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  • Legare Street Press Orologio Di Flora

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £21.80

  • What a Plant Knows

    Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc What a Plant Knows

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    Book Synopsis Thoroughly updated from root to leaf, this revised edition of the groundbreaking What a Plant Knows includes new revelations for lovers of all that is vegetal and verdant. Plants can hearand taste things, too!The renowned biologist Daniel Chamovitz builds on the original edition to present an intriguing look at how plants themselves experience the worldfrom the colors they see to the schedules they keep, and now, what they do in fact hear and how they are able to taste. A rare inside look at what life is really like for the grass we walk on, the flowers we sniff, and the trees we climb, What a Plant Knows offers a greater understanding of their place in nature.

    Out of stock

    £15.30

  • Cambridge University Press Medicinal Plants in Tropical West Africa

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisFirst published in 1986, this book describes the most important medicinal plants in tropical West Africa and similar humid tropical climates. After a short introduction about early traditional medicine, the bulk of the book gives an account of locally occurring plants, grouped by their medicinal actions. Plants that affect the cardiovascular and nervous systems are discussed, as are those with antibiotic, insecticidal and molluscicidal properties. Those which affect the hormonal systems of humans are catalogued and so are others that act as adrenal-cortex, sex and thyroid hormones. There is a full botanical index, which includes the commonly found synonyms for many of the plants and the work is illustrated by the author's own water colours. It may be of particular interest and use to pharmacists, biochemists, botanists and pharmacologists and of great value to those who exploit locally available resources in treating diseases in tropical areas.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The cardiovascular system; 3. The nervous system; 4. Anti-infective activity of higher plants; 5. Hormones of the adrenal cortex; 6. Sex hormones and thyroid hormones; 7. Oral hypoglycaemic action; Notes; References; Index.

    15 in stock

    £48.44

  • Passion for Plants, A: The Life and Vision of

    Royal Botanic Gardens Passion for Plants, A: The Life and Vision of

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe story of Professor Ghillean Prance, from his earliest days as a young scientist at Oxford, to expeditions across the Amazon searching for new species of plants, facing upturned boats and plane crashes en route, to Director of Kew (1988- 1999). Now a famed international speaker and conservationist, Prance is a scientific advisor to the Eden project. Illustrated with 40 pages of plates, many in colour.

    4 in stock

    £22.50

  • Ecology and Management of Grazing Systems

    CABI Publishing Ecology and Management of Grazing Systems

    Book SynopsisThe understanding and management of land resources used by grazing animals are of major importance to ecologists and agricultural and environmental scientists. This book fills a major gap in the market by synthesising a range of perspectives on grazing systems, drawn from plant science, animal science and ecology. It outlines the principles of herbage growth and competition, of animal nutrition and grazing behaviour, and of the interactions of plant and animal factors that are central to an understanding of grazing systems. Chapters on the management of grazing systems cover both intensive and extensive systems (including rangelands) from all major agroecological zones of the world. The book is written by leading authorities from the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel and France. It represents a major contribution to the literature for advanced students and research workers concerned with plant science (especially grasslands), animal science (especially ruminants), aTable of ContentsPart 1: Plants and Plant Populations 1: Tissue flows in grazed plant communities D Chapman (AgResearch, New Zealand) and G Lemaire (INRA, France) 2: Strategies of plant survival in grazed systems: A functional interpretation D Briske (Texas A&M University) 3: Plant competition and population dynamics J Bullock (ITE, Wareham, UK) 4: Assessing and interpreting grass-woody plant dynamics S Archer (Texas A&M University) Part 2: Animals and Animal Populations 5: Foraging strategies of grazing animals M Demment (University of California) and E Laca (Texas Tech University) 6: Biochemical aspects of grazing behaviour K Launchbaugh (Texas Tech University) 7: Ingestive behaviour E D Ungar (ARO, Israel) 8: The ruminant, the rumen and the pasture resource: Nutrient interactions in the grazing animal H Dove (CSIRO, Australia) 9: Multispecies grazing in the Serengeti M Murray (University of Edinburgh, UK) and A W Illius Part 3: Grazing Systems and their Management 10: Complexity and stability in grazing systems N Tainton (University of Natal, South Africa) et al. 11: Management of grazing systems - temperate pastures G W Sheath (AgResearch, New Zealand) and D Clarke (DRC, New Zealand) 12: Management of rangelands: Paradigms at their limit M Stafford Smith (CSIRO, Australia) 13: Management of Mediterranean grasslands N Seligman (ARO, Israel) 14: Grasslands in the well-watered tropical lowlands M J Fisher et al (CIAT, Colombia)

    £56.05

  • How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Bark

    3 in stock

    £18.99

  • Demons in Eden

    The University of Chicago Press Demons in Eden

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores the diversity of plant life in regions such as Japan, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Florida, southeast Mexico, and, the Canary Islands. This book looks closely at the evolution of plant diversity in these locales and explains why such variety persists in light of ecological patterns and evolutionary processes.Trade Review"Jonathan Silvertown has a knack for explaining complex biological concepts in an accessible and engaging way. He deftly uses analogy and example to illustrate his discussions, and often waxes lyrical in his descriptions." - Viveka Neveln, American Gardener "Jonathan Silvertown's enthusiasm for scientific sleuthing is infectious." - Sara Alexander, Science "A delightful series of vignettes about plant diversity and evolutionary biology....It is evident that Jonathan Silvertown is a scientist who can communicate complex scientific ideas to the general public....Highly recommended." - Choice "In this highly readable and pleasantly anecdotal account of the dynamics of the plant world, Jonathan Silvertown suggests that tasting the fruit of evolutionary knowledge may provide us with a ticket for readmission to the Garden of Eden, where we can exercise the privilege by ensuring that biodiversity is conserved. Let us hope that he is right." - Peter D. Moore, Nature"

    7 in stock

    £18.00

  • Workman Publishing The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation: From Seed to Tissue Culture, Second Edition

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisCompiled by two distinguished professors of horticulture, The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation is a must for professionals and students of horticulture. Over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding, and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail. Essentially a recipe book for making more trees and shrubs, this reference is a high-level how-to.Trade ReviewWill go a long way to help you ensure success even with the most difficult-to-germinate seeds. -- Phil Oyerly Wilmington News Journal 20091015

