Abstract and Acknowledgments:

Part 1 - The History and Significance of a Tallgrass Prairie Introduction Prairie Ecosystems What is a Prairie? Prairie Ecology The History and Evolution of Grasslands A Systems Approach Review Questions Part 2 - The Science of a Tallgrass Prairie Introduction The Flow of Energy in Plant Systems Thermodynamics Photosynthesis Soil Nutrient Availability The General Nutrient Cycle Plant Nutrients Nutrient Availability Nitrogen Phosphorous Potassium The Physiology of Grasses and Wildflowers Reproduction Embryo Cell Development Seedling Development Biodiversity and Plant Communities Review Questions		Part 3 - Planting the Seeds Introduction Ethical Seed Collection Seed Dormancy Stratification Scarification Light Seed Storage General Sowing Instructions Environmental Condtions Part 4 - Species Summary Sheets Grasses Wild Flowers Review Questions for Parts 3 and 4 Answers to the Review Questions Glossary Resources Bibliography Appendices List of Tables and Maps Remnants of Ontario's Grassland A Quick Geological Time Scale A Summary of the Functions of Nutrients in Plants The Difference Between Annuals, Biennials, and Perennials Preferred Environmental Conditions

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