ORIGIN EARLY DIVERS LAND PLANT PB

ORIGIN EARLY DIVERS LAND PLANT PB
Author: KENRICK PAUL
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
Total Pages: 462
Release: 1997-08-17
Genre: Science
ISBN:
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The first comprehensive application of cladistics to the massive body of data on both living and fossil plants, this book clarifies phylogenetic patterns within and among basal groups of land plants. In its analysis of the patterns and processes underlying the origin of land plants, the book sheds light on central questions surrounding the initial assembly of terrestrial ecosystems.

Photosynthesis in Bryophytes and Early Land Plants

Photosynthesis in Bryophytes and Early Land Plants
Author: David T. Hanson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2013-10-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400769881
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Bryophytes, which are important constituents of ecosystems globally and often dominate carbon and water dynamics at high latitudes and elevations, were also among the pioneers of terrestrial photosynthesis. Consequently, in addition to their present day ecological value, modern representatives of these groups contain the legacy of adaptations that led to the greening of Earth. This volume brings together experts on bryophyte photosynthesis whose research spans the genome and cell through whole plant and ecosystem function and combines that with historical perspectives on the role of algal, bryophyte and vascular plant ancestors on terrestrialization of the Earth. The eighteen well-illustrated chapters reveal unique physiological approaches to achieving carbon balance and dealing with environmental limitations and stresses that present an alternative, yet successful strategy for land plants.

Introduction to Plant Fossils

Introduction to Plant Fossils
Author: Christopher J. Cleal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2019-06-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108483445
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Offers a practical guide for the non-specialist on studying and learning from plant fossils to understand the evolution of vegetation on Earth.

Applications of Non-Pollen Palynomorphs

Applications of Non-Pollen Palynomorphs
Author: F. Marret
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2021-10-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1786205416
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This long-awaited book about non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) aims to cover gaps in our knowledge of these abundant but understudied palynological remains. NPPs, such as fungal spores, testate amoebae, dinoflagellate cysts, acritarchs and animal remains, are routinely recovered from palynological preparations of marine or terrestrial material, from Proterozoic to recent geological times. This book gives the reader a comprehensive overview of the different types of NPPs, with examples from diverse time periods and environments. It provides guidance on sample preparation to maximize the recovery of these NPPs, detailed information on their diversity and ecological affinity, clarification on the nomenclature and demonstrates their value as environmental indicators. This volume will become the reference guide for any student, academic or practitioner interested in everything else in their palynological preparations.

Plant Development and Evolution

Plant Development and Evolution
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Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 660
Release: 2019-01-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128098058
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Plant Development and Evolution, the latest release in the Current Topics in Developmental Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on the Evolution of the plant body plan, Lateral root development and its role in evolutionary adaptation, the Development of the vascular system, the Development of the shoot apical meristem and phyllotaxis, the Evolution of leaf diversity, the Evolution of regulatory networks in land plants, The role of programed cell death in plant development, the Development and evolution of inflorescence architecture, the Molecular regulation of flower development, the Pre-meiotic another development, and much more. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Current Topics in Developmental Biology series Updated release includes the latest information on Plant Development and Evolution

Bryophytes

Bryophytes
Author: Matt von Konrat
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2010
Genre: Bryophytes
ISBN: 186977597X
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Plants Invade the Land

Plants Invade the Land
Author: Patricia G. Gensel
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2001
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0231111614
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What do we now know about the origins of plants on land, from an evolutionary and an environmental perspective? The essays in this collection present a synthesis of our present state of knowledge, integrating current information in paleobotany with physical, chemical, and geological data.

Diversity and Evolution of Land Plants

Diversity and Evolution of Land Plants
Author: M. Ingrouille
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401123004
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Diversity and Evolution of Land Plants provides a fresh and long overdue treatment of plant anatomy and morphology for the biology undergraduate of today. Setting aside the traditional plod through the plant taxa, the author adopts a problem-based functional approach, exploring plant diversity as a series of different solutions to the design problems facing plant life on land.