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Book SynopsisGenomic Applications for Crop Breeding: Abiotic Stress, Quality and Yield Improvement is the second of two volumes looking at the latest advances in genomic applications to crop breeding. This volume focuses on advances improving crop resistance to abiotic stresses such as extreme heat, drought, flooding as well as advances made in quality and yield improvement. Chapters examine advances in such key crops as rice, maize, and sugarcane, among others. Genomic Applications for Crop Breeding: Abiotic Stress, Quality and Yield Improvement complements the earlier volume on biotic stressors and will be an essential purchase for those interested in crop science and food production.Table of ContentsForeword vii Preface ix Chapter 1 Translational Genomics for Crop Breeding: Abiotic Stress Tolerance, Yield, and Quality, An Introduction 1Rajeev K. Varshney and Roberto Tuberosa Chapter 2 Applying Genomics Tools for Breeding Submergence Tolerance in Rice 9Endang M. Septiningsih, Bertrand C. Y. Collard, Sigrid Heuer, Julia Bailey-Serres, Abdelbagi M. Ismail, and David J. Mackill Chapter 3 Genomics Applications to Salinity Tolerance Breeding in Rice 31J. Damien Platten, Michael J. Thomson, and Abdelbagi M. Ismail Chapter 4 Marker-Assisted Introgression of Major QTLs for Grain Yield Under Drought in Rice 47Arvind Kumar, Shalabh Dixit, and Amelia Henry Chapter 5 Molecular Breeding for Phosphorus-efficient Rice 65Sigrid Heuer, J.H. Chin, R. Gamuyao, S.M. Haefele, and M. Wissuwa Chapter 6 Aluminum Tolerance in Sorghum and Maize 83Jurandir V. Magalhaes, Lyza G. Maron, Miguel A. Piñeros, Claudia T. Guimarães, and Leon V. Kochian Chapter 7 Freezing Tolerance in the Triticeae 99Galiba Gabor, Eric J. Stockinger, Enrico Francia, Justyna Milc, Gabor Kocsy, and Nicola Pecchioni Chapter 8 Molecular Breeding for Stay-Green: Progress and Challenges in Sorghum 125Vincent Vadez, Santosh Deshpande, Jana Kholova, Punna Ramu and C. Tom Hash Chapter 9 Genetic Improvement of Grain Quality in Japonica Rice 143Kiyosumi Hori and Masahiro Yano Chapter 10 Biofortified Maize – A Genetic Avenue for Nutritional Security 161Raman Babu, Natalia Palacios, and BM Prasanna Chapter 11 Marker-Assisted Backcrossing Selection for High O/L Ratio in Cultivated Peanut 177Padmalatha Koilkonda, Chikara Kuwata, Masanobu Fukami, Kenta Shirasawa, Koh Aoki, Satoshi Tabata, Makoto Hasegawa, Hiroyuki Kiyoshima, Shigeru Suzuki, Shigemi Sasamoto, Atsushi Kurabayashi, Hisano Tsuruoka, Tsuyuko Wada, and Sachiko Isobe Chapter 12 Genomics-Assisted Breeding for Tomato Fruit Quality in the Next-Generation Omics Age 193Matthew P. Kinkade and Majid R. Foolad Chapter 13 Improvement of Yield per se in Sugarcane 211M. Gouy, S. Nibouche, J.Y. Hoarau, and L. Costet Appendix I – Contributors 239 Appendix II – Reviewers 243 Index 245

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Book SynopsisFeatures around two dozen intriguing science projects about seed plants which are used because they're readily available, inexpensive and quickly and easily grown indoors. The experiments include topics such as the effect of acid rain on plants and growing plants in hydroponic solutions.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: SEEDS. Bean Seed Imbibition. Germination Percentages of Different Types of Seeds. Determining the Best Sowing Depth. Carbon Dioxide Production and Oxygen Consumption by GerminatingSeeds. PLANTS AND WATER. Stomatal Density of Different Leaves. Environmental Factors Affecting Transpiration. Acid Rain Injury to Plants. LIGHT AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS. Photosynthesis in Leaf Disks. Starch Testing of Leaves. Plant Carbon Dioxide Deficiency. C-3, C-4, and CAM Photosynthesis. SOILS AND FERTILIZERS. Plant Growth in Various Potting Soils. Fertilizer Cost and Plant Growth. Soil pH and Plant Growth. HYDROPONICS. Plant Growth in Various Nutrient Solutions. Plant Mineral Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms. Appendices. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the practical aspects of forest diseases and on practical measures to minimize damage and loss. Forest Pathology is a reference book that deals with the study of the problems and damage to forests due to: plant diseases, insects, fire, weather, and animals. It is both a forestry book and a plant pathology book.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: PRINCIPLES OF FOREST PATHOLOGY. Disease in Concept. Biotic Causes of Disease. Inoculum. Inoculation and Penetration. Colonization and Pathogenesis. Epidemiology. BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF FOREST DISEASES. Root Pathology. Feeder Root Diseases. Feeder Root Symbioses: Mycorrhizae. Root System Decay. Foliage Pathology. Stem, Foliage, and Cone Rusts. Canker Diseases. Stem Pathology: Systemic Diseases. Diebacks and Declines. Mistletoes. Wood Decay. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisIdentifying trees and shrubs by their scientific name is an essential component of the professional skills of foresters and other types of environmental scientists. This book is an ideal guide for learning procedures as well as a reference book for field use.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction to Taxonomy. 2. Introduction to Forest Ecology. Part I: Taxonomic Concepts and Methodology. 3. Plant Classification. 4. Nomenclature. 5. Collecting and Preserving Specimens. 6. Key Construction and Use. Part II: Gymnosperms (Division Pinophyta). 7. The Gymnosperms: An Overview. 8. Gymnosperm Vegetative and Reproductive Structures. 9. Order: Pinales I: Pinaceae: Pinus. 10. Order: Pinales II: Pinaceae: Larix, Picea, Abies, Tsuga, Pseudotsuga. 11. Order: Pinales III: Cupressaceae. 12. Order: Taxales, Ginkgoales, and Cycadales. Part III Woody Angiosperms (Division Magnoliophyta)13. The Woody Angiosperms: An Overview. 14. The Woody Angiosperm Leaf. 15. The Woody Angiosperm Twig. 16. Angiosperm Flower and Fruit Structures. 17. Class: Magnoliopsida; Subclass: Magnoliidae. Magnoliaceae, Annonaceae, Lauraceae, Calycanthaceae, Aristolochiaceae,Illiciaceae, Schisandraceae, Ranunculaceae, Berberidaceae, Menispermaceae. 18. Class: Magnoliopsida; Subclass: Hamamelidae I. Platanaceae, Hamamelidaceae, Ulmaceae, Moraceae, Juglandaceae,Myricaceae, Casuarinaceae. 19. Class: Magnoliopsida; Subclass: Hamamelidae II. Fagaceae, Betulaceae. 20. Class: Magnoliopsida; Subclass: Dilleniidae. Tiliaceae, Salicaceae, Ericaceae, Clethraceae, Cyrillaceae, Sapotaceae,Ebenaceae, Styracaceae, Symplocaceae, Clusiaceae. 21. Class: Magnoliopsida; Subclass: Rosidae IRosaceae, Fabaceae, Elaeagnaceae, Thymelaeaceae, Hydrangeaceae,Grossulariaceae, Iteaceae, Cornaceae, Garryaceae, Nyssaceae,Aquifoliaceae, Celastraceae, Rhamnaceae, Vitaceae, Araliaceae. 22. Class: Magnoliopsida; Subclass Rosidae IIAceraceae, Sapindaceae, Anacardiaceae, Hippocastanaceae,Staphyleaceae, Rutaceae, Simaroubaceae. 23. Class: Magnoliopsida; Subclass: AsteridaeOleaceae, Bignoniaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Rubiaceae,Caprifoliaceae, Adoxaceae. 24. Class: Liliopsida (Monocotyledoneae)Arecaceae, Poaceae, SmilacaceaePart IV: Forest Community Ecology: Combining Species into Communities. 25. Introduction to Forest Ecology and Classification. 26. Forest Environment and Cover Types Regions 1 and 2: Northern Conifer-Hardwoodand Northern Hardwood-Conifer Forests. 27. Forest Environment and Cover Types Region 3: Central Hardwood Forest. 28. Forest Environment and Cover Types Region 4: Southern Pine-Hardwood Forest. 29. Forest Environment and Cover Types Regions 5 and 6: Rocky Mountain Conifer Forests. 30. Forest Environment and Cover Types Region 7: Northern and Southern Coastal Conifer Forests. Glossary of Technical Terms. Glossary of Genus and Species Names. References. Index of Species. Subject Index.

