Reproductive Ecology Of Flowering Plants Patterns And Processes

Author : Rajesh Tandon,K. R. Shivanna,Monika Koul
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811542107

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Reproductive Ecology of Flowering Plants: Patterns and Processes by Rajesh Tandon,K. R. Shivanna,Monika Koul Pdf

Sexual reproduction is the predominant mode of perpetuation for flowering plant species. Investigating the reproductive strategies of plants has grown to become a vast area of research and, in crop plants, covers events from flowering to fruit and seed development; in wild species, it extends up to seed dispersal and seedling recruitment. Thus, reproduction determines the extent of yield in crop plants and, in wild plants, also determines the efficacy of recruiting new adults to the population, making this field important both from fundamental and applied plant biology perspectives. Moreover, in light of the growing concerns regarding food and nutritional security for the growing population and preserving biological diversity, reproductive biology of flowering plants has acquired special significance. Extensive studies on various facets of reproduction are being carried out around the world. However, these studies are scattered across research journals and reviews from diverse areas of biology. The present volume covers the whole spectrum of reproductive ecology, from phenology and floral biology, to sexuality and pollination biology/ecology including floral rewards, breeding systems, apomixis and seed dispersal. In turn, transgene flow, its biosafety and mitigation approaches, and the ‘global pollinator crisis’, which has become a major international concern in light of the urgent need to sustain crop yield and biodiversity, are discussed in detail. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for students, teachers and researchers of botany, zoology, ecology, agriculture and forestry, as well as conservation biologists.

Author : Jon and Lesley Lovett-Doust Professor of Biology the University of Windsor
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1988-07-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198021926

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Plant Reproductive Ecology : Patterns and Strategies by Jon and Lesley Lovett-Doust Professor of Biology the University of Windsor Pdf

This collection of reviews by leading investigators examines plant reproduction and sexuality within a framework of evolutionary ecology, providing an up-to-date account of the field. The contributors discuss conceptual issues, showing the importance of sex allocation, sexual selection and inclusive fitness, and the dimensions of paternity and maternity in plants. The evolution, maintenance, and loss of self-incompatibility in plants, the nature of 'sex choice' in plants, and sex dimorphism are all explored in detail. Specific forms of biotic interactions shaping the evolution of plant reproductive strategy are discussed, and a taxonomically based review of the reproductive ecology of non-angiosperm plant groups, such as bryophytes, ferns, and algae, is presented. Together these studies focus on the complexities of plant life cycles and the distinctive reproductive biologies of these organisms, while showing the similarities between nonflowering plants and the more thoroughly documented flowering species.

Author : Anjana Rustagi,Bharti Chaudhry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Plant ecology
ISBN : 1839694955

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Plant Reproductive Ecology by Anjana Rustagi,Bharti Chaudhry Pdf

Author : Mauro Cresti,Stephen Blackmore,Jacobus L. van Went
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642581229

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Atlas of Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants by Mauro Cresti,Stephen Blackmore,Jacobus L. van Went Pdf

Comprising about one hundred plates this atlas documents and describes the processes concerning the sexual reproduction in higher plants. It is dividedinto three parts: - Anther Development - Pistil Development - Progamic Phase and Fertilization. The scanning, transmission electron and light micrographs are all of immaculate quality and - for the viewer's orientation - almost each plate is complemented by a scheme showing a larger area of the plant indicating the site of the section. Together with instructive texts, the often striking images provide a valuable introduction into plant reproductive cell structures for researchers and advanced students of genetics, plantbreeding and cell biology.

Author : Mary F. Willson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Botany
ISBN : UCAL:B5018666

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Plant Reproductive Ecology by Mary F. Willson Pdf

Author : Lawrence D. Harder,Spencer C.H. Barrett
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198570851

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Ecology and Evolution of Flowers by Lawrence D. Harder,Spencer C.H. Barrett Pdf

Floral biology, floral function, sexual systems, diversification.

