Chinese Changbai Mountain Plants

Author: Zhu Tingcheng
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Publishing Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book comprehensively discusses the composition, morphology, and ecological habits of plant species in Changbai Mountain, as well as their geographical distribution and economic value, biological resource distribution, etc. It particularly emphasizes the morphological characteristics and ecological traits of endemic, rare, and endangered plant species in Changbai Mountain. The book contains 1.25 million words and nearly a thousand illustrations, making it an excellent publication that is rich in both visuals and academic and practical value. It fills the gap in the research field of Changbai Mountain plants and is the first specialized book to introduce plants in Changbai Mountain in Chinese, English, Latin, and Korean.
Key Features (1) Changbai Mountain is the highest mountain in the eastern part of Eurasia. This book's research on plant flora, taxonomic position, morphological characteristics, ecological habits, and geographical distribution fills the in this specific academic region in China. (2) The original old-growth forests of Changbai Mountain are well-preserved undeveloped areas. The cultivation of biodiversity in this mountain region depends on a comprehensive study of its plants, and this book provides the scientific basis for this. (3) This book is significant for studying the growth and development of tundra plants, clarifying tundra succession changes, and revealing the relationship between global vegetation succession and global climate change.
Target Audience: This book is suitable for scholars and students in plant science, ecology, geography, forestry, and traditional Chinese medicine, as well as researchers, forest management personnel, resource management professionals, and environmental protection workers.
Changbai Mountain is located in northeastern China and borders North Korea. It is the highest mountain on the eastern coast of Eurasia. As a national-level nature reserve, Changbai Mountain boasts vast, well-preserved original forests with a rich variety of plant species. The vertical distribution of its vegetation is very distinct, showcasing a miniature of Earth's surface vegetation distribution (deciduous broadleaf forests, conifer-broadleaf mixed forests, coniferous forests, tundra). The alpine tundra above 1,800 meters is the southernmost alpine tundra in Eurasia—the unique alpine tundra of China. Due to variations in geographical location, geology, and climate, the flora and plant communities of Changbai Mountain exhibit distinct characteristics compared to other mountain regions in China and North America. This book is a visually rich specialized work. It includes over 800 plant species and more than 1,000 color illustrations, primarily derived from the author's long-term field research and accumulated hand materials on Changbai Mountain plants. Each plant is accompanied by a textual description, discussing its morphology, ecological characteristics, ecological environment, and utilization value, providing readers with a complete and systematic overview of the diverse plant species and natural landscapes of Changbai Mountain. This book is suitable for researchers and students in plant science, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, and nature conservation.