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Book Synopsis'Horticultural Reviews' is an open-ended series of review articles on research in the production of commercial horticultural crops: vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. The articles collect, compare, and contrast the primary journal literature to provide an overview of the topic.Table of ContentsIntegrated Management of Greenhouse Vegetable Crops (A.Papadopoulos, et al.). Okra: Botany and Horticulture (E. Duzyaman). Sweet Sorghum (E. Hunter & I. Anderson). Deficit Irrigation in Deciduous Orchards (M. Behboudian & T.Mills). Germplasm Resources of Pineapple (G. d'Eeckenbrugge, et al.). Salinity Tolerance in Olive (R. Gucci & M. Tattini). Cranberry: Botany and Horticulture (T. Roper & N. Vorsa). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the most promising technology for metal remediation. With current cleanup methodologies offering no real solution to the serious environmental implications of toxic metal contamination, there is a growing need among remediation professionals for effective, affordable, nonpolluting alternatives to energy-intensive engineering processes. This book presents one such promising alternative-the extraordinary new technology of phytoremediation. Through first-rate contributions from the top scientists in the field, Phytoremediation of Toxic Metals surveys worldwide pioneering efforts in the use of plants to treat contamination of such metals as lead, cadmium, chromium, and even radionuclides. The authors explore all major aspects of the technology-how it utilizes the metal-accumulating properties of selected or engineered plants to remove toxic metals from soils and water, how to transfer knowledge from the laboratory to the field, and what methods are mosTrade Review"For those who have an interest in the domain of plant adaptation to environmental constraints...this book has undoubtedly to be on the shelf, and for those who simply have some scientific and technologic curiosity, the book will give them a clear overview..." (Plant Science, Vol. 160, No. 5, 2001) "This collection of technical papers explores various aspects of phytoremediation: the use of plants to remove contaminants from the soil." (Industry and Environment, Vol. 23, no. 1-2, January-June 2000) "Fifteen contributions survey efforts in the use of plants to treat soil and water contaminated with such metals as lead, cadmium, chromium, and radionuclides." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 24, No. 4, December 2000) "..a good contribution to the raising literature on phytoremediation"(Ecotoxicology, Vol 9, 2000) "...a useful introduction to this technology...I strongly recommend this volume to scientists interested in alternatives to energy-intensive engineering processes for the remediation of water and soil." (Microchemical Journal, Vol. 69, 2001)Table of ContentsWhy Use Phytoremediation? (B. Ensley). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND GREEN PLANTS. Phytoremediation's Economic Potential (D. Glass). Phytoremediation and Public Acceptance (R. Tucker & J. Shaw). Regulatory Considerations for Phytoremediation (S. Rock & P. Sayre). TECHNOLOGIES FOR METAL PHYTOREMEDIATION. Phytoextraction of Metals (M. Baylock & J. Huang). Phytostabilization of Metals (S. Cunningham & W. Berti). Phytofiltration of Metals (Y. Kapulnik & S. Dushenkov). The Use of Plants for the Treatment of Radionuclide (M. Negri & R. Hinchman). Photostabilization of Metals Using Hybrid Poplar Trees (J. Schnoor). Phytoreduction of Environmental Mercury Pollution (C. Rugh, et al.). The Physiology and Biochemistry of Selenium Volatilization By Plants (M. de Souza, et al.). BIOLOGY OF METAL PHYTOREMEDIATION. Metal Accumulating Plants (R. Reeves & A. Baker). Mechanisms of Metal Hyperaccumulation in Plants (D. Salt & U. Kramer). Mechanisms of Metal Resistance: Phytochelatins and Metalothioneins (C. Cobbett & P. Goldsborough). Molecular Mechanisms of Ion Transport in Plant Cells (M. Guerinot).

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents reviews on various topics in the horticultural sciences. The articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.Table of ContentsBanksia: New Proteaceous Cut Flower Crop (M. Sedgley). Leucospermum: Botany and Horticulture (R. Criley). Postharvest Heat Treatments of Horticultural Crops (S. Lurie). Modified and Controlled Atmospheres for Tropical Fruits (E. Yahia). Nitrogen Use in Vegetable Crops in Temperate Climates (M. Schenk). Origin and Dissemination of Apricot (M. Faust, et al.). Tea: Botany and Horticulture (L. Manivel). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThe bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.), is used in products worldwide as a biological control agent for species of insect pest, either by crop spraying or genetic engineering of crop plants. This text provides information on the environmental, non-target and human safety of these products.Trade Review"The book can be recommended as a comprehensive and valuable source of information" (Journal of Plant Physiology, Vol 158/7, 2001) "This is a useful complement to the Bacillus thuringiensis literature that will find application in both teaching and research." (Microbiology Today, February 2002) "I recognise and salute the Herculean effort that was involved in producing a review of this scope and magnitude" (Biocontrol Science & Technology, No. 12 2002)Table of ContentsCharacterisation. Natural Occurrence and Role in the Environment. Production and Formulation. Toxicity to Insects. Effects on Non-target Microbes and Invertebrates. Effects on Vertebrates. Persistence and Activity in the Environment. Insect and Environmental Factors Affecting Toxicity. Transmission and Dispersal. Effects in Combination with Other Insecticidal Agents. Gene Transfer. Transgenic Use of Bt Toxin Genes. Resistance. Conclusions: Safety and Risks. References. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisNovel Aspects of Insect-Plant Interactions Edited by Pedro Barbosa and Deborah K. Letourneau Focusing on three trophic levels, this study widens the current understanding of the ecological interactions between plants, herbivores, and their parasitoids and predators. Emphasized are the mediating effects of plant-derived allelochemicals on those interactions. The book also covers microorganisms as mediators of intertrophic and intratrophic interactions; theory and mechanisms: plant effects via allelochemicals on the third trophic level; and key roles of plant allelochemicals in survival strategies of herbivores. 1988 (0 471-83276-6) 362 pp. Plant-Animal Interactions Evolutionary Ecology in Tropical and Temperate Regions Edited by Peter W. Price, Thomas M. Lewinsohn, G. Wilson Fernandes and Woodruff W. Benson An outgrowth of an international symposium on Evolutionary Ecology of Tropical Herbivores held at UNICAMP, Brazil, this unique collaborative effort from leading scientists worldwide Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Interactions Among Insects, Plants, and Microorganisms: A NetEffects Perspective on Insect Performance (C. Jones). PLANT MUTUALISTS. Ecosystem Perspectives, Soil Organisms, and Herbivores (J. Moore,et al.). Fungal Endophytes, Grasses, and Herbivores (K. Clay). PLANT PATHOGENS. Specific or Generalized Plant Defense: Reciprocal InteractionsBetween Herbivores and Pathogens (V. Krischik). Plant Pathogens and Nonvector Herbivores (P. Barbosa). INSECT MUTUALISTS. Symbiont-Mediated Detoxification in Insect Herbivores (P.Dowd). Role of Microorganisms in Spruce Bark Beetle-Conifer Interactions(A. Leufven). INSECT PATHOGENS. Host-Plant-Mediated Interactions Between the Gypsy Moth and aBaculovirus (J. Schultz & S. Keating). Index.

