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Book SynopsisCelebrate the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of plants with a book that revels in the diversity of the botanical world.Plants are truly awe-inspiring. They can be vast, minute, smelly, or spectacularly ugly. Some plants live on their own, or by growing off others; some live by air and water; others are carnivorous, eating the creatures around them; some plants look remarkably like animals; while others have unusual symbolism; and some have special cultural significance. This book explores them all, bringing together the most peculiar and most fascinating plants on the planet – celebrating them in all their diverse splendor.Split into five chapters, covering everything from poisonous plants to painkilling ones, Michael Perry explains exactly what makes each plant special. With exquisitely detailed illustrations of all the different species, this is an informative, humorous, and beautiful gift for all those who love plants – whether they want to grow

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Book SynopsisBased on a twenty-year survey organised by the Botanical Society of Scotland, this is the most extensive and authoritative Flora of Edinburgh and the Lothians to be published since 1927. In addition to a complete Flora of vascular plants in the three Lothian vice-counties, the book includes: specialist chapters on topics ranging from fungi to ferns and from geology and climate to ethnobotany, a substantial Bryophyte Flora of Edinburgh and the Lothians, a discussion of land use changes and the ecological and phytogeographical indications from the survey, a description of the survey and details of the methods used in the compilation of the Flora, and thirty colour and black and white plates, nearly 400 distribution maps and other illustrations.Trade ReviewA mine of information!detailed and authoritative !very readable !The sheer breadth of the information in this volume must make it an invaluable asset to any naturalist interested in lowland Scotland. A handsome and inexpensive volume that handles well ! This is a book that Scottish and northern botanists will not wish to be without. Useful and attractive book. I salute the organisational skill which defined the project's framework and maintained interest over such a long period, producing at the end a book which will indeed be 'of value to Scottish society' ! It is a very valuable contribution to Scottish botany and sets a high standard for future local Floras. A mine of information!detailed and authoritative !very readable !The sheer breadth of the information in this volume must make it an invaluable asset to any naturalist interested in lowland Scotland. A handsome and inexpensive volume that handles well ! This is a book that Scottish and northern botanists will not wish to be without. Useful and attractive book. I salute the organisational skill which defined the project's framework and maintained interest over such a long period, producing at the end a book which will indeed be 'of value to Scottish society' ! It is a very valuable contribution to Scottish botany and sets a high standard for future local Floras.Table of ContentsPreface; List of Plates; List of Authors; Chapter 1. Lothian Landscapes, Geology, Climate and Soil, P. A. Furley and K. A. Smith; Chapter 2. Fossils and Pollen: Indications of the Past Plant Life of the Lothians, W. J. Baird; Chapter 3. Moorland, Wetlands and Forest in the Lothians: The Growing Influence of Humans, P. M. Smith; Chapter 4. Microfungi of the Lothians, S. Helfer; Chapter 5. Macrofungi of the Lothians, R. Watling; Chapter 6. Stoneworts of the Lothians, N. F. Stewart; Chapter 7. Seaweeds of the Lothians, M. Wilkinson; Chapter 8. Lichens of the Lothians, B. J. Coppins; Chapter 9. A Bryophyte Flora of the Lothians, D. F. Chamberlain; Chapter 10. Ferns and Fern Allies of the Lothians, A. F. Dyer and H. S. McHaffie; Chapter 11. The Earlier Study of the Plants of Edinburgh and the Lothians, P. M. Smith; Chapter 12. The Botany of the Lothians Project, M. P. Cochrane, R. O. D. Dixon, J. Muscott, and P. M. Smith; Chapter 13. A Flora of the Lothians, J. Muscott, D. R. McKean and H. E. Jackson; Chapter 14. Casual and Invasive Aliens, D. R. McKean; Chapter 15. Notes from the Vice-counties, J. Muscott, D. R. McKean, A. J. Silverside and H. E. Jackson; Chapter 16. Phytogeography of the Lothians, P. M. Smith; Chapter 17. The Habitats, Distribution and Ecology of Plants in Edinburgh and the Lothians, P. M. Smith; Chapter 18. Land Use in the Lothians, G. Russell; Chapter 19. Ethnobotany of the Lothians, G. E. Kenicer and T. M. Darwin; References; List of Contributors to the Botany of the Lothians Project; Gazetteer; List of Synonyms; Index of Flora; General Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is a history of the trees, woodlands and forests of Scotland and of the people who used them.Trade ReviewBeautifully illustrated with photographs, prints, sketches and maps, and clearly written, this is a fascinating historical introduction to the complex association between people and woods in Scotland. A detailed, richly-illustrated exploration of the varied ways in which people have interacted with woodlands in Scotland...an enjoyable and seamless read, from which both specialists and general readers will profit. The writing is lively and uniform! well illustrated! highly recommended This is a milestone book, with a very readable summary in non-technical language of what we know about the history of woods and their relationship with people since the last ice age, 10,000 years ago ! This is a great book for people who share a fascination with woodlands and how they came to be like they are. Everyone who is interested in Scotland's woodlands should read it. This is an attractive publication with a nice cover design, and inside the eye is drawn immediately to some excellent colour plates. In addition there are also no less than 89 black and white plates and 17 figures .. .naturalists with an interest in environmental history will find it a worthwhile addition to their library Beautifully illustrated with photographs, prints, sketches and maps, and clearly written, this is a fascinating historical introduction to the complex association between people and woods in Scotland. A detailed, richly-illustrated exploration of the varied ways in which people have interacted with woodlands in Scotland...an enjoyable and seamless read, from which both specialists and general readers will profit. The writing is lively and uniform! well illustrated! highly recommended This is a milestone book, with a very readable summary in non-technical language of what we know about the history of woods and their relationship with people since the last ice age, 10,000 years ago ! This is a great book for people who share a fascination with woodlands and how they came to be like they are. Everyone who is interested in Scotland's woodlands should read it. This is an attractive publication with a nice cover design, and inside the eye is drawn immediately to some excellent colour plates. In addition there are also no less than 89 black and white plates and 17 figures .. .naturalists with an interest in environmental history will find it a worthwhile addition to their library

