Ecology and Evolution of Flowers
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2006
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-857085-1 (ISBN)
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
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Examines functional aspects of floral traits and sexual systems, the ecological influences on reproductive adaptation, and the role of floral biology in angiosperm diversification. This work is suitable for graduate level students taking courses in plant ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity and conservation.
The reproductive organs and mating biology of angiosperms exhibit greater variety than those of any other group of organisms. Flowers and inflorescences are also the most diverse structures produced by angiosperms, and floral traits provide some of the most compelling examples of evolution by natural selection. Given that flowering plants include roughly 250,000 species, their reproductive diversity will not be explained easily by continued accumulation of case
studies of individual species. Instead a more strategic approach is now required, which seeks to identify general principles concerning the role of ecological function in the evolution of reproductive diversity.
The Ecology and Evolution of Flowers uses this approach to expose new insights into the functional basis of floral diversity, and presents the very latest theoretical and empirical research on floral evolution. Floral biology is a dynamic and growing area and this book, written by the leading internationally recognized researchers in this field, reviews current progress in understanding the evolution and function of flowers. Chapters contain both new research findings and synthesis. Major
sections in turn examine functional aspects of floral traits and sexual systems, the ecological influences on reproductive adaptation, and the role of floral biology in angiosperm diversification. Overall, this integrated treatment illustrates the role of floral function and evolution in the generation of
angiosperm biodiversity.
This advanced textbook is suitable for graduate level students taking courses in plant ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity and conservation. It will also be of interest and use to a broader audience of plant scientists seeking an authoritative overview of recent advances in floral biology.
The reproductive organs and mating biology of angiosperms exhibit greater variety than those of any other group of organisms. Flowers and inflorescences are also the most diverse structures produced by angiosperms, and floral traits provide some of the most compelling examples of evolution by natural selection. Given that flowering plants include roughly 250,000 species, their reproductive diversity will not be explained easily by continued accumulation of case
studies of individual species. Instead a more strategic approach is now required, which seeks to identify general principles concerning the role of ecological function in the evolution of reproductive diversity.
The Ecology and Evolution of Flowers uses this approach to expose new insights into the functional basis of floral diversity, and presents the very latest theoretical and empirical research on floral evolution. Floral biology is a dynamic and growing area and this book, written by the leading internationally recognized researchers in this field, reviews current progress in understanding the evolution and function of flowers. Chapters contain both new research findings and synthesis. Major
sections in turn examine functional aspects of floral traits and sexual systems, the ecological influences on reproductive adaptation, and the role of floral biology in angiosperm diversification. Overall, this integrated treatment illustrates the role of floral function and evolution in the generation of
angiosperm biodiversity.
This advanced textbook is suitable for graduate level students taking courses in plant ecology, evolution, systematics, biodiversity and conservation. It will also be of interest and use to a broader audience of plant scientists seeking an authoritative overview of recent advances in floral biology.
Lawrence Harder is Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary. Spencer Barrett is Professor and Canada Research Chair at the Department of Botany, University of Toronto.
PART 1 STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES ON FLORAL BIOLOGY ; PART 2 ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT OF FLORAL FUNCTION AND ITS EVOLUTION ; PART 3 MATING STRATEGIES AND SEXUAL SYSTEMS ; PART 4 FLORAL DIVERSIFICATION ; GLOSSARY
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 14.12.2006 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | numeroous line figures, 8pp colour plates |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 196 x 252 mm |
| Gewicht | 1066 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Evolution | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-857085-6 / 0198570856 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-857085-1 / 9780198570851 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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