Gradients in a Tropical Mountain Ecosystem of Ecuador
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A fascinating work that provides a wealth of information on one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems. This is the result of investigations by almost 30 groups of researchers from various disciplines. They performed ecosystem analyses following two...
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A fascinating work that provides a wealth of information on one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems. This is the result of investigations by almost 30 groups of researchers from various disciplines. They performed ecosystem analyses following two gradients: an altitudinal gradient and a gradient of land use intensity and ecosystem regeneration following human use. Based on these analyses, this volume discusses these findings in a huge variety of subject areas.
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A tropical mountain ecosystem in one of the "hottest" biodiversity hotspots worldwide was investigated by some 30 research teams of numerous disciplines in the natural and social sciences. Ecosystem analysis followed two gradients: an altitudinal gradient and a gradient of land-use intensity and ecosystem regeneration, respectively.This volume addresses a multitude of ecologically relevant aspects: macro- and microclimate; physics, chemistry and biology of soils; water relations, matter turnover and nutrient availability; plant growth and biomass partitioning; floral composition and plant life forms; vegetation structure and dynamics; organismic interactions, diversity and population biology of birds, moths and microarthropods; forest management, and reforestation with indigenous species; ethnobotanical and social aspects. New hypotheses are presented with regard to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, as well as sustainable management of an ecosystem in a biodiversity hotspot.
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Part I Introduction 1 The Ecosystem (Reserva Biológica San Francisco)
- E. Beck, F. Makeschin, F. Haubrich, M. Richter, J. Bendix, C. Valerezo
2 Mountain rain forests in southern Ecuador as a hotspot of biodiversity - Limited knowledge and diverging patterns
- G. Brehm, J. Homeier, K. Fiedler, I. Kottke, J. Illig, N.M. Nöske, F. Werner, S-W. Breckle
3 The people settled around Podocarpus National Park
- P. Pohle
4 Ecuador suffers the highest deforestation rate in South America
- R. Mosandl, S. Günter, B. Stimm, M. Weber
5 Methodological challenges of a megadiverse ecosystem
- G. Brehm, K. Fiedler, Ch. Häuser, H. Dalitz
Part II Gradients in ecosystem analysis
6 Why investigating gradients in ecosystem analysis
- K. Fiedler, E. Beck
7 The investigated gradients
- E. Beck, R. Mosandl, M. Richter, I. Kottke
Part III The altitudinal gradient
Part III.1 Gradual changes along the altitudinal gradient
8 Climate
- J. Bendix, R. Rollenbeck, M. Richter, P. Fabian, P. Emck
9 Soils along the altitudinal transect and in catchments
- W. Wilcke, S. Yasin, A Schmitt, C. Valarezo, W. Zech
10 Flora: Composition and function
10.1 Potential vegetation and floristic composition of Andean forests in South Ecuador, with a focus on the RBSF
- J. Homeier, F. A. Werner, S. R. Gradstein, S -W. Breckle, M. Richter
10.2 Past vegetation and fire dynamics
- H. Niemann & H. Behling
10.3 Forest structure along an altitudinal gradient in southern Ecuador
- A. Paulsch, D. Piechowski, K. Müller-Hohenstein
10.4 Vegetation structures and ecological features of the upper timberline ecotone
- M. Richter, K.-H. Diertl, Th. Peters, R. W. Bussman
10.5 Mycorrhizal state and new and special features of mycorrhizae of trees, ericads, orchids, ferns and liverworts
- I. Kottke, A. Beck, I. Haug, S. Setaro, V. Jeske, J.P. Suárez, L. Paxmiño, M. Preußing, M, Nebel, F.