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Book SynopsisThis is a history of the trees, woodlands and forests of Scotland and of the people who used them.Trade ReviewBeautifully illustrated with photographs, prints, sketches and maps, and clearly written, this is a fascinating historical introduction to the complex association between people and woods in Scotland. Scottish Economic and Social History A detailed, richly-illustrated exploration of the varied ways in which people have interacted with woodlands in Scotland...an enjoyable and seamless read, from which both specialists and general readers will profit. Landscape History The writing is lively and uniform! well illustrated! highly recommended Choice This is a milestone book, with a very readable summary in non-technical language of what we know about the history of woods and their relationship with people since the last ice age, 10,000 years ago ! This is a great book for people who share a fascination with woodlands and how they came to be like they are. Everyone who is interested in Scotland's woodlands should read it. Reforesting Scotland This is an attractive publication with a nice cover design, and inside the eye is drawn immediately to some excellent colour plates. In addition there are also no less than 89 black and white plates and 17 figures .. .naturalists with an interest in environmental history will find it a worthwhile addition to their library BSS News Beautifully illustrated with photographs, prints, sketches and maps, and clearly written, this is a fascinating historical introduction to the complex association between people and woods in Scotland. A detailed, richly-illustrated exploration of the varied ways in which people have interacted with woodlands in Scotland...an enjoyable and seamless read, from which both specialists and general readers will profit. The writing is lively and uniform! well illustrated! highly recommended This is a milestone book, with a very readable summary in non-technical language of what we know about the history of woods and their relationship with people since the last ice age, 10,000 years ago ! This is a great book for people who share a fascination with woodlands and how they came to be like they are. Everyone who is interested in Scotland's woodlands should read it. This is an attractive publication with a nice cover design, and inside the eye is drawn immediately to some excellent colour plates. In addition there are also no less than 89 black and white plates and 17 figures .. .naturalists with an interest in environmental history will find it a worthwhile addition to their library

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Book SynopsisExamining all the native flowering plants and ferns (3500--4000 species), as well as major crop and amenity plants of economic importance, the Flora covers Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Bibliography; List of Tribes and Genera in Volume 5 Part 1; List of Figures; Plan of Flora; Poaceae (Gramineae); Maps; Index to Names.

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Book SynopsisDescribes various known species native or naturalised to British Columbia, and accompanies each with comparative illustrations.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on information shared by Indigenous botanical experts and collaborators, the ethnographic and historical record, and from linguistics, palaeobotany, archaeology, phytogeography, and other fields, this book weaves together a complex understanding of the traditions of use and management of plant resources in this vast region.Trade Review"This magisterial work - exploring the deep, abiding, and ever-evolving relationships between plants and indigenous peoples - is monumental in its scope and depth. It is authoritative, accessible, full of wonderful anecdotes and stories, and will interest scholars of North American anthropology, geography, botany, and ecology, as well as general readers." Thomas F. Thornton, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford "Nancy Turner's books are vital repositories of botanical and cultural lore, but more essentially they are road maps to wonder. Ancient Pathways, Ancestral Knowledge is clearly her opus, the culmination of more than five decades of research and insight. I "Written from a deep love and respect for both people and plants, and an obvious desire for global human cooperation in the face of environmental planetary peril, Turner's message, through over 1000 pages, is simple: "We have to find ways to look after ea

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Book SynopsisAn up-to-date checklist of the current valid taxonomy for all vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens in British Columbia.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Systematic Lists of Scientific Names Vascular Plants Bryophytes Lichens Part 2: Alphabetical List of Scientific Names Part 3: Alphabetical List of Common Names Appendix: Excluded Names