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Book SynopsisPlant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. 1. Dedication: George P. Rédei (Arabidopsis Geneticist and Polymath Csaba Koncz) 2. Developing Papaya to Control Papaya Ringspot Virus by Transgenic Resistance, Intergeneric Hybridization, and Tolerance Breeding (Dennis Gonsalves, Ariadne Vegas, Vilai Prasartsee, Rod Drew, Jon Y. Suzuki, and Savarni Tripathi). I. Introduction. II. Papaya and Papaya Ringspot Virus. III. Development of Transgenic Papaya for Hawaii. IV. Development of Transgenic Papaya for Other Regions. V. Breeding Through Intergeneric Hybridizations. VI. Development of PRSV-Tolerant Papaya. VII. Future Aspects for Developing PRSV-Resistant Papaya. VIII. Summary Comments. Literature Cited. 3. Rol Genes: Molecular Biology, Physiology, Morphology, Breeding Uses (Margareta Welander and Li-Hua Zhu). I. Introduction. II. The Hairy Root Disease. III. Ri T-DNA and Its Effect on Transgenic Plants. IV. Synergistic Effect of Rol Genes. V. Individual Effect of Rol Genes. VI. Discussion and Conclusions. Literature Cited. 4. Terminology for Polyploids Based on Cytogenetic Behavior: Consequences in Genetics and Breeding (Domenico Carputo, Elsa L. Camadro, and Stanley J. Peloquin). I. Introduction. II. Role of 2n Gametes and Endosperm in the Origin of Polyploids. III. Terminology for Polyploids. IV. Bases of the New Terminology. V. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 5. Breeding Barley for Resistance to Fusarium Head Blight and Mycotoxin Accumulation (Thin Meiw Choo). I. Introduction. II. Fusarium Species. III. Fusarium Toxins. IV. Losses in Yield and Quality. V. Sources of Genetic Resistance. VI. Traits Associated with FHB Resistance. VII. Breeding Strategies. VIII. Mutation and In vitro Selection. IX. Genetic Transformation. X. Conclusions and Prospects. Literature Cited. 6. Using Genomics to Exploit Grain Legume Biodiversity in Crop Improvement (Sangam L. Dwivedi, Matthew W. Blair, Hari D. Upadhyaya, Rachid Serraj, Jayashree Balaji, Hutokshi K. Buhariwalla, Rodomiro Ortiz, and Jonathan H. Crouch). I. Introduction. II. Available Genetic Resources of Key Legume Crops. III. Management and Utilization of Legume Genetic Resources. IV. Impact of Genetic Resources in Conventional Legume Breeding. V. Molecular-Enhanced Strategies for Manipulating Novel Genetic Variation for Legume Breeding. VI. Advanced Applications in Legume Molecular Breeding. VII. Conclusions and Future Prospects. Acknowledgments. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisThe only way to recommend new crop varieties, agrochemicals and husbandry systems is after they have been thoroughly tested in a series of replicated field trials. The trials, which are used to test these products or systems, need to be designed in such a way that the results obtained are reasonable and representative.Trade Review"...suitable for a practical course to science students wishing to appreciate statistical methods in agricultural and environmental research." (Short Book Reviews, Vol. 21, No. 2, August 2001) "...useful to undergraduate students..." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 961, 2001/11)Table of ContentsPreface. Basic Principles of Experimentation. Basic Statistical Calculations. Basic Data Summary. The Normal Distribution, the t-Distribution and Confidence Intervals. Introduction to Hypothesis Testing. Comparison of Two Independent Sample Means. Linear Regression and Correlation. Curve Fitting. The Completely Randomised Design. The Randomised Block Design. The Latin Square Design. Factorial Experiments. Comparison of Treatment Means. Checking the Assumptions and Transformation of Data. Missing Values and Incomplete Blocks. Split Plot Designs Comparison of Regression Lines and Analysis of Covariance. Analysis of Counts. Some Non-parametric Methods. Appendix 1: The Normal Distribution Function. Appendix 2: Percentage Points of the Normal Distribution. Appendix 3: Percentage Points of the t-Distribution. Appendix 4a: 5 Per Cent Points of the F-Distribution. Appendix 4b: 2.5 Per Cent Points of the F-Distribution. Appendix 4c: 1 Per Cent Points of the F-Distribution. Appendix 4d: 0.1 Per Cent Points of the F-Distribution. Appendix 5: Percentage Points of the Sample Correlation Coefficient (r) When the Population Correlation Coefficient is 0 and n is the Number of X.Y. Pairs. Appendix 6: 5 Per Cent Points of the Studentised Range, for Use in Tukey and SNK Tests. Appendix 7: Percentage Points of the Chi-Square Distribution. Appendix 8: Probabilities of S or Fewer Successes in the Binomial Distribution with n 'trials' and p = 0.5. Appendix 9: Critical Values of T in the Wilcoxon Signed Rank or Matched Pairs Test. Appendix 10: Critical Values of U in the Mann-Whitney Test. References. Further Reading. Index.

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Book SynopsisInterest in ethnobotany has increased dramatically in recent years. The search for new medicines by the pharmaceutical industry has turned to plant natural products and to ethnobotanical studies as a first step in bioprospecting. These studies are making a valuable contribution to the cataloguing of biological diversity and hence to the conservation of endangered ecosystems and the human societies which depend upon them. Discussing traditional methods of plant management as well as plant use, this textbook is an authoritative and fascinating introduction to this exciting area of plant biology. Citing examples from throughout the world and drawing on a wide range of source materials, the author describes the history of the interactions between plants and people and the concepts, methodology and future direction of ethnobotanical study. Capturing current interest in traditional medicine, as well as the potential for exciting new drug discoveries, Ethnobotany: Principles and Applications Table of ContentsPlant Structures, Functions and Applications. Traditional Botanical Knowledge. Methods in Ethnobotanical Study. Traditional Botanical Knowledge and Subsistence: Wild PlantResources. Traditional Botanical Knowledge and Subsistence: DomesticatedPlants and Traditional Agriculture. Plants in Material Culture. Traditional Phytochemistry. Understanding Traditional Plant Use and Management: IndigenousPerceptions of the Natural World. The History of Plant-Human Interaction: PalaeoethnobotanicalEvidence. Applied Ethnobotany: Commercialisation and Conservation. Applying Ethnobotany in Sustainable Development: PracticalConsiderations. Bibliography. Postscript. Index.

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Book SynopsisPlant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per year.Table of ContentsContributors. 1. Dedication: Norman E. Borlaug The Humanitarian Plant Scientist Who Changed the World (Rodomiro Ortiz, David Mowbray, Christopher Dowswell, and Sanjaya Rajaram). 2. The Genetic Basis of the Green Revolution in Wheat Production (Richard M. Trethowan, Matthew P. Reynolds, J. Iván Ortiz–Monasterio, and Rodomiro Ortiz). I. Introduction. II. Changes in Plant Architecture and Photoperiod Response. III. Changes in Physiology and Adaptation. IV. Changes in Disease Resistance. V. Changes in Genetic Diversity. VI. Changes in Product Quality. VII. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 3. Breeding Maize for Tolerance to Soil Acidity (Shivaji Pandey, Luis Alberto Narro León, Dennis Keith Friesen, and Stephen Robert Waddington). I. Introduction. II. Agronomic and Management Solutions to Soil Acidity. III. Why Breeding Might Be an Option, and for Whom. IV. Genetics of Tolerance to Soil Acidity in Maize. V. Progress from Breeding Maize for Tolerance to Soil Acidity. VI. The Future of Breeding Maize for Tolerance to Soil Acidity. VII. Integrated Approach to Reducing Losses to Soil Acidity in Maize. Literature Cited. 4. Phenotypic Selection and Evaluation of Maize Inbreds for Adaptedness (A. Forrest Troyer). I. Introduction. II. Phenotypic Selection During Inbreeding. III. Evaluation of Maize Inbreds. IV. Progress 1955 to 2004. V. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 5. Transgenic Ornamental Crops (Adelheid R. Kuehnle and Rasika G. Mudalige–Jayawickrama). I. Introduction. II. Flower Color. III. Fragrance. IV. Vaselife. V. Disease and Pest Resistance. VI. Turfgrass. VII. Independence from Growth Regulations. VIII. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 6. Meiotic Mutations and Crop Improvement (Federica Consiglio, Domenico Carputo, Luigi Frusciante, Luigi Maria Monti, and Clara Conicella). I. Introduction. II. Cytological Tools. III. Molecular Tools. IV. Meiotic Genes and Mutations. V. Applications in Breeding. VI. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 7. Molecular Basis and Horticultural Application of the Gametophytic Self-incompatibility System in Rosaceous Tree Fruits (Martin Goldway, Gal Sapir, and Raphael A. Stern). I. Introduction. II. SC Mutants of GSI Plants. III. Molecular Methods for Determining Compatibility and Fertilization Efficiency. IV. Compatibility and Fruit Yield. V. Conclusion. Literature Cited. 8. Genetics of Seed Coat Color and Pattern in Common Bean (Mark J. Bassett). I. Introduction. II. Expression of Seed Coat Genes. III. Genetic and Developmental Models for Seed Coat Pattern. IV. A Critical Overview of the Reviews of Prakken and Leakey. V. Chromosome Locations of Genes Controlling Color and Pattern. VI. A Protocol for Determining Seed Coat Genotype. VII. The Future of Seed Coat Genetics Research in Common Bean. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisUnlike the well-studied flowering plants and gymnosperms, Michigan's ferns and lycophytes have long lacked a reliable, up-to-date guidebook, and this book fills that gap. Covering all 120 taxa found in the state, it features detailed keys, species descriptions, and range maps alongside precise illustrations that show a complete picture of species' morphology.

