Orchid Biology

Reviews and Perspectives, VII

Inbunden, Engelska, 1997

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Beskrivning

This, the seventh volume in this series, continues a policy of presenting reviews by authorities in the field. The chapters in this volume include reviews of molecular biology of orchids, mycorrhiza, embryology, ethnobotany and research in Japan. Like previous volumes in this series, the present one should serve the need of orchid scientists and growers and botanists in general.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1997-12-31
Mått:155 x 235 x 29 mm
Vikt:805 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:394
Förlag:Kluwer Academic Publishers
ISBN:9780792345169

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'The book is well-presented, well-written and well-printed. It should be of considerable interest to orchid specialists and growers, and botanists in general.' Biologia Plantarum, 42:1 (1999)

Innehållsförteckning

1. Brown Danube, Blue Pacific.- 2. Ovule and megagametophyte development in orchids.- 3. Molecular biology of orchids.- 4. Fungi from orchid mycorrhizas.- 5. Orchid production and research in Japan.- 6. Three orchids used as herbal medicines in China: an attempt to reconcile Chinese and Western pharmacology.- 7. Research on micropropagation of Cymbidium, nobile-type Dendrobium, and Phalaenopsis in Japan.- Orchid potting mixtures — An abridged historical review.- Chronological review.- Early potting mixtures: prior to 1900.- Potting mixes: 1900–1950.- New mixes evolve: 1950–1970.- Present day potting mixtures: 1970 to date.- Final thoughts.- References.- of Previous Volumes.- Index of Persons.- Index of Organism Names.- Index of Subjects.