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Book SynopsisIncrease the effectiveness of prevention programs by altering community and social settings! Understanding Ecological Programming: Merging Theory, Research, and Practice contains vital information to help you become a better community-based program designer using ecological programming. Focused on the basic concept of the ecological programming model—that people’s behaviors cannot be separated from their settings—this book provides examples that clarify how ecological applications in programs increase their effectiveness. With tables, figures, assessment tools, and studies of programs currently using ecological or similar approaches, this book will show you how to change the individual’s environment to prevent further ruinous behavior. This book will help you find the answers to such questions as: what is an ecological social program? what are the components of ecological programming? what do real programs tTable of Contents Introduction: Understanding Ecological Programming: Merging Theory, Research, and Practice (Susan Scherffius Jakes and Craig C. Brookins) Understanding Ecological Programming: Evaluating Program Structure Through a Comprehensive Assessment Tool (Susan Scherffius Jakes) The Adolescent Diversion Project: 25 Years of Research on an Ecological Model of Intervention (Emilie Phillips Smith, Angela M. Wolf, Dan M. Cantillon, Oseela Thomas, and William S. Davidson) A Multidimensional Ecological Examination of a Youth Development Program for Military Dependent Youth (Daniel F. Perkins and Lynne M. Borden) Cultivating Capacity: Outcomes of a Statewide Support System for Prevention Coalitions (Roger E. Mitchell, Brenda Stone-Wiggins, John F. Stevenson, and Paul Florin) Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisIn the great tradition of Darwin''s Voyage of the Beagle, this book is a first-person narrative of daunting travel and scientific discovery in the little-known country of Myanmar. Dr. Kress explored many areas in this enigmatic country, surveying its teak forests, bamboo thickets, timber plantations, rivers, and mangroves to document its incredible botanical diversity. Myanmar is one of the great biodiversity hot spots in Asia, but because of its social isolation and reputation for political repression it has been closed to - or avoided by - many scientists. Nevertheless, Dr. Kress was determined to search for and record plants that had not been studied since they were first discovered by Western botanists over a century ago. Among the rarities he came upon was a new species of plant called the weeping goldsmith, a ginger flower whose Burmese name was derived from the legend that the local goldsmiths were reduced to tears because none of their own creations could rival its exquisiteness. Dr. Kress also relates how he came to appreciate the people and culture of Myanmar through an understanding of their flora, natural habitats, and human-dominated environments. Included are fascinating excerpts from his field journals that serve as counterpoints to the accounts of earlier plant explorers. Illustrating the text are some 200 of Dr. Kress''s own colour photographs of the incredible plants, people, landscapes, and temples he witnessed in his travels as well as 30 archival images of Burma taken by past explorers. The back matter features an illustrated portfolio of representative native plants. This lively armchair exploration should appeal to a general readership as well as to botanists, conservationists, and environmentalists.Trade ReviewPraise for The Weeping Goldsmith: - A Booklist Top 10 Science & Technology Book of 2009 "A fascinating memoir...engagingly written and beautifully illustrated. Highly Recommended" - ChoiceTable of ContentsTable of Contents from: The Weeping Goldsmith Prologue 1. The Weeping Goldsmith 2. Waiting in Rangoon 3. Ancient Cities and Sacred Mountains 4. The Arrival of the Monsoon 5. Across Two Rivers 6. Buddhas Garden 7. The Choir of Cicadas 8. Paradise in Maymyo 9. Up the Chindwin River 10. Dust, Jade, and Prostitutes 11. The Arakan Capital at Mrauk U: Through Bamboo Hell 12. Buddhist Reverence and Respect Help Protect the Forests 13. Mt. Victoria: Walking in the Steps of a Giant 14. Why the Goldsmith Weeps Epilogue Acknowledgements Endnotes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisPublished in Association with Selby Botanical Gardens Press "The hundreds of orchid genera and thousands of species can seem unbelievably complex, but they are beautiful, mysterious, and alluring. Therefore we want reliable ways in which to refer to...Trade Review"Alrich and Higgins offer a comprehensive guide to the identification and taxonomic etymology of nearly 2550 color-coded orchid species, including fossilized and pre-Linnaean types in addition to invalidated variants. Paragraph-long entries are organized alphabetically by genus name and are accompanied either by drawings or full-color photographs. Excised from their backgrounds, the illustrations focus solely on contour and interior morphology, rather than surrounding environment. The book opens with a fascinating flora profile, including cellular diagrams, physiological descriptions, and a further reading list. Highly recommended for all botanical collections.""The authors of The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Illustrated Dictionary of Orchid Genera set themselves the task to locate and briefly describe all orchid genus names found in the literature up to 2007. Including genera known only from fossil records, published before Linnaeus, validly published but not accepted, etc., the entries number more than three times the 850 genera recognized today. Following an overview describing the anatomy, physiology, and biology of orchids, the entries for each genus are given a color-coded classification system indicating status of accepted use and other variables. There are publication notes on the name (including variants and misspellings), its etymology, and, when appropriate, the number of species, geographic range, and a brief synopsis of the genus. Each page is embellished with one to six lovely thumbnail illustrations of selected blooms. The last 50 pages provide supplementary information: publication abbreviations, acknowledgments, a glossary, taxonomists, and an illustration index.... It is a good value worthy of consideration for any botany and gardening collection." -- Linda Scarth, Booklist"The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Illustrated Dictionary of Orchid Genera balances the needs of amateur orchid enthusiasts with those of the professional orchidologist, and its layout is very clean and easy to read. This book is not merely a list of names, nor is it a comprehensive treatment of the entire Orchidaceae. It is refreshingly something in between and 'just right' for the office or the home library." -- Kenneth M. Cameron, Director, Wisconsin State Herbarium, and Associate Professor of Botany, University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Book SynopsisGardeners of today take for granted the many varieties of geraniums, narcissi, marigolds, roses, and other beloved flowers for their gardens. Few give any thought at all to how this incredible abundance came to be or to the people who spent a good part of their lives creating it.Trade Review“Taylor, a ‘snapper-up of unconsidered trifles,’ discusses plantsmen and women as if they were fascinating neighbors (her vignettes of the Hemus sisters and their sweet pea cultivars are delicious), and although her anecdotes are blessedly breezy, her encyclopedia is exhaustive.” * Publishers Weekly *“After reading Taylor, I will embark with new eyes on the glorious weeks which are now beginning, the season of lilacs and rhododendrons, lupins, delphiniums, roses and sweet peas. Many of the best have been bred for us, but their breeders were never saddled with a loathsome student loan. They learned by observation and were impelled by what Taylor calls a ‘vision of loveliness.’” * The Financial Times *“Many gardeners enjoy the floral products of plant breeding, such as Narcissus ‘King Alfred’ or the old-fashioned Dorothy Perkins rose, without giving a thought to their origins. In Visions of Loveliness, Judith M. Taylor brings to life the ‘creators’ of these ornamental plants and many others in a way that will give you new appreciation for flowers of all kinds.” * The American Gardener *“…For a gardener who likes a little history with their blooms, it’s fascinating.” * The Plain Dealer *“Family feuds, wily businessmen, obsessions with form and color — the history of flower breeding is a veritable botanical soap opera.…After you’ve read these engrossing tales, you’ll look wonderingly at the sweet peas, lilies and other traditional favorites that gardeners admire today.” * The Columbus Dispatch *“Visions of Loveliness is a fascinating compilation of the history of some of America’s most beloved garden plants, celebrating the work of key gardeners and plant breeders in many parts of the world. This work fills an important gap in our understanding of early ornamental plant breeding and selection.”“Behind each cultivar there is both a story and a breeder. Unfortunately, all too often, these stories remain untold and remarkable efforts and achievements are forgotten. Judith Taylor…brings alive the stories of breeders who, in the past, have made a contribution to the cultivated plants we have today.”“Visions of Loveliness is a great and original work that will be enjoyed all over the world for years to come.”“Judith Taylor has written an amazing account of the origin of all our plant forms, featuring the exciting work of the intrepid plant hunters, but going much further…. This is a fascinating account that is a must, for any serious gardener.”Table of Contents* Preface* Introduction*Part 1. History of Plant Breeding in Europe and America*Chapter 1. The Compression of History** The Development of Scientific Botany* New Movement in Horticulture* The Mutability of Species* Prosperity Resulting from Plant Hybridization* Advances in Biological Thought* Combining Theory with Empiricism* Ancient Chinese Advances*Chapter 2. The Onrush of New plants** Distribution of the Imported Plants* Exotic Plants Now Commonplace*Part 2. Important Flower Breeders*Chapter 3. Flower Breeders in Europe** Ernst Benary* Blackmore and Langdon, or a Brief Treatise on the Delphiniums* Karl Foerster* Carter's Tested Seeds: A Meditation upon the Sweet Pea* Haage & Schmidt* Thomas Laxton* Victor Lemoine* George Russell* Sutton's Seeds* Louis Van Houtte* Vilmorin-Andrieux*Chapter 4. Flower Breeders in the United States** George Ball* Luther Burbank* W. Atlee Burpee* Ellwanger and Barry* Claude Hope* Frank Reinelt*Part 3. Plants by Genus*Chapter 5. Shrubs** Azalea and Rhododendron* Camellia* Hydrangea* Lilac* Magnolia* Rose*Chapter 6. Herbaceous plants** Begonia* Dahlia* Hemerocallis (the Daylily) Lily* Marigold* Narcissus* Orchid* Pelargonium* Peony* Sweet Pea* Acknowledgments* Appendix: Benary Hybrids* Notes* Recommended Readings* Index

