ISBN: 9780521765992

Introduction: establishing the state of the art - the role of morphology in plant systematics Louis Ronse De Craene and Livia Wanntorp; 2. Paula Rudall; 7. Evolution of the palm androeciu… Mehr…

Introduction: establishing the state of the art - the role of morphology in plant systematics Louis Ronse De Craene and Livia Wanntorp; 2. Paula Rudall; 7. Evolution of the palm androecium as revealed by character mapping on a supertree Sophie Nadot, Julie Sannier, Anders Barfod and William J. Baker; 8. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Flowers on the Tree of Life by Livia Wanntorp A broad introduction to modern flower systematics that demonstrates the enormous potential morphological studies have in botanical research. Contributions from experts in floral morphology and evolution highlight important parts of the tree of life for which morphological and ontogenetic studies have had a major impact in clarifying relationships and evolution. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Genetic and molecular studies have recently come to dominate botanical research at the expense of more traditional morphological approaches. This broad introduction to modern flower systematics demonstrates the great potential that floral morphology has to complement molecular data in phylogenetic and evolutionary investigations. Contributions from experts in floral morphology and evolution take the reader through examples of how flowers have diversified in a large variety of lineages of extant and fossil flowering plants. They explore angiosperm origins and the early evolution of flowers and analyse the significance of morphological characters for phylogenetic reconstructions on the tree of life. The importance of integrating morphology into modern botanical research is highlighted through case studies exploring specific plant groups where morphological investigations are having a major impact. Examples include the clarification of phylogenetic relationships and understanding the significance and evolution of specific floral characters, such as pollination mechanisms and stamen and carpel numbers. Author Biography Livia Wanntorp currently works as a researcher at the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm where she leads several projects involving flower morphology and systematics of many different groups of the flowering plants. She is associate editor of the journal Plant Systematics and Evolution and president of the Swedish Systematics Association. Louis Ronse De Craene is director of the MSc course on Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. His research interests include the morphology and evolution of flowers and encompass a broad range of angiosperm families. He is the author of Floral Diagrams: An Aid to Understanding Flower Morphology and Evolution (Cambridge University Press, 2010). Table of Contents List of contributors; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction: establishing the state of the art - the role of morphology in plant systematics Louis Ronse De Craene and Livia Wanntorp; 2. Spatial separation and developmental divergence of male and female reproductive units in gymnosperms, and their relevance to the origin of the angiosperm flower Richard Bateman, Jason Hilton and Paula Rudall; 3. New flowers of Laurales from the Early Cretaceous (Early to Middle Albian) of eastern North America Maria von Balthazar, Peter R. Crane, Kaj Raunsgaard Pedersen and Else Marie Friis; 4. Tracing the early evolutionary diversification of the angiosperm flower James A. Doyle and Peter K. Endress; 5. Changing views of flower evolution and new questions Peter K. Endress; 6. Centrifugal stamens in a modern phylogenetic context - was Corner right? Paula Rudall; 7. Evolution of the palm androecium as revealed by character mapping on a supertree Sophie Nadot, Julie Sannier, Anders Barfod and William J. Baker; 8. Comparative floral structure and development of Nitrariaceae (Sapindales) and systematic implications Julien B. Bachelier, Peter K. Endress and Louis P. Ronse De Craene; 9. Multiplications of floral organs in flowers - a case study in Conostegia (Melastomataceae, Myrtales) Livia Wanntorp, Carmen Puglisi, Darin Penneys and Louis Ronse De Craene; 10. Ontogenetic and phylogenetic diversification in Marantaceae - a review Alexandra C. Ley and Regine Classen-Bockhoff; 11. Floral ontogeny of Acacia celastrifolia: an enigmatic mimosoid legume with pronounced polyandry and multiple carpels Gerhard Prenner; 12. Floral development of Napoleonaea (Lecythidaceae), a deceptively complex flower Louis Ronse De Craene; Taxon index; Subject index. Review "... [an] excellent symposium volume. A useful work for specialists and advanced students." Recommended." R. Schmid, Choice Magazine Review Quote "... [an] excellent symposium volume. A useful work for specialists and advanced students." Recommended." R. Schmid, Choice Magazine Promotional "Headline" Explores ongoing flower morphological and ontogenetic research and its impact on our understanding of floral evolution and relationships. Description for Bookstore A broad introduction to modern flower systematics that demonstrates the enormous potential morphological studies have in botanical research. Contributions from experts in floral morphology and evolution highlight important parts of the tree of life for which morphological and ontogenetic studies have had a major impact in clarifying relationships and evolution. Description for Library A broad introduction to modern flower systematics that demonstrates the enormous potential morphological studies have in botanical research. Contributions from experts in floral morphology and evolution highlight important parts of the tree of life for which morphological and ontogenetic studies have had a major impact in clarifying relationships and evolution. Details ISBN0521765994 Author Livia Wanntorp Year 2011 ISBN-10 0521765994 ISBN-13 9780521765992 Media Book Format Hardcover Short Title FLOWERS ON THE TREE OF LIFE Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Systematics Association Special Volume Language English DEWEY 581.38 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Louis P. Ronse Decraene Publication Date 2011-09-22 Pages 326 Illustrations 9 Tables, black and white; 10 Plates, unspecified; 35 Halftones, unspecified; 34 Line drawings, unspecified Series Number 80 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2011-09-22 AU Release Date 2011-09-22 NZ Release Date 2011-09-22 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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ISBN: 9780521765992

Genetic and molecular studies have recently come to dominate botanical research at the expense of more traditional morphological approaches. This broad introduction to modern flower syste… Mehr…

Genetic and molecular studies have recently come to dominate botanical research at the expense of more traditional morphological approaches. This broad introduction to modern flower systematics demonstrates the great potential that floral morphology hasto complement molecular data in phylogenetic and evolutionary investigations. Contributions from experts in floral morphology and evolution take the reader through examples of how flowers have diversified in a large variety of lineages of extant and fossil flowering plants. They explore angiosperm origins and the early evolution of flowers and analyse the significance of morphological characters for phylogenetic reconstructions on the tree of life. The importance of integrating morphology into modern botanical research is highlighted through case studies exploring specific plant groups where morphological investigations are having a major impact. Examples include the clarification of phylogenetic relationships and understanding the significance and evolution of specific floral characters, such as pollination mechanisms and stamen and carpel numbers-- Books, [PU: Cambridge University Press]<

ISBN: 9780521765992

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