Author Description
For Many Years Orchids Have Been Among The Most Popular Of Ornamental Plants, With Thousands Of Species And Hybrids Cultivated Worldwide For The Diversity, Beauty, And Intricacy Of Their Flowers. This Book Is The Eagerly-awaited Result Of Over 30 Years Of Research Into Orchid Anatomy By One Of The World's Leading Authorities And Is The First Comprehensive Publication On Orchid Anatomy Since 1930. It Describes The Structure And Relationships Among The Cells And Tissues Of Leaves, Stems, And Roots, And Is Organized Systematically In Line With The Taxonomy Expressed In The Oup Genera Orchidacearum Series. The Book Is Fully Illustrated With Over 100 Photomicrographs And Numerous Original Line Drawings. This Latest Addition To The Anatomy Of The Monocotyledons Series Is An Essential Reference Text For Orchid Scientists And Research Students And Will Also Be Of Interest And Use To A Broader Audience Of Orchid Enthusiasts.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the structural anatomy of the Orchidaceae family to provide a comprehensive, modern reference for botanical classification and research. William Louis Stern, a recognized authority in plant anatomy, synthesizes over three decades of original research to update the scientific understanding of orchid tissues. The text aligns its anatomical descriptions with the taxonomic framework established in the Genera Orchidacearum series, offering a systematic analysis of cellular and tissue-level characteristics.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed anatomical descriptions of leaves, stems, and roots
- Over 100 high-resolution photomicrographs
- Original line drawings illustrating cellular structures
- Systematic organization based on current orchid taxonomy
Scope Limits
- Does not cover the entire Monocotyledon subclass beyond the Orchidaceae family
- Excludes general horticultural cultivation guides for hobbyists
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a foundational reference for botanical researchers and advanced students of plant biology. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose and the high quality of the visual documentation provided throughout the text.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191003085
ISBN-13:
9780191003080
Science
Botany
Plant Anatomy
Horticulture
Reference
Orchids