Author : A. J. Solomon Raju
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Plant ecology
ISBN : 1555283535

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Reproductive Ecology by A. J. Solomon Raju Pdf

Author : Kishan Gopal Ramawat,Jean-Michel Merillon,K. R. Shivanna
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482201338

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Reproductive Biology of Plants by Kishan Gopal Ramawat,Jean-Michel Merillon,K. R. Shivanna Pdf

Reproductive biology is the basis of species improvement and a thorough understanding of this is needed for plant improvement, whether by conventional or biotechnological methods. This book presents an up to date and comprehensive description of reproduction in lower plants, gymnosperms and higher plants. It covers general plant biology, pollinatio

Author : Jon Lovett-Doust,Lesley Lovett Doust
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Plant ecology
ISBN : OCLC:1256524770

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Plant Reproductive Ecology by Jon Lovett-Doust,Lesley Lovett Doust Pdf

Author : Yash Mangla,Priyanka Khanduri,Charu Khosla Gupta
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781009184571

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Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms by Yash Mangla,Priyanka Khanduri,Charu Khosla Gupta Pdf

Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms: Concepts and Laboratory Methods will cater to the needs of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing core and elective courses in life sciences, botany, and plant sciences. The book is designed according to the syllabi followed in major Indian universities. It provides the latest and detailed description of structures and processes involved in reproduction in higher plants. The inclusion of colour photographs and illustrations will be an effective visual aid to help readers. Interesting and significant findings of the latest research taking place in the field of reproductive biology are also provided in boxes. At the end of each chapter, the methodology of hands-on exercises is presented for the implementation and practice of theoretical concepts.

Author : K.R. Shivanna,Rajesh Tandon
Publisher : Springer
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788132220039

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Reproductive Ecology of Flowering Plants: A Manual by K.R. Shivanna,Rajesh Tandon Pdf

Successful reproduction is the basis not only for the stability of the species in their natural habitat but also for productivity of our crop plants. Therefore, knowledge on reproductive ecology of wild and cultivated plants is important for effective management of our dwindling biodiversity and for the sustainability and improvement of the yield in crop species. Conservation and management of our plant diversity is going to be a major challenge in the coming decades, particularly in the tropical countries which are rich in biodiversity. Reproductive failure is the main driver for pushing a large number of tropical species to vulnerable category. Available data on reproductive ecology on tropical species is very limited and there is an urgent need to initiate research on these lines. A major limitation for the beginners to take up research is the absence of simple concise work manuals that provide step-wise procedures to study all aspects of reproductive ecology. The Manual fills this void. Over 60 protocols described in the manual cover the whole spectrum of reproductive ecology - study sites and species, phenology, floral morphology and sexuality, pollen and pistil biology, pollination ecology, breeding system, seed biology, seed dispersal and seedling recruitment. Each chapter gives a concise conceptual account of the topic before describing the protocols. The Manual caters to researchers, teachers and students who are interested in any aspect of reproductive ecology of flowering plants -- botanists, ecologists, agri-horticulturists, foresters, entomologists, plant breeders and conservation biologists.

Author : J. G. Hawkes
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781483223971

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Reproductive Biology and Taxonomy of Vascular Plants by J. G. Hawkes Pdf

Reproductive Biology and Taxonomy of Vascular Plants is a collection of papers presented at the Conference on Reproductive Biology and Taxonomy of Vascular Plants, held at the Department of Botany, University of Birmingham on April 23-25, 1965. The conference primarily explores the reproductive biology of flowering plants and ferns to arrive at a better understanding of variation patterns and modes of evolution. This book is divided into six chapters and begins with a discussion on the breeding systems, variation and adaptation. The next chapters survey the practical implications of knowledge of breeding systems and other aspects of the reproductive biology of flowering plants, as well as the pollination mechanisms in orchids and the evolution of this family in relation to insect evolution. These chapters include an account of the foraging behavior of honey bees and its importance to the botanist in delineating the behavior of the insects that pollinate the plants. Other chapters deal with the mechanisms of plant dispersal and establishment, the aspects of seed dormancy, and germination and reproductive capacity related to evolutionary processes. The concluding chapters explore the many aspects of apomixis in its wider sense and survey how the variation patterns of apomicts were due to this special mode of reproduction. This book is directed primarily to botanists.