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11 Fauna: Composition and function
11.1 Bird species distribution along an altitudinal gradient in southern Ecuador and its functional relationships with vegetation structure
- D. Paulsch and K. Müller-Hohenstein
11.2 Seed dispersal by birds, bats and wind
- F. Matt, K. Almeida, A. Arguero, C. Reudenbach
11.3 Variation of diversity patterns across moth families along a tropical elevational gradient
- K. Fiedler, G. Brehm, N. Hilt, D. Süßenbach, and C.L. Häuser
11.4 Soil fauna
- M. Maraun, J. Illig , D. Sandman,V. Krashevskaya, R.A. Norton, S. Scheu
Part III.2 Processes along and within the gradient
12 Water relations
- W. Wilcke, S. Yasin, K. Fleischbein, R. Goller, J. Boy, J. Knuth, C. Valarezo, W. Zech
13 Nutrient status and fluxes at the field and catchment scale
- W. Wilcke, S.Yasin, K. Fleischbein, R. Goller, J. Boy, J. Knuth, C. Valarezo, W. Zech
14 Biotic soil activities
- S. Iost, F. Makeschin, M. Abiy, F. Haubrich
15 Elevational changes in stand structure and biomass allocation of tropical mountain forests in relation to microclimate and soil chemistry
- G. Moser, M. Röderstein, N. Soethe, D. Hertel, C. Leuschner
16 Stand structure, transpiration responses in trees and vines and stand transpiration of different forest types within the mountain rainforest
- M. Küppers, T. Motzer,D. Schmitt., C. Ohlemacher, R. Zimmermann, V. Horna, B.I.L. Küppers, T. Mette
17 Plant growth along the altitudinal gradient-role of plant nutritional status, fine root activity, and soil properties
- N. Soethe, W. Wilcke, J. Homeier, J. Lehmann, C. Engels
Part III.3 Gradient heterogeneities
Part III.3.A Spatial heterogeneities
18 Spatial heterogeneity patterns-a comparison between gorges and ridges in the upper part of an evergreen lower montane forest
- M. Oesker, H. Dalitz, S. Günter, J. Homeier, S. Matezki
19 The unique Purdiaea nutans forest of southern Ecuador - abiotic characteristics and cryptogamic diversity
- N. Mandl, M. Lehnert, S.R. Gradstein, M. Kessler, M. Abiy, M. Richter
Part III.3.B Temporal heterogeneities
20 Climatic variability
- J. Bendix, R. Rollenbeck, P. Fabian, P. Emck, M. Richter, E. Beck
21 Growth dynamics of trees in tropical mountain ecosystems
- A. Bräuning, J. Homeier, E. Cueva, E. Beck, S. Günter
22 Temporal heterogeneities - matter deposition from remote areas
- R. Rollenbeck P. Fabian & J. Bendix
Part IV Gradients of disturbance
Part IV.1 Natural disturbances
23 Gap-dynamics in a tropical lower montane forest in South Ecuador
- J. Homeier, S.-W. Breckle
24 Landslides as important disturbance regimes -causes and regeneration
- R. Bussmann W. Wilcke, M. Richter
Part IV.2 Disturbance by human activities
Part IV.2.A Planned disturbance as strategies for a sustainable use
25 Sustainable and non-sustainable use of natural resources by indigenous and local communities
- P. Pohle, A. Gerique
26 Natural forest management in neotropical mountain rain forests - an ecological experiment
- S. Günter, O. Cabrera, M. Weber, B. Stimm, M. Zimmermann, K. Fiedler, J. Knuth, J. Boy, W. Wilcke, S. Iost, F. Makeschin, F. Werner, R. Gradstein, R. Mosandl
Part IV.2.B Disturbance by clearing the forest
27 Permanent removal of the forest: Construction of roads and power supply lines
- E. Beck, K. Hartig, K. Roos, M. Preußing, M. Nebel
28 Forest clearing by slash and burn
- E. Beck, K. Hartig, K. Roos
Part V Gradients of Regeneration
29 Gradients and patterns of soil physical parameters at local, field and catchment scales
- B. Huwe, B. Zimmermann, J. Zeilinger, M. Quizhpe, H. Elsenbeer
30 Visualisation and analysis of flow patterns and water flow simulations in disturbed and undisturbed tropical soils
- C. Bogner, S. Engelhardt, J. Zeilinger, B. Huwe
