Author: Michael ZoharyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Flora Palaestina: Platanaceae to Umbelliferae. 2 v
Author: Michael ZoharyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Plant Responses to Hyperarid Desert Environments
Author: Monier M. Abd El-GhaniPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319591355
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 601
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive discussion on plant responses in hyperarid regions of Egypt, China, Mexico, and Pakistan. It describes their location, physiographic features, accidental vegetation along two transects, endangered vegetation species, human impact, and variety of plant types (e.g. climbing, succulent, and parasitic). Studies on biotic and abiotic interactions, plant biodiversity, and soil-plant relationships are also covered. Covering a wide range of plant conditions and adaptations, this book analyzes what happens when plants must endure very high temperatures and aridity. Plants have adapted by evolving their physical structure to store and conserve water. Examples are the absence of leaves which reduces transpiration and the growth of extremely long roots, allowing them to acquire moisture at, or near the water table. Plants in hyperarid habitats have also made behavioral adaptations in order to survive by synchronizing with the seasons of greatest moisture and/or coolest temperatures. For example, desert perennials remain dormant during dry periods of the year, then spring to life when water becomes available. The book includes many color illustrations, and has extensive and up-to-date references for further reading.
The Kew Record of Taxonomic Literature Relating to Vascular Plants for ...
Author: Library of Congress Catalogs
Author: Library of CongressAlfalfa and Relatives
Author: Ernest SmallPublisher: NRC Research Press
ISBN: 0660199793
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
Best known as an animal feed, Alfalfa Medicago sativa is one of the most important and widely produced livestock crops grown throughout the temperate world. "Alfalfa and Relatives: Evolution and Classification of Medicago" provides an in-depth introduction to the Medicago genus, exploring its evolution, breeding and adaptation. Not only are Alfalfa's agricultural and environmental benefits unsurpassed but, due to technological advances, this staple crop is now being developed as a source of human food extracts, pharmaceuticals, enzymes, industrial chemicals, and biofuels. Through this detailed text the authors define the ecological applications of the plant whilst carefully illustrating its economic value and its growing importance as a genetic resource
The Kew Record of Taxonomic Literature
Author: Library of Congress Catalog
Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
A cumulative list of works represented by Library of Congress printed cards.
The Bryophyte Flora of Israel and Adjacent Regions
Author: Chaia Clara HeynPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
An up-to-date account of the bryophytes of Israel and some adjacent regions. Summarizing over 20 years of research by Illana Herrnstadt and the late C.Clara Heyn of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Helene Bischler and Suzanne Jovet-Ast of the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, it is mainly based on the extensive collections assembled during those years and kept in the Herbarium of the Hebrew University and in the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle. Despite its small area, this region has been found to have an unexpected diversity of bryophytes. The bryophyte flora of Israel consists of 259 taxa - 220 of mosses and 39 of liverworts - comprising 9% of the described flora of Irael. 87 taxa were recorded in Irael for the first time during the preparation of this Flora.
Excerpta botanica
Author: National Union Catalog
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
Includes entries for maps and atlases.