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Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date guide available for all seed plants growing wild in Michigan. Significantly expanding and updating the three-volume Michigan Flora, the book incorporates the discoveries of numerous additional species, recent systematic research, and a vast trove of new information on the shifting distributions of Michigan species.Trade ReviewThe new Field Manual of Michigan Flora summarizes much information about all the species of vascular plant in Michigan and provides dichotomous keys to help readers identify unknown plants. Th guide updates and improves on Voss's three-volume Michigan Flora (1972-96). Highly recommended." — A. Prather, Choice"Systematic botanists, as well as any serious student of plant biodiversity, will celebrate the completion of the Field Manual of Michigan Flora. Its species treatments and maps reflect the addition (since 1972) of 44,000 specimens to the herbarium database and a thorough review of a rapidly changing taxonomic literature. My long quest for the ideal field guide has finally ended." — Paul E. Rothrock, Taylor University"A valuable addition to the flora of not only Michigan but also of the entire western Great Lakes region. Thoroughly updated, modernized, and comprehensive, this is a spectacularly achieved effort that will be useful to those in the fields of botany, taxonomy, and ecology." — Michael A. Vincent, Curator, W. S. Turrell Herbarium, Miami University

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Book SynopsisGrasses and grasslands are of increasing interest to conservationists, biologists, and gardeners. Organized alphabetically, this book covers common native and naturalized grasses and, to help identify them, also features over 180 color illustrations.Trade Review"Smith has written what should become the primary field guide to grasses in California." -- J. Cummings CHOICE

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Book SynopsisExamines the evolution of a variety of taxa ancient and recent, native and migratory to elucidate evolutionary events both major and minor that shaped the distribution, radiation, and speciation of the biota of California. This book also interprets evolutionary history in a geological context and reviews new and emerging phylogeographic patterns.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments PART I GEOLOGIC AND ORGANISMAL HISTORY 1. INTRODUCTION 2. HISTORICAL PROCESSES THAT SHAPED CALIFORNIA 3. THE CENOZOIC ERA: PALEOGENE AND NEOGENE PERIODS (65--2.6 Ma) 4. QUATERNARY GEOLOGIC AND CLIMATIC CHANGES PART II PHYLOGEOGRAPHIC PATTERNS IN VARIOUS TAXA 5. CONIFERS 6. FLOWERING PLANTS 7. INSECTS 8. FISHES 9. AMPHIBIANS 10 REPTILES 11. BIRDS 12. MAMMALS 13. MARINE MAMMALS PART III SUMMARY 14. CONSISTENT PHYLOGEOGRAPHIC PATTERNS ACROSS TAXA AND MAJOR EVOLUTIONARY EVENTS 15. CONSERVATION IMPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis thorough and meticulous study, the result of nearly a quarter-century of research, examines the island biogeography of plants on continental islands in Barkley Sound, British Columbia. Invaluable both because of its geographical setting and because of the duration of the study, Plants on Islands summarizes the diversity, dynamics, and distribution of the approximately three hundred species of plants on more than two hundred islands. Martin Cody uses his extensive data set to test various aspects of island biogeographic theory. His thoughtful analysis, constrained by taxon and region, elucidates and enhances the understanding of the biogeographic patterns and dynamics. He provides an overview of the basic theory, concepts, and analytical tools of island biogeography. Also discussed are island relaxation to lower equilibrium species numbers post-isolation, plant distributions variously limited by island area, isolation and climatic differences, adaptation to local abiotic and biotic environments within islands, and the evolution of different island phenotypes. The book concludes with a valuable consideration of equilibrium concepts and of the interplay of coexistence and competition. Certain to challenge, Plants on Islands is among the first books to critically analyze the central tenets of the theory of island biogeography.Table of ContentsPreface1. INTRODUCTION2. ISLANDS IN BARKLEY SOUND, BRITISH COLUMBIA Geography and History Geology and Topography Climate More Island Geography and Topography Flora and Vegetation Methodological Notes 3. ISLAND BIOGEOGRAPHY: CONCEPTS, THEORY, AND DATA The Basic Model Some Embellishments Incidence Functions Colonization and Extinction Data Historical Legacies Generalities, Specifics, and Modifications of the M/W Model4. SPECIES NUMBER, ISLAND AREA, AND ISOLATION Equilibrium or Nonequilibrium Species Numbers? Variation in Species Counts on Islands Cumulative Species Numbers Species Richness on Islands5. NESTEDNESS AND ASSEMBLY RULES Inferences from Species-by-Sites Matrices Forest Species Shoreline Habitats Edge Habitats6. SPECIES TURNOVER IN SPACE AND TIME Colonization and Extinction, Persistence and Turnover Species Turnover in Time, and Island Size Species Turnover in Space7. DISPERSAL SYNDROMES, INCIDENCE, AND DYNAMICS Dispersal in Plants: Options Ferns Fruiting Shrubs Hydrochores: Drifters on the Sea Anemochores: Drifters on the Wind 8. ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY SHIFTS ON CONTINENTAL ISLANDS Alien Invaders Ecological Shifts in Impoverished Biotas Evolutionary Shifts in Isolated Populations9. SYNOPSIS: LESSONS FROM A CONTINENTAL ARCHIPELAGO The Barkley Sound Scene Is There an Equilibrium out There? Colonization and Extinction Dynamics Coexistence and a Potential Role for Competition Adaptation, Evolution, ConservationAppendixes References Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A paleoethnobotanical odyssey exploring the cornucopia of foods that traveled along the Silk Road." * Economic Botany *

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides a review of the most important areas of the biochemistry of herbicide action. The introductory chapter is a review of the field of herbicide discovery, and this is followed by chapters dealing with the herbicidal inhibition of photosynthesis, carotenoid biosynthesis, lipid biosynthesis, and amino acid biosynthesis.Trade Review"...a welcome and valuable reference on my bookshelf. Water utility microbiologists, researchers and academics alike will appreciate this book, which is good value for the money while filling a gap in the available review literature." L. I. Sly, Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsContributors; Preface; 1. Herbicide use and invention K. P. Parry; 2. Herbicides interacting with photosystem II J. J. S. van Rensen; 3. Herbicides interacting with photosystem I A. D. Dodge; 4. Carotenoids and chlorophylls: herbicidal inhibition of pigment biosynthesis G. Britton, P. Barry and A. J. Young; 5. Herbicides inhibiting lipid synthesis J. L. Harwood, S. M. Ridley and K. A. Walker; 6. The shikimate pathway as a target for herbicides J. R. Coggins; 7. Herbicides that inhibit the biosynthesis of branched chain amino acids T. R. Hawkes, J. L. Howard and S. E. Pontin; 8. Glutamine synthetase and its inhibition P. J. Lea and S. M. Ridley; 9. Metabolism of herbicides - detoxification as a basis of selectivity W. J. Owen; 10. Bioactivated herbicides M. W. Kerr; 11. Mechanisms involved in the evolution of herbicide resistance in weeds P. D. Putwain and H. A. Collin; 12. Conferring herbicide resistance on susceptible crops J. Gressel; Herbicide glossary; Herbicide index; General index.