    15 in stock

    £33.75

  • Seaweeds  Edible Available and Sustainable

    University of Chicago Press Seaweeds Edible Available and Sustainable

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisUntil recently, seaweed for most Americans was nothing but a nuisance, clinging to us as we swim in the ocean and stinking up the beach as it rots in the sun. This book takes the reader on a tour of seaweed, describing what seaweeds actually are - algae, not plants - and how people of different cultures have utilized them since prehistoric times.Trade Review"Ole G. Mouritsen's Seaweeds is a wonderfully wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated introduction to these strange, underappreciated, delicious forms of life." -Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen "Seaweeds is by far the most comprehensive, informative, and creative offering on macroalgae I have ever seen. And to this wealth of information, Ole G. Mouritsen has added many personal anecdotes, unusual recipes, and beautiful pictures. Anyone with simple curiosity or extensive knowledge about marine algae will enjoy this extraordinary book." -Shep Erhart, author of Sea Vegetable Celebration"

    1 in stock

    £43.09

  • Plant Evolution and the Origin of Crop Species

    CABI Publishing Plant Evolution and the Origin of Crop Species

    Book SynopsisThe genetic variability that developed in plants during their evolution forms the basis of their domestication and breeding into the crops grown today for food, fuel and other industrial uses. This third edition of Plant Evolution and the Origin of Crop Species brings the subject up-to-date, with more emphasis on crop origins. Beginning with a description of the processes of evolution in native and cultivated plants, the book reviews the origins of crop domestication and their subsequent development over time. All major crop species are discussed, including cereals, protein plants, starch crops, fruits and vegetables, from their origins to conservation of their genetic resources for future development.Table of ContentsPart 1: Evolutionary Processes 1: Chromosome Structure and Genetic Variability 2: Assortment of Genetic Variability 3: The Multifactoral Genome 4: Polyploidy and Gene Duplication 5: Speciation Part 2: Agricultural Origins and Crop Evolution 6: Origins of Agriculture 7: The Dynamics of Plant Domestication 8: Cereal Grains 9: Protein Plants 10: Starchy Staples and Sugars 11: Fruits, Vegetables, Oils and Fibers 12: Postscript: Germplasm Resources a: Ex situ conservation b: In situ conservation

    £44.08

  • Plants in Mesozoic Time  Morphological

    Indiana University Press Plants in Mesozoic Time Morphological

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisShowcases research of broad botanical and paleontological interest from the world's experts on Mesozoic plant life. This title covers various aspects of plant group - ranging from horsetails to ginkgophytes, from cycads to conifers - and relates them to key innovations in structure, phylogenetic relationships, Mesozoic vegetation.Trade ReviewThe assortment of writings will interest a broad array of investigators. . . . Recommended. * Choice *The 14 chapters in this edited volume provide a broad and a fascinating view of the flora of the Mesozoic . . . The range of topics in this book means that there should be something for anyone with an interest in paleobotany. . . Vol. 86 * Quarterly Review of Biology *[This] volume is immaculately edited, outstandingly readable and beautifully illustrated. * American Paleontologist *[T]he book will indoubtedly be invaluable to graduate students, faculty, and researchers in the fields of biology, botany, and paleontology. 2011 * American Reference Books Annual *This book will be a valuable reference for anyone interested in the biology, paleontology, and paleobotany of the Mesozoic flora and fauna including earth and life scientists and academics, plaeontologists, geologists, and environmental scientists. This very detailed book clearly represents a lifetime of study by the author and is a valuable contribution to the literature. * Plant Science Bulletin *Table of ContentsPreface, Dedication, and Acknowledgments / Carole T. GeeThe Career of Ted Delevoryas: Appreciation and Publications / Thomas N. Taylor, Edith L. Taylor, and Charles P. DaghlianPart 1. Innovations in Mesozoic Plants 1. Architectural Innovation and Developmental Controls in Some Mesozoic Gymnosperms, or, Why Do The Leaf Crowns in Mesozoic Forests Look Tufted? / Ian Sussex, Nancy Kerk, and Carole T. Gee 2. Modern Traits in Early Mesozoic Sphenophytes: The Equisetum-like Cones of Spaciinodum collinsonii with In Situ Spores and Elaters from the Middle Triassic of Antarctica / Andrew B. Schwendemann, Thomas N. Taylor, Edith L. Taylor, Michael Krings, and Jeffrey M. Osborn 3. Pollen and Coprolite Structure in Cycadeoidea (Bennettitales): Implications for Understanding Pollination and Mating Systems in Mesozoic Cycadeoids / Jeffrey M. Osborn and Mackenzie L. Taylor 4. Independent Evolution of Seed Enclosure in the Bennettitales: Evidence from the Anatomically Preserved Cone Foxeoidea connatum gen. et sp. nov. / Gar W. Rothwell and Ruth A. Stockey 5. A Mosaic of Characters in a New Whole-Plant Araucaria, A. delevoryasii Gee sp. nov., from the Late Jurassic Morrison Formation of Wyoming, U.S.A. / Carole T. Gee and William D. Tidwell 6. Major Innovations in Angiosperm Evolution / David L. Dilcher 7. Implications of Fossil Floral Data on Understanding the Early Evolution of Molecular Developmental Controls of Flowers / David Winship TaylorPart 2. Phylogeny of Mesozoic Plants 8. Late Triassic Ginkgoleans of North America / Sidney R. Ash 9. Review of the Cycads and Bennettitaleans from the Mesozoic of Argentina / N. Rubén Cúneo, Ignacio Escapa, Liliana Villar de Seoane, Analía Artabe, and Silvia Gnaedinger 10. The Bennettitales (Cycadeoidales): A Preliminary Perspective on This Arguably Enigmatic Group / William L. Crepet and Dennis W. Stevenson 11. Endemism of Early Cretaceous Conifers in Western Gondwana / Sergio Archangelsky and Georgina M. Del Fueyo 12. Oldest Known Dicotyledonous Lianas from the Early Cretaceous of Utah and New Mexico, U.S.A. / William D. Tidwell, Sidney R. Ash, and Brooks B. BrittPart 3. Ecosystems and Mesozoic Plants 13. Palynological Evidence for Conifer Dominance within a Heterogeneous Landscape in the Late Jurassic Morrison Formation, U.S.A. / Carol L. Hotton and Nina L. Baghai-Riding 14. Mesozoic Plants and Dinosaur Herbivory / P. Martin Sander, Carole T. Gee, Jürgen Hummel, and Marcus ClaussContributorsIndex

    20 in stock

    £62.90

  • A Key to Common Seaweeds

    Field Studies Council A Key to Common Seaweeds

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    £999.99

  • William Roxburgh

    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh William Roxburgh

    Book SynopsisBorn in the mid 18th-century, William Roxburgh was brought up in the centre of the Edinburgh Enlightenment, with all the patronage and intellectual curiosity that this entailed. In 1793 he was appointed as the first paid Superintendent of the Calcutta Botanic Garden. Always, he looked for ways to improve the lot of native workers, to reduce the impact of frequent famines.

