Ecology of marine higher plants

Author: Lin Peng
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive outcome of the author's scientific research and teaching work over nearly 20 years, integrating fundamental knowledge of higher plants in coastal wetlands worldwide, especially in China, in terms of classification, morphology, and ecology. The book is woven with basic knowledge of oceanography and botany, analyzing the physiological and morphological adaptations of marine higher plants to nearshore marine habitats, and elaborating on the fundamental knowledge and scientific implications of the ecological roles and economic utilization of marine higher plants. It serves as a guiding reference for the conservation, development, and ecological restoration of coastal wetlands. The book consists of four chapters: 1. Introduction (including the concept of marine higher plants and basic knowledge of coastal wetlands). 2. Mangrove plant communities. 3. Seagrass plant communities. 4. Salt marsh plant communities. The book is richly illustrated, with content that is both in-depth and accessible, offering fresh and innovative insights. It serves as a textbook and reference for understanding, studying, developing, and utilizing marine higher plants. This book is suitable for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of ecology and environmental science, oceanography, and botany.