Plant Ecology

The present book entitled "Plant Ecology" has been written to fulfil the requirements of syllabi of all Indian universities. The latest information available in book and research journals relevant to the theme of the book has been settled and written in a lucid style and is supported by illustrations. The basic nature of environment and its interrelation and interdependence to plants, men and animals are explained throughout. After reviewing the environmental issues and international attempts in its protection, the important components like water, air and soil are explained. Water shed management, cycling, water environment, water pollution and sewage treatments are described in detail. The section on air, atmospheric gases, polluting gases, their sources and impact on plant, animal and man. The ozone layer, its damages and global warming are described in details, soil as a factor of environment kinds and sources of soil pollution, soil erosion and its conservation are described in detail. Some chapters like Conservation of Natural Resources, Forest and Forest Management, Noise pollution and Biodiversity are also described in detail.