Indian Manual of Plant Ecology

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1.  Introduction. I. Plants and Plant Communities: 2.  Autecology. 3.  Synecology. 4.  Methods in the study of plant communities. II. Plant Environment: 5.  Environment of roots. 6.  Biological system of the soil. 7.  Organic matter system of the soil. 8.  Soil solution system. 9.  Soil air system. 10.  Development of soils (Pedology). 11.  Soil groups of neighbouring regions of India and the world. 12.  Environment of shoot. 13.  The role of climate in the development of vegetation and soils. 14.  The climate of India. 15.  The light factor. 16.  Temperature factor. 17.  The atmospheric factor. 18.  The biotic factor. Bibliography. Index.

The present book covers equally useful to botanists, foresters, agriculturists and every body interested in the conservation of vegetation soil and water. From the academic point of view research workers will find this book as special value in locating the gaps in our knowledge of Indian ecology. Teachers will find it worthwhile re-orientating the courses of botany in the light of this book.

The book is most suitable for the students of botany, agriculturists and foresters.