31 Pasture management and natural soil regeneration
- F. Makeschin, F. Haubrich, M. Abiy, J.I. Burneo, T. Klinger
32 Succession stages of vegetation regeneration: Secondary tropical mountain forests
- M.D. Mahecha, A. Martinez, G. Lischeid, E. Beck
33 Reforestation of abandoned pastures: Seed ecology of native species and production of indigenous plant material
- B. Stimm, E. Beck, S. Günter, N. Aguirre, E. Cueva, R. Mosandl, M. Weber
34 Reforestation of abandoned pastures: Silvicultural means to accelerate forest recovery and biodiversity
- M. Weber, S. Günter, N. Aguirre, B. Stimm, R. Mosandl
35 Succession stages of faunal regeneration - a case study on megadiverse moths
- N. Hilt, K. Fiedler
Part VI Synopsis
36 Synopsis
- E. Beck, I. Kottke, J. Bendix, F. Makeschin, R. Mosandl
11 Fauna: Composition and function
11.1 Bird species distribution along an altitudinal gradient in southern Ecuador and its functional relationships with vegetation structure
- D. Paulsch and K. Müller-Hohenstein
11.2 Seed dispersal by birds, bats and wind
- F. Matt, K. Almeida, A. Arguero, C. Reudenbach
11.3 Variation of diversity patterns across moth families along a tropical elevational gradient
- K. Fiedler, G. Brehm, N. Hilt, D. Süßenbach, and C.L. Häuser
11.4 Soil fauna
- M. Maraun, J. Illig , D. Sandman,V. Krashevskaya, R.A. Norton, S. Scheu
Part III.2 Processes along and within the gradient
12 Water relations
- W. Wilcke, S. Yasin, K. Fleischbein, R. Goller, J. Boy, J. Knuth, C. Valarezo, W. Zech
13 Nutrient status and fluxes at the field and catchment scale
- W. Wilcke, S.Yasin, K. Fleischbein, R. Goller, J. Boy, J. Knuth, C. Valarezo, W. Zech
14 Biotic soil activities
- S. Iost, F. Makeschin, M. Abiy, F. Haubrich
15 Elevational changes in stand structure and biomass allocation of tropical mountain forests in relation to microclimate and soil chemistry
- G. Moser, M. Röderstein, N. Soethe, D. Hertel, C. Leuschner
16 Stand structure, transpiration responses in trees and vines and stand transpiration of different forest types within the mountain rainforest
- M. Küppers, T. Motzer,D. Schmitt., C. Ohlemacher, R. Zimmermann, V. Horna, B.I.L. Küppers, T. Mette
17 Plant growth along the altitudinal gradient-role of plant nutritional status, fine root activity, and soil properties
- N. Soethe, W. Wilcke, J. Homeier, J. Lehmann, C. Engels
Part III.3 Gradient heterogeneities
Part III.3.A Spatial heterogeneities
18 Spatial heterogeneity patterns-a comparison between gorges and ridges in the upper part of an evergreen lower montane forest
- M. Oesker, H. Dalitz, S. Günter, J. Homeier, S. Matezki
19 The unique Purdiaea nutans forest of southern Ecuador - abiotic characteristics and cryptogamic diversity
- N. Mandl, M. Lehnert, S.R. Gradstein, M. Kessler, M. Abiy, M. Richter
Part III.3.B Temporal heterogeneities
20 Climatic variability
- J. Bendix, R. Rollenbeck, P. Fabian, P. Emck, M. Richter, E. Beck
21 Growth dynamics of trees in tropical mountain ecosystems
- A. Bräuning, J. Homeier, E. Cueva, E. Beck, S. Günter
22 Temporal heterogeneities - matter deposition from remote areas
- R. Rollenbeck P. Fabian & J. Bendix
Part IV Gradients of disturbance
Part IV.1 Natural disturbances
23 Gap-dynamics in a tropical lower montane forest in South Ecuador
- J. Homeier, S.-W. Breckle
24 Landslides as important disturbance regimes -causes and regeneration
- R. Bussmann W. Wilcke, M. Richter
Part IV.2 Disturbance by human activities
Part IV.2.A Planned disturbance as strategies for a sustainable use
25 Sustainable and non-sustainable use of natural resources by indigenous and local communities
- P. Pohle, A. Gerique
26 Natural forest management in neotropical mountain rain forests - an ecological experiment
