Flowering Plants Of The Neotropics

Author : Nathan P. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691116946

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Flowering Plants of the Neotropics by Nathan P. Smith Pdf

"The expert text describes each family's features, diversity of genera and species, distribution, habitat, classification, botany, natural history, and economic uses. More than 300 color illustrations and 250 botanical line drawings illustrate these showiest of New World plants - flora that range from the deserts of Mexico and the coasts of Central America to the vast lowland rain forests of Amazonia and the cloud forests of the Andes. Some of the plants described are distributed widely; others inhabit only one of the many unusual microclimates and habitats that result from tropical America's incredible variation in elevation and rainfall and its millions of years of geological change."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Paul J. M. Maas,L. Y. Th Westra,Lubbert Y. Th Westra,Aljos Farjon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015029990069

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Neotropical Plant Families by Paul J. M. Maas,L. Y. Th Westra,Lubbert Y. Th Westra,Aljos Farjon Pdf

Author : Armen Takhtajan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 906 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402096099

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Flowering Plants by Armen Takhtajan Pdf

Armen Takhtajan is among the greatest authorities in the world on the evolution of plants. This book culminates almost sixty years of the scientist's research of the origin and classification of the flowering plants. It presents a continuation of Dr. Takhtajan’s earlier publications including “Systema Magnoliophytorum” (1987), (in Russian), and “Diversity and Classification of Flowering Plants” (1997), (in English). In his latest book, the author presents a concise and significantly revised system of plant classification (‘Takhtajan system’) based on the most recent studies in plant morphology, embryology, phytochemistry, cytology, molecular biology and palynology. Flowering plants are divided into two classes: class Magnoliopsida (or Dicotyledons) includes 8 subclasses, 126 orders, c. 440 families, almost 10,500 genera, and no less than 195,000 species; and class Liliopsida (or Monocotyledons) includes 4 subclasses, 31 orders, 120 families, more than 3,000 genera, and about 65,000 species.This book contains a detailed description of plant orders, and descriptive keys to plant families providing characteristic features of the families and their differences.

Author : Heinz Brücher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642733130

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Useful Plants of Neotropical Origin by Heinz Brücher Pdf

This book deals with useful plants of neotropical origin, i.e., plants which have been cultivated in Southern and Central America as well as their wild relatives. Quite a number of these trees and bushes have "conquerred" the world as early as 400 years ago and are nowadays of utmost importance for feeding the increasing world population (e.g., potatoes). It has been estimated that about 150 such useful plants stem from the "New World." This book does not only describe the current theories about their domestication, cultivation, and evolution; it also discusses biotechnological methods for improving their productivity. About the German edition: ..". One of the most interesting and recurring themes of this book concerns some little-known species of potential value which may well become important to a future which is certain to present us with serious problems, at least as far as alimentation is considered. BrA1/4cher's book is absolutely up to date in the taxonomic and nomenclatural sense..." "Excerpta Botanica"#1

Author : Alejandro Casas,Ana H. Ladio,Charles R. Clement
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889630479

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Ecology and Evolution of Plants under Domestication in the Neotropics by Alejandro Casas,Ana H. Ladio,Charles R. Clement Pdf

The Neotropical area is a main setting of the earliest experiences of domestication ofplants, and evolutionary processes guided by humans, which continue being active inthe area. Studies comprised in this Research Topic show a general panorama aboutsimilarities and particularities of processes of domestication for different plant groupsand regions, some of them illustrate how the domestication processes originated anddiffused, how landscape domestication has operated and continues being practicedand others discuss some of the main challenges for designing policies for biosafetyand conservation of plant genetic resources. It is an attempt to identify main topicsfor research on evolution under domestication, and opportunities that researcherscan find in the Neotropics to understand how and why these processes occurredin the past and present.

Author : John C. Kricher
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691009740

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A Neotropical Companion by John C. Kricher Pdf

Widely praised, "A Neotropical Companion" is an extraordinarily readable introduction to the American tropics, the lands of Central and South America, their rainforests and other ecosystems, and the creatures that live there. 177 color illustrations.

Author : Nancy C. Garwood
Publisher : Comstock Publishing Associates
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124198859

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Seedlings of Barro Colorado Island and the Neotropics by Nancy C. Garwood Pdf

Knowledge of seedling ecology is essential for understanding the local abundance, distribution, and dynamics of plant species, for deciphering the mechanisms of high species diversity in tropical forests, and for forest conservation and management.

