Plants in the deserts of the Middle East /
"This volume elucidates the adaptations of these plants in order to sustain their life and reproduce to continue their survival. Topics covered include climate aridity and topographic influence on plant life in the deserts, the role of plants in the lives of the Bedouins, the concept of adaptat...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin ; New York :
Springer,
[2001]
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| Series: | Adaptations of desert organisms.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Deserts of the Middle East
- 3. Climatic Aridity in the Deserts of the Middle East
- 4. Topography and Plant Life
- 5. Plants in the Arabic Heritage
- 6. Adaptations of Desert Plants
- 7. Adaptations That Increase Water Absorption
- 8. Adaptations That Reduce Water Loss
- 9. Adaptational Traits That Resist and/or Tolerate Drought
- 10. Adaptations That Engender Escape from Drought
- 11. Adaptation to Desiccation
- 12. Adaptations of Plants to Saline Conditions in Arid Regions
- Index of Latin Plant Names
- Index of Arabic Plant Names.