Parasitic flowering plants are of great general and scientific interest besides their economic importance when attacking crop plants. This beautifully illustrated book covers all parasitic families and most of the genera and discusses all main aspects of their biology.
This book covers all parasitic families and most of the genera. It discusses the establishment of the parasite, the structure and function of the nutrient absorption organ (haustorium), and how the parasites are pollinated and dispersed as well as their ecology, hosts, and evolu…
This book covers all parasitic families and most of the genera. It also discusses the establishment of the parasite, the structure and function of the nutrient absorption organ (haustorium), and how the parasites are pollinated and dispersed as well as their ecology, hosts, and …
Parasitic flowering plants are of great general and scientific interest besides their economic importance when attacking crop plants. This illustrated book covers various parasitic families and most of the genera and discusses the main aspects of their biology.
Organogenesis entails the regulation of cell division, cell expansion, cell and tissue type differentiation, and patterning of the organ as a whole. It is essential to gain insight into how organs are initiated and how they develop. However, this very often is subject to technic…
This title discusses various effects of heavy metal exposure to legumes as well as the bioremediation potential of rhizosphere microbes. Availability of heavy metals, their uptake and the effects of metals on germination and various physiological functions of plants including le…
Flowering plant families of the world
by Heywood, V. H., Brummitt, R. K., Culham, A., Seberg, O.
A thoroughly updated edition of the definitive guide to the 504 flowering plant families. Illustrated by meticulous artworks it features a complete introduction, distribution maps, quick reference panels, illustrated glossary, and comprehensive indexing.
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