Biodiversity Hotspot of the Irano-Anatolian Region

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-77964-575-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 308 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 582 g

Reihe: Biodiversity Hotspots of the World

As biodiversity across the globe declines at an alarming rate due to anthropogenic pressures, the Biodiversity Hotspots of the World series provides a critical scientific record of the planet’s most ecologically significant and vulnerable regions. Each volume delivers a focused, multidisciplinary examination of a designated hotspot—capturing its unique biological richness while addressing the urgent need for conservation.

This volume explores the Irano-Anatolian Region, a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot spanning Southwest Asia, including parts of Türkiye, Iran, Iraq, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkmenistan. Characterized by dramatic tectonic landscapes—such as the Zagros and Alborz mountain ranges and the Armenian Highlands—the region supports a remarkable diversity of habitats and species. Its complex topography and climatic variation have fostered high levels of endemism, including specialized flora such as halophytic plants and a wide array of endemic orchids, many of which face increasing threats.

The volume presents a comprehensive overview of the region’s geography, geology, and climate, alongside in-depth analyses of its biological diversity. Coverage spans cyanobacteria, macrofungi, phytoplankton and zooplankton, bryophytes and pteridophytes, fish, soils, and more, offering a holistic understanding of ecosystem structure and function. The volume also addresses the accelerating impacts of climate change, as well as ongoing threats from overgrazing, deforestation, wetland degradation, military activity, and land-use change.

As part of this authoritative series, the book serves as a valuable resource for documenting existing biodiversity while informing future research and conservation strategies. It stands as an essential reference for those engaged in conservation biology, ecology, and environmental science, as well as policymakers seeking to better understand and protect this ecologically critical region.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pullaiah, T.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Sachbuch, Reise

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface 1. Geography, Geology, and Climate of the Irano-Anatolian Hotspot 2. Diversity of Cyanobacteria Species and Their Application Areas in Türkiye 3. Macrofungi of Anatolia: A Comprehensive Study 4. Bryophyte Diversity in the Irano-Anatolian Region 5. Pteridophytes of the Irano-Anatolian Hotspot 6. Fish Diversity in the Irano-Anatolian Hotspot Region 7. The Phytoplankton Diversity of Freshwater Systems in the Irano-Anatolian Hotspot: A Review 8. Zooplankton Diversity of the Irano-Anatolian Hotspot 9. Soil Biota of the Irano-Anatolian Hotspot 10. Climate Change and Biodiversity of the Irano-Anatolian Hotspot Index

Über Autor(innen)

T. Pullaiah, PhD, is a former Professor in the Department of Botany at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Andhra Pradesh, India, where he taught for more than 35 years. He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Biosciences, Head of the Departments of Botany and Biotechnology, and member of the Academic Senate. A former President of the Indian Botanical Society and the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy, he is a Fellow of the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences. Dr. Pullaiah has authored 80 books, edited 50 volumes, and published more than 340 research papers. He has supervised over 50 doctoral students and received numerous honors, including the Panchanan Maheshwari Gold Medal and Best Teacher Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.