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Book SynopsisA Stanford University Press classic.

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of The Plants of Pennsylvania is the authoritative guide to identifying the nearly 3,400 species of flowering plants, ferns, and gymnosperms native or naturalized in the Commonwealth. It features a complete reorganization into a genetic scheme that reflects recent advances in our understanding of plant relationships.Trade Review"Finally, an illustrated guide to the flora of Pennsylvania written by highly respected authorities! A highly technical but user-friendly manual; every serious amateur and professional naturalist in Pennsylvania will want a copy." * Larry J. Schweiger, President, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, commenting on the first edition *"Indispensable. . . . It covers all of Pennsylvania's vascular plants. . . . In addition to its usefulness in teaching, this book is a vital research tool. . . . Gardeners, amateur botanists, and naturalists will find The Plants of Pennsylvania to be practical, accessible, and a joy to use." * Rhodora *Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments Introduction How to Use the Manual Symbols and Abbreviations Collecting and Preserving Plant Specimens Brief Floristic Description of Pennsylvania Endangered and Threatened Species Programs General Keys to Families Master key Sectional keys Spore-bearing Vascular Plants Gymnosperms Basal Angiosperms Monocots Ceratophyllales Magnoliids Dicots Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisPlants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides readers with an extensive tour into their workings.

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative volume provides a comprehensive guide to the 282 species of woody plants found in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and Eastern Missouri.

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Book SynopsisEugene Wofford provide notes on practical uses for the plants, including food, medicine, fiber, and weapons.Winter identification of woody plants can be a daunting exercise, but Jones and Wofford present clear and authoritative information that can help anyone spot these species in the wild.

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Book Synopsis* Provides a unique contribution to our understanding and vision for the sustainable use of bio-based material * Explores the many facets of the plant cell wall * Chapters written by an international body of researchers.Table of ContentsContributors. Preface. Acknowledgments. Part 1: Cell Wall Assembly and Function: New Frontiers. 1. Tracheid and Sclereid Differentiation in Callus Cultures of Pinus radiata D. Don: Toward an In Vitro System for Analyzing Gene Function: Ralf Möller, Armando G. McDonald, Christian Walter, Philip J. Harris. 2. Optimizing for Multiple Functions – Mechanical and Structural Contributions of Cellulose Microfibrils and Lignin in Strengthening Tissues: Lothar Köhler, Frank W. Ewers, and Frank W. Telewski. 3. Mechanics of the Wood Cell Wall: Ingo Burgert, Jozef Keckes, and Peter Fratzl. 4. Prediction of Wood Structural Patterns in Trees using Ecological Models of Plant Water Relations: Barbara Gartner. 5. Preparation and Properties of Cellulose/Xylan Nanocomposites: Sofia Dammström, Wolfgang Glasser, and Paul Gatenholm. Part 2: Probing Cell Wall Structure: Advances in Analysis. 6. Determining Xylem Cell Wall Properties Using Model Plant Species: Lloyd Donaldson. 7. The Temperature Dependence of Wood Relaxations: A Molecular Probe of the Woody Cell Wall: Marie-Pierre Laborie. 8. Rapid Estimation of Tracheid Morphological Characteristics of Green and Dry Wood by Near Infrared Spectroscopy: Laurence R. Schimleck, Christian Mora, and Richard F. Daniels. 9. Potential titles: Characterization of Wood and Wood Composites by FTIR Chemical Imaging/Advanced Analytical Tools for Characterization of Wood: Nicole Labbé, Timothy Rials, and Steve Kelley. 10. Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Monitoring of the Diffusion Process of Deuterium-Labeled Molecules in Wood: Satoru Tsuchikawa and H.W. Siesler. 11. Wood Stiffness by X-Ray Diffractometry: Robert Evans. Part 3: Mesostructure and Applications: Science in Practice. 12. Selected Mesostructure Properties in Loblolly Pine from Arkansas Plantations: David E. Kretschmann, Steven M. Cramer, Roderic Lakes, and Troy Schmidt. 13. Changes of Microfibril Angle after Radial Compression of Loblolly Pine Earlywood Specimens: Chih-Lin Huang. 14. Variation in Kink and Curl of Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) Fibers: Brian Via, Todd F. Shupe, Leslie H. Groom, Michael Stine, and Chi-Leung So. 15. Effect of chemical fractionation treatments on silicon dioxide in the cell wall of Oryza sativa: Maria Inglesby, Delilah F. Wood, and Gregory M. Gray. 16. Characterization of Water Soluble Components from MDF Fibers: Armando McDonald, Andrew B. Clare, and A. Roger Meder. 17. Effects of Refining Pressure on the Properties of Individual Wood Fibers: Leslie H. Groom, Chi-Leung So, Thomas Elder, Thomas Pesacreta, and Timothy G. Rials. 18. Wood Structure and Adhesive Bond Strength: Charles R. Frihart. 19. Adhesion Mechanisms of Durable Wood Adhesive Bonds: Douglas J. Gardner. Index

