The high elevation biota of the world have been the subject of many synthetic approaches,
including assessments of the variability and diversity of ecosystem properties and …

The book describes richness and diversity of Georgia's vegetation. Contrasting ecosystems
coexist on the relatively small territory of the country and include semi-deserts in East …

Flowering phenology, dynamics of seed development and reproductive success of Saxifraga
moschata Wulfen, occurring from the alpine to the nival zone, was investigated in three …

The debate on the origin of the alpine flora of the Caucasus began already at the beginning
of the last century. Well-known researchers of the flora and vegetation of this region put …

Within the flora of the Caucasus consists of 17 mono‐or oligotypic endemic or subendemic
genera. Their taxonomy and nomenclature, chorology (latudinal and longitudinal …

Plant species diversity and species ranges were investigated in two siliceous mountain
regions: the Central Alps (Nature Park Texelgruppe, South Tyrol, Italy) and Central Greater …

Alpine deserts are noteworthy habitats in temperate high mountain systems such as the
Caucasus. Botanically this biome is well studied, yet little is known about its vegetation …

Mountainous grassland landscapes increasingly experience modified management and
land use, which are often triggered by socio-economic and climate change. Remote-sensing …

Questions Shrub encroachment has been observed in many alpine and arctic environments
and is expected to significantly alter these ecosystems. Mapping these processes with …

We present description of a new class for the high-altitude screes of the Caucasus (the
Lamio tomentosi-Chaerophylletea humilis) and two alliances such as the Scrophulario …