The Biology of Grasses
The biology of grasses is described and illustrated through the use of many different grass genera and species, drawn from temperate, tropical and circumpolar regions. Beginning with a discussion of the role of grasses in a changing world, the author provides a thorough treatment of such topics as the generation and dispersal of grasses, their diversity, history, contrasting life styles, ecology and domestication.
1. Grasses in a Changing World
2. Grass Diversity
3. The Assumption of Form
4. Panicles, Spikelets and Florets
5. Generation and dispersal
6. Taxonomy
7. From extinct to present day grasses
8. Photosynthesis
9. Contrasted life-styles
10. Grass ecology and disturbance
11. Domestication
12. Maize
13. Critical Glossary
14. References
15. Taxonomic Index
16. Subject Index
| Pm Supplier | Wiley & Sons Ltd |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | CABI Publishing |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 0851991114 |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9780851991115 |
| Pm Publication Date | 1996-12-31 |
| Pm Width | 156 |
| Pm Author | Chapman,GP |
| Pm Height | 17 |
| Pm Longness | 234 |
- Author: Chapman,GP
- Page Count: 273
The Biology of Grasses
- Author: Chapman,GP
- Page Count: 273
