Opis: Ecology and Evolution of the Grass-Endophyte Symbiosis - Gregory P. Cheplick, Stanley Faeth, G. Cheplik

Endophytic fungi are common and diverse in plants. Yet the nature of their interactions with host plants, and how these interactions cascade upward to communities and ecosystems are largely unknown. In the first book of its kind, Gregory P. Cheplick and Stanley H. Faeth provide a new synthesis of existing studies of endophyte-grass symbioses within the context of modern ecological and evolutionary concepts. The authors present a large body of research covering a range of topics including the effects of endophytes on host growth, physiology, reproduction, and competitive ability in a variety of grasses and environments. Clearly and engagingly written, this long-needed book highlights the most essential aspects of symbiosis ecology and evolution while suggesting avenues for significant future research. I was impressed by the coverage of this book and the objective assessment of our knowledge. British Ecological Society BulletinPREFACE; 1. Introduction: The Grass-Endophyte Symbiosis; 2. Effects of Endophytes on Their Hosts; 3. Endophytes and Host-Plant Herbivore Relationships; 4. Genotypic Specificity of Grass-Endophyte Interactions; 5. Evolutionary Ecology of Grass-Endophyte Interactions; 6. Community and Ecosystem Consequences of Grass Endophytes; 7. Future Directions; REFERENCES; INDEX

Szczegóły: Ecology and Evolution of the Grass-Endophyte Symbiosis - Gregory P. Cheplick, Stanley Faeth, G. Cheplik

Tytuł: Ecology and Evolution of the Grass-Endophyte Symbiosis
Autor: Gregory P. Cheplick, Stanley Faeth, G. Cheplik
Producent: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195308082
Rok produkcji: 2008
Ilość stron: 252
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.48 kg

Recenzje: Ecology and Evolution of the Grass-Endophyte Symbiosis - Gregory P. Cheplick, Stanley Faeth, G. Cheplik