Photosynthesis in Bryophytes and Early Land Plants (Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration, 37) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9400769873 ISBN 13: 9789400769878

Publisher: Springer, 2013

Synopsis

Bryophytes, which are important constituents of ecosystems globally and often dominate carbon and water dynamics at high latitudes and elevations, were also among the pioneers of terrestrial photosynthesis. Consequently, in addition to their present day ecological value, modern representatives of these groups contain the legacy of adaptations that led to the greening of Earth. This volume brings together experts on bryophyte photosynthesis whose research spans the genome and cell through whole plant and ecosystem function and combines that with historical perspectives on the role of algal, bryophyte and vascular plant ancestors on terrestrialization of the Earth. The eighteen well-illustrated chapters reveal unique physiological approaches to achieving carbon balance and dealing with environmental limitations and stresses that present an alternative, yet successful strategy for land plants.

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Review:

“I recommend this book for researchers in the field of not only bryology but also the evolutionary history of land plants, photosynthesis in non-seed plants, and adaptations to living in extreme environments. Additionally, I recommend this book to libraries at Universities with advanced undergraduate and graduate students in Plant Biology (Botany), Plant Sciences, General Biology, and Biotechnology. For many of us, it can be refreshing to be reminded of the importance and broad utility of organisms besides Arabidopsis.” (Robert R. Wise, Photosynthesis Research, Vol. 127, 2016)

“Photosynthesis in Bryophytes and Early Land Plants is aimed at researchers, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates. I recommend this well-designed volume for those scientists, or indeed for anyone interested in the current status of bryophyte research.” (Robert R. Wise, Plant Science Bulletin, Vol. 61 (1), 2015)

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 9400769873
• ISBN 13: 9789400769878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 369
• Editor: Hanson David T., Rice Steven K.