Economic Botany of Angiosperms

by Z Davis

ISBN: 9789386595584
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 9995.00
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Author Profile

Dr. Z. Davis, (Ph.D. in Plant Science) has long experience in teaching and research in Plant Sciences at Kenyalta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya. Currently, Dr. Davis serving as Consultant. His research interest include Plant Physiology and Angiosperms. Dr. Davis has published more than 30 peer reviewed papers in many national and international journals and also presented numbers of papers in national and international conferences.

About The Book

Angiosperms represents approximately 80 percent of all the known green plants now living. The angiosperms are vascular seed plants in which the ovule is fertilized and developed into a seed . The present book covers introduction, basic classification of flowers, economic importance, plant taxonomy and ancestor of the flowering plants. It is highly useful for botanists, farmers, students, plant scientists and person engaged in natural economic products.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Introduction to Angiosperms 1 2. Basic Classification of Flowers 28 3. Economic Importance 89 4. Plant Taxonomy 161 5. Principles of Angiosperm Phylogeny 185 6. Comparative Plant Anatomy 225 7. Ancestors of the Flowering Plants 253 Bibliography 277 Index 280