Author : John Kricher
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400885589

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The New Neotropical Companion by John Kricher Pdf

The acclaimed guide to the ecology and natural history of the American tropics—now fully updated and expanded The New Neotropical Companion is the completely revised and expanded edition of a book that has helped thousands of people to understand the complex ecology and natural history of the most species-rich area on Earth, the American tropics. Featuring stunning color photos throughout, it is a sweeping and cutting-edge account of tropical ecology that includes not only tropical rain forests but also other ecosystems such as cloud forests, rivers, savannas, and mountains. This is the only guide to the American tropics that is all-inclusive, encompassing the entire region's ecology and the amazing relationships among species rather than focusing just on species identification. The New Neotropical Companion is a book unlike any other. Here, you will learn how to recognize distinctive ecological patterns of rain forests and other habitats and to interpret how these remarkable ecosystems function—everything is explained in clear and engaging prose free of jargon. You will also be introduced to the region's astonishing plant and animal life. Informative and entertaining, The New Neotropical Companion is a pleasurable escape for armchair naturalists, and visitors to the American tropics will want to refer to this book before, during, and after their trip. Covers all of tropical America Describes the species and habitats most likely to be observed by visitors Includes every major ecosystem, from lowland rain forests to the high Andes Features a wealth of color photos of habitats, plants, and animals

Author : Amadou M. Bâ,Krista L. McGuire,Abdala G. Diédhiou
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466594692

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Ectomycorrhizal Symbioses in Tropical and Neotropical Forests by Amadou M. Bâ,Krista L. McGuire,Abdala G. Diédhiou Pdf

Ectomycorrhizal symbiosis plays a major role in biodiversity and stability of ecosystems in tropical forests. It is a research imperative in tropical and neotropical forest ecosystems because they contain ecologically and economically important tree species. This book provides an overview of the knowledge of ECM symbioses in tropical and neotropica

Author : David L. Hawksworth,Royal Society (Great Britain)
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1995-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0412752204

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Biodiversity by David L. Hawksworth,Royal Society (Great Britain) Pdf

Leading experts on the field of biodiversity examine examples from a wide range of organism groups. Their approaches include the latest molecular and phylogenetic techniques through to the selection of indicator data and aspects of sampling. This paperback edition has been published for students on 'biodiversity' related courses.

Author : Maarten Kappelle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540289098

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Ecology and Conservation of Neotropical Montane Oak Forests by Maarten Kappelle Pdf

Covers the range of natural and managed oak forests in the highlands of tropical America. Providing an understanding of ecological patterns and processes that determine the structure and functioning of these forests, this volume aims to serve as a basis for sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.

Author : James W. Byng
Publisher : Plant Gateway Ltd.
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780992999315

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The Flowering Plants Handbook by James W. Byng Pdf

This plant book aims to help identify flowering plants to genus and family level anywhere in the world. In 2014 there were very few available works which were both comprehensive and up-to-date for all the flowering plants families and genera of the world. The Flowering Plants Handbook is an easy to use identification guide to the worlds flowering plants designed for both specialists and non-specialists and from beginner to expert. The book contains descriptions of all currently recognised flowering plant families, morphological notes for 6656 genera (all current genera for 398/413 families) and over 3000 images and illustrations. Flowering plants can be identified using the book to family and much of the world's generic diversity in four 'easy' steps. Some plants will be identified correctly quickly, whilst others may require some retracing of steps and take a little more time. The advantage of this book is that it helps the user learn about the classification system and plant diversity during the identification process. This work was compiled and developed using the living, library and herbarium collections at the University of Aberdeen, Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Author : K.S. Bawa,M. Hadley
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1991-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1850702683

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Reproductive Ecology of Tropical Forest Plants by K.S. Bawa,M. Hadley Pdf

Reproductive Ecology of Tropical Forest Plants reviews recent developments in the reproductive ecology of tropical forest plants and explores the implications of current findings on forest structure, function, management, and conservation. It examines how insights gained from reproductive ecology can be helpful in the management of tropical forest resources and discusses directions of future research.

Author : Randall W. Myster
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387336428

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Post-Agricultural Succession in the Neotropics by Randall W. Myster Pdf

This timely work draws implications from scientific studies for the wise management of old field ecosystems in the neotropics, where conversion of land to cropping systems is the most common kind of disturbance and many landscapes are defined by areas recovering from agriculture. Understanding old field succession can help us address important scientific and social issues, such as deforestation and forest regeneration, forest restoration, sustainability of agriculture, maintenance of biodiversity, and impacts of global climate change on forest dynamics. This book provides restoration and management strategies, as well as new farming methodologies for practical application.

Author : Tatyana A. Lobova,Cullen K. Geiselman,Scott A. Mori
Publisher : New York Botanical Garden Press
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015085869413

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Seed Dispersal by Bats in the Neotropics by Tatyana A. Lobova,Cullen K. Geiselman,Scott A. Mori Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of all known bat-dispersed plants in the New World tropics and covers a total of 549 species in 191 genera from 62 plant families. It places a special emphasis on the flowering plants and bat fauna of the relatively undisturbed forests of central French Guiana. In particular, detailed descriptions of 112 bat-dispersed species from that area are complemented by color photographs that will help other researchers identify fruits and seeds throughout the Neotropics. Going beyond merely describing these species, the authors compare and analyze the diverse traits of plants dispersed by bats to reexamine bat preferences of some fruiting plants over the others, a phenomenon known as the "bat-fruit syndrome." The seed dispersers too are given ample treatment, with descriptions of the foraging ecology and feeding behaviors of the 37 fruit-eating bats found in central French Guiana. The monograph includes complementing appendices that allow the reader to determine all bat species reported to feed on the fruits of a particular plant and all fruiting plants in the diet of a particular bat species. It summarizes decades of research on bat-plant interactions from many parts of the Neotropics, providing a stimulus for further ecological and evolutionary studies--