{"product_id":"plant-evolutionary-developmental-biology-the-evolvability-of-the-phenotype-hardback-9781107034921","title":"Plant Evolutionary Developmental Biology; The Evolvability of the Phenotype (Hardback) 9781107034921","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePlant Evolutionary Developmental Biology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Evolvability of the Phenotype\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntegrates molecular genetics with comparative morphology to give a comprehensive view of the evolution of plant development.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlessandro Minelli (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107034921, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 March 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e468 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.88 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… this book is a valuable journey through the generalities of plant evo-devo with an added insight from an animal perspective … By bringing his zoological experience into the plant scenario, Minelli shows that communication between different evo-devo branches not only is useful and beneficial to encourage new research questions and experimental programs, but also that is necessary for gaining a better understanding of evolutionary processes.' Evolution\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eCompared to animals, plants have been largely neglected in evolutionary developmental biology. Mainstream research has focused on developmental genetics, while a rich body of knowledge in comparative morphology is still to be exploited. No integrated account is available. In this volume, Minelli fills this gap using the same approach he gave to animals, revisiting traditional concepts and providing an articulated analysis of genetic and molecular data. Topics covered include leaf complexity and the evolution of flower organs, handedness, branching patterns, flower symmetry and synorganization, and less conventional topics such as fractal patterns of plant organization. Also discussed is the hitherto neglected topic of the evolvability of temporal phenotypes like a plant's annual, biennial or perennial life cycle, flowering time and the timing of abscission of flower organs. This will be informative reading for anyone in the field of plant evo-devo, from students to lecturers and researchers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introducing plant evo-devo\u003cbr\u003e 2. The plant phenospace\u003cbr\u003e 3. Tools\u003cbr\u003e 4. Genes and genomes\u003cbr\u003e 5. Shoot and root – meristems and branching\u003cbr\u003e 6. Leaves\u003cbr\u003e 7. Flowers and fruits\u003cbr\u003e 8. Architecture and syntax of the plant body\u003cbr\u003e 9. Pheno-evo-devo\u003cbr\u003e 10. Evolutionary trends\u003cbr\u003e 11. Looking ahead\u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Botany \u0026amp; plant sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Botany \u0026amp; plant sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Botany%20\u0026amp;%20plant%20sciences%20%5BPST%5D%22\"\u003ePST\u003c\/a\u003e], Developmental biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Developmental biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Developmental%20biology%20%5BPSC%5D%22\"\u003ePSC\u003c\/a\u003e], Evolution [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Evolution\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Evolution%20%5BPSAJ%5D%22\"\u003ePSAJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45978358808856,"sku":"9781107034921","price":78.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107034921i_c17588a9-0a07-45c5-adee-d073b2fbca44.jpg?v=1691361423","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/plant-evolutionary-developmental-biology-the-evolvability-of-the-phenotype-hardback-9781107034921","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}