Evolution and Function of Heterostyly
Author:   Spencer C.H. Barrett
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Volume:   15
ISBN:  

9783642866586


Pages:   279
Publication Date:   03 December 2012
Format:   Paperback
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Evolution and Function of Heterostyly


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A century of research on heterostylous plants has passed since the publication of Charles Darwin's book ""The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species"" in 1877 summarizing his extensive observations and experiments on these complex breeding systems involving genetic polymorphisms of floral sex organs. Since then heterostylous plants have provided a rich source of material for evolutionary biologists and today they represent one of the classic research paradigms for approaches to the study of evolution and adaptation. The present book is the first modern and comprehensive accont of the subject. In 10 chapters it is concerned with the evolution, genetics, development, morphology, and adaptive significance of heterostyly. Broad syntheses of research on heterostyly as well as new theoretical ideas and experimental data are included.

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Author:   Spencer C.H. Barrett
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Volume:   15
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.559kg
ISBN:  

9783642866586


ISBN 10:   3642866581
Pages:   279
Publication Date:   03 December 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Heterostylous Genetic Polymorphisms: Model Systems for Evolutionary Analysis.- 2 Historical Perspective on Heterostyly.- 3 Floral Polymorphisms and Their Functional Significance in the Heterostylous Syndrome.- 4 The Development of Heterostyly.- 5 The Genetics of Heterostyly.- 6 The Evolution of Heterostyly.- 7 The Selection of Heterostyly.- 8 The Application of Sex Allocation Theory to Heterostylous Plants.- 9 Pollen Competition in Heterostylous Plants.- 10 Evolutionary Modifications of Tristylous Breeding Systems.

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