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Book SynopsisThis is an extensively revised second edition of N. W. Pirie's much acclaimed earlier work, Leaf Protein and Other Aspects of Fodder Fractionation. The fibrous character and flavour of many leaf crops impede their use as green vegetables, and feeding them directly to animals is relatively inefficient.Table of ContentsIntroduction; List of abbreviations; 1. Historical and anatomical background; 2. Prelude to production; 3. Choice of crops and yields of extractable protein from them; 4. Separation, purification, composition and fractionation; 5. Preservation, storage and modification; 6. Digestibility in vitro and nutritive value in animals; 7. Human trials and experiments; 8. The value of the extracted fibre and the 'whey'; 9. The role of fodder fractionation in practice; Appendix: Hilaire Marin Rouelle (1718–79); References; Author index; Subject index.

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Book SynopsisThe subject matter of this text is conference based and deals with the physiology, ecology and management of orchid conservation. It offers information not only to the orchid research scientist, but also to the orchid enthusiast curious about the scientific background to this topic. Interest and support for plant conservation has increased considerably and a great deal of attention has been focused on the plight of members of the orchid family. The development makes it desirable to collect existing information and to consider areas of research.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Factors influencing the germination and storage characteristics of orchid pollen H. W. Pritchard and F. G. Prendergast; 2. Effect of temperature and moisture content on the viability of Cattelya aurantiaca seed P. T. Seaton and N. S. J. Hailes; 3. Asymbiotic germination of epiphytic and terrestrial orchids D. Butcher and S. A. Marlow; 4. Germination and mycorrhizal fungus compatability in European orchids H. J. Muir; 5. Host-fungus relationships in orchid mycorrhizal systems G. Hadley and G. F. Pegg; 6. The effects of the composition of the atmosphere on the growth of seedlings of Cattleya aurantiaca N. S. J. Hailes and P. T. Seaton; 7. Orchid propagation by tissue culture techniques - past, present and future J. Stewart; 8. Population biology and conservation of Ophrys sphegodes M. J. Hutchings; 9. Predicting population trends in Ophrys sphegodes M. J. Hutchings; 9. Predicting population trends in Ophrys sphegodes Mill. S. Waite; 10. Predicting the probability of the bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) flowering or remaining vegetative from the size and number of leaves T. C. E. Wells and R. Cox; 11. British orchids in their European context J. J. Wood; 12. The Nature Conservancy Council and orchid conservation L. Farrell and R. Fitzgerald; 13. A private conservation project in the coastal rainforest in Brazil: the first ten years R. C. Warren; 14. The role of the living orchid collection at Kew in conservation S. Tasker; 15. Import and export of orchids and the law S. G. Knees; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis 1989 book deals with the physical and chemical properties found in algae of different types (blue-green, red, golden-brown, yellow-green, brown and green). Methods used for extracting and purifying the pigments and their value in classifying the various types of algae are discussed in detail.Table of ContentsPreface; List of abbreviations; 1. Role of the photosyntetic pigments; 2. Extraction and separation of lipid-soluble pigments; 3. Chlorophylls and derivatives; 4. The cartenoids; 5. The biliproteins; 6. Pigments of the cholorophyll–protein complexes; 7. Photosynthetic pigments in relation to phylogeny and taxonomy of algae; 8. General summary.

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Book SynopsisPresenting fundamental and advanced statistical tools and issues relevant to long-term ecological monitoring, this volume will enable a better understanding of how to maximize the effectiveness of monitoring. It features contributions from a diverse group of experts practised at teaching ideas and methods to natural resource managers, scientists and students.Trade Review'… a valuable reference for professionals seeking the latest design and analysis techniques for long-term ecological monitoring.' The Quarterly Review of Biology'If you do monitoring, you need a copy of this book. It is that good.' Philip M. Dixon, EcologyTable of ContentsList of contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Overview: 1. Ecological monitoring: the heart of the matter Robert A. Gitzen and Joshua J. Millspaugh; 2. An overview of statistical considerations in long-term monitoring Joel H. Reynolds; 3. Monitoring (that) matters Douglas H. Johnson; 4. Maximizing the utility of monitoring to the adaptive management of natural resources William L. Kendall and Clinton T. Moore; Part II. Survey Design: 5. Spatial sampling designs for long-term ecological monitoring Trent McDonald; 6. Spatially balanced survey designs for natural resources Anthony R. Olsen, Thomas M. Kincaid and Quinn Payton; 7. The role of monitoring design in detecting trend in long-term ecological monitoring studies N. Scott Urquhart; 8. Estimating variance components and related parameters when planning long-term monitoring programs John R. Skalski; 9. Variance components estimation for continuous and discrete data, with emphasis on cross-classified sampling designs Brian R. Gray; 10. Simulating future uncertainty to guide the selection of survey designs for long-term monitoring Steven L. Garman, E. William Schweiger and Daniel J. Manier; Part III. Data Analysis: 11. Analysis options for estimating status and trends in long-term monitoring Jonathan Bart and Hawthorne L. Beyer; 12. Analytical options for estimating ecological thresholds - statistical considerations Song S. Qian; 13. The treatment of missing data in long-term monitoring programs Douglas H. Johnson and Michael B. Soma; 14. Survey analysis in natural resource monitoring programs with a focus on cumulative distribution functions Thomas M. Kincaid and Anthony R. Olsen; 15. Structural equation modeling and the analysis of long-term monitoring data James B. Grace, Jon E. Keeley, Darren J. Johnson and Kenneth A. Bollen; Part IV. Advanced Issues and Applications: 16. GRTS and graphs: monitoring natural resources in urban landscapes Todd R. Lookingbill, John Paul Schmit and Shawn L. Carter; 17. Incorporating predicted species distribution in adaptive and conventional sampling designs David R. Smith, Lei Yuancai, Christopher A. Walter and John A. Young; 18. Study design and analysis options for demographic and species occurrence dynamics Darryl I. MacKenzie; 19. Dealing with incomplete and variable detectability in multi-year, multi-site monitoring of ecological populations Sarah J. Converse and J. Andrew Royle; 20. Optimal spatio-temporal monitoring designs for characterizing population trends Mevin B. Hooten, Beth E. Ross and Christopher K. Wikle; 21. Use of citizen-science monitoring for pattern discovery and biological inference Wesley M. Hochachka, Daniel Fink and Benjamin Zuckerberg; Part V. Conclusion: 22. Institutionalizing an effective long-term monitoring program in the US National Park Service Steven G. Fancy and Robert E. Bennetts; 23. Choosing among long-term ecological monitoring programs and knowing when to stop Hugh P. Possingham, Richard A. Fuller and Liana N. Joseph; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisOriginally published between 1964 and 1980, this fourth volume is a revision of the seventh edition of Willis, with substantial amendments and additions. One distinct feature is an alphabetical list of accepted family names in this dictionary with their equivalents in Bentham & Hooker's Genera Plantarum and Engler's Syllabus.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'This book is a quick source of reference to everyday problems of nomenclature and classification. Libraries of botanical and biological institutions throughout the world should not be without it.' The New PhytologistReview of the hardback: 'This book is highly recommended as a must for taxonomists and others who are interested in the generic and family names of vascular plants.' BaileyaReview of the hardback: ' … the more one examines this volume the more it appears as a tremendous compendium of valuable information … Authors and editors alike are to be highly congratulated.' Excerpta BotanicaTable of ContentsThe Flora Europaea organisation; List of contributors; Preface; Introduction; List of basic and standard floras; Synopsis of families; Key to families of angiospermae; Explanatory notes on the text; Text; Appendices; Index; Maps.

