Colloquium On Variation And Evolution In Plants And Microorganisms Toward A New Synthesis 50 Years After Stebbins

Author : Francisco Jos_ Ayala,Walter M. Fitch,Michael I. Chegg
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Plants
ISBN : 9780309070799

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Colloquium on Variation and Evolution in Plants and Microorganisms--Toward a New Synthesis--50 Years After Stebbins by Francisco Jos_ Ayala,Walter M. Fitch,Michael I. Chegg Pdf

Annotation In 1950, Stebbins (d. 2000) published Variation and Evolution in Plants, which extended the synthetic theory of evolution or "the modern synthesis" to plants. These 17 papers are drawn from a National Academy of Sciences colloquium held in January 2000 on the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stebbins' classic. Following a Stebbins appreciation talk (originally slotted for his own words), papers branch into sections on: early evolution and the origin of cells, virus and bacterial models, protoctist models (having to do with RNA editing), population variation, and trends and patterns in plant evolution. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:817893890

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(NAS Colloquium) Variation and Evolution in Plants and Microorganisms by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-10-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309172264

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Variation and Evolution in Plants and Microorganisms by National Academy of Sciences Pdf

"The present book is intended as a progress report on [the] synthetic approach to evolution as it applies to the plant kingdom." With this simple statement, G. Ledyard Stebbins formulated the objectives of Variation and Evolution in Plants, published in 1950, setting forth for plants what became known as the "synthetic theory of evolution" or "the modern synthesis." The pervading conceit of the book was the molding of Darwin's evolution by natural selection within the framework of rapidly advancing genetic knowledge. At the time, Variation and Evolution in Plants significantly extended the scope of the science of plants. Plants, with their unique genetic, physiological, and evolutionary features, had all but been left completely out of the synthesis until that point. Fifty years later, the National Academy of Sciences convened a colloquium to update the advances made by Stebbins. This collection of 17 papers marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stebbins' classic. Organized into five sections, the book covers: early evolution and the origin of cells, virus and bacterial models, protoctist models, population variation, and trends and patterns in plant evolution.

Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-12-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780309091831

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Biographical Memoirs by National Academy of Sciences Pdf

Biographic Memoirs Volume 85 contains the biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Sciences and bibliographies of their published works. Each biographical essay was written by a member of the Academy familiar with the professional career of the deceased. For historical and bibliographical purposes, these volumes are worth returning to time and again.

Author : D. I. Jarvis,Christine Padoch,H. D. Cooper
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231510004

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Managing Biodiversity in Agricultural Ecosystems by D. I. Jarvis,Christine Padoch,H. D. Cooper Pdf

Published in three other languages and growing, Managing Biodiversity in Agricultural Ecosystems takes a look at how farmers manage, maintain, and benefit from biodiversity in agricultural production systems. The volume includes the most recent research and developments in the maintenance of local diversity at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. Chapters cover the assessment and farmer management practices for crop, livestock, aquatic, and associated diversity (such as pollinators and soil microorganisms) in agricultural ecosystems; examine the potential role of diversity in minimizing pest and disease pressures; and present studies that exemplify the potential nutritional, ecosystem service, and financial values of this diversity under changing economic and environmental conditions. The volume contains perspectives that combine the thinking of social and biological scientists. Inappropriate or excessive use of inputs can cause damage to biodiversity within agricultural ecosystems and compromise future productivity. This book features numerous case studies that show how farmers have used alternative approaches to manage biodiversity to enhance the stability, resilience, and productivity of their farms, pointing the way toward improved biodiversity on a global scale. As custodians of the world's agricultural biodiversity, farmers are fully invested in ways to create, sustain, and assist in the evolution and adaptation of a variety of plant and animal species. Thus this text is mandatory reading for conservationists, environmentalists, botanists, zoologists, geneticists, and anyone interested in the health of our ecosystem.

Author : Royal Society (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : UOM:39015062076990

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Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society by Royal Society (Great Britain) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : UCSD:31822037943206

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The Writers Directory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1758 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:39015058396683

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1824 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medicine
ISBN : UIUC:30112048191875

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Cumulated Index Medicus by Anonim Pdf

Author : David L. Dilcher,Jack A. Wolfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Paleobotany
ISBN : CORNELL:31924108577895

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Advances in Angiosperm Paleobotany and Paleoclimatic Reconstruction by David L. Dilcher,Jack A. Wolfe Pdf

The sixteen peer-reviewed contributions of this volume were presented at a 3-day symposium at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville in 2006 and honour two landmark contributors to North American angiosperm paleobotany born in the morning of July 10, 1936: David L. Dilcher and Jack Wolfe. levels from leaves of this fern genus over much longer periods of geologic time.

Author : Lois Child
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Invasive plants
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112585174

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Plant Invasions by Lois Child Pdf

Author : Theodosius Dobzhansky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:927778765

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Genetics and the Origin of Species by Theodosius Dobzhansky Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 3310 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015054057792

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Subject Guide to Books in Print by Anonim Pdf

Author : Francisco Jos_ Ayala,Walter M. Fitch
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Evolution (Biology)
ISBN : 9780309058773

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Genetics and the Origin of Species by Francisco Jos_ Ayala,Walter M. Fitch Pdf

Author : Yves Savidan,John G. Carman,Thomas Dresselhaus
Publisher : CIMMYT
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 9706480749

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The Flowering of Apomixis by Yves Savidan,John G. Carman,Thomas Dresselhaus Pdf