Evolution In Plants
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The Evolution Of Plants
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Author : Kathy Willis
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2014
The Evolution Of Plants written by Kathy Willis and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Nature categories.
Blends evidence from the fossil record and data from biomolecular studies to tell the story of plant evolution from the earliest forms of life to the present day. Its straightforward explanations and clear illustrations provide the most accessible introduction to plant evolution available.
The Diversity And Evolution Of Plants
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Author : Lorentz C. Pearson
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2023-08-11
The Diversity And Evolution Of Plants written by Lorentz C. Pearson and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-11 with Science categories.
This exciting new textbook examines the concepts of evolution as the underlying cause of the rich diversity of life on earth-and our danger of losing that rich diversity. Written as a college textbook, The Diversity and Evolution of Plants introduces the great variety of life during past ages, manifested by the fossil record, using a new natural classification system. It begins in the Proterozoic Era, when bacteria and bluegreen algae first appeared, and continues through the explosions of new marine forms in the Helikian and Hadrynian Periods, land plants in the Devonian, and flowering plants in the Cretaceous. Following an introduction, the three subkingdoms of plants are discussed. Each chapter covers one of the eleven divisions of plants and begins with an interesting vignette of a plant typical of that division. A section on each of the classes within the division follows. Each section describes where the groups of plants are found and their distinguishing features. Discussions in each section include phylogeny and classification, general morphology, and physiology, ecological significance, economic uses, and potential for research. Suggested readings and student exercises are found at the end of each chapter.
Paleobotany And The Evolution Of Plants
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Author : Wilson N. Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1993-02-26
Paleobotany And The Evolution Of Plants written by Wilson N. Stewart and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-02-26 with Science categories.
This 1993 textbook describes and explains the origin and evolution of plants as revealed by the fossil record.
The Evolution Of Plant Physiology
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Author : Alan R. Hemsley
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2004-02-05
The Evolution Of Plant Physiology written by Alan R. Hemsley and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-05 with Science categories.
Coupled with biomechanical data, organic geochemistry and cladistic analyses utilizing abundant genetic data, scientific studies are revealing new facets of how plants have evolved over time. This collection of papers examines these early stages of plant physiology evolution by describing the initial physiological adaptations necessary for survival as upright structures in a dry, terrestrial environment. The Evolution of Plant Physiology also encompasses physiology in its broadest sense to include biochemistry, histology, mechanics, development, growth, reproduction and with an emphasis on the interplay between physiology, development and plant evolution. Contributions from leading neo- and palaeo-botanists from the Linnean Society Focus on how evolution shaped photosynthesis, respiration, reproduction and metabolism. Coverage of the effects of specific evolutionary forces -- variations in water and nutrient availability, grazing pressure, and other environmental variables
The Evolution Of Plants
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Author : Dukinfield Henry Scott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1912
The Evolution Of Plants written by Dukinfield Henry Scott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1912 with categories.
Variation And Evolution In Plants And Microorganisms
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Author : National Academy of Sciences
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2000-11-11
Variation And Evolution In Plants And Microorganisms written by National Academy of Sciences and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-11 with Science categories.
"The present book is intended as a progress report on [the] synthetic approach to evolution as it applies to the plant kingdom." With this simple statement, G. Ledyard Stebbins formulated the objectives of Variation and Evolution in Plants, published in 1950, setting forth for plants what became known as the "synthetic theory of evolution" or "the modern synthesis." The pervading conceit of the book was the molding of Darwin's evolution by natural selection within the framework of rapidly advancing genetic knowledge. At the time, Variation and Evolution in Plants significantly extended the scope of the science of plants. Plants, with their unique genetic, physiological, and evolutionary features, had all but been left completely out of the synthesis until that point. Fifty years later, the National Academy of Sciences convened a colloquium to update the advances made by Stebbins. This collection of 17 papers marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stebbins' classic. Organized into five sections, the book covers: early evolution and the origin of cells, virus and bacterial models, protoctist models, population variation, and trends and patterns in plant evolution.
Plant Evolution And The Origin Of Crop Species
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Author : James F. Hancock
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2012
Plant Evolution And The Origin Of Crop Species written by James F. Hancock and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Science categories.
This book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with the evolutionary processes, describing the chromosome structure, genetic variation, multifactorial genome, polyploidy, gene duplication and speciation. Part 2 deals with the origins of agriculture and the dynamics of plant domestication, covering some cereal grains, protein plants, starchy staple and sugar crops, as well as fruit, vegetable, fibre and oil crops. A chapter on ex situ and in situ conservation of germplasm resources is included.
Life History Evolution In Plants
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Author : Timo Olavi Vuorisalo
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2001-11-30
Life History Evolution In Plants written by Timo Olavi Vuorisalo and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-30 with Medical categories.
"The lack of discussion of the life histories of modular organisms is the weakness of this book that I most regret. . . . Modular organisms are different. " S. C. Steams: The Evolution of Life Histories (1992) Life-history theory endeavours to increase our understanding of the processe,s whereby the broad features of the life cycles of organisms, such as the timing and magnitude of reproduction, have evolved. Although reproductive traits have dominated as study objects due to their immediate importance for evolutionary success, much work has also been conducted on patterns of development, growth and senescence, as well as on the shifts in resource allocation related to these processes. The basic axiom of life-history theory is that patterns of life histories, such as reproductive traits, are subject to evolutionary explanation. This idea can be traced back at least as far as Darwin's Origin of Species (1859). In his discussion of plant domestication, Darwin wrote: "I cannot doubt that the continued selection of slight variations, either in the leaves, the flowers, or the fruit, will produce races differing from each other chiefly in these characters". Darwin was impressed by the success of plant breeders in moulding the growth and reproductive parameters of cultivated plants, and believed that natural selection could have a similar impact in natural populations.
Annual Plant Reviews The Evolution Of Plant Form
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Author : Barbara A. Ambrose
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-11-21
Annual Plant Reviews The Evolution Of Plant Form written by Barbara A. Ambrose and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-21 with Science categories.
The Evolution of Plant Form is an exceptional new volume in Wiley-Blackwell’s highly successful and well established Annual Plant Reviews. Written by recognised and respected researchers, this book delivers a comprehensive guide to the diverse range of scientific perspectives in land plant evolution, from morphological evolution to the studies of the mechanisms of evolutionary change and the tools with which they can be studied. This title distinguishes itself from others in plant evolution through its synthesis of these ideas, which then provides a framework for future studies and exciting new developments in this field. The first chapter explores the origins of the major morphological innovations in land plants and the following chapters provide an exciting, in depth analysis of the morphological evolution of land plant groups including bryophytes, lycophytes, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms. The second half of the book focuses on evolutionary studies in land plants including genomics, adaptation, development and phenotypic plasticity. The final chapter provides a summary and perspective for future studies in the evolution of plant form. The Evolution of Plant Form provides essential information for plant scientists and evolutionary biologists. All libraries and research establishments, where biological and agricultural sciences are studied and taught, will find this important work a vital addition to their shelves.
Plant Variation And Evolution
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Author : David Briggs
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1997-11-13
Plant Variation And Evolution written by David Briggs and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-11-13 with Nature categories.
Considers how the study of variation in plants has developed over the last 300 years.