    £23.75

  • The Botanical Collections of Colonel and Mrs

    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Botanical Collections of Colonel and Mrs

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis book is about the pioneering collections made in Ceylon by an intrepid pair – the Deputy Adjutant General of Ceylon, and his Scottish born wife Anna Maria Patton.

    2 in stock

    £19.00

  • Collins Botanical Bible

    HarperCollins Publishers Collins Botanical Bible

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Botanical Bible tells the story of plants and flowers, beginning with an overview of the plant kingdom and the basics of botany, then offering strategies for gardening with purpose. Later chapters introduce seasonal eating, the healing properties of plants and the world of botanical art.This stunning gift book is part history, part science, part beauty book, part cookbook and part art book. It will appeal to anyone wanting to use plants and flowers in modern life, whether they are an accomplished gardener or are simply yearning for a more natural life. This comprehensive guide to plants, flowers and botanicals covers a host of practical uses, features vintage illustrations alongside the work of current artists, and is sure to be an inspiration to anyone interested in the natural world.

    1 in stock

    £24.00

  • Workman Publishing Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers

    15 in stock

    An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white. 

    15 in stock

    £45.00

  • Atlas of Poetic Botany The MIT Press

    MIT Press Atlas of Poetic Botany The MIT Press

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBotanical encounters in the rainforest: trees that walk, a leaf as big as an awning, a plant that dances.This Atlas invites the reader to tour the farthest reaches of the rainforest in search of exotic—poetic—plant life. Guided in these botanical encounters by Francis Hallé, who has spent forty years in pursuit of the strange and beautiful plant specimens of the rainforest, the reader discovers a plant with just one solitary, monumental leaf; an invasive hyacinth; a tree that walks; a parasitic laurel; and a dancing vine. Further explorations reveal the Rafflesia arnoldii, the biggest flower in the world, with a crown of stamens and pistils the color of rotten meat that exude the stench of garbage in the summer sun; underground trees with leaves that form a carpet on the ground above them; and the biggest tree in Africa, which can reach seventy meters (more tha 200 feet) in height, with a four-meter (about 13 feet) diameter. Hallé's drawing

    3 in stock

    £19.55

  • Diagnosing Hemp and Cannabis Crop Diseases

    CABI Publishing Diagnosing Hemp and Cannabis Crop Diseases

    Book SynopsisHemp and cannabis, both belonging to Cannabis sativa, have emerged as some of the most valuable crops because of their multiple functionalities - industrial, medicinal, and recreational uses. Like all other crops, they are at risk of diseases and pests. In certain cases, an entire hemp field can fail due to unexpected disease. As a new and highly regulated crop, research on Cannabis crop diseases is scarce, and the science of plant diagnostics is not well covered in the literature. Taking hemp/cannabis as a model crop, the book illustrates how to diagnose a disease problem and how to manage it effectively. It presents real disease cases encountered during crop production, and explains methods of diagnosis, both in the field and in the lab, in order to find out the cause(s). The book provides: ·A field and laboratory guide to diagnosing hemp and cannabis diseases and pest problems ·Ready-to-adopt skills, methods and protocols in plant diagnosis, which can be applied to other crops ·Over 300 colour photographs accompanied by a wealth of disease information, including field observations, unique symptoms, microscopic details, and molecular data. This book is essential for anyone who is interested in learning about Cannabis crop diseases, for crops grown in the field, and in indoor production facilities.Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Cannabis Plant Chapter 2: The Concept of Plant Disease Chapter 3: The Art of Plant Diagnostics Chapter 4: Building a Diagnostic Laboratory Chapter 5: Diagnostic Procedures and Protocols Chapter 6: Diagnosing Seed and Bud Diseases Chapter 7: Diagnosing Foliar Diseases Chapter 8: Diagnosing Stem Diseases Chapter 9: Diagnosing Root Diseases Chapter 10: Diagnosing Systemic Diseases Chapter 11: Diagnosing Noninfectious Diseases Chapter 12: Diagnosing Insect and Mite Damages Chapter 13: Holistic Diagnosis and Cannabis Microbiome

    £72.32

  • Bioeconomy, The: Delivering Sustainable Green

    CABI Publishing Bioeconomy, The: Delivering Sustainable Green

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 'bioeconomy' is the idea of an economy based on the sustainable exploitation of biological resources. Within this concept, there is increasing emphasis on issues such as climate change, depletion of natural resources and growing world food needs. The bioeconomy builds on the recognition of advances in technology, particularly in the life sciences, but at the same time covers issues such as innovation management, ecosystem services, development and governance. This book explores the development of the bioeconomy across the world from an economic and policy perspective, as well as identifying potential future pathways and issues. It uses a broad definition, covering all sectors using biological resources except health, and rather than focusing on individual sectors, it explores the breadth of interconnections that make the bioeconomy a new and challenging subject. Divided into two parts, the book initially outlines the current definitions, strategies, policy and economic information related to the world's bioeconomy. The second part describes current economic analysis and research efforts in qualifying and understanding the economics of the bioeconomy. This includes the contributions of technology, research and innovation; driving forces and demand-side economics; supply-side economics, and the role of markets and public policy in matching demand and supply. The political economy, regulation and transitions are considered, as well as the contribution of the bioeconomy to society, including growth, development and sustainability. Key features include: - An analysis of varied international approaches to the bioeconomy. - A joint consideration of biotechnology, agriculture, food energy and bio-materials. - An assessment of sustainability in the bioeconomy. - A comprehensive view of the issues from an economic and policy perspective. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in agricultural and natural resource economics, agricultural and environmental policy, as well as policy-makers, practitioners and economists.Table of Contents1: Introduction and Overview 2: What is the Bioeconomy 3: Technology and Innovation in the Bioeconomy 4: Approaches to (the Economics of) the Bioeconomy 5: Driving Forces and Demand-side Economics 6: Supply-side Economics 7: Matching Demand and Supply: Markets, Policies and Beyond 8: The Political Economy of the Bioeconomy, Regulation, Public Policy and Transition 9: The Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development 10: Impact Evaluation and Management Tools 11: At the Boundary of Economics 12: Final Thoughts and Outlook