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and mechanistic perspective on fruit ripening, emphasizing commonalities and differences between fruit groups and ripening processes. Fruits are an essential part of the human diet and contain important phytochemicals that provide protection against heart disease and cancers.Table of ContentsContents List of Contributors ix Preface xi Chapter 1 Biochemistry of Fruit Ripening 1 Sonia Osorio and Alisdair R. Fernie Introduction 1 Central Carbon Metabolism 4 Ethylene in Ripening 7 Polyamines 9 Volatiles 10 Cell Wall Metabolism 11 Concluding Remarks 13 References 13 Chapter 2 Fruit—An Angiosperm Innovation 21 Sandra Knapp and Amy Litt Introduction 21 Fruit in the Fossil Record 30 Fruit Variation and Angiosperm Phylogeny 32 Fruit Development 33 Fruit as a Driver of Angiosperm Diversity 36 Acknowledgments 38 References 38 Chapter 3 Ethylene and the Control of Fruit Ripening 43 Don Grierson Introduction 43 Ethylene and Climacteric and Nonclimacteric Fruits 46 A Molecular Explanation for System-1 and System-2 Ethylene 48 Ethylene and Ripening Gene Networks in Flower and Fruit Development 53 Ethylene Perception and Signaling 54 Ethylene Response Factors 60 Ethylene and Ripening Gene Expression 60 Conclusions 67 Acknowledgments 68 References 68 Chapter 4 Carotenoid Biosynthesis and Chlorophyll Degradation 75 Peter M. Bramley Introduction 75 Distribution of Carotenoids and Chlorophylls in Fruit 75 Chlorophyll Degradation and Recycling 78 Carotenoids and Carotenoid Metabolites 82 Future Perspectives 100 Acknowledgments 102 Bibliography 102 Chapter 5 Phenylpropanoid Metabolism and Biosynthesis of Anthocyanins 117 Laura Jaakola Introduction 117 Cinnamic Acids 119 Monolignols, Lignans, and Lignin 120 Coumarins 120 Stilbenoids 122 Flavonoids 122 Engineering Elevated Levels of Flavonoids and Other Phenylpropanoids 128 Conclusion 129 References 129 Chapter 6 Biosynthesis of Volatile Compounds 135 Antonio Granell and Jose Luis Rambla Introduction 135 Metabolic Pathways 136 Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci for Volatiles 152 Metabolic Engineering of the Fruit Volatile Pathways 153 Future Perspectives 154 References 155 Chapter 7 Cell Wall Architecture and Metabolism in Ripening Fruit and the Complex Relationship with Softening 163 Eliel Ruiz-May and Jocelyn K.C. Rose Introduction 163 Building Blocks of Fruit Cell Walls 164 The Architecture of Fruit Cell Walls 168 Cell Wall Dynamics in Ripening Fruit 171 The Cuticular Cell Wall and Fruit Softening 177 Summary 179 Acknowledgments 180 References 180 Chapter 8 Regulatory Networks Controlling Ripening 189 Betsy Ampopho, Natalie Chapman, Graham B. Seymour, and James J. Giovannoni Hormonal Control 189 Genetic Networks 191 Epigenetic Regulation 200 References 201 Index 207

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Book Synopsis* Details the study of structures and processes involved in sexual reproduction in plants * Focuses on economically important species * Presents research and hypotheses with the added benefit of definition of technical terms.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Stamen and Androecium. 3. Pollen Development—Theme and Variations. 4. Pollen Development—Details of Stages. 5. Carpel and Gynoecium. 6. Ovule and Embryo Sac. 7. Pollination and Pollen-Stigma Interaction. 8. Pollen Germination, pollen Tube Growth, and Double Fertilization. 9. Endosperm. 10. The Embryo

