DESERT ECOLOGY

Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Author: T.S. Chouhan
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition, 2024
ISBN: 9788197258978
Pages: 285
Cover: Hardcover
Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5 x 1 inches
Weight: 800 gms
Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book
The desert regions of the world are often overlooked and underappreciated for their delicate ecosystems and environmental challenges. With extremely low and erratic rainfall, limited water sources, and harsh temperatures, these regions present significant difficulties for plantation and vegetation growth. This book examines the struggle for survival in these environments, where germination and growth are hindered by unpredictable rainfall, extreme temperatures, and recurrent droughts.

Through a detailed exploration, the book highlights how human activities, such as uncontrolled grazing and encroachment on forested areas, have compounded the problems of desert vegetation. The deforestation for fuelwood, fodder, and timber, coupled with limited water availability, has only worsened the situation. Once dense tropical forests have now been replaced by barren landscapes, with only a few resilient species managing to survive.

Animals in these regions have adapted to extreme conditions, with some species migrating in search of food and water, while others have developed unique survival strategies. The book also explores the symbiotic relationship between vegetation and animal species, where forests and plantations provide shelter, breeding grounds, and protection for various animals. However, the continuous degradation of these environments has led to the extinction of some species and a struggle for survival among others.

This comprehensive reference work offers valuable insights into the desert ecosystem, the challenges it faces, and the survival strategies of its inhabitants.