Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution
Published on 18. April 2002
Book
Hardback
543 pages
978-0-415-25790-9 (ISBN)
Description
A benchmark text, Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution integrates the recent revolution in the molecular-developmental genetics of plants with mainstream evolutionary thought. It reflects the increasing cooperation between strongly genomics-influenced researchers, with their strong grasp of technology, and evolutionary morphogenetists and systematists who are more deeply rooted in comparative biology and patterns of plant evolution.
The book discusses our increasing understanding of gene function and expression, along with modern phylogenies. It integrates morphological and molecular data to highlight specific key transitions in plant evolution that warrant additional intensive study. Furthermore, it explores increasing knowledge of the physical expression of plant development from disciplines such as anatomy and paleobotany. Rather than focus on the technical aspects of plant genomics, this book provides genuinely integrated explanations of plant evolution.
The distinguished panel of contributors has succeeded in capturing a demanding subject in an accessible volume for a wide range of professional botanists and students in developmental biology, applied molecular biology, molecular evolution, morphogenesis, organismal botany, and theoretical systematics.
The book discusses our increasing understanding of gene function and expression, along with modern phylogenies. It integrates morphological and molecular data to highlight specific key transitions in plant evolution that warrant additional intensive study. Furthermore, it explores increasing knowledge of the physical expression of plant development from disciplines such as anatomy and paleobotany. Rather than focus on the technical aspects of plant genomics, this book provides genuinely integrated explanations of plant evolution.
The distinguished panel of contributors has succeeded in capturing a demanding subject in an accessible volume for a wide range of professional botanists and students in developmental biology, applied molecular biology, molecular evolution, morphogenesis, organismal botany, and theoretical systematics.
Reviews / Votes
"Collectively, the chapters in this symposium volume from the Systematics Association present a vibrant view of this growing field...Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution brings together a variety of approaches and systems where we are beginning to glean some of the answers...the book does a good job in highlighting the evo-devo potential of many plant systems"Vivian F. Irish, Science, vol. 298, December 2002
"The book has clear figures and line drawings and several colorful plates of all manner of morphological variation. There are two useful indices of subject terms and taxon names. The provision of a glossary is an excellent idea to help bridge disciplinary gap...A book of this sort should help to keep the dialogue going between developmentalists and evolutionists...I think all players in this game can learn from the diverse and interesting perspective and approaches presented."
R. Geeta, American Journal of Botany, 2003 'Collectively, the chapters in this symposium volume from the Systematics Association present a vibrant view of this growing field. Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution brings together a variety of approaches and systems where we are beginning to glean some of the answers.'Vivian F. Irish, Science, vol. 298, December 2002
'A book of this sort should help to keep the dialogue going between developmentalists and evolutionists. I think all players in this game can learn from the diverse and interesting perspective and approaches presented.' R. Geeta, American Journal of Botany, 2003
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1528 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-25790-9 (9780415257909)
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Quentin C.B. Cronk | Richard M. Bateman | Julie A. Hawkins
Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution
E-Book
01/2004
CRC Press
€158.99
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Quentin C.B. Cronk | Richard M. Bateman | Julie A. Hawkins
Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution
E-Book
01/2004
CRC Press
€158.99
Available for download
Quentin C.B. Cronk | Richard M. Bateman | Julie A. Hawkins
Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution
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04/2002
1st Edition
CRC Press
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Persons
Quentin C.B. Cronk, Richard M. Bateman, Julie A. Hawkins
Content
Perspectives and Paradigms in Plant Evo-Devo. Impact of Transposons on Plant Genomes. Evolutionary Developmental Biology. Transference of Function, Heterotopy and The Evolution of Plant Development. Are Macroevolution and Microevolution Qualitatively Different? Evidence from Poaceae and Other Families. The Mostly Male Theory of Flower Origins. Generating and Filtering Major Phenotypic Novelties. Evolution of Adaptive Petal Cell Morphology. How the Land Plants Learned their Floral ABCs. Orchid Flowers. Involvement of Non-ABC MADS-box Genes in Determining Stamen and Carpel Identity in Gerbera hybrida (Asteraceae). Making Rays in the Asteraceae. Role of TCP Genes in the Evolution of Morphological Characters in Angiosperms. Floral Diversity and Evolution in the Solanaceae. Integrating Phylogeny, Developmental Morphology and Genetics. Identification of Genes Involved in Evolutionary Diversification of Leaf Morphology. Evolution of Vascular Plant Body Plans. The Telome Theory. A Developmental Perspective on the Evolution of Leaves. An Overview of Seed Plant Leaf Evolution. Comparative Developmental and Molecular Genetic Aspects of Leaf Dissection. Developmental Signals Regulating Leaf Form. Evolutionary History of the Monocot Leaf. Diatoms. Identifying the Genetic Causes of Phenotypic Evolution.