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Because of the great variety of problems which this genus presents to biologists, Oenothera belongs to the best-known genera of plants not used economically. This book summarizes today's knowledge of Oenothera's genetics and related fields like caryology and cytogenetics. It is further of great value for all those whose research topics are based on genetics, such as developmental and evolutionary biology.

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Author:   Cornelia Harte
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. 1994
Volume:   20
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.417kg
ISBN:  

9783642842887

ISBN 10:   3642842887
Pages:   261
Publication Date:   09 January 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Some Things to Know Before Starting Experiments on Oenothera.- 2.1 A Plant Enters Science.- 2.2 A Short History of Research on Oenothera.- 2.3 Who is Who in Oenothera? or: What’s in a Name.- 2.4 Pedigree of Genetically Used Stocks of Oenothera.- 2.5 Geographical Distribution of the Genus.- 3 Morphology.- 3.1 Vegetative Parts.- 3.2 Flowers.- 4 Genetics of Oenothera.- 4.1 Investigations Using the Methods of Classical Genetics in Oenothera.- 4.2 Karyology of Oenothera.- 4.3 Cytogenetics of Oenothera.- 4.4 Mutations and Mutation Theory.- 4.5 Genes Without Chromosomes: Extrachromosomal Inheritance.- 5 The Species Concept in Oenothera and Evolution of the Genus.- 5.1 Genetics and Taxonomy.- 5.2 Some Aspects of Taxonomy of the Genus Oenothera.- 5.3 Oenothera in Europe.- 6 Developmental Biology of Oenothera.- 6.1 General Aspects.- 6.2 The Sporophyte.- 6.3 Plastomes and Development.- 6.4 Developmental Biology of the Haploid Generation.- 6.5 Fertilization, Selective and Otherwise.- 6.6 The Developmental Model of Oenothera.- 7 Propagation System and Evolution in Oenothera.- Summary.- Postscript: The End is a Start.- References.- Author Index.- Species Index.

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