Characteristics and Hybridization of Important Intermountain Shrubs: III

E. Durant McArthur, A. Clyde Blauer

ISBN 10: 1528120469 / ISBN 13: 9781528120463

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of shrubs belonging to the sunflower family, focusing on four key genera: Artemisia, Chrysothamnus, Tetradymia, and Xanthocephalum. The author, a respected expert in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of these shrubs, exploring their vegetative and floral characteristics, describing their distribution and habitat preferences, and detailing their uses and significance. Interspersed with captivating photographs and detailed illustrations, the book presents a wealth of information on the various species and subspecies within each genus. It delves into their unique adaptations, ecological roles, and relationships with other organisms, shedding light on their ecological importance and their value as browse for wildlife and livestock. The author also examines the potential for hybridization among certain species within the Artemisia genus, exploring the implications of such genetic exchange. In-depth case studies, based on the author's own research, offer valuable insights into the intricacies of sagebrush hybridization and its impact on the genetic diversity of these iconic plants. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for botanists, ecologists, land managers, and anyone interested in the intricate world of shrubs in the sunflower family. It provides a comprehensive understanding of their diversity, ecology, and significance, highlighting their ecological and economic importance in various ecosystems. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Characteristics and Hybridization of Important Intermountain Shrubs: III
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528120469
• ISBN 13: 9781528120463
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Flora

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Synopsis

This book delves into the world of shrubs belonging to the sunflower family, focusing on four key genera: Artemisia, Chrysothamnus, Tetradymia, and Xanthocephalum. The author, a respected expert in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of these shrubs, exploring their vegetative and floral characteristics, describing their distribution and habitat preferences, and detailing their uses and significance. Interspersed with captivating photographs and detailed illustrations, the book presents a wealth of information on the various species and subspecies within each genus. It delves into their unique adaptations, ecological roles, and relationships with other organisms, shedding light on their ecological importance and their value as browse for wildlife and livestock. The author also examines the potential for hybridization among certain species within the Artemisia genus, exploring the implications of such genetic exchange. In-depth case studies, based on the author's own research, offer valuable insights into the intricacies of sagebrush hybridization and its impact on the genetic diversity of these iconic plants. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for botanists, ecologists, land managers, and anyone interested in the intricate world of shrubs in the sunflower family. It provides a comprehensive understanding of their diversity, ecology, and significance, highlighting their ecological and economic importance in various ecosystems.