Genetic and molecular studies have recently come to dominate
botanical research at the expense of more traditional morphological
approaches. This broad introduction to modern flower systematics
demonstrates the great potential that floral morphology has to
complement molecular data in phylogenetic and evolutionary
investigations. Contributions from experts in floral morphology and
evolution take the reader through examples of how flowers have
diversified in a large variety of lineages of extant and fossil
flowering plants. They explore angiosperm origins and the early
evolution of flowers and analyse the significance of morphological
characters for phylogenetic reconstructions on the tree of life.
The importance of integrating morphology into modern botanical
research is highlighted through case studies exploring specific
plant groups where morphological investigations are having a major
impact. Examples include the clarification of phylogenetic
relationships and understanding the significance and evolution of
specific floral characters, such as pollination mechanisms and
stamen and carpel numbers.
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