    7 in stock

    £46.98

  • Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical

    CABI Publishing Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical

    Book SynopsisRare, unique and irreplaceable - precious native rainforests occupy a precariously small part of Australia while retaining a remarkable level of both biological and chemical diversity unrivalled by any other ecosystem. Australia's ancient history and traditions are intimately intertwined with the rainforest plants that humans have utilised as both food and medicine. Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest is a record of this history and details how our understanding of these plants has led to the discovery of anaesthetics, analgesics, steroids, antimalarials and more. It provides an insight into the habitat, ecology and family associations of hundreds of species and explores their future therapeutic potential, alongside phytochemical studies of the ancient plant lineages. Toxicological evaluations of important poisonous plants are also included. Rainforests provide shelter for unique flora and fauna that are counted among the rarest species on Earth, many of which are illustrated in this book. This comprehensive work is an essential reference for phytochemists, ethnobotanists and those with an interest in rainforests and their medicinal and botanical potential.Table of Contents1: Tropical Rainforests: Tales of Plunder and Protection 2: Primeval Links to the Modern World 3: Timeless Treasures: Gondwana and the Rainforest Refuge 4: Ancient Gymnosperms 5: Pines and Podocarps: Environmental Refugees 6: Magnoliids: Survivors from Prehistory 7: Myristica: Nutmeg and Mace 8: Antipodean Phytochemicals 9: Phytochemistry of the Laurels 10: Rare and Toxic Rainforest Walnuts 11: Annonaceae: Poisons, Parasites and Pesticides 12: Spices of Ancient Origins 13: Birthworts and Butterflies

    £130.14

  • BR Publishing Corporation Botanical and Medicinal Plants as Depicted in

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    £999.99

  • Plant Systematics

    Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Plant Systematics

    Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUNIT I SYSTEMATICS 1. Plant Systematics: An Overview 2. Phylogenetic Systematics UNIT II EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF PLANTS 3. Evolution and Diversity of Green and Land Plants 4. Evolution and Diversity of Vascular Plants 5. Evolution and Diversity of Woody and Seed Plants 6. Evolution of Flowering Plants 7. Diversity and Classification of Flowering Plants: Amborellales, Nymphaeales, Austrobaileyales, Magnoliids, Ceratophyllales, and Monocots 8. Diversity and Classification of Flowering Plants: Eudicots UNIT III SYSTEMATIC EVIDENCE AND DESCRIPTIVE TERMINOLOGY 9. Plant Morphology Chapter 10. Plant Anatomy and Physiology 11. Plant Embryology 12. Palynology 13. Plant Reproductive Biology 14. Plant Molecular Systematics UNIT IV RESOURCES IN PLANT SYSTEMATICS 15. Plant Identification 16. Plant Nomenclature 17. Plant Collecting and Documentation 18. Herbaria and Data Information Systems UNIT V SPECIES CONCEPTS AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 19. Species and Conservation in Systematics Appendix 1. Plant Description 2. Botanical Illustrations 3. Scientific Journals in Plant Systematics 4. Statistics and Morphometrics in Plant Systematics

    £74.69

  • Fruit from the Sands

    University of California Press Fruit from the Sands

    Book SynopsisAcomprehensive and entertaining historical and botanical review, providing an enjoyable and cognitive read.Nature The foods we eat have a deep and often surprising past. From almonds and apples to tea and rice, many foods that we consume today have histories that can be traced out of prehistoric Central Asia along the tracks of the Silk Road to kitchens in Europe, America, China, and elsewhere in East Asia. The exchange of goods, ideas, cultural practices, and genes along these ancient routes extends back five thousand years, and organized trade along the Silk Road dates to at least Han Dynasty China in the second century BC. Balancing a broad array of archaeological, botanical, and historical evidence,Fruit from the Sandspresents the fascinating story of the origins and spread of agriculture across Inner Asia and into Europe and East Asia. Through the preserved remains of plants found in archaeological sites, Robert N. Spengler III identifies the regions where our most familiar crops were domesticated and follows their routes as people carried them around the world. With vivid examples,Fruit from the Sandsexplores how the foods we eat have shaped the course of human history and transformed cuisines all over the globe.Trade Review“An excellent example of a comprehensive and entertaining historical and botanical review, providing an enjoyable and cognitive read for scientists, general public, students and policy makers.” * Nature *“Combines the studies of history, archaeology, and botany in an excellent account of where many of our foodstuffs originate, showing how they became distributed over most of Eurasia.” * CHOICE *“Spengler tells a fascinating tale of a culinary past that is just beginning to come into focus. . . .Provides lots of food for thought.” * Science News *"An entertaining and thought provoking historical, botanical and archaeological review of a vast swathe of the Old World. It is accessible for specialists and the general public alike, and should be read by policy makers as well, with a mind to thinking about agricultural diversity and sustainability." * Central Asian Archaeological Landscapes *"A book that you are likely to turn to again and again for that extra bit of insight into the story behind the food on your plate, which is the true test of great plants-and-people ‘story-telling’." * Botany One *"The volume is truly a mine of information. This book is a must for anybody interested in food, cultural diversity, archaeology, exchange networks and the impact of modern globalisation on food and cultural homogenisation." * Antiquity *"The acts of buying, cooking, or studying food are enriched by the historical and scientific background that the author provided after serious consideration of aspects related to botany, history, and geography." * Graduate Journal of Food Studies *"The unique contribution of this book is its ability to bring evidence from archaeological plant remains to life, in a style that could be readily appreciated by readers with a variety of interests." * Plant Science Bulletin *"Fruit From the Sands stands most definitely as a solid analysis of early Asian food origins and exchanges, and as such is a welcome addition to the literature on Asian cultural history, but should find resonance in other spaces as well." * Asian Review of World History *"Filled with details about plant and human movements and adaptations, Fruit from the Sands speaks to scholars from a wide range of fields in humanities, social sciences and biological sciences." * Food, Culture & Society *Table of ContentsA Word on Semantics A Note on Dates Map of Central Asia part i. how the silk road influenced the food you eat 1. Introduction 2. Plants on the Silk Road 3. The Silk and Spice Routes part i i. artifacts of the silk road in your kitchen 4. The Millets 5. Rice and Other Ancient Grains 6. Barley 7. The Wheats 8. Legumes 9. Grapes and Apples 10. Other Fruits and Nuts 11. Leafy Vegetables, Roots, and Stems 12. Spices, Oils, and Tea 13. ConclusionAppendix: European Travelers along the Silk Road Acknowledgments Notes References Index