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Book SynopsisWhat are the evolutionary mechanisms and ecological implications behind a pollinator choosing its favourite flower? Sixty-five million years of evolution has created the complex and integrated system which we see today and understanding the interactions involved is key to environmental sustainability. Examining pollination relationships from an evolutionary perspective, this book covers both botanical and zoological aspects. It addresses the puzzling question of co-speciation and co-evolution and the complexity of the relationships between plant and pollinator, the development of which is examined through the fossil record. Additional chapters are dedicated to the evolution of floral displays and signalling, as well as their role in pollination syndromes and the building of pollination networks. Wide-ranging in its coverage, it outlines current knowledge and complex emerging topics, demonstrating how advances in research methods are applied to pollination biology.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Macroevolution for plant reproductive biologists Paul Wilson; 2. Pollination crisis, plant sex systems and predicting evolutionary trends in attractiveness Tom J. de Jong; 3. Evolution and ecological implications of 'specialized' pollinator rewards W. Scott Armbruster; 4. Fig-fig wasp mutualism, the fall of the strict co-speciation paradigm? Astrid Cruaud, James Cook, Yang Da-Rong, Gwenaëlle Genson, Roula Jabbour-Zahab, Finn Kjellberg, Rodrigo Augusto Santinelo Pereira, Nina Rønsted, Otilene Santos-Mattos, Vincent Savolainen, Rosichon Ubaidillah, Simon van Noort, Peng Yan-Qiong and Jean-Yves Rasplus; 5. Fossil bees and their plant associates Denis Michez, Maryse Vanderplanck and Michael S. Engel; 6. Pollen evidence for the pollination biology of early flowering plants Shusheng Hu, David L. Dilcher and David Winship Taylor; 7. Pollinator mediated floral divergence in the absence of pollinator shifts Allan G. Ellis and Bruce Anderson; 8. Animal pollination and speciation in plants: general mechanisms and examples from the orchids Florian P. Schiestl; 9. Why are floral signals complex? An outline of functional hypotheses Anne S. Leonard, Anna Dornhaus and Daniel R. Papaj; 10. A survey on pollination modes in cacti and a potential key innovation Boris O. Schlumpberger; 11. Zygomorphy, area and the latitudinal biodiversity gradient in angiosperms Jana C. Vamosi and Steven M. Vamosi; 12. Ambophily and 'super generalism' in Ceratonia siliqua (Fabaceae) pollination Amots Dafni, Talya Marom-Levy, Andreas Jürgens, Stefan Dötterl, Yuval Shimrat, Achik Dorchin, H. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and Taina Witt; 13. Structure and dynamics of pollination networks: the past, the present and the future Jens M. Olesen, Yoko L. Dupont, Melanie Hagen, Claus Rasmussen and Kristian Trøjelsgaard; 14. Pollinators as drivers of plant distribution and assemblage into communities Loïc Pellissier, Nadir Alvarez and Antoine Guisan; 15. Effects of alien species on plant-pollinator interactions: how can native plants adapt to changing pollination regimes? Gideon Pisanty and Yael Mandelik; 16. Pollen resources of non-Apis bees in southern Africa Michael Kuhlmann and Connal D. Eardley; 17. Advances in the study of the evolution of plant-pollinator relationships Sébastien Patiny; Index.

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Book SynopsisElm, one of the three principal landscape trees of England, differs from the others in its complex variability and its intricate relationship with human settlement. Originally published in 1983, the present book covers all its aspects, such as its history and its place in English literature and the visual arts.Table of ContentsIllustrations; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Botany; 3. Prehistory; 4. Vernacular names; 5. History; 6. Associated organisms; 7. Botanical classification; 8. Utilization I; 9. Utilization II; 10. The writer's reaction; 11. the artist's reaction; 12. Elm in the northern counties; 13. Elm in the southern counties; 14. Elm in the eastern counties; 15. Conservation; Appendices; Notes; General bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisA complete introduction to plant anatomy for undergraduates, with comprehensive coverage of basic plant structure and contemporary aspects of plant development. In addition, discussions of the mechanisms of development, the roles of the cytoskeleton, the evolution of plant structure and the relationship between structure and function occur throughout the book.Trade Review'What this work attempts and substantially accomplishes, is the connection of key topics in plant anatomy with contemporary knowledge in contiguous disciplines, particularly cell biology, plant physiology and to some extent genetics … a significant and informative synthesis. Those interested in plant structure are likely to find it a valuable reference worth owning. for me, it is already proving its usefulness in both teaching and research.' Plant Science BulletinTable of Contents1. Problems of adaptation to a terrestrial environment; 2. An overview of plant structure and development; 3. The protoplast of the eukaryotic cell; 4. Structure and development of the cell wall; 5. Meristems of the shoot and their roles in plant structure and development; 6. Morphology and development of the primary vascular system of the stem; 7. Sympodial systems and patterns of nodal anatomy; 8. The epidermis; 9. The origin of secondary tissue systems and the effect of their formation on the primary body of seed plants; 10. The vascular cambium: structure and function; 11. Secondary xylem; 12. The phloem; 13. Periderm, rhytidome, and the nature of bark; 14. Unusual features of structure and development in stems and roots; 15. Secretion in plants; 16. The root; 17. The leaf; 18. Reproduction and the origin of the sporophyte.

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Book SynopsisTaking a functional rather than an ecosystem or a utilitarian approach, Thomas and Packham provide a concise account of how wooded areas have changed over time and will continue to change, particularly through harvesting and pollution. This clear, non-technical, 2007 text will be of interest to undergraduates, foresters and land managers.Trade Review'… good index … extensive references … well illustrated … breadth of material covered in a very readable way. I can see undergraduates finding it very useful as an introduction to key concepts and as a source book for essays.' Bulletin of the British Ecological Society'… the paperback edition could be particularly useful for an introductory course in forest ecology and serve as a reasonably priced, accessible alternative to pricier, more densely packed textbooks …' Landscape Ecology'The book is very up-to-date. … [it] tries to strike a balance. It addresses a more general reader and provides a comprehensive, clear, non-technical introduction to the many facets of forest ecology, but it is also a rich source of information for the expert. … Undergraduates, foresters, ecologists and land managers should have Ecology of Woodlands and Forests on their bookshelf.' Basic and Applied Ecology'… essential reading for everyone from botany or geosciences who explor[es] the forests … a comprehensive, detailed, well-thought, and informative synthesis, which will be appreciated by professionals, beginners, and amateurs.' Zentralblatt für Geologie und PaläontologieTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction: forest basics; 2. Forest soils, climate and zonation; 3. Primary production and forest development; 4. Reproductive strategies of forest plants; 5. Biotic interactions; 6. Biodiversity in woodlands; 7. Decomposition and renewal; 8. Energy and nutrients; 9. Forest change and disturbance; 10. Working forests; 11. The future - how will our forests change?; References.

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Book SynopsisThis long-awaited new edition describes and illustrates the 760 species of mosses currently known to occur in the British Isles and incorporates the most up-to-date information available on classification and nomenclature, including recent synonyms. An artificial key to genera provides the only workable comprehensive key published in the English language.Table of ContentsPreface to the first edition; Acknowledgements; Preface to the second edition; Second edition acknowledgements; Introduction; Abbreviations; Conspectus of classification; Artificial key to the genera of British and Irish mosses; Sphagnopsida; Andreaeopsida; Polytrichopsida; Bryopsida; Geographical relationships of British and Irish mosses; Red List of mosses; British and Irish vice-counties; English names for British and Irish mosses; Glossary; Index.

