Applying Graph Theory in Ecological Research

This book clearly describes the many applications of graph theory to ecological questions, providing instruction and encouragement to researchers.

Table des matières

Preface; 1. Graphs as structure in the ecological context; 2. Shapes of graphs: trees to triangles; 3. Species interaction networks; 4. Trophic networks: structure, partitioning, and dynamics; 5. Species associations, communities, and graphs of social structure ; 6. Competition: hierarchies and reversals; 7. Mutualism, parasitism, and bipartite graphs; 8. Temporal or time-only graphs; 9. Spatial graphs; 10. Spatio-temporal graphs; 11. Graph structure and system function: graphlet methods; 12. Synthesis and future directions; Visual glossary; References; Index; Appendix.

A propos de l'auteur

Mark R. T. Dale is a Professor in the Ecosystem Science and Management Program at the University of Northern British Columbia and Dean of Regional Programs. His research interests include the spatial structure of plant communities and the development and evaluation of numerical methods to answer ecological questions, including applications of graph theory. He wrote Spatial Pattern Analysis in Plant Ecology (Cambridge, 1999) and Spatial Analysis: A Guide for Ecologists (Cambridge, 2014).

Résumé

This book provides instruction and encouragement to researchers in ecology and related fields seeking to apply graph theory in answering ecological questions. It is readable and accessible, with plenty of clear figures, and the background material to serve as an introductory reference.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Mark R. T. Dale, Mark R.T. Dale, Mark R.t. (University of Northern British Co Dale, Mark R.T. (University of Northern British Columbia) Dale
• Edition: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.10.2017
• EAN: 9781107089310
• ISBN: 978-1-107-08931-0
• Pages: 344
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Biologie > Ecologie; NATURE / Ecology, biotechnology, Applied ecology, Conservation of wildlife & habitats, Environmental Management, Conservation of the environment, Ecological science, the Biosphere, Plant Ecology, Biogeography, Maths for scientists