Plant responses to hyperarid desert environments

This book provides a comprehensive discussion on plant responses in hyperarid regions of Egypt, China, Mexico, and Pakistan. It describes their location, physiographic features, accidental vegetation along two transects, endangered vegetation species, and human impact, variety of plant types (e.g. c...

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Other Authors: Abd El Ghani, Monier M., Huerta Martínez, Fco. Martín, Hongyan, Liu., Qureshi, Rahmatullah.
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2017.
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ISBN: 9783319591353
9783319591346
Physical Description: 1 online resource (600 pages)

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245 0 0 |a Plant responses to hyperarid desert environments /  |c Monier M. Abd El-Ghani [and others]. 
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505 0 |a Acknowledgements; Contents; Author Biographies; Chapter 1: Arid Deserts of the World: Origin, Distribution, and Features; 1.1 Historical; 1.2 Definitions and Features; 1.3 Distribution of Deserts; 1.4 Meaning and Causes of Aridity; 1.5 Arid Zone Climate and Vegetation; 1.6 Vegetation Types; References; Part I: Egypt: The Land of Three Deserts; Chapter 2: The Desert of Egypt; 2.1 Location and Physiographic Features; 2.2 General Features of Phytogeographical Divisions; 2.2.1 The Western Desert; 2.2.2 The Eastern Desert; 2.2.3 The Sinai Peninsula; 2.2.4 The Nile Land. 
505 8 |a 2.2.5 The Western Mediterranean Coast; 2.3 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 3: The Coastal Desert of Egypt; 3.1 General; 3.2 Surveyed Areas; 3.2.1 The Western Mediterranean Coast (Sallum Area); 3.2.1.1 Association Between Floristic Compositions of Landform Units; Floristic Composition; Biological Spectrum; Chorological Affinities; Species Distribution Patterns (Figs. 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, and 3.8); 3.2.1.2 Vegetation Analysis and Environmental Relationships; Classification of the Vegetation; Soil Characteristics of the Vegetation Groups; Ordination of Stands. 
505 8 |a Environment-Vegetation-Diversity Relationships; 3.3 Concluding Remarks; 3.3.1 The Eastern Mediterranean Coast (El-Arish-Rafah Area); 3.4 Floristic Relations; 3.5 Vegetation Classification; 3.5.1 Abbreviations of Indicator Species; 3.5.1.1 Abbreviations of Vegetation Groups (VG); 3.6 Vegetation-Environment Relationships; 3.7 Diversity Versus Environment; 3.8 Concluding Remarks; 3.8.1 A Coastal Plain in South Sinai (El-Qaa Plain); 3.9 Floristic Relations; 3.9.1 Classification of the Vegetation; 3.10 Soil Characteristics of the Vegetation Groups; 3.11 Ordination of Stands. 
505 8 |a 3.12 Vegetation and Soil Factors; 3.13 Concluding Remarks; Photo Gallery; References; Chapter 4: The Inland Eastern Desert of Egypt; 4.1 General; 4.2 Surveyed Areas; 4.2.1 The Coastal Mountains: Gebel Elba; 4.2.1.1 Floristic Richness and Taxonomic Diversity; Life Forms; Spatial Distribution Patterns of Species; Species Richness Versus Altitudinal Gradient: A Case Study; 4.2.1.2 Phytogeographical Affinities; 4.2.2 The Northern Wadis; 4.2.2.1 Wadis of Matuli and Qarn; Floristic Composition; Biological Spectrum; Chorological Analysis; Multivariate Analysis; Soil-Vegetation Relationships. 
505 8 |a 4.2.3 The Southern Wadis (Between 26°45' and 24°01' N and 32°45' and 35°00' E); 4.2.3.1 Floristic Composition; 4.2.3.2 Species Abundance; 4.2.3.3 Chorological Affinities; 4.2.3.4 Classification of the Vegetation; 4.2.3.5 Ordination of the Vegetation; 4.2.3.6 Comparison Between Northern and Southern Parts of the Eastern Desert; 4.2.3.7 Soil-Vegetation Relationships Among the Four Transects; 4.3 Concluding Remarks; 4.3.1 Biogeographical Analysis of the Eastern Desert; 4.3.1.1 Floristic Analysis; 4.3.1.2 Spatial Distribution Patterns of Species. 
505 8 |a 4.4 Phytogeographical Reassessment. 
506 |a Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty 
520 |a This book provides a comprehensive discussion on plant responses in hyperarid regions of Egypt, China, Mexico, and Pakistan. It describes their location, physiographic features, accidental vegetation along two transects, endangered vegetation species, and human impact, variety of plant types (e.g. climbing, succulent, and parasitic). Studies on biotic and abiotic interactions, plant biodiversity, and soil-plant relationships are also covered. Covering a wide range of plant conditions and adaptations, this book analyzes what happens when plants must endure very high temperatures and aridity. Plants have adapted by evolving their physical structure to store and conserve water. Examples are the absence of leaves which reduces transpiration and the growth of extremely long roots, allowing them to acquire moisture at, or near the water table. Plants in hyperarid habitats have also made behavioral adaptations in order to survive by synchronizing with the seasons of greatest moisture and/or coolest temperatures. For example, desert perennials remain dormant during dry periods of the year, then spring to life when water becomes available. The book includes many color illustrations, and has extensive and up-to-date references for further reading. 
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700 1 |a Hongyan, Liu. 
700 1 |a Qureshi, Rahmatullah. 
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