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Author : Job Kuijt
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Monograph of Psittacanthus (Loranthaceae) written by Job Kuijt and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Job Kuijt
Publisher : Amer Society of Plant Taxonomists
ISBN 13 : 9780912861920
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (619 download)
Download or read book Monograph of Dendropemon (Loranthaceae) written by Job Kuijt and published by Amer Society of Plant Taxonomists. This book was released on 2011 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The mistletoe genus Dendropemon (Loranthaceae), consisting of 31 species, is endemic to the Caribbean islands and the Bahamas. It is characterized by indeterminate inflorescences bearing paired monads; each flower is subtended by a bract and two bracteoles that are fused to various degrees, forming a cupule-like structure. A feature of Dendropemon unique in the family is the high degree of stamen dimorphism, involving alternate fertile stamens and staminodia. The genus seems most closely related to Passovia and Oryctanthus, both of which are continental in distribution, except for the presence of all three genera on Jamaica. This monograph provides a synthesis of information on Dendropemon, including keys, diagnoses, and illustrations for all species. It includes the description and illustrations for seven new species, D. angustifolius, D. dimorphus, D. elegans, D. fuscus, D. oblanceolatus, D. polycarpus, and D. robustus."--Publisher's description.
Author : Job Kuijt
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319092960
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Flowering Plants. Eudicots written by Job Kuijt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the present volume taxonomic treatments including descriptions of and keys to the families and genera for the orders Santalales and Balanophorales are offered, the former group here comprising 12 families with 162 genera and about 2100 species, and the latter with the single family Balanophoraceae composed of 16 genera and about 42 species. The contentious family classification of Santalales has been thoroughly revised against the background of previous classifications as well as available structural and molecular evidence, and also the classification of Balanophoraceae has been carefully updated. Santalales are predominantly hemiparasites connected with either the branches or the roots of other green land plants, whereas Balanophoraceae are holoparasites that form terrestrial tubers attached to the roots of woody hosts. In both orders, parasitism has led to considerable reductions of the vegetative and reproductive organs and detailed descriptions are given on the initiation of ramal and terrestrial parasitism in Santalales and the haustorial connection and tissue continuity between host and parasite in both groups. The dramatic reduction of the vegetative body in Balanophoraceae, which may lack all vegetative organs typically found in green land plants, has promoted studies in the field of developmental morphology. Thus, the volume not only provides an overview of the diversity of the plant groups treated therein, but also points to the interesting biological peculiarities that have evolved in connection with their singular lifestyle.
Author : Henning Heide-Jørgensen
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9047433599
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (474 download)
Download or read book Parasitic flowering plants written by Henning Heide-Jørgensen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parasitic flowering plants are of great general and scientific interest besides their economic importance when attacking crop plants. This beautifully illustrated book covers all parasitic families and most of the genera and discusses all main aspects of their biology.
Author : Daniel M. Joel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642381464
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)
Download or read book Parasitic Orobanchaceae written by Daniel M. Joel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written in response to significant recent advances in understanding the mechanisms of parasitism in the Orobanchaceae, and breakthroughs in the control of the parasitic weeds Striga and Orobanche. It consists of 26 contributions by internationally recognized leading scientists. The main book chapters are grouped into two parts: · Part I – The Orobanchaceae and Their Parasitic Mechanisms · Part II – The Weedy Orobanchaceae and Their Control The first part provides cutting-edge information on all key aspects of plant parasitism, such as the structure, development and function of the haustorium; nutrient transfer and the physiology of the parasite-host association; host reaction to parasitic plants; seed production and germination; the strigolactones and host-parasite signaling mechanisms; the parasite genome, phylogenetics, evolution and epigenetics; and ecology. Topics of the second part include: the problem posed by the weedy parasites; population diversity and dynamics; molecular diagnosis of seed banks; and detailed discussion of the various management strategies, including agronomic, chemical and biotechnological approaches, as well as host breeding for resistance, allelopathy and biological control. This book is intended for plant scientists, university lecturers and students, agronomists and weed specialists, breeders and farmers, extension personnel and experts in tropical and subtropical agriculture.
