Cytogenetics of forest tree species

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/25/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « In contrast, the relatively long time to reproductive maturity of many forest tree species, and logistical problems in sampling, make trees less desirable for ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Plant breeding.. Cytogenetic investigations of forest tree species.. The main interest in forest tree cytogenetics in the early 1900's.. Cell division and chromosomes.. Cell division - nuclear (karyokinesis) and cytoplasmic...»

Plant-animal interactions in forest ecosystems

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Honeybees pollinate many forest trees in tropical regions Many anthropogenically altered forest habitats have suffered a decline in reproductive output through ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Mutualistic interactions.. Pollination.. Invertebrate pollinators.. Seed dispersal.. Plant protection by Ants.. Antagonistic interactions.. Herbivory and plant defenses.. Seed predation.. Mechanical damage.. Concl...»

Diagnosis, monitoring and evaluation of forest health and protection

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/25/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « In the case of reproductive structures, the timing and to detect the condition of individual trees, and applications and fungal problems over large forest areas ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forest health.. Importance of de?nitions and concepts.. Factors affecting forest health.. Forest declines.. Methods used in forest health diagnosis, monitoring, and evaluation.. Diagnosis.. Monitoring.. Status and...»

Population dynamics of forest insects

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « it reaches adulthood or its own reproductive threshold population crashes and they virtually disappear from the forest. MD, and Watt AD (1999) Ecology of Insects ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Detecting patterns and identifying processes.. Top-down versus bottom-up.. Multitrophic interactions.. Population cycles.. Conclusion.....»

Human influences on the tropical forest wildlife

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « to be associated with low reproductive rates, thus and Seidler R (1998) Natural forest management and Peres CA (1999) Journal of Tropical Ecology presentation ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Hunting.. Estimates of wild meat harvest.. Subsistence hunting.. Overhunting.. Aggravating effects.. Selective logging.. Patterns of adaptation.. Effect of logging method.. Forest wildfires.. Fire-induced mortality.. Post-burn...»

Static/Dynamic ecological modeling systems

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   04/12/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « relatively large, yet provided the forest with regions The competition for reproductive rights, as well as 188 Cahill,J. Molles, M. (2008) Ecology-Concepts and ...»

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Cradle to Cradle Design

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Term papers   |   02/12/2007   |   .doc   |   29 pages
Document abstract : « 11 years ago, in The Ecology of Commerce Chemicals that trigger cancers, reproductive troubles, or alteration cofounders of the Tropical Forest Foundation, "a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Why our current economic model is unsustainable. A strained planet. Consumers at risk. One reason: The unplanned industrial revolution. Why eco efficiency alone is not the solution. What eco efficiency is. Less bad is not good. How C2C draws on...»

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