Compositae Newsletter, Vol. 18 (Classic Reprint): June 1990: June 1990 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Name: Compositae Newsletter, Vol. 18 (Classic Reprint): June 1990: June 1990 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Nordenstam, Bertil
ISBN: 9781333778248

Nordenstam, Bertil

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ISBN 10: 1333778244 ISBN 13: 9781333778248

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Chromosome numbers and taxonomy in the Compositae family explored. This issue brings scholarly notes on names, classifications, and the systematics of a diverse plant group, with focus on how nomenclature shifts relate to broader relationships within the tribe Senecioneae.

The publication assembles a dense, reference-style resource for researchers and serious collectors of plant taxonomy. It bridges nomenclatural history with current systematic discussion, offering concrete data and dozens of cited sources to trace changes across generations of classification.

Detailed taxonomic notes and synonymy across many genera within the Compositae

Discussion of the position of genera within the tribe Senecioneae

Chromosome-count data and its implications for taxonomy

Historical and bibliographic references to classic and modern taxonomic works

Ideal for readers of botanical taxonomy, nomenclature, and systematic botany who seek precise, archival data and scholarly context for Compositae research.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1333778244
ISBN 13: 9781333778248
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 36

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Compositae Newsletter, Vol. 18: June 1990 (Classic Reprint)

Bertil Nordenstam, Agneta Lindhag

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ISBN 10: 1333778244 ISBN 13: 9781333778248

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a meticulous compilation of data, carefully built from the ground up to provide an all-encompassing look at Compositae, also known as the Asteraceae or sunflower family. This vast and diverse plant family, comprising over 23,500 species, has members in every continent except Antarctica. The author traces the history of Compositae taxonomy, charting its development from the days of Carl Linnaeus through to the present day, and outlines the classification system used for this family. The book then delves into the many facets of Compositae biology, including anatomy, morphology, palynology, cytology, embryology, phytochemistry, pollination, seed dispersal, and ecology. The final chapters explore the economic and medicinal applications of the family. In all, this book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the Compositae family, making it an essential resource for botanists, ecologists, and anyone interested in the plant kingdom's diversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333778248_0

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