Plant Responses to Elevated CO2: Evidence from Natural Springs

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Plant Responses to Elevated CO2: Evidence from Natural Springs
Authors and Contributors      Edited by A. Raschi
Edited by F. Miglietta
Edited by R. Tognetti
Edited by P. van Gardingen
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 170
Category/GenrePlant physiology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521087292
ClassificationsDewey:581.7 571.9562
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 18 Tables, unspecified; 2 Halftones, unspecified; 64 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 11 December 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The rise in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere since the start of industrialization, and the global warming associated with this greenhouse gas, has stimulated research into the response of plants to elevated levels of CO2. Much of this work has been carried out in controlled environments which provide limited information about long-term effects on vegetation. In contrast, CO2-emitting mineral springs provide a unique opportunity to consider vegetation which has endured over many generations at naturally elevated levels of CO2. This volume presents findings from a range of sites, confirming the potential of these natural laboratories in the investigation of this important aspect of climate change.

Reviews

From the hardback review: '... an excellent overview of ongoing and planned research ... I recommend this book to everyone working in this field.' Stephen Hattenschwiler, Trends in Ecology and Evolution