Insects and Ecosystem Function

Weisser, W. W.|Siemann, E.

ISBN 10: 3540216723 / ISBN 13: 9783540216728

Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2004

Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. The first volume to examine the effects of insects on the functioning of ecosystemsProvides both a theoretical basis as well as practical advice for future studiesAn exceptionally timely volume addressing one of the hottest areas of researc. Seller Inventory # 4885220

Synopsis:

In the past two decades, an increasing number of ecologists have started to investigate the importance of biodiversity for ecological processes such as energy flow and nutrient cycling, often referred to as 'ecosystem functioning'. Insects are a dominant component of biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems and play a key role in mediating the relationship between plants and ecosystem processes. This volume is the first to summarize their effects on ecosystem functioning, focusing mainly, but not exclusively, on herbivorous insects. Renowned authors with extensive experience in the field of plant-insect interactions, contribute to the volume using examples from their own work. In addition to providing concise reviews of the field, this volume discusses in detail the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques of manipulating insect herbivory. Thus, the text provides both a theoretical basis as well as practical advice for future manipulative studies of biodiversity-ecosystem functioning.

Review:

From the reviews:

"The authors of this book have identified an important and novel area of research ... . I would recommend this book for students and researchers who wish to be introduced to the current research and future ideas regarding above and below ground insect herbivory, and the effect on plant community ecology, plant productivity and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems." (Riccardo Bommmarco, Basic and Applied Ecology, Issue 8, 2007)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Insects and Ecosystem Function
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New