Steppes : the plants and ecology of the world's semi-arid regions /
Bone, Michael,
Steppes : the plants and ecology of the world's semi-arid regions / Plants and ecology of the world's semi-arid regions Denver Botanic Gardens, Michael Bone, Dan Johnson, Panayoti Kelaidis, Mike Kintgen, and Larry G. Vickerman. - 359 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : Principal steppe regions -- The Central Asian steppe -- The Central North American steppe -- The Intermountain North American steppe -- The Patagonian steppe -- The South African steppe.
The first comprehensive overview of the world's four steppe regions, this important volume surveys the plants, climate, geology, and geography of the steppes of North America, Eurasia, Patagonia, and South Africa. Given the stark realities of climate change, it is imperative that we gain a better knowledge of these regions, characterized by extremes of heat and cold and by limited rainfall. The perspectives offered by this book will enrich the reader's understanding and appreciation of these fascinating but fragile landscapes.--COVER.
9781604694659 (hbk.) 1604694653 (hbk.)
2014048499
Steppes.
Steppe plants.
Steppe ecology.
Arid regions.
GB571 / .B66 2015
GB571 / .B664 2014
Steppes : the plants and ecology of the world's semi-arid regions / Plants and ecology of the world's semi-arid regions Denver Botanic Gardens, Michael Bone, Dan Johnson, Panayoti Kelaidis, Mike Kintgen, and Larry G. Vickerman. - 359 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : Principal steppe regions -- The Central Asian steppe -- The Central North American steppe -- The Intermountain North American steppe -- The Patagonian steppe -- The South African steppe.
The first comprehensive overview of the world's four steppe regions, this important volume surveys the plants, climate, geology, and geography of the steppes of North America, Eurasia, Patagonia, and South Africa. Given the stark realities of climate change, it is imperative that we gain a better knowledge of these regions, characterized by extremes of heat and cold and by limited rainfall. The perspectives offered by this book will enrich the reader's understanding and appreciation of these fascinating but fragile landscapes.--COVER.
9781604694659 (hbk.) 1604694653 (hbk.)
2014048499
Steppes.
Steppe plants.
Steppe ecology.
Arid regions.
GB571 / .B66 2015
GB571 / .B664 2014