Theoretical Ecosystem Ecology : Understanding Element Cycles
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'[the] writing combines brilliant clarity and brevity with profound depth. The book is so well written that those familiar with these tools will learn not only an approach to problems that is marvellous for its clarity, but also some interesting mathematics along the way.' Full treatments of many of the problems would make excellent thesis topics for students interested in pursuing ecosystem theory.' John Pastor, Bioscience
'I recommend this book to all scientists involved in ecosystem modeling.' The Quarterly Review of Biology
'[the] writing combines brilliant clarity and brevity with profound depth.' John Pastor, BioScience
Book Description
The cycling of elements such as carbon and nitrogen is of central importance in ecology, particularly when humans are causing changes to nutrient cycles on a global scale. This book develops a rigorous mathematical framework to illustrate how nutrient cycles operate and interact in plants and soils, forming the foundations of a new ecosystem theory. Powerful predictions can be generated covering a wide range of ecological phenomena related to nutrient cycling from a few basic equations. These predictions are tested extensively against field and laboratory studies of agricultural and forest ecosystems.
Theoretical Ecosystem Ecology: Understanding Element Cycles,Gvran I. Agren,Ernesto Bosatta,Cambridge University Press,0521646510,Biogeochemical cycles,Ecology,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Ecology - Ecosystems,Mathematical models,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Plant ecophysiology,Science,Soil ecology,Biogeochemical cycles--Mathematical models,Ecological science, the Biosphere,Environmental science,Science / Biology
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