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Marine Plants of Tasmania
Artist/Author: Scott, Fiona J.$60.00 Add to cartThis book provides an introduction to the marine seaweeds and seagrasses of Tasmania, the island state of Australia.
Readers will discover the beauty and diversity of marine plants through descriptions of over 160 species, each illustrated by means of colour photographs and provided with a summary of features helpful for species identification. High magnification images are also included for many species.
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Biology of the Red algae
Artist/Author: Cole, Kathleen M. and Robert G. Sheath, editors.$82.00 Add to cartThis book presents an authoritative review on the state of knowledge on the biology of the Red algae. Written by a group of 26 internationally renowned experts, the eighteen chapters of this book range from molecular and cellular to biochemical, physiological, organismal, and ecological aspects of this important group of algae. Together they will be of interest for students of oceanography and plant evolution.
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The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses (Hard cover)
Artist/Author: Hogarth, Peter J.$162.00 Add to cartMangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are both biologically diverse and economically valuable. This book, now in its third edition and fully updated throughout, continues to provide a current and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and seagrasses. Using a global range of examples and case studies, it describes the unique adaptations of these plants to their exacting environments; the rich and diverse communities of organisms that depend on mangrove forests and seagrass meadows (including tree-climbing shrimps, synchronously flashing fireflies, and ‘gardening’ seacows); the links between mangrove, seagrass, and other habitats; and the evolution, biodiversity, and biogeography of mangroves and seagrasses. The economic value of mangroves and seagrasses is also discussed, including approaches to rational management of these vital resources and techniques for the restoration of degraded habitats. A final chapter, new to this edition, examines the potential effects of global climate change including sea level rise.
As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these fascinating aquatic ecosystems although pollution, conservation, and experimental aspects are also considered. This accessible textbook assumes no previous knowledge of mangrove or seagrass ecology and is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional ecologists, conservation practitioners, and resource managers. Also available in paperback. -
The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses
Artist/Author: Hogarth, Peter J.$76.00 Add to cartMangroves and seagrasses form extensive and highly productive ecosystems that are both biologically diverse and economically valuable. This book, now in its third edition and fully updated throughout, continues to provide a current and comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the biology and ecology of mangroves and seagrasses. Using a global range of examples and case studies, it describes the unique adaptations of these plants to their exacting environments; the rich and diverse communities of organisms that depend on mangrove forests and seagrass meadows (including tree-climbing shrimps, synchronously flashing fireflies, and ‘gardening’ seacows); the links between mangrove, seagrass, and other habitats; and the evolution, biodiversity, and biogeography of mangroves and seagrasses. The economic value of mangroves and seagrasses is also discussed, including approaches to rational management of these vital resources and techniques for the restoration of degraded habitats. A final chapter, new to this edition, examines the potential effects of global climate change including sea level rise.
As with other titles in the Biology of Habitats Series, particular emphasis is placed on the organisms that dominate these fascinating aquatic ecosystems although pollution, conservation, and experimental aspects are also considered. This accessible textbook assumes no previous knowledge of mangrove or seagrass ecology and is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professional ecologists, conservation practitioners, and resource managers. Also available in hardcover, Stock ID [38006]. -
A Guide to Southern Temperate Seagrasses
Artist/Author: Waycott, Michelle, Kathryn McMahon, and Paul Lavery.$30.00 Add to cartDescribes the exceptionally diverse seagrasses in the temperate parts of the southern hemisphere. Introduces readers to the evolution, biology and ecology of the southern temperate seagrasses and presents a visual key to allow species identification using easily recognisable features. Detailed species accounts provide information on the distinctive features of each species or ‘complex’, with brief notes about their taxonomy, reproduction and ecology. With information provided in a highly concise format, the book allows readers to rapidly identify a particular seagrass as well as other species that it may easily be confused with, confirm that the species occurs in a certain area, and access general information on the biology and ecology of the species.
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Edible water gardens: growing water plants for food and profit.
Artist/Author: Romanowski, Nick.$30.00 Add to cartThis book is the first complete guide to what is known of the uses, cultivation and worldwide availability of edible and other commercially important aquatic plants other than seaweeds, which already have an extensive literature of their own. Whether you are a backyard grower or a botanist, a student of horticulture, or of aquaculture, or of agriculture, you will find many ways to make use of the rich lode of information brought together in this book.
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Wetland weeds: causes, cures and compromises.
Artist/Author: Romanowski, Nick.$50.00 Add to cartThis comprehensive guide to wetland weeds covers both native and introduced species, ranging from minor or localised environmental problems to those that should not be tolerated in any situation. The author takes a pragmatic approach to weed control, recognising that some weeds may not be possible to eradicate, and emphasising the need to assess the extent and future potential of any infestation before taking action.
Weed control should be planned in the context of the overall management goals for any type of wetland, the types of habitat weeds provide or overrun, and whether they can be replaced successfully with more appropriate plants. A range of strategies for controlling wetland weeds are considered, from containment actions to prevent the development of a soil seed bank to physical removal, and biological approaches from biocontrol to shading, overplanting and use of turbidity. The widespread use of chemical controls is also discussed, with the warning that these are often only a short-term cure and can cause more harm to aquatic ecosystems than the weeds they are holding at bay.
More than 130 species of established weeds are included with information on their origins, nutrient responses, environmental effects, habitat values, prospects for containment or eradication, and even culinary uses. Other sections look at native plants as weeds, including a number of species of uncertain origins, and potential weeds still being legally sold through the aquarium and nursery trades.
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Zoologist and wetland ecologist Nick Romanowski has spent more than three decades studying aquatic plants, including assessing the weed potential of hundreds of exotic species, and photographing weedscapes throughout Australia. He has worked in diverse aquatic fields from managing a wholesale aquarium to aquaculture, and his nursery Dragonfly Aquatics was the first to specialise in indigenous aquatic and wetland plants. Nick’s most recent books include the second edition of his best-selling practical guide Planting Wetlands and Dams, and Wetland Habitats: A Practical Guide to Management and Restoration, as well as a gardener’s guide to Australian grasses, sedges and rushes as alternatives to introduced species. -
Seagrass Ecology
Artist/Author: Hemminga, Marten A. and Carlos M. Duarte.$75.00 Add to cartThis title is not held in stock but we are happy to supply on special order. Please contact us. Seagrasses occur in coastal zones throughout the world, in the part of the marine habitat that is most heavily influenced by humans. Decisions about coastal management therefore often involve seagrasses, but despite a growing awareness of the importance of these plants, a full appreciation of their role in coastal ecosystems has yet to be reached. This book provides an entry point for those wishing to learn about their ecology, and gives a broad overview of the state of knowledge, including progress in research and research foci, complemented by extensive literature references to guide the reader to more detailed studies. It will be valuable to students of marine biology wishing to specialize in this area and also to established researchers wanting to enter the field. In addition, it will provide an excellent reference for those involved in the management and conservation of coastal areas that harbour seagrasses.
