Plant Biogeography and Vegetation of High Mountains of Central and South-West Asia
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Beschreibung
This book presents an overview study about plant biogeography and vegetation of the high mountains of Central and South-West Asia, by a group of specialists familiar with its area and plant growth and ecology. This book discusses its ecological and evolutionary drivers and also its conservation priorities.
Central and South-West Asia is one of the most diverse areas in the northern hemisphere and several biodiversity hotspots are concentrated in this region. Most of the biodiversity hotspots are associated with high mountain ranges of the region. Moreover, these mountains have been immigration corridors for the Central Asian flora to reach Euro-Siberian and Mediterranean regions. Despite its importance, there is no overview publication to present the plant biogeography and vegetation of these mountains and most of the publications are local or rather imprecise
This book presents an overview study about plant biogeography and vegetation of the high mountains of Central and South-West Asia, by a group of specialists familiar with its area and plant growth and ecology. This book discusses its ecological and evolutionary drivers and also its conservation priorities.
Central and South-West Asia is one of the most diverse areas in the northern hemisphere and several biodiversity hotspots are concentrated in this region. Most of the biodiversity hotspots are associated with high mountain ranges of the region. Moreover, these mountains have been immigration corridors for the Central Asian flora to reach Euro-Siberian and Mediterranean regions. Despite its importance, there is no overview publication to present the plant biogeography and vegetation of these mountains and most of the publications are local or rather imprecise
No such type of book on this area has ever been produced An integrative book for the area covered, with sufficient detail for every mountain centre separately Written by recognized specialists for each of the centres Pays attention to the particularities and conservation status of these highly diverse mountain centres Integrates knowledge that up to now is locally published in various languages Presents a clear overview of the entire huge area in English, with diagrams, maps and pictures
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Jalil Noroozi
Themen in »Plant Biogeography and Vegetation of High Mountains of Central and South-West Asia«
Endemism Mountains Plant diversity Vegetation Central and South-West Asia Systematic Botany