Steve - Botany 1

A dazzlingly illustrated journey into the transformative world of sacred plants Indigenous communities have long revered certain plants and fungi as healers, storytellers, and spirit guides. This bo……続きを見る

Spanning millennia of history and ecological transformation, this book explores the forested and non-forested ecosystems of the Southern Appalachians and Interior Highlands regions of the United Sta……続きを見る

Provides a detailed overview of the biochemistry of the C3 photosynthesis cycle in crops Reviews recent research on manipulating the structure and composition of key barriers which impose a threat ……続きを見る

This work provides short biographies of 50 historical figures in cycad biology. It covers those starting in the early 17th century through the 21st century. Each of the biographies covers a career i……続きを見る

This book explores the concept of transforming the current macroeconomic system from one based on continuous growth that doesn’t recognize the fundamental importance of Earth's natural support struc……続きを見る

Emphasizing model choice and model averaging, this book presents up-to-date Bayesian methods for analyzing complex ecological data. It provides a basic introduction to Bayesian methods that assumes ……続きを見る

An indispensable resource to using and consuming the plants that benefit our health. Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places shows readers how to find……続きを見る

Why did white pine help spark the American Revolution? How did balsam aid the development of germ theory? What does hemlock have to do with making leather? In Conifers of the New England–Acadian For……続きを見る

Highlights key innovations in citrus cultivation, from genetics to precision agriculture and integrated pest management (IPM). Covers advances in breeding and cultivation of a range of soft tropica……続きを見る

Focuses on plant health issues in sub-Saharan Africa which are key to improving yields Reviews ways of improving the health of key African crops such as cassava, maize and grain legumes Brings toge……続きを見る

Strong focus on advances in understanding barley physiology which inform decisions about breeding and cultivation Detailed coverage of molecular breeding techniques such as genome wide association ……続きを見る

There is now compelling evidence that the complexity of higher organisms correlates with the relative amount of non-coding RNA rather than the number of protein-coding genes. Previously dismissed as……続きを見る

Steve Hubner's photographs and insights reveal a remarkable vista into the rare and nearly vanished prairie of Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Hubner describes how he and his family have worked to prot……続きを見る

Although they are relative latecomers on the evolutionary scene, having emerged only 135?170 million years ago, angiospermsーor flowering plantsーare the most diverse and species-rich group of seed-……続きを見る

Have you ever wondered how to grow your own rainforest trees? Is there a beautiful tree that you have always wanted to collect and propagate the seed from? Are you in the business of ecological rest……続きを見る

Australian Deserts: Ecology and Landscapes is about the vast sweep of the Outback, a land of expanses making up three-quarters of the continent â the heart of Australia. Steve Morton brings his ex……続きを見る

Provides a comprehensive review of the wealth of research which addresses how to sustainably achieve higher yields through improving the rate of C₃ photosynthesis in crops Assesses current practice……続きを見る

Discusses ways of ensuring genetic diversity, advances in wheat breeding and their use to improve properties such as drought resistance and cold tolerance; Summarises research on factors affecting ……続きを見る

This book provides a comprehensive overview of almond growing from a scientific and horticultural perspective, covering botany, production, processing and industrial uses. Almonds are an important c……続きを見る

Plant Hormones: Biosynthesis and Mechanisms of Action is based on research funded by the Chinese government's National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). This book brings a fresh understand……続きを見る

Mimicry is a classic example of adaptation through natural selection. The traditional focus of mimicry research has been on defence in animals, but there is now also a highly-developed and rapidly-g……続きを見る

Explore the conservation implications of recent armed conflicts in the tropical forest regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America! From the lowland rainforests of the Colombian Amazon to the rugged ……続きを見る

Neither plants, nor animals, nor fungi, the myxomycetes are a surprisingly diverse and fascinating group of organisms. They spend the majority of their life out of sight as single-celled amoeboid in……続きを見る