Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the source of carbon that supports the growth of plants via the process of photosynthesis. This book explores the responses of plants, particularly food plants, to the ever-increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the air. It explains why the impact of elevated CO2 on food production will not be the panacea that some have predicted. Features of the book include: identifies three distinct adverse greenhouse effects which could make life on Earth extremely difficult - warming by CO2 itself, warming of ...
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the source of carbon that supports the growth of plants via the process of photosynthesis. This book explores the responses of plants, particularly food plants, to the ever-increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the air. It explains why the impact of elevated CO2 on food production will not be the panacea that some have predicted. Features of the book include: identifies three distinct adverse greenhouse effects which could make life on Earth extremely difficult - warming by CO2 itself, warming of vegetation by restriction of transpiration, and nutritional erosion; provides wide, up-to-date coverage of scientific literature in the field; proposes that, for ecologically sustainable development, there is an urgent need to slow the present rate of increase in levels of atmospheric CO2.
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Add this copy of Carbon Dioxide and Plant Responses to cart. $61.18, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by John Wiley and Sons.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0863802133.
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*Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, June 22 (weekend SALE item)* 275 pp., Hardcover, very good. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
Add this copy of Carbon Dioxide & Plant Responses to cart. $124.59, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Research Studies Press.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
