Systematics Evolution And Biogeography Of The Compositae
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Systematics Evolution And Biogeography Of Compositae
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Author : Vicki Ann Funk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Systematics Evolution And Biogeography Of Compositae written by Vicki Ann Funk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Compositae categories.
"This spectacular book does full justice to the Compositae (Asteraceae), the largest and most successful flowering plant family with some 1700 genera and 24,000 species. It is an indispensable reference, providing the most up-to-date hypotheses of phylogenetic relationships in the family based on molecular and morphological characters, along with the corresponding subfamilial and tribal classification. The 2009 work not only integrates the extensive molecular phylogenetic analyses conducted in the last 25 years, but also uses these to produce a metatree for about 900 taxa of Compositae. The book contains 44 chapters, contributed by 80 authors, covering the history, economic importance, character variation, and systematic and phylogenetic diversity of the family. The emphasis of this work is phylogenetic; its chapters provide a detailed, current, and thoroughly documented presentation of the major (and not so major) clades in the family, citing some 2632 references. Like the Compositae, the book is massive, diverse, and fascinating. It is beautifully illustrated, with 170 figures, and an additional 108 cladograms (all consistently color-coded, based on the geographic range of the included taxa); within these figures are displayed 443 color photographs, clearly demonstrating the amazing array of floral and vegetative form expressed by members of the clade." --NHBS Environment Bookstore.
Systematics Evolution And Biogeography Of The Compositae Funk
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Author : International Association For Plant Taxonomy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Systematics Evolution And Biogeography Of The Compositae Funk written by International Association For Plant Taxonomy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Systematics Evolution And Biogeography Of The Compositae
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Author : T. Stuessy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Systematics Evolution And Biogeography Of The Compositae written by T. Stuessy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Systematics Ecology And Chromosomal Evolution Of Melampodium Asteraceae
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Author : Tod F. Stuessy
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-03-26
Systematics Ecology And Chromosomal Evolution Of Melampodium Asteraceae written by Tod F. Stuessy and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-26 with Science categories.
Chromosomal change has been important in the evolution of flowering plants. Cytogenetic modifications resulting in dysploid and polyploid alterations of plant genomes have often led to the formation of new species. A genus that represents an excellent example of such changes during its evolutionary history is Melampodium (Asteraceae), occurring primarily in Mexico, Central America, and the southwestern United States. This book is a detailed presentation of the diversity of species in Melampodium, their ecological requirements and phylogenetic relationships, the biogeographic patterns and migrational pathways, chromosomal diversity, and evolutionary origins of species, especially the tetraploids and hexaploids through allopolyploidy. It is an instructive case study of evolution through chromosomal change in a broadly distributed genus of importance in the ecosystems of Mexico and adjacent regions.
Phylogeny And Evolution Of The Angiosperms
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Author : Douglas Soltis
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2018-01-24
Phylogeny And Evolution Of The Angiosperms written by Douglas Soltis and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-24 with Science categories.
Although they are relative latecomers on the evolutionary scene, having emerged only 135?170 million years ago, angiosperms—or flowering plants—are the most diverse and species-rich group of seed-producing land plants, comprising more than 15,000 genera and over 350,000 species. Not only are they a model group for studying the patterns and processes of evolutionary diversification, they also play major roles in our economy, diet, and courtship rituals, producing our fruits, legumes, and grains, not to mention the flowers in our Valentine’s bouquets. They are also crucial ecologically, dominating most terrestrial and some aquatic landscapes. This fully revised edition of Phylogeny and Evolution of the Angiosperms provides an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the evolution of and relationships among these vital plants. Incorporating molecular phylogenetics with morphological, chemical, developmental, and paleobotanical data, as well as presenting a more detailed account of early angiosperm fossils and important fossil information for each evolutionary branch of the angiosperms, the new edition integrates fossil evidence into a robust phylogenetic framework. Featuring a wealth of new color images, this highly synthetic work further reevaluates long-held evolutionary hypotheses related to flowering plants and will be an essential reference for botanists, plant systematists, and evolutionary biologists alike.
The Biology Of Island Floras
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Author : David Bramwell
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-07-21
The Biology Of Island Floras written by David Bramwell 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 2011-07-21 with Science categories.
Oceanic islands offer biologists unparalleled opportunities to study evolutionary processes and ecological phenomena. However, human activity threatens to alter or destroy many of these fragile ecosystems, with recent estimates suggesting that nearly half of the world's insular endemics are threatened with extinction. Bringing together researchers from around the world, this book illustrates how modern research methods and new concepts have challenged accepted theories and changed our understanding of island flora. Particular attention is given to the impact of molecular studies and the insights that they provide into topics such as colonisation, radiation, diversification and hybridisation. Examples are drawn from around the world, including the Hawaiian archipelago, Galapagos Islands, Madagascar and the Macronesian region. Conservation issues are also highlighted, with coverage of alien species and the role of ex situ conservation providing valuable information that will aid the formulation of management strategies and genetic rescue programmes.
Advances In Botanical Research
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language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2011-10-28
Advances In Botanical Research written by and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-28 with Science categories.
Edited by Jean-Claude Kader and Michel Delseny and supported by an international Editorial Board, Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. Currently in its 50th volume, the series features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This eclectic volume features six reviews on cutting-edge topics of interest to postgraduates and researchers alike. - Multidisciplinary reviews written from a broad range of scientific perspectives - For over 40 years, series has enjoyed a reputation for excellence - Contributors internationally recognized authorities in their respective fields
Evolution And Biodiversity Of Wild Polyploids
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Author : Elvira Hörandl
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2021-09-28
Evolution And Biodiversity Of Wild Polyploids written by Elvira Hörandl and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-28 with Science categories.
Advances In Botanical Research
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Author : Jean-Claude Kader
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2011-12-02
Advances In Botanical Research written by Jean-Claude Kader and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-02 with Science categories.
'Advances in Botanical Research' publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. The series features a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology.
Fynbos
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Author : Nicky Allsopp
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2014-09-18
Fynbos written by Nicky Allsopp and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-18 with Science categories.
South Africa's fynbos region has intrigued biologists for centuries. It has achieved iconic status as a locus of megadiversity and therefore a place to study the ecological underpinnings of massive evolutionary radiations. Researchers have made great advances over the past two decades in unravelling the complexities of fynbos ecology and evolution, and the region has contributed significant insights into the adaptive radiations of large lineages, conservation science, pollination biology, invasive plant biology, and palaeoanthropology. Lessons from the fynbos offer much of value for understanding the origin, maintenance, and conservation of diversity anywhere in the world. This book provides the first synthesis of the field for 20 years, bringing together the latest ecological and evolutionary research on the South African global biodiversity hotspots of the Greater Cape Floristic Region - the iconic fynbos and succulent karoo. It explores the historical and modern physical and biological environment of this region, the circumstances and processes which have fostered its remarkable biodiversity, and the role this diversity has played in the emergence of modern humans. It also discusses the challenges of contemporary management and conservation of the region's biodiversity in the face of accelerating global change.