The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants

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Productomschrijving

Auteur	Gary N. Ervin
Taal	Engels
ISBN	9781032465395
Uitgever	CRC Press
Pagina's	394
Formaat	280 x 211 x 21 (mm)
Bindwijze	Paperback
Afbeeldingen	241 illustraties in kleur en 40 zwart-wit
Jaar van uitgave	2023

Aquatic plants play a critically important role in maintaining ecosystem health. They are natural biological filters in freshwater and estuarine wetlands; they contribute to the reproductive success of many organisms, some of which are harvested for food; they assist in flood control; and they are prominent elements in the aesthetics and recreational use of freshwater and estuarine habitats. Despite this globally recognized importance, wetlands have faced and continue to face threats from the encroachment of human activities. The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants is a thorough and up-to-date textbook devoted to these plants and their interactions with the environment. The focus is on botanical diversity from the perspective of evolutionary relationships, emphasizing the role of evolution in shaping adaptations to the aquatic environment. By incorporating recent findings on the phylogeny of green plants, with special emphasis on the angiosperms, the text is broadly useful for courses in plant biology, physiology, and ecology. Additionally, a chapter on population biology and evolutionary ecology complements the evolutionary backdrop of hydrophyte biology by examining the details of speciation and applications of modern genetic approaches to aquatic plant conservation.

Key Features

Synthesizes recent and seminal literature on aquatic and wetland plants
Emphasizes evolutionary history as a factor influencing adaptations to the wetland environment
Provides a global perspective on plant diversity and threats facing wetland ecosystems
Highlights research needs in the field of aquatic and wetland plant biology
Includes 280 figures, with more than 300 color photographs, and 41 tables to provide ease of access to important concepts and information

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