    £27.00

  • Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis pocket guide allows the identification of all species of orchid in the British Isles.The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world, reaching its highest diversity in the tropics where their exotic and colourful flowers are often truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 52 species of wild orchid, some of which are rare or scarce, whilst others are surprisingly inconspicuous. Yet, whether large or small, all orchids share flamboyant flower structures and incredible beauty.It has concise text highlighting ID criteria as well as notes on biology, habitat and conservation, along with stunning colour photographs and accurate range maps based on maps compiled by the Biological Record Centre. This book provides the perfect guide to these beautiful and evocative plants, and is a must for any field naturalist.Trade ReviewThe 52 species are covered in good detail with plenty of information on identification, habitat and the current status of the plant. The photographs are superb and made me want to rush out straightaway and start hunting. I wish I had had this book to gloat over in early hunting days and would recommend it to all. * Wild Flower Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction Why this book? What is an orchid? Orchids and Fungi Orchid Seeds Pollination Orchid Conversation Notes on the species accounts Species Accounts Additional species Glossary Index of species

    3 in stock

    £17.09

  • Flora of Bhutan: Volume 2, part 2

    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Flora of Bhutan: Volume 2, part 2

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn 1975 the Royal Government of Bhutan commissioned the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to produce the first-ever Flora of this fascinating country.The 9 published volumes provide in-depth information on 230 families of plants including descriptions, keys

    7 in stock

    £15.20

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  • LEGARE STREET PR French Marketgardening

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    15 in stock

    £25.60

  • LEGARE STREET PR Les Piments Des Solanées

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    15 in stock

    £14.96

  • LEGARE STREET PR On the Growth of Plants in Closely Glazed Cases

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    15 in stock

    £14.96

  • LEGARE STREET PR Handbook on Pruning Roses

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    15 in stock

    £14.09

  • LEGARE STREET PR Prodromus Systematis Aroidearum

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    15 in stock

    £32.25

  • Legare Street Press Curtiss Botanical Magazine. v.71 ser.3

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £17.95

  • Legare Street Press Curtiss Botanical Magazine. v.83 ser.3

    15 in stock

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    £15.95

  • The Science of Plants

    DK The Science of Plants

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCombining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to the plant kingdom.Discover the extraordinary diversity of the plant world—and how plants work—with this photographic celebration of the trees, flowers, and foliage plants that share our planet. From tiny mosses and delicate ferns to vibrant blooms and stately palms, The Science of Plants invites you to explore the plant kingdom from the ground up, and from root to leaf tip. DK’s elegant introduction to botany is packed with sumptuous photos and crystal-clear artworks that explain the mechanics of photosynthesis, why leaves change color, how cacti store water, and how seeds know when to grow. Filled with fascinating stories of how plants protect themselves from predators, and how flowers use color and scent to interact with—and manipulate—the creatures around them, The Science of Plants is a fresh and engaging introduction to the myste

    1 in stock

    £42.50

  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Plant Systematics

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £43.69

  • Rothmaler - Exkursionsflora von Deutschland.

    Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Rothmaler - Exkursionsflora von Deutschland.

    Book SynopsisMit der komplett überarbeiteten Neuauflage dieser seit Jahrzehnten bewährten und ständig aktualisierten Exkursionsflora können Gefäßpflanzen und nun erstmals auch Armleuchteralgen sicher bestimmt und Wissenswertes über ihre Verbreitung, Ökologie und Soziologie nachgeschlagen werden.Besondere Vorzüge des Werkes sind: Bestimmungshilfen auch für schwierige Gruppen Bestimmungsschlüssel für Armleuchteralgen aktuelle wissenschaftliche Nomenklatur mit Angabe der korrekten Betonung vollständig überarbeitete Angaben zur Verbreitung in Deutschland, differenzierte Informationen über Status und Häufigkeit aktualisierte Daten zu Standort und Soziologie Kurzdiagnosen zum Gesamtareal der Arten Angaben zu Wuchsform, Biologie und Chromosomenzahl in Deutschland Zusammen mit Atlasband und Kritischem Ergänzungsband bildet der vorliegende Grundband die umfassendste aktuelle Darstellung der deutschen Flora. Für die 22. Auflage wurden alle Angaben durchgesehen und aktualisiert, zahlreiche Arten wurden neu aufgenommen. Trade Review“... Gerade für Deutschland wohl unbestritten, unübertroffen und unverzichtbar. Aber auch außerhalb der deutschen Grenzen ist der Rothmaler ein wichtiger Ergänzungsschlüssel zu den regionalen Florenwerken. Das Buch wird von uns somit als Must-have eingestuft!” (Steffen Boch & Christophe Bornand, in: Kochia, Jg. 16, 2023) “… ein aktuelles und zuverlässiges Bestimmungswerk für die deutsche Flora.” (A. Fleischmann, in : Berichte der Bayerischen Botanischen Gesellschaft, Jg. 92, 2022)“... Der Grundband des ‚Rothmalers‘ ist auch in der aktuellen Auflage ein hervorragendes, kompaktes Bestimmungswerk und ermöglicht einen umfassenden Zugang zur Pflanzenwelt Deutschlands. ... Das Werk liegt auch nach dem Herausgeberwechsel in den Händen ausgezeichneter Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler, die mit den behandelten Arten und manchen Tücken der Bestimmung bestens vertraut sind und ist uneingeschränkt zur Nutzung zu empfehlen ...” (Peter Schütze, in: Mitteilungen zur floristischen Kartierung in Sachsen-Anhalt, Jg. 27, 2022) Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Ordnung und Benennung der Pflanzen.- Bau der Pflanzen.- Biologie der Pflanzen.- Verbreitung der Pflanzen.- Vergesellschaftung der Pflanzen.- Naturschutz.- Anleitung zum Bestimmen.- Tabellen zum Bestimmen.

