Reproductive ecology of forest trees

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/19/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Reproductive ecology of forest trees TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction ----- 2 General ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. General reproductive strategies.. Vegetative reproduction.. Sexual reproduction.. Pollination of angiosperms.. Pollination by vertebrates.. Pollination by invertebrates.. Wind pollination.. Breeding systems and incompatibility.. Seed...»

Forest canopies

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/18/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « physiology, resource allocation, growth and reproductive fitness attempts to answer larger-scale questions in forest ecology. cannot be used on trees of a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition.. Discovery and exploration.. The naturalist and explorer William Beebe.. The scope and extent of canopy studies.. Modern Canopy access systems.. Methods of access.. Climbing techniques and mechanical methods.. Towers and...»

Biological impacts of deforestation and fragmentation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « result in reduced per capita reproductive rates, ultimately These dead and downed trees, coupled with an of the leading areas of research in forest ecology. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Physical consequences of deforestation.. Habitat loss and insularization.. Abiotic changes in forest fragments.. Biological consequences of fragmentation.. Changes in individual physiology and behavior.. Changes in population size and...»

Foliage feeders in temperate and boreal forests

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « of speci?c growth, developmental, and reproductive processes. MR (1989) Introduction to Forest and Shade Schowalter TD (2000) Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Diversity.. Feeding ecology.. Population dynamics.. Life-history traits.. Population regulation.. Population cycles.. Impacts of foliage-feeding insects on trees.. Conclusion.....»

Bark beetles

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « trees that are subsequently burned, reproductive success is in signi?cant economic losses to forest and agricultural Rudinsky JA (1962) Ecology of Scolytidae ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Taxonomy.. Life cycle.. Host plants.. Colonizing post plants.. Factors limiting population growth.. Ecosystem processes.. Fire.. Forest succession.. Decomposition.. Management options.. Conclusion.....»

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