Genera Orchidacearum: Volume 2. Orchidoideae (Part 1)

... elegantly presented ... this work is undoubtedly of elevated scientific value and is able to satisfy the specialistic needs of the fascinating world of orchids.

Autorentext
Dr. Alec M. Pridgeon, Sainsbury Orchid Fellow, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Dr. Phillip J. Cribb, Deputy Keeper, Herbarium, and Curator, Orchid Herbarium, Royal BotanicGardens, Kew Dr. Mark W. Chase, Head, Molecular Systematics Section, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Dr. Finn N. Rasmussen, Associate Professor, Botanical Institute, University of Copenhagen

Klappentext
In Volume Two of Genera Orchidacearum, three of the seven tribes found in the subfamily Orchidoideae-Orchideae, Diurideae, and Diseae are thoroughly described. Each of the 101 genera in this volume receive separate treatment with sections on nomenclature and synonymy, distribution, anatomy, palynomy, embryology, cytogenetics, ecology, phytochemistry, phylogenetics, pollination, taxonomic notes, and economic uses. For those genera found in hobbyist's collections, cultivation notes emphasizing aritificial propagation are provided.
This book features distribution maps of each genus with details on the dispersion of the flowers; superb illustrations with over 120 color photographs and line drawings; cultivational details for orchid enthusiasts and growers; contributions from over 50 international orchid experts; and diagnostic illustrations that detail each genus.

Zusammenfassung
Orchids are among the most popular and widely collected of plant families, with tropical species and hybrids being cultivated the world over. This volume covers the first 100 species of the Orchidaceae family. It is useful both for scientists and for orchid breeders, and for collectors and enthusiasts.

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