Bryophyte BiologyBryophyte Biology provides an extensive overview of the hornworts, liverworts, and mosses; diverse groups of land plants that occupy a great variety of habitats throughout the world. This edition covers essential aspects of bryophyte biology, from morphology, physiological ecology and conservation, to speciation, and genomics. Revised classifications incorporate contributions from recent phylogenetic studies. Six new chapters complement fully updated chapters from the original book to provide a completely up-to-date resource. New chapters focus on the contributions of Physcomitrella to plant genomic research, population ecology of bryophytes, mechanisms of drought tolerance, a phylogenomic perspective on land plant evolution, and problems and progress of bryophyte speciation and conservation. Written by leaders in the field, this book offers an authoritative treatment of bryophyte biology, with rich citation of the current literature, suitable for advanced students and researchers. |
Contents
Morphology anatomy and classification of | |
New insights into morphology anatomy | |
Phylogenomics and early land plant evolution | |
Mosses as model organisms for developmental | |
Physiological ecology | |
Biochemical and molecular mechanisms of desiccation | |
Mineral nutrition and substratum ecology | |
The structure and function of bryophytedominated | |
Population and community ecology of bryophytes | |
Bryophyte species and speciation | |
Conservation biology of bryophytes | |
Index | |
Common terms and phrases
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