Systematics, Evolution, and Ecology of Melastomataceae

Systematics, Evolution, and Ecology of Melastomataceae
Author: Renato Goldenberg
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 786
Release: 2022-07-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030997421

This book presents a synthesis of critical new information for the Melastomataceae, one of the ten richest families among flowering plants with over 5,800 species that has its diversity highly concentrated in tropical or subtropical areas. It describes the family’s global diversity and distribution and summarizes recent advances in systematics, evolution, biogeography, reproductive biology and ecology.

Monograph of Ruprechtia (Polygonaceae)

Monograph of Ruprechtia (Polygonaceae)
Author: Colin A. Pendry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780912861678

Taxonomic monograph of the Neotropical genus Ruprechtia (Polygonaceae); introductory chapters on morphology, phylogeny, distribution; taxonomy (37 species; keys, nomenclature, full descriptions, discussions); bibliography. index.

Apomixis in Angiosperms

Apomixis in Angiosperms
Author: Diego Hojsgaard
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2022-08-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000624013

Apomixis is a difficult-to-analyse trait with a complex molecular basis and a substantive effect on the biology of a species. Thus, apomixis is an interesting characteristic for researchers and students working in different fields of plant science and agriculture, and technological advances are enabling and making apomixis studies more common. Apomixis in Angiosperms: Mechanisms, Occurrences, and Biotechnology provides a systematic introduction to the mechanisms and developmental types of apomixis along with an overview of alternative methodologies for identifying apomixis and a detailed reassessment of the occurrences of apomictic species among angiosperm families. Optional methods are illustrated with examples of all types of apomixis and biological levels of analysis, i.e. cells, ovules, seeds and offspring. Data on apomictic species are collected in tables along with information on ploidy, type of apomixis and references. Occurrences of apomixis are briefly discussed in phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts. An outline of the molecular basis of apomixis in plants is presented, together with prospects and challenges that remain for its biotechnological exploitation. This book: Provides a systematic overview of the mechanisms of apomixis, developmental types and methodology for apomixis research. Reassesses apomixis at the species level in angiosperm families. Contains tables summarizing relevant information on apomixis. Analyses occurrences of apomixis in phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts. Outlines the molecular basis and biotechnological perspective of apomixis breeding. This book presents an accessible overview of apomixis research and a curated dataset of apomictic species. It serves as a reference book for students, researchers and citizen scientists interested in apomixis, as well as researchers, business innovators and entrepreneurs pursuing apomixis breeding. It can also be used as a textbook in graduate courses on plant reproduction.