ISSN:
1573-5052
Keywords:
Allelopathy
;
Competition
;
Disease
;
Dispersal
;
Fire
;
Grassland
;
Grazing
;
Heathland
;
Soil
;
Stability
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract A review of factors governing vegetation change in heathlands and grasslands is presented, with emphasis on soil factors. Climate, microclimate, fire, fauna, grazing by vertebrates, grazing by invertebrates, disease, dispersal, establishment, competition, allelopathy, stabilization, soil formation and podzolization are discussed with emphasis on inconsistencies and lacks in our present knowledge. Examples are mainly from NW European Calluna heath and related woodlands.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00118384
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