    £31.34

  • Strasburger − Lehrbuch der Pflanzenwissenschaften

    Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Strasburger − Lehrbuch der Pflanzenwissenschaften

    Book SynopsisSeit 120 Jahren liegt die Stärke des STRASBURGERs in der ausgewogenen Darstellung aller Teilgebiete der Pflanzenwissenschaften. In der vorliegenden 38. Auflage sind besonders die Teile Struktur und Entwicklung stark überarbeitet worden. • Der Teil Struktur beschreibt den pflanzlichen Aufbau ausgehend von der Ebene der Zelle über die Gewebe bis hin zur Ebene der Organe. Bei der Neufassung dieser Kapitel war es ein besonderes Anliegen, Struktur als Ausdruck von Funktion sichtbar zu machen. Neben einer Beschreibung der Formen wurde versucht, die Erklärung dieser Formen stärker zu gewichten. Der Teil Genetik wurde neustrukturiert und aktualisiert. • Der Teil Genetik wurde neustrukturiert und aktualisiert. Insbesondere die Bereiche Epigenetik und Gentechnik wurden erweitert. Hier spielen Weiterentwicklungen der Gentechnik zur gezielten Genomveränderung eine Rolle. Die methodischen Hintergründe werden im neuen Abschnitt Genomeditierung beschrieben.Der ebenfalls neu gestaltete Teil Entwicklung spiegelt die im Teil Strukturbehandelten Ebenen (Zelle, Gewebe, Organ, Organismus) wider, wobei das Werden dieser Ebenen im Mittelpunkt steht. Es werden zentrale Konzepte der Entwicklungsbiologie an Beispielen aus dem Pflanzenreich geschildert. In den anschließenden Kapiteln geht es dann um die Steuerung dieser Vorgänge durch Phytohormone und den Einfluss endogener und exogener regulatorischer Faktoren.• Im Teil Physiologie werden ausgehend von der Beschreibung grundlegender Transport- und Stoffwechselprozesse die Anpassung des pflanzlichen Stoffwechsels an entwicklungs- und umweltbedingte Veränderungen betrachtet. Die Abschnitte zum Primärstoffwechsel wurden ergänzt und überarbeitet und die übrigen Teile aktualisiert.• Der evolutionäre Prozess, die Phylogenie und Systematik der Pflanzen und anderer photoautotropher Eukaryoten sowie die Geschichte der Vegetation der Erde sind Inhalt des Teils Evolution und Systematik. • Im Ökologie-Teil wird die Pflanze in Beziehung zu den Lebensbedingungen am Wuchsort gesetzt. Pflanzliche Reaktionen auf Klima und Bodenfaktoren, Prozesse in Populationen und Artengemeinschaften sowie die großen Vegetationszonen der Erde werden erklärt. In dieser neu überarbeiteten Auflage wurden einige Abbildungen und Textstellen hinzugefügt sowie die Literatur aktualisiert.Der Tradition dieses einzigartigen Standardwerkes entsprechend soll es Studierenden als vierfarbig bebildertes Lehrbuch und Dozenten aller bio-, umwelt- und agrarwissenschaftlichen Fachrichtungen als verlässliches Nachschlage- und Referenzwerk dienen.Trade Review“… Insgesamt ist das Buch allen Studierenden in verschiedenen Modulen der grünen Biologie zu empfehlen, angefangen von der Allgemeinen Botanik über Pflanzenphysiologie, Zellbiologie oder Ökologie bis hin zur Systematik. Für die Lehrenden in der gymnasialen Oberstufe oder im biologischen Grundstudium ist der neue Strasburger eine sichere und umfassende Informationsquelle …” (Christian Wilhelm, in: BIOspektrum, Heft 1, 1. Februar 2022)Table of ContentsTeil I Struktur.- 1 Struktur und Funktion der Zelle.- 2 Die Gewebe der Gefäßpflanzen.- 3 Funktionelle Morphologie und Anatomie der Gefäßpflanzen.- Teil II Genetik.- 4 Die genetischen Systeme der Pflanzenzelle.- 5 Grundlagen der Genaktivität.- 6 Grundlagen der Biosynthese und des Abbaus von Proteinen.- 7 Grundlagen der Vererbung.- 8 Mutationen.- 9 Epigenetische Regulation.- 10 Gentechnik.- Teil III Entwicklung.- 11 Von der Zelle zum Organismus - Prinzipien der pflanzlichen Entwicklung.- 12 Kontrolle der Entwicklung durch Phytohormone.- 13 Kontrolle der Entwicklung durch Außenfaktoren.- Teil IV Physiologie.- 14 Stoffwechselphysiologie.- 15 Bewegungsphysiologie.- 16 Allelophysiologie.- Teil V Evolution und Systematik.- 17 Evolution.- 18 Methoden der Systematik.- 19 Stammesgeschichte und Systematik der Bakterien, Archaeen, "Pilze", Pflanzen und anderer photoautotropher Eukaryoten.- 20 Vegetationsgeschichte.- Teil VI Ökologie.- 21 Grundlagen der Pflanzenökologie.- 22 Pflanzen im Lebensraum.- 23 Populations- und Vegetationsökologie.- 24 Vegetation der Erde.

    £66.49

  • Gifted Earth  The Ethnobotany of the Quinault and

    MP-OSU Oregon State Universi Gifted Earth The Ethnobotany of the Quinault and

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    Book SynopsisPossibly the most comprehensive and user-friendly ethnobotanical guidebook available in the Pacific Northwest, Gifted Earth features traditional Native American plant knowledge, detailing the use of plants for food, medicines, and materials.

