The Evolution of Plant Architecture
Author | : Marie Helena Kurmann |
Publisher | : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105110036469 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Evolution of Plant Architecture written by Marie Helena Kurmann and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 1999 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant architecture is the morphological manifestation of the genetic make-up of a plant at any one stage during its development. Application of accurate architectural models provides a wealth of information about living and extinct plants, especially in regard to growth pattern and development. The Evolution ofPlant Architecture brings together contributions from specialists in many different fields, including ecology, palaeobotany, systematics and evolution.