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Book SynopsisBritish Plant Communities is the first systematic and comprehensive account of the vegetation types of this country. It breaks new ground in wedding the phytosociological classification of plant communities with an understanding of how vegetation works.Trade Review'This series represents an outstanding achievement of descriptive plant ecology.' M. J. Crawley, Trends in Ecology and Evolution' … an excellent series of reference volumes.' Mineral PlanningTable of ContentsList of figures; Preface and acknowledgements; Preamble; MESOTROPHIC GRASSLANDS: Introduction to mesotrophic grasslands; Key to mesotrophic grasslands; Community descriptions; CALCICOLOUS GRASSLANDS: Introduction to calcicolous grasslands; Key to calcicolous grasslands; Community descriptions; CALCIFUGOUS GRASSLANDS AND MONTANE COMMUNITIES: Introduction to calcifugous grasslands and montane communities; Key to calcifugous grasslands and montane communities; Community descriptions; Index of synonyms; Index of species; Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisBritish Plant Communities is the first systematic and comprehensive account of the vegetation types of this country. It covers all natural, semi-natural and major artificial habitats in Great Britain (but not Northern Ireland), representing the fruits of fifteen years of research by leading plant ecologists. The book breaks new ground in wedding the rigorous interest in the classification of plant communities that has characterized Continental phytosociology with the deep concern traditional in Great Britain to understand how vegetation works. The published volumes have been greeted with universal acclaim, and the series has become firmly established as a framework for a wide variety of teaching, research and management activities in ecology, conservation and land-use planning.Trade Review'This series represents an outstanding achievement of descriptive plant ecology.' M. J. Crawley, Trends in Ecology and Evolution' … an excellent series of reference volumes.' Mineral PlanningTable of ContentsForeword Frederick Holliday; 1. Preamble; 2. WOODLANDS AND SCRUB: Introduction to woodlands and scrub; 3. Key to woodlands and scrub: Community descriptions; Indexes; Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisBritish Plant Communities is the first systematic and comprehensive account of the vegetation types of this country. It covers all natural, semi-natural and major artificial habitats in Great Britain (but not Northern Ireland), representing the fruits of fifteen years of research by leading plant ecologists. The book breaks new ground in wedding the rigorous interest in the classification of plant communities that has characterized Continental phytosociology with the deep concern traditional in Great Britain to understand how vegetation works. The published volumes have been greeted with universal acclaim, and the series has become firmly established as a framework for a wide variety of teaching, research and management activities in ecology, conservation and land-use planning.Trade Review'This series represents an outstanding achievement of descriptive plant ecology.' M. J. Crawley, Trends in Ecology and Evolution' … an excellent series of reference volumes.' Mineral Planning'What more can be said … indispensable.' Bulletin of the British Ecological Society'… the completion of the NVC has been well worth waiting for, and this is a significant culmination of a nationally important project. It has provided a common language and standard for ecologists which it is now impossible to do without. Every plant ecologist should have the set on his or her shelves.' Tim Rich, British Wildlife'The British Plant Communities series, an essential addition to an ecologist's or plant conservationist's library, ought to set trends and standards worldwide for the study and management of vegetation … The vegetation team and their many collaborators are to be congratulated on realizing such a useful, readable publication.' Plant Talk'The publication of this fifth and final volume … completes one of the most notable achievements in British ecology: the first comprehensive phytosociological classification of British vegetation.' P. Lusby, Edinburgh Journal of Botany' … there is much in this book that will be of interest both to those who embrace and those who do not embrace the phytosociological approach towards vegetation.' Journal of BiogeographyTable of ContentsList of figures; Preface and acknowledgements; Preamble; Part I. Salt-Marsh Communities: Introduction to salt-marsh communities; Key to salt-marsh communities; Community descriptions; Part II. Sand-Dune Communities: Introduction to sand-dune communities; Key to sand-dune communities; Community descriptions; Part III. Maritime Cliff Communities: Introduction to maritime cliff communities; Key to maritime cliff communities; Community descriptions; Part IV. Vegetation of Open Habitats: Introduction to vegetation of open habitats; Key to vegetation of open habitats; Community descriptions; Phytosociological conspectus of British plant communities; Index of synonyms; Index of species; Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisA succinct review of the ecological aspects of seed biology which encompasses a wide range of concepts of general relevance to plant ecology, reflecting the central role that the study of seed ecology has played in elucidating many fundamental aspects of plant community function.Trade Review'The Ecology of Seeds is an invaluable book and a must-have for all students and researchers concerned with seed ecology.' Basic and Applied Ecology'… a major strength of this book is the care that the authors take throughout to set their review in the context of current ecological thinking and debate.' Annals of Botany'Its accessible style will make it useful to all those interested in plant ecology, whether amateur, student, or those seeking to start or already engaged in related research.' Biologist'The editorial work of the book is of the highest standard … I am sure that the science of ecology will benefit significantly from this book, which can be recommended to any researcher dealing with natural or semi-natural vegetation, and especially to plant ecologists, foresters or nature conservationists. For seed ecologists, Fenner and Thompson's book is a must.' Community Ecology'A concise synthesis of seed ecology, this book makes an excellent undergraduate text. Extensive referencing and evaluation of current debates also makes it valuable for postgraduates and a welcome refresher for seasoned practitioners.' Journal of Experimental AgricultureTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Life histories, reproductive strategies and allocation; 2. Pre-dispersal hazards; 3. Seed dispersal; 4. Soil seed banks; 5. Seed dormancy; 6. Germination; 7. Post-dispersal hazards; 8. Seedling establishment; 9. Gaps, regeneration and diversity; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of Lichen Biology was updated, with four new chapters covering lichen genetics and sexual reproduction, stress physiology and symbiosis, and the carbon economy and environmental role of lichens. This is a valuable reference for both students and researchers interested in lichenology.Trade ReviewFrom a review of the first edition: '… provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the fascinating world of lichens … a well written book with information presented in a way that is easy to grasp … has the potential to fulfill the author's intention not only to attract lichenologists, but also students and scientists in related fields.' S. Dietz, Journal of Experimental Botany'… an extremely detailed review of current knowledge … a new dimension to study.' British Ecological Society TEG News'I have no reservations in recommending it.' David L. Hawksworth, Trends in Plant Science'… research workers and university teachers … will find it a valuable and up-to-date resource.' P. D. Crittenden, Journal of Applied Phycology'… an excellent book.' D. C. Smith, Journal of New Phytology'Nobody has done more than Thomas Nash, III to demonstrate that lichens are living, breathing creatures … A review volume of this sort is both a challenge and a credit to its editor'. S. Hammer, Trends in Microbiology'This book is learned in style and is avowedly aimed at the specialist, whether amateur or professional. I would add that it should be an essential reference for serious students, project researchers, and teachers of lichenology, It is a very timely an up-to-date summary of the state of lichenological studies.' Lichen Biology'This new edition is most welcome … a work all mycological (including lichenological) libraries should have available for consultation on their shelves.' Mycological ResearchTable of ContentsPreface T. H. Nash III; 1. Introduction T. H. Nash III; 2. Photobionts T. Friedl and B. Büdel; 3. Mycobionts R. Honegger; 4. Thallus morphology and anatomy B. Büdel and C. Scheidegger; 5. Morphogenesis R. Honegger; 6. Sexual reproduction in lichen-forming ascomycetes R. Honegger and S. Scherrer; 7. Biochemistry and secondary metabolites J. A. Elix and E. Stocker-Wörgötter; 8. Stress physiology and the symbiosis R. P. Beckett, I. Kranner and F. V. Minibayeva; 9. Physiological ecology of carbon dioxide exchange T. G. A. Green, T. H. Nash III and O. L. Lange; 10. The carbon economy of lichens K. Palmqvist, L. Dahlman, A. Jonsson and T. H. Nash III; 11. Nitrogen, its metabolism and potential contribution to ecosystems T. H. Nash III; 12. Nutrients, elemental accumulation and mineral cycling T. H. Nash III; 13. Individuals and populations of lichens D. Fahselt; 14. Environmental role of lichens M. R. D. Seaward; 15. Lichen sensitivity to air pollution T. H. Nash III; 16. Lichen biogeography D. J. Galloway; 17. Systematics of lichenized fungi A. Tehler and M. Wedin; Appendix. Culture methods for lichens and lichen symbionts E. Stocker-Wörgötter and A. Hager; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a richly illustrated introductory text summarising and explaining recent advances made across various aspects of bryophyte biology. No prior knowledge is necessary, making this ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as amateur botanists wanting to understand the fundamental aspects of bryophyte morphology and diversity.Trade Review"The text is very readable and assumes no prior knowledge of bryology..." S.L. Timme, Choice MagazineTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Evolutionary significance of bryophytes; 2. Ecological significance of bryophytes; 3. Liverworts; 4. Mosses; 5. Hornworts; 6. Biogeography of bryophytes; 7. Ecology of bryophytes; 8. Physiological ecology of bryophytes; 9. Bryophytes in a changing world; 10. Conservation biology of bryophytes; Glossary; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a wide-ranging introduction to the diatoms together with an illustrated description of over 250 genera. Diatoms are important as perhaps the commonest group of autotrophic plants on earth and are abundant in all waters and on soils and moist surfaces.Trade Review'… this is the most comprehensive volume on the biostratigraphic use of plankton microfossils available today. In this age of pluralism it will take its place amongst the classics in our field and serve as the standard reference for the next generation of micropaleontologists'. Micropaleontology'This is a beautifully produced, concisely edited and excellently illustrated manual.' Marine MicropaleontologyTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. Biology of Diatoms: 1. Preamble; 2. The diatom cell; 3. Collecting and studying diatoms; 4. Culturing; 5. Silicon: occurrence, uptake and deposition; 6. Cell symmetry; 7. Life form; 8. Valve structure; 9. Complementarity and heterovalvy; 10. Portules; 11. Ocelli, pseudocelli and pseudonoduli; 12. Raphe; 13. Girdle bands (copulae); 14. Internal valves; 15. Resting stages and resting spores; 16. The organic casing; 17. The protoplast: plastids, mitchondria, dictyosomes, nucleus, vacuole; 18. The cell cycle; 19. Vegetative multiplication and cell size reduction; 20. Sexual reproduction; 21. Oogamy; 22. Physiological anisogamy and isogamy; 23. Automixis and parthenogenesis; 24. Auxospore development; 25. Motility; 26. Ecology; 27. Palaeoecology; 28. Concepts in diatom systematics; 29. Evolution and phylogeny; 30. Fossils; 31. Accounts of genera - preliminary notes; 32. Summary of classification; Part II. Generic Atlas: 33. Centric genera; 34. Araphid genera; 35. Raphid genera; Appendix I: new taxa; Appendix II: list of recently described genera; Appendix III: index nominum genericorum; References; Taxonomic index; Subject index.

