The biology of coastal sand dunes / M. Anwar Maun.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-243) and index.

1 Geomorphology; 2 The sand dune environment; 3 Seed dispersal; 4 Seed banks; 5 Seed germination and seedling establishment; 6 Burial by sand; 7 The Ammophila problem; 8 Salt spray and soil salinity; 9 Mycorrhizal fungi; 10 Animal-plant interactions; 11 Plant communities; 12 Zonation and succession; 13 Dune systems in relation to rising seas; 14 Glossary of terms; 15 Literature cited; Index.

A concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of coastal sand dunes. The emphasis in this book is on the organisms that dominate this predominantly marine environment, although pollution, conservation, management and experimental aspects are considered. - ;Coastal zones are becoming increasingly topical (and politically sensitive) as they face relentless pressures from urban expansion, recreational development, and sea level rise due to climate change. This timely book provides a comprehensive introduction to the formation, dynamics, maintenance, and perpetuation of coastal sand dune.

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