Tropical environments: the functioning and management of tropical ecosystems

✍ Scribed by Martin C. Kellman, Rosanne Tackaberry

Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2004
Tongue: English
Leaves: 380
Series: Routledge physical environment series
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Tropical Environments presents a comprehensive introduction to the complex systems of the tropics. Covering a broad, cross-regional range of humid through to semi-arid tropical climate zones, the book features a wealth of case studies drawn from throughout the tropical world. The authors tackle the major problems within the tropics, from complex biological interactions and soil nutrient deficiencies, offering a balanced integration of biophysical and human management issues.

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