(par 3.10.3) Genetic diversity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_diversity From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Genetic diversity, the level of biodiversity, refers to the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is distinguished from genetic variability, which describes the tendency of genetic characteristics to vary. Genetic diversity serves as a way for populations to adapt to changing environments. With more variation, it […]
(par 3.10.3) Resilience (from wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lake and Mulga ecosystems with alternative stable states[1] In ecology, resilience is the capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a perturbation or disturbance by resisting damage and recovering quickly. Such perturbations and disturbances can include stochastic events such as fires, flooding, windstorms, insect population explosions, and human activities such as deforestation and the introduction of exotic plant or animal species. Disturbances of sufficient magnitude or duration […]
(par 3.10.3) Plants Are Less Prepared for Drought Than Experts Thought
http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/10385/20141115/plants-less-prepared-drought-experts-thought.htm By Brian Stallard Nov 15, 2014 11:29 PM EST As extreme weather patterns continue to change with the global climate and shifting trade winds, drought conditions are expected to become more frequent or even worsen for some parts of the world. That’s bad news for a stunning number of plant species, which appear to be […]