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Book SynopsisThis unique, concise, beautifully-illustrated guide has been carefully designed for students, teachers and naturalists. User-friendly dichotomous keys lead to the identification of over 650 common and widespread animals and seaweeds of the shore. Each species has detailed notes on diagnostic features and biology. Now with 32 pages of colour.Trade Review'… recommended unreservedly for indoor-based identification work and as a preliminary source of information on the life-cycle and ecology of individual seashore organisms.' The Glasgow NaturalistTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements for illustrations; Introduction; Design and layout of the book; Illustrated guide to the plants and animals of the shore; Seaweeds; Lichens; Anthophyta; Porifera; Cnidaria; Ctenophora; Platyhelminthes; Nemertea; Priapula; Annelida; Mollusca; Arthropoda; Sipuncula; Echiura; Bryozoa; Phoronida; Echinodermata; Hemichordata; Chordata; Plates; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first in-depth summary of the ecology of ferns, with fully-illustrated examples from throughout the world, showing the ecological importance of ferns and their role in conservation, succession and restoration. The book provides a framework for future research for graduate students and professionals in ecology, conservation and land management.Trade Review'This book will be of general interest to those who want to know more about ferns around the world. Despite so much information being presented, it is written in an accessible style with terms usually explained in the text or in the glossary. It will be of especial interest for students as a review of current knowledge and a source of inspiration for those looking for further projects.' Heather S. McHaffie, Annals of Botany'The comprehensive and detailed nature of the treatment might lead you to believe that this scholarly book should be used as a reference. However, the authors and editors have done an excellent job at making this an enjoyable and engaging read for anyone interested in ferns.' Plant Science BulletinTable of Contents1. Ecological importance of ferns Joanne M. Sharpe, Klaus Mehltreter and Lawrence R. Walker; 2. Biogeography of ferns Michael Kessler; 3. Ecological insights from fern population dynamics Joanne M. Sharpe and Klaus Mehltreter; 4. Nutrient ecology of ferns Sarah J. Richardson and Lawrence R. Walker; 5. Fern adaptations to xeric environments Peter Hietz; 6. Ferns, disturbance and succession Lawrence R. Walker and Joanne M. Sharpe; 7. Interactions of ferns with fungi and animals Klaus Mehltreter; 8. Problem ferns: their impact and management Roderick Robinson, Elizabeth Sheffield and Joanne M. Sharpe; 9. Fern conservation Klaus Mehltreter; 10. Current and future directions in fern ecology Lawrence R. Walker, Klaus Mehltreter and Joanne M. Sharpe.

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Book SynopsisWorldwide, Population Ecology is the leading textbook on this titled subject. Written primarily for students, it describes the present state of population ecology in terms that can be readily understood by undergraduates with little or no background in the subject. Carefully chosen experimental examples illustrate each topic, and studies of plants and animals are combined to show how fundamental principles can be derived that apply to both species. Use of complex mathematics ia avoided throughout the book, and what math is necessary is dealt with by examination of real experimental data rather than dull theory. The latest edition of this leading textbook. Adopted as an Open University set text. Trade ReviewOn the second edition. ‘To those familiar with the first addition of Begon & Mortimer’s short text on population ecology, it will come as no surprise to learn that the second addition, like the first addition, is a gem. What may surprise is that the second addition represents a significant improvement of what was already an excellent textbook…It is difficult to criticize a book that has achieved such admirable balance between empiricism vs. theory and unitary vs. modular organisms, all within a compact, inexpensive volume.’ Ecology ‘I doubt that there are many texts that portray the whole field of population ecology as successfully or concisely as does this book. It can be warmly recommended’ Australian Journal of Ecology ‘A zoologist and botanist have made an extremely well coordinated effort in presenting the population ecology of both animals and plants under one title. This textbook reads so smoothly that the reader soon forgets that it was written by two authors instead of one. The concise writing style and liberal use of graphs, tables, and diagrams make this textbook pleasurable to read and easy to understand. This book is accessible reading to anyone interested in population ecology.’ Canadian Field- NaturalistTable of ContentsPreface. Part 1: Single-Species Populations. 1. Describing Populations. 2. Intraspecific Competition. 3. Models of Single-Species Populations. Part 2: Interpecific Interactions. 4. Interspecific Competition. 5. Predation. Part 3: Synthesis. 6. Population Regulation. 7. Beyond Population Ecology. References. Author Index. Organism Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThis completely revised, fourth edition of Introduction to Plant Population Biology continues the approach taken by its highly successful predecessors. Ecological and genetic principles are introduced and theory is made accessible by clear, accurate exposition with plentiful examples. Models and theoretical arguments are developed gradually, requiring a minimum of mathematics. The book emphasizes the particular characteristics of plants that affect their population biology, and evolutionary questions that are particularly relevant for plants. Wherever appropriate, it is shown how ecology and genetics interact, presenting a rounded picture of the population biology of plants. Topics covered include variation and its inheritance, genetic markers including molecular markers, plant breeding systems, ecological genetics, intraspecific interactions, population dynamics, regional dynamics and metapopulations, competition and coexistence, and the evolution of breeding systems and lifTrade ReviewReviews of the fourth edition: "This book covers topics in depth and is really outstanding; it is also one of the best-written textbooks of any kind that I have ever read. I've owned all four editions of this book, which has undergone considerable evolution as co-authors have come and gone, and it has always been very clear, concise, readable and full of ideas." Professor Don Drake, University of Hawaii "...the fourth edition...is still doing a good job of filling its expanded niche as a concise and engaging up-to-date introduction to plant population ecology and evolution written by two knowledgeable leaders in the field" D. Lawrence Venable, University of Arizona, American Journal of Botany 90 (1) 2003. Reviews of the Third Edition: "In upgrading this text, Silvertown and Lovett Doust have performed an important service for plant population biologists, plant ecologists, and others needing an introduction to this fast-growing field. the only book available to accompany an upper-level or beginning graduate course in plant population biology, and it fits in niche well. Plant ecologists are likely to find this book useful as a reference." Review from previous edition, BioScience 1995 "Plant population biology is both desperately important and subtly complex, forming the basis for much ecological work, and the authors are to be congratulated in managing to cram an enormous amount of detail into this wide-ranging text, [...] The use of contemporary examples helps to give the book a fresh and urgent appeal. It should be useful reading for undergraduates whose courses have a plant ecology component, but will also provide a very succinct introduction for postgraduates moving into this field." Roger Delpech, Journal of Biological Education, 2002, 36(4) "The clarity of text, plentiful examples and extensive literature survey make this book indispensable for all students of population biology." Folia Geobotanica, 2002, (37)Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Variation And Its Inheritance In Plant Populations. 3. Evolutionary And Ecological Genetics. 4. Intra-Specific Interactions. 5. Population Dynamics. 6. Dynamics Of Age-Structured And Stage-Structured Populations. 7. Regional Dynamics And Metapopulations. 8. Competition And Coexistence. 9. The Evolution Of Plant Life History: Breeding Systems. 10. The Evolution Of Plant Life History: Germination, Growth, Senescence And Death

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