotoxicologists, and anyone interested to learn on how pollution affects wildlife on our planet.
Methodology of the Research and Description of Polluters -- Soil Quality -- Plant Growth and Vitality -- Fluctuating Asymmetry of Woody Plants -- Structure of Plant Communities -- Insect Herbivory -- Methodology of Pollution Ecology: Problems and Perspectives -- Effects of Industrial Polluters: General Patterns and Sources of Variation.