2-15: Plant Physiological Effects of a Changing Environment

Much of this information has been taken from:

Watson, Robert T., Marufu C. Zinyowera, Richard H. Moss, 1996: Climate Change 1995, Impacts Adaptations and Mitigation of Climate Change: Scientific-Technical Analyses. Cambridge University Press. 879 pp.

Definitions

Climatic Driving Forces

Impact of Temperature Change on Plant Growth and Ecosystems

Impact of Precipitation and Water Availability on Plant Growth and Ecosystems

Direct Effects of CO₂ Concentration

Soil Processes and Properties

Ecological Processes

Communities and Community Dynamics

Ecosystems and Biomes

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