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Book SynopsisBringing together critical plant studies, ecocriticism, and environmental humanities, James Perrin Warren argues that Thoreau’s botanical excursions establish a meeting ground of science and the humanities that is only now ready to be recognized by readers of American literature and environmental literature.Trade Review“Thoreau's Botany has the potential to make a significant contribution to the scholarship on Thoreau and Transcendentalist studies, as well as the fields of environmental and ecological studies. It is well researched and offers a valuable portrayal of Thoreau’s gradual development into serious botanical research and efforts to develop a comprehensive understanding and treatment of plants as our true companions in nature and its life. Warren's extensive close reading of the essay "Autumnal Tints" represents a high point, and the author's disquisition on Walden’s Sand Foliage passage is particularly outstanding.” - David M. Robinson, Oregon State University, author of Natural Life: Thoreau’s Worldly Transcendentalism“When Covid forced Jim Warren into a long spell of isolation in New Mexico’s arid Jemez Mountains, he found himself on an unexpected journey into "plant thinking," with Thoreau as his botanical guide into a new mode of awareness, a new way of knowing. In this illuminating book, Warren tracks Thoreau’s own experimental journey into a dynamic natural world that is thinking all the time, where plants become words spoken by the soil, bespeaking the vital language of the Earth. In this new way of understanding "the limits and possibilities of language," Warren finds, with Thoreau, a reconnection to faith in the human ability to divine meaning, even in the hard-used, drought-stricken terrain of the Anthropocene.” - Laura Dassow Walls, University of Notre Dame, author of Henry David Thoreau: A LifeTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction: Thoreau’s Botanical Turn 1. The Two Botanical Excursions of The Maine Woods 2. Cape Cod and the Seven Excursions 3. Walden as Botanical Excursion 4. Thoreau's Kalendar: Reading the Journal through Plants 5. The Dispersion of Seeds and the Writer’s Faithful Record 6. Wild Fruits and Transformative Perceptions Epilogue: Walking in the Anthropocene Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBringing together critical plant studies, ecocriticism, and environmental humanities, James Perrin Warren argues that Thoreau’s botanical excursions establish a meeting ground of science and the humanities that is only now ready to be recognized by readers of American literature and environmental literature.Trade Review“Thoreau's Botany has the potential to make a significant contribution to the scholarship on Thoreau and Transcendentalist studies, as well as the fields of environmental and ecological studies. It is well researched and offers a valuable portrayal of Thoreau’s gradual development into serious botanical research and efforts to develop a comprehensive understanding and treatment of plants as our true companions in nature and its life. Warren's extensive close reading of the essay "Autumnal Tints" represents a high point, and the author's disquisition on Walden’s Sand Foliage passage is particularly outstanding.” - David M. Robinson, Oregon State University, author of Natural Life: Thoreau’s Worldly Transcendentalism“When Covid forced Jim Warren into a long spell of isolation in New Mexico’s arid Jemez Mountains, he found himself on an unexpected journey into "plant thinking," with Thoreau as his botanical guide into a new mode of awareness, a new way of knowing. In this illuminating book, Warren tracks Thoreau’s own experimental journey into a dynamic natural world that is thinking all the time, where plants become words spoken by the soil, bespeaking the vital language of the Earth. In this new way of understanding "the limits and possibilities of language," Warren finds, with Thoreau, a reconnection to faith in the human ability to divine meaning, even in the hard-used, drought-stricken terrain of the Anthropocene.” - Laura Dassow Walls, University of Notre Dame, author of Henry David Thoreau: A LifeTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction: Thoreau’s Botanical Turn 1. The Two Botanical Excursions of The Maine Woods 2. Cape Cod and the Seven Excursions 3. Walden as Botanical Excursion 4. Thoreau's Kalendar: Reading the Journal through Plants 5. The Dispersion of Seeds and the Writer’s Faithful Record 6. Wild Fruits and Transformative Perceptions Epilogue: Walking in the Anthropocene Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe history of mining is replete with controversy of which much is related to environmental damage and consequent community outrage. Over recent decades, this has led to increased pressure to improve the environmental and social performance of mining operations, particularly in developing countries. The industry has responded by embracing the ideals of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Mining and the Environment identifies and discusses the wide range of social and environmental issues pertaining to mining, with particular reference to mining in developing countries, from where many of the project examples and case studies have been selected. Following an introductory overview of pressing issues, the book illustrates how environmental and social impact assessment, such as defined in The Equator Principles, integrates with the mining lifecycle and how environmental and social management aims to eliminate the negative and accentuate theTable of ContentsMinerals, Wealth, and Progress. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment - Protection Before Exploitation. Health Impact Assessment. Involving the Public - Forging Partnerships and Trust. The Anatomy of a Mine. Mining Methods Vary Widely - From Excavation to In-situ Leaching. Converting Minerals to Metals - From Ore to Finished Product. Our Environment - A Set of Natural and Man-made Features. The Baseline - Understanding the Host Environment. Identifying and Evaluating Impacts - Linking Cause and Effect. Cumulative and Transboundary Impact Assessment. Emphasizing Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring - Managing What Matters. Metals, Their Biological Functions and Harmful Impacts - Metals are Naturally Occurring Elements. Coal - Its Use as Fuel, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Was the Environmental Assessment Adequate? Identifying Issues, Finding Solutions. The Range of Environmental and Social Concerns - Separating Fact From Fantasy. Land Acquisition and Resettlement - When Property and Development Rights Collide. Community Development - Ensuring Long Term Benefits. Indigenous Peoples Issues - Respecting the Differences. Gender in the Mining Industry. Biodiversity and Conservation. Acid Rock Drainage - The Unseen Legacy. Tailings Disposal - Concepts and Practices. Approaches to Waste Rock Disposal - Issues and Risks. Erosion - The Perpetual Disruptive Forces of Water and Wind. Mine Closure - It is not Over When it is Over. Looking Ahead.

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Book SynopsisContrasts the way in which Anishinaabe botanical knowledge is presented in the academic record with how it is preserved in Anishinaabe culture. Wendy Makoons Geniusz seeks to open a dialogue to discuss methods for decolonizing existing texts and to develop innovative approaches for conducting more culturally meaningful research in the future.

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Book SynopsisThis text studies the ecology of animals, plants and their habitats and promotes awareness of pressing environmental issues. The eight informative chapters deliver environmental messages and supply insights into the natural world and the ecologists who investigate its many mysteries.

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Book SynopsisA collection of previously unpublished essays written by two pioneering plant scientists, who worked together for many decades at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis, USA, identifying and interpreting plant remains from archaeological sites all over North America.

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Book SynopsisThe relationship between John Abbot and William Swainson - who never met in person - is explored in this volume. The book also showcases, for the first time, the complete set of original, full-color illustrations discovered in 1977 in the Alexander Turnbull Library in Wellington, New Zealand.Trade Review“This beautifully illustrated work represents the 19th-century collaboration between two artist-naturalists, John Abbot (1751–c.1840) and William Swainson (1789–1855). This complete set of Abbot’s original, full-color drawings includes beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, and moths. It should delight naturalists, artists, and historians of science.”- CHOICE;“I believe this work, by including reproductions of 104 drawings, will add substantively to the limited information available to the public about Abbot and his devotion to entomology during the early part of the ‘golden age’ of natural history.”- Gary R. Mullen, coeditor of Philip Henry Gosse’s Letters from Alabama: Chiefly Relating to Natural History;“A panoply of winged insects comes brilliantly to life in Janice Neri’s studious account of John Abbott’s never-before-published entomological drawings. Their global journey—from the tidewaters of Georgia to the windy shores of Wellington—reveals a naturalist’s world that is as interconnected as it is fragile and fleeting, like the delicate wings of a rare butterfly, observed for a moment until it flies away.”- Neil Safier, director and librarian, John Carter Brown Library;“Janice Neri’s keen eye for beautiful images that illuminate the entwinement of art and science is alive in this analysis of a much-traveled and hitherto unstudied set of watercolors. These images depict some of the most perplexing subjects of natural history—the life cycles and metamorphoses of insects, matters at the heart of the study of nature for centuries. Her sensitive historical account of the people and places that gave rise to this investigation and produced these images takes us back to a time when natural history could be a business, a mark of gentility and status, and a type of knowledge that promised an escape from such human structures. Thanks to Nummedal and Calhoun, Neri’s voice emerges loud and clear from this intelligent and informative account.”- Pamela H. Smith, author of The Business of Alchemy: Science and Culture in the Holy Roman Empire and The Body of the Artisan: Art and Experience in the Scientific Revolution

