Understanding Flowers and Flowering: An Intergrated Approach

Understanding Flowers and Flowering first considers the evolution of flowers and the history of research into their development. This is followed by a detailed description of the processes which lead to flower production in model plants. The book then examines how flowers differ in shape, structure and colour, and how these differences are generated. Finally it assesses the role of these various aspects of floral biology in attracting pollinators and ensuring successful reproduction. In so doing, it provides the first truly integrated study of the topic – one that discusses both the how? and why? of flowering plant reproductive biology.

256pp. Paperback. Illustrations.
9780198565963