Date of Award
5-1-2019
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Plant Biology
First Advisor
Baer, Sara
Abstract
Ecological theory predicts that high environmental heterogeneity causes high biodiversity. Theory further predicts that more biodiversity results in greater ecosystem functioning. These theoretical predictions were evaluated in three studies using grassland restorations from agriculture.
COinS
Access
This dissertation is Open Access and may be downloaded by anyone.