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Book SynopsisAlabama is blessed with a staggering diversity of tree species. Trees of Alabama offers an accessible guide to the most notable species occurring widely in the state, forming its renewable forest resources and underpinning its rich green blanket of natural beauty.Trade ReviewSamuelson's book is the best available tree identification tool for Alabama because it has an emphasis on the southeast where species complexes tend to be more confusing." - John L. Clark, associate professor of biological sciences, University of Alabama (2005-2015) and Aldo Leopold Distinguished Teaching Chair, The Lawrenceville School (2015-2018)Table of Contents Introduction 1 How to Identify Trees 2 Identification Features 3 Guides to the Identification of Trees Guides to Gymnosperm (Cypress and Pine) Families Guides to Angiosperm (all other) Families 4 Species Accounts of Alabama Trees Cypress Family (Cupressaceae) [1]Atlantic White-cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) [2]Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana) [3]Pondcypress (Taxodium ascendens) [4]Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) Pine Family (Pinaceae) [5]Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata) [6]Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii) [7]Spruce Pine (Pinus glabra) [8]Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) [9]Pond Pine (Pinus serotina) [10]Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) [11]Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) [12]Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana) [13]Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) Moscatel Family (Adoxaceae) [14]Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum) Sweetgum Family (Altingiaceae) [15]Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) Cashew Family (Anacardiaceae) [16]Smoketree (Cotinus obovatus) [17]Winged Sumac (Rhus coppallinum) [18]Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) [19]Poison-sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) Custard-Apple Family (Annonaceae) [20]Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Holly Family (Aquifoliaceae) [21]Large Gallberry (Ilex coriacea) [22]Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) [23]American Holly (Ilex opaca) [24]Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) Ginseng Family (Araliaceae) [25]Devil's Walkingstick (Aralia spinosa) Birch Family (Betulaceae) [26]Hazel Alder (Alnus serrulata) [27]Black Birch (Betula lenta) [28]River Birch (Betula nigra) [29]Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) [30]Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) Catalpa Family (Bignoniaceae) [31]Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) Strawberry-Shrub Family (Calycanthaceae) [32]Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) Cannabis and Hop Family (Cannabaceae) [33]Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata) [34]Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) [35]Georgia Hackberry (Celtis tenuifolia) Dogwood Family (Cornaceae) [36]Alternate-leaf Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) [37]Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) [38]Water Tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) [39]Swamp Tupelo (Nyssa biflora) [40]Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica) Ebony Family (Ebenaceae) [41]Common Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) Heath Family (Ericaceae) [42]Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) [43]Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboretum) Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae) [44]Chinese Tallowtree (Triadica sebifera) Bean or Pea Family (Fabaceae) [45]Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) [46]Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) [47]Honeylocust (Gleditsia triancanthos) [48]Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) Beech Family (Fagaceae) [49]American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) [50]Allegheny Chinkapin (Castanea pumila) [51]American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) [52]White Oak (Quercus alba) [53]Bluff Oak (Quercus austrina) [54]Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) [55]Durand Oak (Quercus durandii) [56]Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata) [57]Laurel Oak (Quercus hemisphaerica) [58]Bluejack Oak (Quercus incana) [59]Turkey Oak (Quercus laevis) [60]Swamp Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) [61]Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata) [62]Sand Post Oak (Quercus margarettiae) [63]Blackjack Oak (Quercus marilandica) [64]Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) [65]Chestnut Oak (Quercus montana) [66]Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) [67]Water Oak (Quercus nigra) [68]Cherrybark Oak (Quercus pagoda) [69]Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) [70]Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) [71]Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) [72]Post Oak (Quercus stellata) [73]Nuttall Oak (Quercus texana) [74]Black Oak (Quercus velutina) [75]Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) Walnut Family (Juglandaceae) [76]Water Hickory (Carya aquatica) [77]Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) [78]Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) [79]Pecan (Carya illinoinensis) [80]Shellbark Hickory (Carya laciniosa) [81]Nutmeg Hickory (Carya myristiciformis) [82]Red Hickory (Carya ovalis) [83]Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) [84]Sand Hickory (Carya pallida) [85]Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) [86]Butternut (Juglans cinerea) [87]Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Laurel Family (Lauraceae) [88]Redbay (Persea borbonia) [89]Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Magnolia Family (Magnoliaceae) [90]Tulip-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) [91]Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata) [92]Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) [93]Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) [94]Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) [95]Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) Hibiscus or Mallow Family (Malvaceae) [96]Basswood (Tilia americana) Mahogany Family (Meliaceae) [97]Chinaberry (Melia azedarach) Fig Family (Moraceae) [98]Osage-orange (Maclura pomifera) [99]Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) Wax-Myrtle Family (Myricaceae) [100]Southern Bayberry (Morella cerifera) Olive Family (Oleaceae) [101]Fringe-tree (Chionanthus virginicus) [102]White Ash (Fraxinus americana) [103]Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) [104]Devilwood (Osmanthus americanus) Sycamore Family (Platanaceae) [105]Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Buckthorn Family (Rhamnaceae) [106]Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana) Rose Family (Rosaceae) [107]Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) [108]Hawthorns (Crataegus spp.) [109]Southern Crabapple (Malus angustifolia) [110]Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia) [111]Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana) [112]Mexican Plum (Prunus mexicana) [113]Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) Rue Family (Rutaceae) [114]Hercules’-club (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis) Willow or Poplar Family (Salicaceae) [115]Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) [116]Black Willow (Salix nigra) Soapberry Family (Sapindaceae) [117]Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava) [118]Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) [119]Florida Maple (Acer floridanum) [120]Chalk Maple (Acer leucoderme) [121]Boxelder (Acer negundo) [122]Red Maple (Acer rubrum) [123]Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) [124]Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Sapodilla Family (Sapotaceae) [125]Gum Bumelia (Sideroxylon lanuginosum) [126]Buckthorn Bumelia (Sideroxylon lycioides) Star-Vine Family (Schisandraceae) [127]Anise-tree (Illicium floridanum) Figwort Family (Scophulariaceae) [128]Royal Paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa) Quassia Family (Simaroubaceae) [129]Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) Bladdernut Family (Staphyleaceae) [130]American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) Storax Family (Styracaceae) [131]Carolina Silverbell (Halesia tetraptera) [132]American Snowbell (Styrax americanus) [133]Bigleaf Snowbell (Styrax grandifolius) Sweetleaf Family (Symplocaceae) [134]Sweetleaf (Symplocos tinctoria) Tea Family (Theaceae) [135]Loblolly-bay (Gordonia lasianthus) Elm Family (Ulmaceae) [136]Water-elm (Planera aquatica) [137]Winged Elm (Ulmus alata) [138]American Elm (Ulmus americana) [139]Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) Appendix One – Winter Twigs Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisMosses, liverworts, and lichens are so prevalent on rocks, trees, walkways, and buildings that they often go unnoticed. With plain language and detailed color photographs of Ohio’s most common species—many of which appear throughout the Midwest—this guide helps nature lovers identify and understand their crucial role in the ecosystem.Trade Review“Dr. Klips has an uncanny talent for observation and an exceptional skill for distilling obscure characters into clear and memorable descriptions. Many of Klips’s species descriptions contain wonderful humor and wordplay, but they are clearly written from a place of deep knowledge and extensive experience with these organisms.” -- Eric J. Tepe, assistant professor and curator of the Margaret H. Fulford Herbarium at the University of Cincinnati“Klips mastered an easy-to-understand guidebook, its clear and refreshing description encouraging the identification of common Ohio species with mainly the naked eye and a hand lens. The environment and the morphological characters of species are well illustrated and brought to life with drawings and photographs.” -- Michaela Schmull, director of collections, Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries“This book is a valuable addition to the library of every Ohio naturalist and is also very appropriate for those in surrounding states. The study of these usually neglected organisms necessarily requires some technical jargon but Klips’s easy-to-read and frequently humorous writing style makes the process painless. While the book does not contain all the Ohio species of bryophytes and lichens, it covers the commonly seen ones with succinct descriptions and many facts not found in more technical manuals. The identification keys are easy to use and each species is represented by exceptional photographs, both on the macro and micro scale. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in nature and wanting to know more about the fascinating world of mosses and lichens.” -- Ray E. Showman, coauthor of The Macrolichens of Ohio“Common Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of Ohio is an instructional, informative, and cleverly written book. It has two chapters on how to use the book, along with photographs, illustrations, and identification keys. This book will appeal to all levels of investigators interested in the abundant cryptic dwellers of soil, rocks, and trees.” -- Barbara K. Andreas, professor emerita, Kent State University“[The book] will have a very special appeal to personal, professional readers interested in the subject of mosses, liverworts, and lichens—making it a highly recommended and worthwhile addition to community, college, and university library … collections.” * Midwest Book Review *

