Evolution and Diversification of Land Plants
Author | : Kunio Iwatsuki |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9784431659181 |
ISBN-13 | : 4431659188 |
Rating | : 4/5 (188 Downloads) |
Download or read book Evolution and Diversification of Land Plants written by Kunio Iwatsuki and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern approach to understanding the evolution and diversification of land plants, one of the most exciting areas of plant systematics. It consists of three sections - origin and diversification of primitive land plants; origin and diversification of angiosperms; speciation and mechanisms of diversification - each section corresponding to a major area in plant evolution. In each case, data from molecular, morphological, and paleontological approaches are presented, backed by recent progress and new findings, together with proposals for future research. A guide to the latest in plant systematics, heightening awareness of prospective future problems.