Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution / Edition 1

by Quentin C.B. Cronk, Richard M. Bateman, Julie A. Hawkins

Overview

A benchmark text, Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution integrates the recent revolution in the molecular-developmental genetics of plants with mainstream evolutionary thought. It reflects the increasing cooperation between strongly genomics-influenced researchers, with their strong grasp of technology, and evolutionary morphogenetists and systematists who are more deeply rooted in comparative biology and patterns of plant evolution.

The book discusses our increasing understanding of gene function and expression, along with modern phylogenies. It integrates morphological and molecular data to highlight specific key transitions in plant evolution that warrant additional intensive study. Furthermore, it explores increasing knowledge of the physical expression of plant development from disciplines such as anatomy and paleobotany. Rather than focus on the technical aspects of plant genomics, this book provides genuinely integrated explanations of plant evolution.

The distinguished panel of contributors has succeeded in capturing a demanding subject in an accessible volume for a wide range of professional botanists and students in developmental biology, applied molecular biology, molecular evolution, morphogenesis, organismal botany, and theoretical systematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415257916
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/18/2002
Series:	Systematics Association Special Volumes
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	564
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Quentin C.B. Cronk, Richard M. Bateman, Julie A. Hawkins

Table of Contents

Perspectives and Paradigms in Plant Evo-Devo. Impact of Transposons on Plant Genomes. Evolutionary Developmental Biology. Transference of Function, Heterotopy and The Evolution of Plant Development. Are Macroevolution and Microevolution Qualitatively Different? Evidence from Poaceae and Other Families. The Mostly Male Theory of Flower Origins. Generating and Filtering Major Phenotypic Novelties. Evolution of Adaptive Petal Cell Morphology. How the Land Plants Learned their Floral ABCs. Orchid Flowers. Involvement of Non-ABC MADS-box Genes in Determining Stamen and Carpel Identity in Gerbera hybrida (Asteraceae). Making Rays in the Asteraceae. Role of TCP Genes in the Evolution of Morphological Characters in Angiosperms. Floral Diversity and Evolution in the Solanaceae. Integrating Phylogeny, Developmental Morphology and Genetics. Identification of Genes Involved in Evolutionary Diversification of Leaf Morphology. Evolution of Vascular Plant Body Plans. The Telome Theory. A Developmental Perspective on the Evolution of Leaves. An Overview of Seed Plant Leaf Evolution. Comparative Developmental and Molecular Genetic Aspects of Leaf Dissection. Developmental Signals Regulating Leaf Form. Evolutionary History of the Monocot Leaf. Diatoms. Identifying the Genetic Causes of Phenotypic Evolution.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'Collectively, the chapters in this symposium volume from the Systematics Association present a vibrant view of this growing field. Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution brings together a variety of approaches and systems where we are beginning to glean some of the answers.'Vivian F. Irish, Science, vol. 298, December 2002

'A book of this sort should help to keep the dialogue going between developmentalists and evolutionists. I think all players in this game can learn from the diverse and interesting perspective and approaches presented.' R. Geeta, American Journal of Botany, 2003

Editorial Reviews

'Collectively, the chapters in this symposium volume from the Systematics Association present a vibrant view of this growing field. Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution brings together a variety of approaches and systems where we are beginning to glean some of the answers.'Vivian F. Irish, Science, vol. 298, December 2002

'A book of this sort should help to keep the dialogue going between developmentalists and evolutionists. I think all players in this game can learn from the diverse and interesting perspective and approaches presented.' R. Geeta, American Journal of Botany, 2003

From the Publisher