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Demons in Eden - The Paradox of Plant Diversity (Paperback)
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Demons in Eden - The Paradox of Plant Diversity (Paperback)
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Jonathan Silvertown here explores the astonishing diversity of
plant life in regions as spectacular as the verdant climes of
Japan, the lush grounds of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, the
shallow wetlands and teeming freshwaters of Florida, the tropical
rainforests of southeast Mexico, and the Canary Islands
archipelago, whose evolutionary novelties--and exotic plant
life--have earned it the sobriquet "the Galapagos of botany." Along
the way, Silvertown looks closely at the evolution of plant
diversity in these locales and explains why such variety persists
in light of ecological patterns and evolutionary processes. In
novel and useful ways, he also investigates the current state of
plant diversity on the planet to show the ever-challenging threats
posed by invasive species and humans.
This paperback edition will include an entirely new chapter on the
astonishing diversity of plant life in the Western Cape of South
Africa that focuses on "fynbos," a vegetation endemic to the Cape.
Bringing the secret life of plants into more colorful and vivid
focus than ever before, "Demons in Eden" is an empathic and
impassioned exploration of modern plant ecology that unlocks
evolutionary mysteries of the natural world.
"Jonathan Silvertown has a knack for explaining complex biological
concepts in an accessible and engaging way. He deftly uses analogy
and example to illustrate his discussions, and often waxes lyrical
in his descriptions."--Viveka Neveln, "American Gardener"
"Jonathan Silvertown's enthusiasm for scientific sleuthing is
infectious."--Sara Alexander, "Science "
" ""A delightful series of vignettes about plant diversity and
evolutionary biology. . . . It is evidentthat Jonathan Silvertown
is a scientist who can communicate complex scientific ideas to the
general public. . . . Highly recommended."--"Choice"
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