Reproductive Biology Of Species Orchids: Principles And Practice
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
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For those captivated by the extraordinary world of orchids, Reproductive Biology of Species Orchids: Principles and Practice stands as a landmark scientific resource, bridging the gap between theoretical botany and the hands-on demands of orchid cultivation and conservation. Edited by Peter B. Adams and produced in collaboration with the School of Botany at The University of Melbourne and the Orchid Species Society of Victoria, this authoritative volume chronicles the complex reproductive mechanisms that govern one of the plant kingdom's most diverse and celebrated families — from pollination strategies and seed germination to mycorrhizal associations and breeding systems. The work presents a rigorous yet accessible treatment of orchid biology, drawing on contributions from leading researchers and field practitioners to illuminate the intricate relationships between species orchids and their environments. Adams masterfully unifies academic scholarship with applied horticultural knowledge, making this an indispensable reference for botanists, conservationists, and dedicated orchid enthusiasts alike. Whether you are seeking to understand the evolutionary pressures shaping orchid reproduction or to apply scientific principles in a practical setting, this volume will leave you with a deeper appreciation for one of nature's most astonishing botanical achievements.
Author: Peter B. Adams
Format: Paperback
Published: 1988, School of Botany, The University of Melbourne & Orchid Species Society of Victoria
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For those captivated by the extraordinary world of orchids, Reproductive Biology of Species Orchids: Principles and Practice stands as a landmark scientific resource, bridging the gap between theoretical botany and the hands-on demands of orchid cultivation and conservation. Edited by Peter B. Adams and produced in collaboration with the School of Botany at The University of Melbourne and the Orchid Species Society of Victoria, this authoritative volume chronicles the complex reproductive mechanisms that govern one of the plant kingdom's most diverse and celebrated families — from pollination strategies and seed germination to mycorrhizal associations and breeding systems. The work presents a rigorous yet accessible treatment of orchid biology, drawing on contributions from leading researchers and field practitioners to illuminate the intricate relationships between species orchids and their environments. Adams masterfully unifies academic scholarship with applied horticultural knowledge, making this an indispensable reference for botanists, conservationists, and dedicated orchid enthusiasts alike. Whether you are seeking to understand the evolutionary pressures shaping orchid reproduction or to apply scientific principles in a practical setting, this volume will leave you with a deeper appreciation for one of nature's most astonishing botanical achievements.