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Understanding Flowers and Flowering Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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Understanding Flowers and Flowering Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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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.
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