A Handbook of the World's Conifers (2 Vols.) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Handbook of the World's Conifers (2 Vols.) write by Aljos Farjon. This book was released on 2010-04-27. A Handbook of the World's Conifers (2 Vols.) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The first handbook to include detailed information on all 615 conifers, temperate as well as tropical, this encyclopedic work offers users as diverse as ecologists, gardeners, foresters and conservationists the accumulated knowledge of these trees obtained in 30 years of academic research, presented in an easily searchable format.
An Atlas of the World's Conifers
An Atlas of the World's Conifers - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook An Atlas of the World's Conifers write by Aljos Farjon. This book was released on 2013-11-11. An Atlas of the World's Conifers available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A 2014 Choice Magazine "Outstanding Academic Title" An Atlas of the World's Conifers is the first ever atlas of all known conifer species. It is based on locality information of ca. 37,000 collected herbarium specimens held in scientific institutions. As well as providing natural distribution maps for each species, Farjon and Filer give the reader comprehensive insight into the biogeography, diversity and conservation status of conifers on all continents, dispelling the widely held view that they are primarily a northern boreal plant group. Conifer diversity is analysed and presented with a taxonomic and geographic perspective. Distribution patterns are interpreted using the latest information on continental drift, dispersal and phylogeny. The entire dataset supporting the Atlas can be consulted and verified online. These data can also be used for further research and are an invaluable resource for anyone working on conifer systematics, biogeography or conservation. An Atlas of the World’s Conifers indicates the known distribution of all conifers including an analysis of their biogeography, diversity and conservation status. Also available from Brill is Aljos Farjon’s A Handbook of the World's Conifers, published in 2010 (ISBN 978 90 04 17718 5) which is a 2017 Choice Magazine "Outstanding Academic Title".
A Natural History of Conifers
A Natural History of Conifers - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Natural History of Conifers write by Aljos Farjon. This book was released on 2008-01-01. A Natural History of Conifers available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A compelling account of the extraordinary relatives of ordinary garden conifers. Leading expert Aljos Farjon provides a compelling narrative that observes conifers from the standpoint of the curious naturalist. It starts with the basic question of what conifers are and continues to explore their evolution, taxonomy, ecology, distribution, human uses, and issues of conservation. As the story unfolds many popular misconceptions are dispelled, such as the false notion that all conifers have cones. The extraordinary diversity of conifers begins to dawn as Farjon describes the diminutive creeping shrub Microcachrys tetragona, whose strange seed cones resemble raspberries, and the prehistoric-looking Araucaria meulleri. The taxonomic diversity of conifers is huge and Farjon goes on to relate how, over the course of 300 million years, these trees and shrubs have adapted to survive geological upheavals, climatic extremes, and formidable competition from flowering plants. All who seek to learn more about the early history of life on our planet will cherish this book.
Conifers of the World
Conifers of the World - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Conifers of the World write by James E. Eckenwalder. This book was released on 2009-11-14. Conifers of the World available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Researched for more than three decades, this definitive work provides up-to-date descriptions of all the true conifers of the world, including 545 species of trees and shrubs. Written for accessibility to both horticultural and botanical audiences, it is the first comprehensive update of conifer taxonomy in nearly a century. Noted conifer taxonomist James E. Eckenwalder also discusses the relationships among the groups, practical usages, champion trees, fossil occurrences, and biology. New identification guides for the families and genera are based whenever possible on foliage features and thus should be easier to use than traditional conifer keys, which focus on seasonal, and often microscopic, cone characters. Eckenwalder shares the reasoning behind his taxonomic decisions, many of which are unique to this book, reflecting a comprehensive reevaluation of conifer classification. He also outlines the features sought in cultivars of each genus, particular cultivation concerns, and conifers recommended for cultivation under various conditions and to achieve different effects. Some 3,000 cultivars have been available in recent times, more than five times the total number of conifer species. Several hundred original illustrations include drawings of the seed cones for all genera as well as for representative species. Maps of the natural distribution of each genus allow for easy comparison of ranges. Handsome black-and-white photographs of species in their natural habitats and attractive color photos further enrich the volume. More than 100 images reproduce foliage of many genera as an aid in identification. With its unprecedented attention to detail and extensive bibliography, this major work is an essential reference for botanists, naturalists, and horticulturists.
A Handbook of the World's Conifers (2 vols.)
A Handbook of the World's Conifers (2 vols.) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Handbook of the World's Conifers (2 vols.) write by Aljos Farjon. This book was released on 2017-08-28. A Handbook of the World's Conifers (2 vols.) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This revised and updated handbook includes detailed information on all 615 conifers, temperate as well as tropical, this encyclopedic work offers users as diverse as ecologists, gardeners, foresters and conservationists the accumulated knowledge of these trees obtained in 35 years of academic research, presented in an easily searchable format.
