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OverviewThis book critically reviews advances in our understanding of the biology of vascular epiphytes since Andreas Schimper’s 1888 seminal work. It addresses all aspects of their biology, from anatomy and physiology to ecology and evolution, in the context of general biological principles. By comparing epiphytes with non-epiphytes throughout, it offers a valuable resource for researchers in plant sciences and related disciplines. A particular strength is the identification of research areas that have not received the attention they deserve, with conservation being a case in point. Scientists have tended to study pristine systems, but global developments call for information on epiphytes in human-disturbed systems and the response of epiphytes to global climate change. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gerhard ZotzPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.462kg ISBN: 9783319818474ISBN 10: 3319818473 Pages: 282 Publication Date: 12 June 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1 Introduction.- 2 Epiphyte taxonomy and Evolutionary trends.- 3 Biogeography – Latitudinal and Elevational trends.- 4 Functional Anatomy and Morphology.- 5 Physiological Ecology.- 6 Population Biology.- 7 Epiphyte Communities.- 8 Interactions with other organisms.- 9 The role of vascular epiphytes in the ecosystem.- 10 Epiphytes and Humans.- 11 Epilogue - The Epiphyte Syndrome.ReviewsPlants on Plants - The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes is a great book. It's informative, well written and clearly a labour of love from one of the true enthusiasts amongst the diehard modern-day band of epiphytologists. It's refreshing to see so much passion for one's subject. Lovely stuff! (Nigel Chaffey, Annals of Botany Blog, aobblog.com, 2017) Author InformationProf. Dr. Gerhard Zotz, University of Oldenburg, IBU, Ammerländer Heerstr. 114-118, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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