Goffinet B (3 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A well-curated selection of scientific texts on bryophyte biology, certainly of value to those with a professional or scientific interest in this area. A very nice, clean copy. Many of the chapters include black & white illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Very lightly used only. "Damaged"stamped to title page however no damage can be found; just a little light shelf wear. Bryophyte Biology provides an extensive yet succinct overview of the hornworts, liverworts, and mosses; diverse groups of land plants that occupy a great variety of habitats throughout the world. This new edition (2nd ed)has been substantially revised and extended and covers essential aspects of bryophyte biology, from morphology, physiological ecology and conservation, to speciation, and genomics. Revised classifications incorporate contributions from recent phylogenetic studies. Six new chapters complement fully updated chapters from the original book to provide a completely up-to-date resource. New chapters focus on the contributions of Physcomitrella to plant genomic research, population ecology of bryophytes, mechanisms of drought tolerance, a phylogenomic perspective on land plant evolution, and problems and progress of bryophyte speciation and conservation. Written by leaders in the field, this book offers an authoritative treatment of bryophyte biology, with rich citation of the current literature, suitable for advanced students and researchers as well as botanists.…

Hard covers. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st edition. x, 476 pp. Weight: 1 Language: English.