HANDBOOK OF ESSENTIAL BIODIVERSITY: A Comprehensive Guide to Biodiversity Principles and Practices - Softcover

Krishnasamy, Gobalan; Parthasarathy, Sudharsan; Tharumasivam, Siva Vijayakumar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6206775275 ISBN 13: 9786206775270

Verlag: Scholars' Press, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

Handbook of Essential Biodiversity Notes is designed as a foundational guide to the study of biodiversity, offering a streamlined and comprehensive overview of key concepts. It begins with an introduction to the basic definitions and scope of biodiversity, covering its three major levels genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. The book explores the evolutionary processes that drive the diversity of life, including speciation and adaptation, as well as the critical role biodiversity plays in maintaining ecosystem services and resilience. Readers will find sections dedicated to the major threats to biodiversity, such as habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and overexploitation. The handbook also highlights the urgent need for conservation, with an overview of modern strategies for biodiversity preservation, including protected areas, restoration ecology, and sustainable practices. Throughout the text, real-world examples and case studies illustrate how biodiversity supports the functioning of ecosystems and human livelihoods.This handbook is an ideal reference for students, educators, researchers, and conservation practitioners, providing clear, concise notes also.

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Dr. Gobalan Krishnassamy arbeitet als Assistenzprofessor in der Abteilung für Biotechnologie, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, Indien. Er arbeitet auf dem Gebiet der Biotechnologie und der Synthese von Nanopartikeln. Er hat 10 Artikel in internationalen und nationalen Fachzeitschriften veröffentlicht, 3 Buchkapitel, 3 Bücher und 2 Patente.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Scholars' Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 6206775275
• ISBN 13: 9786206775270
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 60
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Edicoes Nosso Conhecimento; customerservice@vdm-vsg.de; ; SIA; Riga; 1039; Litauen