Plants on Plants – The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes

Plants on Plants – The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes
ISBN-10
3319392379
ISBN-13
9783319392370
Category
Science
Pages
282
Language
English
Published
2016-09-01
Publisher
Springer
Author
Gerhard Zotz

Description

This 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.

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