Evolutionary Ecology of Plant Reproductive Strategies - Couverture souple

De Jong, Tom

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521528941 ISBN 13 : 9780521528948

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Evolutionary biologists have produced a solid body of evidence to explain patterns of diversification, both within and among species. Recent textbooks are weighted towards studies of animals, which is surprising given that plants are ideally suited for answering evolutionary questions. Plants do not stand up and walk away and they can easily be cloned, transplanted or potted for experiments. This book aims to set the record straight by placing the wealth of data that have been collected on plants into the unifying framework of game theory. This allows a test of the theory of natural selection in some cases, while in other cases highlighting the need for additional data collection and theoretical development. It is the authors' hope that many students will take on this challenge and help the study of the evolutionary ecology of plants to develop as a mature, predictive science.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Tom De Jong is a Professor in the Institute of Biology, Leiden University. His research focuses on aspects of the ecology and evolution of dioecious plants.

Peter Klinkhamer is a Professor in the Institute of Biology, Leiden University. His interests include the evolution of monocarpy, optimal defense against herbivory and selective embryo abortion.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521528941
• ISBN 13: 9780521528948
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 340
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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