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    £23.96

  • Taylor & Francis Ltd Taxonomic Nomenclature

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    Book SynopsisThis book suggests an in-depth look at nomenclature in systematics instead of providing another instruction for use of various Codes of nomenclature. The focus is on ideas of what taxonomic nomenclature is as a part of the professional language of systematics considered in its full historical and conceptual scope. Basic concepts of nomenclature are outlined, and their development characterized; a hierarchy of fundamental principles of nomenclature are summarized; and the relationship between taxonomic nomenclature and taxonomic theory discussed. This book is addressed to those who would like to go beyond the boundaries of existing Codes to look at the subject from a more general, mostly theoretical standpoint.Key Features Provides a review of the role of nomenclature in systematics Reviews the conceptual scope and historical contexts of nomenclature Analyzes fundamental principles of nomenclature Outlines the historical development of nomencTable of ContentsChapter 01Taxonomic Theory and NomenclatureChapter 02Basic Elements of a Theory of NomenclatureChapter 03Basic Principles of NomenclatureChapter 04History of Nomenclature: An Overview and The BeginningChapter 05History of Nomenclature: The Essentialist RuleChapter 06History of Nomenclature: The Nominalist RouteChapter 07History of Nomenclature: The Conceptualist Route

    15 in stock

    £43.69

  • The Chestnut Handbook

    Taylor & Francis Ltd The Chestnut Handbook

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    From Mediterranean Europe to Chile and from China to Australia, chestnut cultivation surface has greatly increased globally over the last several decades. The crop provides solid revenue to growers, is resilient to climate change and the fruits are a calorie-dense, carbohydrate-rich nut, the production of which improves soil and sequesters carbon. However, there is a great lack and a great need for technical information on management of old and new chestnut plantations.The Chestnut Handbook shares achievements in chestnut development and cultivation including information on sustainable planning and management of chestnut production from nursery to plantation, entomology, pathology, and ecosystem services. Cultivation techniques of Chinese, Japanese, and European chestnut species including hybrids are described containing information on over 550 local and commercial cultivars. Beautiful original handmade drawings and technical sheets facilit

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    £45.99

  • Applied Tree Biology

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd Applied Tree Biology

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review"Overall this is very well written and beautifully presented book on applied tree biology that completely meets its declared objectives and is an excellent resource for all those engaged in the care and management of amenity trees, parks and other urban landscapes. It also fills an important and neglected niche in the scientific literature and so it is highly recommended reading for all interested in the management of trees - especially urban trees." - Prof RRB Leakey, Forest Trees and Livelihood, March 2018 "This is an ambitious book that bridges the gap between basic plant biology and practical arboriculture. Books have attempted this before but not in such a comprehensive way. Arborists, in common with other professions, sometimes too easily accept and follow practices based on unquestioning assumption rather than evidence. This book will help ground modern arboriculture in sound science."- The Plantsman, June 2018Table of ContentsList of Contributors xv Foreword xvii Preface xix A Note on the Text xx 1 Introduction 1 Value of Trees Globally 1 Value of Urban Trees 2 Managing Trees 5 References 11 2 The Woody Skeleton: Trunk and Branches 15 What is a Tree? 15 How Does a Tree Grow? 15 Tree Design 18 How Shoots Grow 19 Building Blocks: Meristems and Buds 19 New Shoots From Buds 22 Apical Dominance and Apical Control 25 Epicormic Shoots and Sprouting 26 Epicormic Shoots (Sprouts) 27 Basal Sprouts 29 Branch and Trunk Sprouts 30 Opportunistic Sprouts 31 Sprouts Originating Underground 32 Practical Considerations of Sprouting 33 Sprouting in Response to Mechanical Injury 34 Sprouting in Response to Disturbance 34 Secondary Growth 34 The Vascular Cambium 35 Thickening of Woody Cell Walls 38 Programmed Cell Death 40 Bark and Secondary Phloem 40 How Bark Grows 41 Variation in Bark 43 Secondary Xylem – Wood 44 Different Cell Types Found in Wood 46 Living Cells in the Wood – Parenchyma 47 Non‐Living Cells in the Wood – Vessels, Tracheids and Fibres 49 Variation in Wood Structure 52 Gymnosperm Wood 52 Dicotyledonous Wood 53 Sapwood and Heartwood 56 Sapwood and Water Movement 57 Heartwood 59 Sapwood and Heartwood – Considerations for Pruning Operations 62 Trade‐offs in Wood Design 62 Trade‐offs and the Movement of Water 63 Freezing‐Induced Cavitation 66 Drought‐Induced Cavitation 67 Moving Water Around a Tree – Vascular Sectorality 71 References 72 3 Leaves and Crowns 77 Angiosperm Leaves 78 Angiosperm Leaf Anatomy 82 Gymnosperm Leaves 83 Gymnosperm Leaf Anatomy 85 Juvenile Leaves 86 Sun and Shade Leaves 87 Leaf Arrangement 90 Compound Leaves 91 Evergreen and Deciduous Leaves 93 Value of Evergreen and Deciduous Leaves 94 Leaf Phenology 97 Tree Crowns 101 Shape of Tree Crowns 104 Role of Branches in Tree Crowns 107 Biomechanical Design of Tree Crowns 108 Reaction Wood 122 Branch Shedding as a Natural Process 124 Tree Pruning 126 Pruning Practices 129 Tree Crown Support 133 References 135 4 Tree Roots 141 Root Growth and Development 141 Root Systems 146 Secondary Root Growth 148 Root Architecture 150 Tree Anchorage 153 Extent of Root Systems 154 When Do Roots Grow? 157 Soil Compaction 161 Soil Resistance to Root Development 163 Management of Soil Compaction 165 Mulching 168 Decompaction 168 Estimating Appropriate Soil Volumes for Tree Roots 171 Improving Soil Volumes in Urban Environments 179 References 183 5 The Next Generation of Trees: From Seeds to Planting 187 Flowers, Seeds and Fruits 187 Variation in Flowers and Pollination 189 Not All Seeds Require Pollination 191 Cost of Reproduction 193 Numbers Involved 195 Flowering and Fruiting in Urban Landscapes 196 Tree Crops 198 Vegetative Reproduction 199 Growing Trees 203 Seeds and Their Origins 203 Storing Seeds 205 Seed Dormancy 205 Germination 207 Seedlings 208 Tree Establishment – From Production to the Landscape 210 Momentum of Tree Establishment 211 Tree Species Selection 212 Tree Quality 219 Nursery Production 219 Rooting Environment 225 Arboricultural Practices 227 References 231 6 Tree Water Relations 239 Water is Fundamental to Tree Development 239 Importance of Water Potential 240 Trees Experience Soil Water Potential, Not Soil Water Content 241 Managing Soil Water Availability 243 Fine Roots are Critical for Water Absorption 249 Hydraulic Redistribution 251 Ascent of Sap from Roots to Shoots 253 Transpiration 255 Resistance to Water Loss 255 References 258 7 Tree Carbon Relations 261 Carbon Moves from Source to Sink via the Phloem 262 Light and Other Environmental Variables That Influence Photosynthesis 263 Coping With Low Light 266 Coping With Too Much Light 268 Practical Implications of the Light Environment and Shade Tolerance 269 Other Key Factors Influencing Photosynthesis – Temperature, Nutrition and Water 270 Species Differ Widely in Their Leaf Photosynthetic Capacity 271 The Big Picture – Carbon Gain Over the Years 273 Carbon Dynamics in Trees: Production, Use and Storage 275 How Do Trees Die? 278 Improving the Carbon Balance in Landscape Trees 280 Annual Carbon Dynamics of the Tree and the Timing of Arboricultural Work 280 References 281 8 Tree Nutrition 285 Essential Nutrients 287 Nutrient Uptake 287 Symbiotic Relationships That Help Nutrient Acquisition 289 Other Factors That Influence Nutrient Availability –pH, Moisture, Aeration, Temperature 292 Nutrient Cycling 294 Managing Tree Nutrition 298 References 301 9 Interactions With Other Organisms 303 Trees as Habitats and Hosts 303 Plants and Epiphytes 303 Microorganisms 306 Symbiotic Fungi 306 Commercial Inoculants 308 Pathogenic Fungi 309 Defence of Stems 315 Historical Context of Stem Defence 316 Stem Defence 316 Effect of Wounding to the Bark 318 Effect of Wounding to the Sapwood 320 Pruning and Wounding 323 Decay in Stems 324 Bacteria 326 Insects 328 Pollinators and Defenders 328 Sap Suckers and Defoliators 328 Wood and Bark Borers 330 Synergy of Pests, Diseases and Environmental Stress 332 Mammals and Birds 333 Seed Dispersers 333 Injury by Birds and Mammals 334 Managing Trees as Habitats 334 Deadwood 342 References 346 10 Environmental Challenges for Trees 351 Avoidance and Tolerance of Plant Stress 351 Acclimation and Adaptation 352 Cold‐Hardiness 353 Acquiring Cold‐Hardiness 353 Cold‐Hardiness Maps 354 Cold Injury to Trees 356 Avoiding Freezing in Below‐Zero Temperatures 357 Ice Formation Outside of the Cell Protoplast 357 Frost Injury 358 High Temperatures 361 Coping with High Temperatures 362 Drought and Water Deficits 364 Water Deficits and Tree Development 365 Resistance of Water Deficits Using Avoidance and Tolerance Strategies 369 Drought Tolerance for Difficult Urban Sites 372 Flooding and Waterlogging Tolerance 376 Flooding Injury 377 Flooding and Soils 378 Variation in Tolerance to Flooding 378 Structural Adaptations to Flooding 378 Physiological Adaptations to Flooding 381 Riparian Trees Adapted to Urban Environments 382 Salt Tolerance 382 Dehydration and Toxicity Injuries in Saline Soils 383 Managing Saline Soils in Amenity Tree Planting 384 References 385 Index 391

