Reproductive biology is the basis of species improvement and a thorough understanding of this is needed for plant improvement, whether by conventional or biotechnological methods. This book presents an up to date and comprehensive description of reproduction in lower plants, gym…
What are the evolutionary mechanisms and ecological implications behind a pollinator choosing its favourite flower? Sixty-five million years of evolution has created the complex and integrated system which we see today and understanding the interactions involved is key to enviro…
"What are the evolutionary mechanisms and ecological implications behind a pollinator choosing its favourite flower? Sixty-five million years of evolution has created the complex and integrated system which we see today and understanding the interactions involved is key to envir…
by Proctor, M., Yeo, P., Lack, A.
fromNew naturalist
by Lack, Andrew, Proctor, Michael, Yeo, Peter
fromNew naturalist
This is a brand new, fully updated edition of the natural history classic first published in the New Naturalist series in 1973 as The Pollination of Flowers. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com This is a brand new, fully updated edition of the natural history classic…
The importance of insects in pollinating flowers is today so well known it is easy to forget that it was discovered little more than two centuries ago. The New Naturalist series aims to interest the general reader in the wildlife of Britain.
by Lack, Andrew, Proctor, Michael, Yeo, Peter
fromNew naturalist
by Lack, Andrew, Proctor, Michael, Yeo, Peter
fromNew naturalist
" ... The vast majority of bee species on earth live solitary lives. A single female constructs her own nest, defends it against intruders, parasites, and predators, and forages for pollen, nectar, or floral oils as food for her offpsring ... Solitary bees are fascinating ... [e…
"'The Solitary Bees' uses a modern phylogenetic framework to shed new light on the life histories and evolution of solitary bees. It explains the foraging behavior of solitary bees, their development, and competitive mating tactics. The book describes how they construct complex …
Pollination is essential to the survival of most plants on Earth. Some plants rely on the wind to transport pollen from one flower to another. Others employ an array of ingenious strategies to attract and exploit pollinators, whether they be insects, birds, or mammals. This beau…
An enticing illustrated look at pollination, one of the most astonishing marvels of the natural world. Pollination is essential to the survival of most plants on Earth. Some plants rely on the wind to transport pollen from one flower to another. Others employ an array of ingenio…