- S. Günter, O. Cabrera, M. Weber, B. Stimm, M. Zimmermann, K. Fiedler, J. Knuth, J. Boy, W. Wilcke, S. Iost, F. Makeschin, F. Werner, R. Gradstein, R. Mosandl
Part IV.2.B Disturbance by clearing the forest
27 Permanent removal of the forest: Construction of roads and power supply lines
- E. Beck, K. Hartig, K. Roos, M. Preußing, M. Nebel
28 Forest clearing by slash and burn
- E. Beck, K. Hartig, K. Roos
Part V Gradients of Regeneration
29 Gradients and patterns of soil physical parameters at local, field and catchment scales
- B. Huwe, B. Zimmermann, J. Zeilinger, M. Quizhpe, H. Elsenbeer
30 Visualisation and analysis of flow patterns and water flow simulations in disturbed and undisturbed tropical soils
- C. Bogner, S. Engelhardt, J. Zeilinger, B. Huwe
31 Pasture management and natural soil regeneration
- F. Makeschin, F. Haubrich, M. Abiy, J.I. Burneo, T. Klinger
32 Succession stages of vegetation regeneration: Secondary tropical mountain forests
- M.D. Mahecha, A. Martinez, G. Lischeid, E. Beck
33 Reforestation of abandoned pastures: Seed ecology of native species and production of indigenous plant material
- B. Stimm, E. Beck, S. Günter, N. Aguirre, E. Cueva, R. Mosandl, M. Weber
34 Reforestation of abandoned pastures: Silvicultural means to accelerate forest recovery and biodiversity
- M. Weber, S. Günter, N. Aguirre, B. Stimm, R. Mosandl
35 Succession stages of faunal regeneration - a case study on megadiverse moths
- N. Hilt, K. Fiedler
Part VI Synopsis
36 Synopsis
- E. Beck, I. Kottke, J. Bendix, F. Makeschin, R. Mosandl
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Autoren-Porträt
Erwin Beck is Emeritus Professor of Plant Physiology. He got his doctoral degree in Plant Systematics from the University of Munich. From1975 until 2007 he was Full Professor of Plant Physiology at the University of Bayreuth. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and edited several books. He was President of the German Biologists Association, and of the German Botanical Society, and Treasurer of the International Union of Biological Sciences. Since 2008 he chairs the Commission of Biodiversity Research of the German Research Foundation. He received several awards and is Honorary Professor of the Technical University of Loja (Ecuador).
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2008, XIII, 525 Seiten, Maße: 16 x 24,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Herausgegeben: Erwin Beck, Jörg Bendix, Ingrid Kottke, Franz Makeschin, Reinhard Mosandl
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 3540735259
- ISBN-13: 9783540735250
- Erscheinungsdatum: 11.02.2008
Sprache:
Englisch
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From the reviews: "The editors of this book have attempted to address the complexity of this mountain ecosystem through the work of 140 researchers in around 30 research groups. ... The many illustrations throughout the book are clear and informative. ... The book is targeted at those interested in ecosystem studies and sustainable land management and resource use ... . I would recommend it to anyone interested in the complexities of mountain ecosystems ... ." (Paul M. Ramsay, Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 28 (3/4), August-November, 2008)
"The book offers a detailed picture of the research conducted within the interdisciplinary project in Ecuador and is therefore particularly suited for people working in tropical mountain rainforests. Yet, it may also be of interest to anybody studying altitudinal or disturbance gradients as the chapters address a large number of ecologically important aspects. ... Overall, the chapters are very well illustrated with lots of coloured flow-charts, photos and figures." (Nina Farwig, Basic and Applied Ecology, Issue 10, 2009)
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