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    £67.40

  • Horticulture as Therapy: Principles and Practice

    Taylor & Francis Inc Horticulture as Therapy: Principles and Practice

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisDid you know that plants and plant products can be used to improve people’s cognitive, physical, psychological, and social functioning? Well, they can, and Horticulture as Therapy is the book to show you how! If you are already familiar with the healing potential of horticultural therapy, or even practice horticultural therapy, this book will help you enrich your knowledge and skills and revitalize your practice. You will learn how horticultural therapy can be used with different populations in a variety of settings, what resources are available, effective treatment strategies, and the concepts behind horticultural treatment.The first comprehensive text on the practice of horticulture as therapy, this one-of-a-kind book will enable the profession to educate future horticultural therapists with fundamental knowledge and skills as they embark on careers as practitioners, researchers, and educators. You come to understand the relationship between people and plants more deeply as you learn about: vocational, social, and therapeutic programs in horticulture special populations including children, older adults, those who exhibit criminal behavior, and those with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health disorders, or traumatic brain injury use of horticultural therapy in botanical gardening and community settings adaptive gardening techniques applied research documentation and assessment in horticultural practice Horticulture as Therapy establishes, integrates, and communicates a foundation of knowledge for horticultural therapists, other therapists, horticulturists, students, research scientists, gardeners, and others interested in this special and unique kind of therapy. By reading Horticulture as Therapy, you will see how you can make a difference in the health and well-being of so many people, today and tomorrow.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Part I: The Practice of Horticultural Therapy , Development of the Profession of Horticultural Therapy Practice , People-Plant Relationship , Vocational, Social, and Therapeutic Programs in Horticulture , Part II: Specialized Populations for Horticultural Therapy Practice , Stroke, Spinal Chord, Physical Disabilities, and Horticultural Therapy Practice , Traumatic Brain Injury and Horticultural Therapy Practice , Developmental Disabilities and Horticultural Therapy Practice , Mental Illness and Horticultural Therapy Practice , Children and Youth and Horticultural Therapy Practice , Older Persons and Horticultural Therapy Practice , Substance Abuse and Criminal Behavior and Horticultural Therapy Practice , Part III: Settings for Horticultural Therapy Practice , Outside Space and Adaptive Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools , Inside Space and Adaptive Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools , Botanical Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools , Community Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools , Part IV: Skills for Horticultural Therapy Practice , Consultation Services for Horticultural Therapy Practice , Applied Research for Horticultural Therapy Practice , Documentation, Program Evaluation, and Assessment , Horticultural Therapy Practice in the Future , Part V: Appendices , Index , Reference Notes Included,

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    £63.64

  • Visionary Plant Consciousness: The Shamanic

    Inner Traditions Bear and Company Visionary Plant Consciousness: The Shamanic

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  • Prof. Dr. Thomés Flora von Deutschland Österreich

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  • Cambridge University Press Design and Analysis of LongTerm Ecological Monitoring Studies. Edited by Robert A. Gitzen ... Et Al.

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