Indian Manual of Plant Ecology
- Jodhpur Scientific Publisher 2013
- 341
Description: The present book covers equally useful to botanists, foresters, agriculturists and every body intersted in the conservation of vegetation, soil and water. From the academic point of view research workers will find this book as special value in locating the gaps in our knowledge of Indian ecology. Teachers will find it worthwhile reorientation the courses of botany in the light of this book. The book is most suitable for the students of botany, agriculturists and foresters. Contents: 1. Introduction:
What is ecology - Scope of ecology - Divisions of ecology-Basic concepts of ecology-Study of ecology in India.
SECTION A
Plants and Plant Communities
2. Autecology
3. Synecology
4. Methods in the study of plant communities
SECTION B
Plant Environment
5. Environment of roots
6. Biological system of the soil
7. Organic matter system of the soil
8. Soil solution system
9. Soil air system
10. Development of soils (Pedology)
11. Soil groups of neighbouring regions of India and the world
12. Environment of shoot
13. The role of climate in the development of vegetation and soils