Author : Clay Carter
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889459969
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (894 download)
Download or read book New Perspectives on the Biology of Nectaries and Nectars written by Clay Carter and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The number of currently known, described and accepted plant species is ca 374,000, of which approximately 295,00 (79%) are angiosperms. Almost 90% of this huge number of flowering plants is pollinated by animals (mostly insects) via nectar-mediated interactions. Notably, three-fourths of the leading global crop plants produce nectar and are animal pollinated, which is estimated to account for one-third of human food resources. Nectar can also be produced on tissues outside of flowers, by so-called extrafloral nectaries, and commonly mediate interactions with ‘body-guard’ ants and other pugnacious insects that defend the plant from herbivores. Extrafloral nectar is present in almost 4,000 plant species, a majority of them in the angiosperms. This brief summary on the occurrence of nectar in the plant kingdom is just to highlight that nectar has a fundamental role in two basal functions that allow the maintenance of our ecosystems: sexual plant reproduction and protection of plants from herbivory. Despite playing essential ecological and evolutionary functions, our current knowledge about nectar is largely incomplete; however, new research directions and perspectives on nectaries and nectars have arisen in recent years. In the last two decades, there were only a few ‘moments’ in which nectar was the main character in international meetings or in published books. In 2002, the first (and only) international meeting “Nectar and nectary: from biology to biotechnology” dedicated exclusively to nectar and nectaries was held in Italy (Montalcino, Siena) and in 2003 the proceedings were published in a special volume of Plant Systematics and Evolution (238, issue 1-4). In 2007, the book Nectar and Nectaries was published (Springer) with most of the contributions provided by authors that attended the meeting in Italy. Another book dedicated to nectar was published in 2015 (Nectar: Production, Chemical Composition and Benefits to Animals and Plants, Nova Science Publishers) covering aspects mainly related to nectar chemical composition and plant-pollinator interactions. Similarly, symposia focused on nectar have been organized within the International Botanical Congress in 2011 and 2017. Considering that the last few years has yielded essential developments in the understanding of nectar biology, we thought now is the moment to further stimulate research on this important topic. This aim has been met through 18 papers published in our Research Topic New Perspectives on the Biology of Nectaries and Nectars, with subjects spanning evolution and ecology to nectar chemistry and nectary structure.
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Total Pages : 378 pages
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Download or read book Systematic Botany Monographs written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Judith X. Becerra
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816551952
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)
Download or read book Elephant Trees, Copales, and Cuajiotes written by Judith X. Becerra and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predominantly native to the U.S. Southwest, Mexico, and the Caribbean, the various species of Bursera have been prized throughout history for their distinctive aromas, medicinal properties, workable wood, and attractive appearance. Despite its extensive past and current use as incense in religious ceremonies, and its resourceful antiseptic ability to treat a range of maladies, no comprehensive book exists on this vital yet overlooked plant. Highlighting bursera’s importance and impact within the desert Southwest and Mexico, this volume will be the first book to describe the ecology, evolution, ethnobotany, and peculiar chemistry of the many species of Bursera. In the United States, Bursera is represented by the short, contorted, and aromatic elephant tree of the hot Sonoran Desert and the stately and colorful gumbo limbo of southern Florida, while in the torrid lowlands of southern Mexico, the engines of evolution have produced forests dominated by dozens of species of Bursera, each with a peculiar ecological slot. This evolutionary tableau presents a complicated sex life that puzzles scientists. Recent research also reveals a gripping narrative of an epic struggle between trees and the insects that would subsist on their leaves: the insects seeking to exploit a food resource, the trees reacting with ever-changing, dramatic counter strategies. In addition to the fascinating and intricate workings of the genus’s ecological adaptations, burseras play a formative role in the lives of indigenous populations. Native peoples relish the plants’ aromatic resin, workable wood, and often colorful bark as a source for endless human applications. Written in an engaging style, enhanced with two hundred color photographs, and complete with a compendium of species descriptions, this book will be an essential reference on a significant North American plant.
