The Gentianaceae - Volume 1: Characterization and Ecology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)

This is the first of two volumes on Gentianaceae. Comprising twelve chapters, it centres upon the characterization and ecology of Gentianaceae worldwide, with emphasis on the application of molecular and cytological approaches in relation to taxonomy. The first three chapters consider the classification of the family and review the advances in research since the earlier revision published in 2002, which resulted in the reclassification of some plants and the naming of new genera. The next chapter provides the most comprehensive report to date of the systematics of South American Neotropical woody Gentians. Other reviews include details of the Gentianaceae in Eastern Europe. The key biochemical steps that result in the diversity of Gentian flower colors, the cytology of European species and an historical account of the importance of Gentians in herbal medicines are also covered. Furthermore, an analysis of gene expression in overwintering buds is presented, discussing several aspects of plant taxonomy, phenotypic characteristics, phylogeography and pedigree. Two contributions highlight the importance of Gentians in India, and the last chapter presents evidence for the importance of Glomeromycota in developing arbuscular mycorrhizal associations with the roots of Gentians. This volume provides the basis for the biotechnological approaches that are considered in the companion book The Gentianaceae - Volume 2: Biotechnology and Applications.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2014
Editors:	Jan J. Rybczynski • Michael R. Davey • Anna Mikula
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	329
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
ISBN-13:	978-3-662-52252-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant ecology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant physiology > General
LSN:	3-662-52252-7
Barcode:	9783662522523

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