A gynostemium, comprising stamen filaments adnate to a syncarpous style, occurs in only
three groups of monocots: the large family Orchidaceae (Asparagales) and two small genera …

Sperm preservation is a crucial factor for the success of assisted reproductive technology
(ART) in humans, livestock, and wildlife. Irrespective of the extender and the storage …

The objectives of this synthesis are (1) to review the factors that influence the ecological,
geographical, and palaeoecological distributions of plants possessing C 4 photosynthesis …

This beautifully illustrated glossary constitutes an extraordinary collection of the specialist
terms used in many botanical works. The book is arranged in two sections: the glossary …

The extent and evolutionary significance of hybridization is difficult to evaluate because of
the difficulty in distinguishing hybridization from incomplete lineage sorting. Here we present …

This fourth edition of Plant Systematics is completely revised and updated. It incorporates
the updated International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi and Plants (Shenzhen …

Across the globe, an expanding circle of care is encompassing a growing number of species
through efforts targeting biodiversity, profoundly revising the line between humans and …

Species of Salix characterized by particular physiological adaptations and ecological
resilience are predisposed to use in conservation and environmental projects in many …

The transport and capture of pollen in∼ 20% of all angiosperm families occurs in air and
water. In other words, pollination is abiotic and occurs via the fluid media, not an animal …

The Baccharis genus is represented by more than 500 species distributed mainly in the
tropical areas of South America. Many of them are extensively used in folk medicine in the …