"Mathematical Models of Plant-Herbivore Interactions addresses mathematical models in the study of practical questions in ecology, particularly factors that affect herbivory, including plant defense, herbivore natural enemies, and adaptive herbivory, as well as the effects of th…
Plant secondary metabolites (PSM) such as terpenes and phenolic compounds are known to have numerous ecological roles, notably in defence against herbivores, pathogens and abiotic stresses and in interactions with competitors and mutualists. This book reviews recent development…
North Carolina is the second largest producer of organic sweetpotatoes (Ipomoea batatus L.) behind California. In 2016, there were 3,200 acres of organic sweetpotatoes produced in the state, a 42% increase from 2014. Despite an increase in acreage, organic sweetpotato yields con…
With more than half of the world’s population living in urban areas, forests have become a valuable resource to support healthy and vibrant cities. From alleviating increasing temperatures, to providing nature-based experiences for city residents; forests in cities can provide e…
With increasing biodiversity loss occurring worldwide, there is a need to understand how these losses will affect ecosystem structure and function. Certain species have a greater impact on the structure and function of ecosystems (i.e. foundation species, keystone species, ecosy…
Plants typically allocate axillary meristems to one of three principal fates: growth (G), reproduction (R), or inactivity (I). The latter is commonly enforced by ‘apical dominance’, promoting a growth form that favours vertical shoot extension — mediated by the effects of auxin …
Alliaria petiolata is an invasive biennial herb in North America where it has detrimental impacts on flora and fauna. Allelopathy, the chemical inhibition of plant competitors, is one explanation for why A. petiolata is more successful in North America than in Eurasia, where it …
Savanna woody plants and large herbivores
Savanna woody plants and large herbivores
Savanna woody plants and large herbivores
Savanna woody plants and large herbivores
Savanna woody plants and large herbivores
Savanna woody plants and large herbivores
Savanna Woody Plants and Large Herbivores examines the interactions between woody plants and browsing mammals in global savannas—focusing primarily on the C4 grassy ecosystems with woody components that constitute the majority of global savannas—and discusses contemporary savann…