Author : Maarten J. M. Christenhusz
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022652292X
Total Pages : 801 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (265 download)
Download or read book Plants of the World written by Maarten J. M. Christenhusz and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evolution of land plant -- Plants and human culture -- Naming plants -- Classification and the angiosperm phylogeny group
Author : Job Kuijt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781842462133
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (621 download)
Download or read book Flora of the Guianas written by Job Kuijt and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Appian Subramoniam
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482249901
Total Pages : 591 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)
Download or read book Plants with Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Properties written by Appian Subramoniam and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, presenting a significant burden to society both in economic terms and overall well-being. Fortunately, time-tested anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods exist that are safe and could be effective in addressing this condition when consumed judiciously with a concomitant change in lifestyle. Plants with Anti-Diabetes Mellitus Properties presents an exhaustive compilation of the anti-diabetes mellitus activities of more than 1000 plants occurring worldwide. The author provides a brief botanical description, distribution, pharmacological properties, and phytochemicals, where appropriate. A list of traditional medicinal plants used to treat diabetes, but not tested for anti-diabetic activity, is also given. This unique reference highlights anti-diabetes mellitus plant foods along with a list of the edible parts of plants with anti-diabetes mellitus properties. Anti-diabetes mellitus nutraceuticals are described with guidelines for the development of food supplements and formulations of diets appropriate for diabetic patients. This is a valuable source of information for researchers, students, doctors, diabetic patients, and other individuals wanting to learn more about plant-based treatments for diabetes mellitus.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book General Technical Report RMRS written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brian W. Geils
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Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Mistletoes of North American Conifers written by Brian W. Geils and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Job Kuijt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 670 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Monograph of Phoradendron (Viscaceae) written by Job Kuijt and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taxonomic monograph of the New World mistletoe genus Phoradendron (234 species); introductory chapters on morphology and relationships, taxonomy (keys, full nomenclature, descriptions, discussions); each species illustrated and mapped.
Author : Aruna D. Weerasooriya
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Monograph of Mitrephora (Annonaceae) written by Aruna D. Weerasooriya and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The genus Mitrephora (Annonaceae) comprises 47 species of small to medium-sized trees, growing in tropical lowland and submontane forests throughout Southeast Asia. The centers of diversity lie in Borneo, where there are 12 species, and the Philippines, where there are 11 species. The flowers are pendent and hermaphroditic, with two whorls of petals, of which the outer petals are larger. The inner petals are apically con-nivent over the productive structures, forming a partially enclosed pollination chamber with small apertures between the basal claws of the petals that enable entry by pollinators. A field study of the pollination ecology of M. heyneana in Sri Lanka (the first such study for the genus) revealed pollination by small nitidulid beetles, although it is possible that other species may be fly-pollinated. This monograph is the first comprehensive taxonomic revi-sion of the genus. The work is based on a comprehensive study of comparative morphology and anatomy, including a survey of previously published work. Conservation assessments are provided for each species, according to current IUCN Red List categories and criteria. All species are mapped and many are illustrated with line drawings and/or photographs. Separate keys for flowering and fruiting material are included, as well as regional keys. Seven new species (M. amdjahii, M. endertii, M. kostermansii, M. multifolia, M. sorsogonensis, M. sundaica, and M. uniflora) and one new combination (M. macrocarpa) are proposed"--Publisher's description.
Author : Leila M. Shultz
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Monograph of Artemisia Subgenus Tridentatae (Asteraceae-Anthemideae) written by Leila M. Shultz and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas Louis Peter Couvreur
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Monograph of the Syncarpous African Genera Isolona and Monodora (Annonaceae) written by Thomas Louis Peter Couvreur and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