Author : Arun K. Pandey
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000729252

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Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms by Arun K. Pandey Pdf

This book is designed to introduce the basics of different aspects of the biology of reproduction in a concise and coherent manner. The book aims to equip students with the fundamentals of the biology of reproduction and also update them with the most recent advances in the field of reproduction. The book has been organized into 16 chapters that introduce and explain different aspects in a stimulating manner. Each chapter is supplemented with a summary and relevant illustrations. A glossary has been added to help the students to understand some important scientific terms. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the important topics including: Flower structure and development Development and structure of male and female gametophytes Pollination biology, fertilization and self-incompatibility Endosperm, embryo and polyembryony Apomixis and seed biology A separate topic on experimental plant reproductive biology (experimental embryology) has been provided, which includes basics of cell, tissue and organ culture, anther culture, pollen culture, flower, ovary, ovule culture, embryo culture, somatic embryogenesis, synthetic seeds, protoplast culture and other aspects of plant biotechnology. The book aims to cater to the needs of the advanced undergraduate and post-graduate students in Botany, Forestry, Agriculture and related fields.

Author : Beverley Glover
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191637629

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Understanding Flowers and Flowering Second Edition by Beverley Glover Pdf

Flowers are the beautiful and complex reproductive structures of the angiosperms, one of the most diverse and successful groups of living organisms. The underlying thesis of this book is that to fully understand plant development (and why flowers differ in shape, structure and colour), it is necessary to understand why it is advantageous for them to look like they do. Conversely, in order to fully understand plant ecology, it is necessary to appreciate how floral structures have developed and evolved. Uniquely, this book addresses flowers and flowering from both a molecular genetic perspective (considering flower induction, development and self-incompatibility) and an ecological perspective (looking at the selective pressures placed on plants by pollinators, and the consequences for animal-plant co-evolution). Understanding Flowers and Flowering, the first edition of which won BES Marsh Book of the Year in 2009, begins by considering the evolution of flowers and the history of research into their development. This is followed by a detailed description of the processes which lead to flower production in model plants. The book then examines how flowers differ in shape, structure and colour, and how these differences are generated. Finally it assesses the role of these various aspects of floral biology in attracting pollinators and ensuring successful reproduction. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest advances in the field, especially an increased understanding of the evolution of floral traits. New chapters consider the genetic basis of the floral transition in diverse species, as well as the evolutionary lability of floral form. There is a new focus throughout on both phylogenetic position and morphological diversity across the angiosperm phylogeny. Understanding Flowers and Flowering continues to provide the first truly integrated study of the topic - one that discusses both the how and why of flowering plant reproductive biology.

Author : Edward Reekie,Fakhri A. Bazzaz
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080454337

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Reproductive Allocation in Plants by Edward Reekie,Fakhri A. Bazzaz Pdf

Much effort has been devoted to developing theories to explain the wide variation we observe in reproductive allocation among environments. Reproductive Allocation in Plants describes why plants differ in the proportion of their resources that they allocate to reproduction and looks into the various theories. This book examines the ecological and evolutionary explanations for variation in plant reproductive allocation from the perspective of the underlying physiological mechanisms controlling reproduction and growth. An international team of leading experts have prepared chapters summarizing the current state of the field and offering their views on the factors determining reproductive allocation in plants. This will be a valuable resource for senior undergraduate students, graduate students and researchers in ecology, plant ecophysiology, and population biology. 8 outstanding chapters dedicated to the evolution and ecology of variation in plant reproductive allocation Written by an international team of leading experts in the field Provides enough background information to make it accessible to senior undergraduate students Includes over 60 figures and 29 tables