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to provide a unifying view of the role of pH in plant growth, taking into account molecular, biochemical, functional, structural, and developmental factors in such growth, as well as environmental processes involved in plant interaction with the biotic and abiotic environment.Table of Contents1. H+-ATPases in the Plasma Membrane: Physiology and Molecular Biology 2. H+-ATPase and H+-PPase in the Vacuolar Membrane: Physiology and Molecular Biology 3. The Cytoplasmic pH Stat 4. Confocal pH Topography in Plant Cells: Shifts of Proton Distribution Involved in Plant Signaling 5. pH as a Signal and Regulator of Membrane Transport 6. The Role of the Apoplastic pH in Cell Wall Extension and Cell Enlargement 7. Mechanisms and Physiological Roles of Proton Movements in Plant Thylakoid Membranes 8. Dynamics of H+ Fluxes in Mitochondrial Membrane 9. H+ Fluxes in Nitrogen Assimilation by Plants 10. Crassulacean Acid Metabolism: A Special Case of pH Regulation and H+ Fluxes 11. Dynamics of H+ Fluxes in the Plant Apoplast 12. H+ Currents around Plant Roots 13. Role of pH in Availability of Ions in Soil 14. Regulation of Microbial Processes by Soil pH 15. The Role of Acid pH in Symbiosis between Plants and Soil Organisms 16. Distribution of Plant Species in Relation to pH of Soil and Water

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Book SynopsisAddressing a topic of major importance to the maintenance of world food supplies, this reference identifies knowledge gaps, defines priorities, and formulates recommendations for the improvement of the rice-wheat farming system. The book reveals new systems of rice intensification and management and illustrates the application of no-till and conservation farming to the rice-wheat system. With contributions from 65 international experts, and case studies from India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, Sustainable Agriculture and the International Rice-Wheat System focuses on seeding equipment and residue management, weed control, water and nutrient efficiency, and integrated pest management.Trade Review"…Dr. Lal and his colleagues are to be warmly congratulated on bringing together the wide range of information in this volume. It [will be] invaluable to many agricultural advisors, as well as…scientists concerned with the optimization of no-till systems .Dennis J. Greenland, Ph.D., Tropical Agriculture Consultant, Reading, and Former Director, Scientific Services, CAB International, Wallingford, EnglandTable of ContentsForeword, Preface, I. Food Security and Natural Resources, II. Challenges and Opportunities of No-Till Farming, III. Applications of No-Till Farming in the Rice-Wheat System, IV. Adaptation of No-Till Farming, V. Social and Economic Issues, VI. Networking and International Cooperation, VII. Conclusions, Index

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Book SynopsisOffers an integrated presentation of the microbial, agronomic and recycling aspects of soil faunal potentials, emphasizing agricultural ecosystems and furnishing methods for modelling food webs. The text covers morphology, reproduction, abundances, basic requirements, competition, predation, parasitism, nutrient cycling and phytopathological interactions, soil physics and agricultural management, plus methods to quantify soil faunal groups.Table of ContentsOrganic inputs and soil metabolism; protozoa - recyclers and indicators of agroecosystem quality; nematodes - harmful and beneficial organisms; enchytraeids; earthworms (lumbricidae - oligochaeta) - important promoters of soil development and soil fertility; springtails and mites - important knots in the food web of soils; gastropods, isopods, diplopods and chilopods - neglected groups of the decomposer food web; spiders, carabids and staphylinids - the ecological potential of predatory macroarthropods; soil-food web interactions and their modelling.

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