Large-Scale Ecology Model Systems to Global Perspectives [Hardcover]

Advances in Ecological Research is one of the most successful series in the highly competitive field of ecology. This thematic volume focuses on large scale ecology, publishing important reviews that contribute to our understanding of the field.

• Presents the most updated information on the field of large scale ecology, publishing topical and important reviews
• Provides all information that relates to a thorough understanding of the field
• Includes data on physiology, populations, and communities of plants and animals

1. The Unique Contribution of Rothamsted to Ecological Research at Large Temporal Scales J. Storkey, A.J. Macdonald, J.R. Bell, I.M. Clark, A.S. Gregory, N.J. Hawkins, P.R. Hirsch, L.C. Todman and A.P. Whitmore 2. How Agricultural Intensification Affects Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services M. Emmerson, M.B. Morales, J.J. O?ate, P. Bat?ry, F. Berendse, J. Liira, T. Aavik, I. Guerrero, R. Bommarco, S. Eggers, T. P?rt, T. Tscharntke, W. Weisser and J. Bengtsson 3. Litter Decomposition as an Indicator of Stream Ecosystem Functioning at Local-to-Continental Scales: Insights from the European RivFunction Project E. Chauvet, V. Ferreira, P.S. Giller, B.G. Mckie, S.D. Tiegs, G. Woodward, A. Elosegi, M. Dobson, T. Fleituch, M.A.S. Gra?a, V. Gulis, S. Hladyz, J.O. Lacoursiere, A. Lecerf, J. Pozo, E. Preda, M. Riipinen, G. R?snoveanu, A. Vadineanu, L.B.-M. Vought and M.O. Gessner 4. Unraveling the Impacts of Micropollutants in Aquatic Ecosystems: Interdisciplinary Studies at the Interface of Large-Scale Ecology C. Stamm, K. R?s?nen, F.J. Burdon, F. Altermatt, J. Jokela, A. Joss, M. Ackermann and R.I.L. Eggen 5. The Colne Estuary: A Long-Term Microbial Ecology Observatory D.B. Nedwell, G.J.C. Underwood, T.J. McGenity, C. Whitby and A.l,