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Plants on Plants - The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes
Gerhard Zotz
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Description for Plants on Plants - The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes
Hardback. Series: Fascinating Life Sciences. Num Pages: 297 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 43 colour illustrations, 50 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSTD; RNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 242 x 2. Weight in Grams: 636.
This book critically reviews advances in our understanding of the biology of vascular epiphytes since Andreas Schimper's 1888 seminal work. It addresses all aspects of their biology, from anatomy and physiology to ecology and evolution, in the context of general biological principles. By comparing epiphytes with non-epiphytes throughout, it offers a valuable resource for researchers in plant sciences and related disciplines. A particular strength is the identification of research areas that have not received the attention they deserve, with conservation being a case in point. Scientists have tended to study pristine systems, but global developments call for information on epiphytes ... Read more
This book critically reviews advances in our understanding of the biology of vascular epiphytes since Andreas Schimper's 1888 seminal work. It addresses all aspects of their biology, from anatomy and physiology to ecology and evolution, in the context of general biological principles. By comparing epiphytes with non-epiphytes throughout, it offers a valuable resource for researchers in plant sciences and related disciplines. A particular strength is the identification of research areas that have not received the attention they deserve, with conservation being a case in point. Scientists have tended to study pristine systems, but global developments call for information on epiphytes ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
Fascinating Life Sciences
Condition
New
Weight
635 g
Number of Pages
282
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319392363
SKU
V9783319392363
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About Gerhard Zotz
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Zotz, University of Oldenburg, IBU, Ammerlander Heerstr. 114-118, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany
Reviews for Plants on Plants - The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes
The book helpfully begins with a summary of the usage of taxonomic names and abbreviations. Further, appropriate photographs and pertinent information are presented in boxes, which breaks up the text and makes for easy reading. ... This book can be used as a textbook for students or by researchers in the field of plant sciences. (The Journal of the ... Read more