Phenotypic Plasticity: Functional and Conceptual Approaches

by Thomas J. DeWitt, Samuel M. Scheiner

Overview

Phenotypic plasticity is the range and process of variation in body plan and physiology. This book pulls together recent theoretical advances in phenotypic plasticity, as influenced by evolution and development. The editors and the chapter authors are among the leaders of this exciting and active subfield. The volume begins with a primer on the basic principles of the subject, and companion chapters on phenotypic plasticity in plants and animals. Of interest to a wide range of researchers on evolution, development, and their interface.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195138962
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/15/2004
Series:	Life Sciences
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 6.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Texas A&M University

Arizona State University

Table of Contents

DedicationAcknowledgementsPrefaceContentsContributors1. Phenotypic variation from single genotypes: a primer, Thomas J. DeWitt and Samuel M. Scheiner2. From the reaktionsnorm to the evolution of adaptive plasticity: a historical sketch, 1909-1995, Sahotra Sarkar3. Genetics and mechanics of plasticity, Jack J. Windig, Carolien G. F. de Kovel, and Gerdien De Jong4. Evolution of reaction norms, Jean R. David, Patricia Gibert, and Brigitte Moreteau5. Evolutionary importance and pattern of phenotypic plasticity: insights gained from development, W. Anthony Frankino and Rudolf A. Raff6. Models of reaction norm evolution, David Berrigan and Samuel M. Scheiner7. Integrated solutions to environmental heterogeneity: theory of multimoment reaction norms, Thomas J. DeWitt and R. Brian Langerhans8. A behavioral ecological view of phenotypic plasticity, Andrew Sih9. Patterns and analysis of adaptive phenotypic plasticity in animals, Paul Doughty and David N. Reznick10. Plasticity and the functional ecology of plants, Susan Dudley11. The genotype-environment interaction and evolution when the environment contains genes, Jason B. Wolf, Edmund D. Brodie III, and Michael J. Wade12. The role of phenotypic plasticity in evolutionary diversification, Carl D. Schlichting13. Future research directions, Samuel M. Scheiner and Thomas J. DeWittReferencesIndex

Editorial Reviews

"This book brings a comprehensive and present summary of phenotypic plasticity that will be good for those who are already close to this field as well for those who want to start."—Folia Geobotanica

"...DeWitt and Scheiner's volume provides a useful summary of current work and future directions for the field. As such, it should be on the shelf of evolutionary ecologists, whatever their specialty (genetics, physiology, endocrinology, or behavior). The editors admit that the field is in a phase of logarithmic increase (chap. 13), with much work yet to be done. I am sure the book will recruit more researchers to plasticity research. Many chapters in the volume are excellent, and must-read material for both established scientists and new students of plasticity. — Bioscience

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