Springer Reproductive Diversity of Plants: An Evolutionary Perspective and Genetic Basis

The first part of the book presents the evolution of plants starting from photosynthetic cells to topics like Gymnosperms and Angiosperms, including the evolution of the breeding system. Geological and molecular data were used, helping us to show with more details each of the phases presented.  Also, specialization of the reproductive systems such as evolution of unissexuality (dioecy and monoecy), evolution of self-incompatibility, selfing fertilization and mixed mating systems were considered.   The last part discusses the biology and genetics of the reproductive systems and shows the strategies that modern plants use in asexual reproduction (vegetative and apomictic reproduction) and sexual reproduction. In addition, the sexual reproduction topics such as   gametogenesis, the genetic control of reproductive organs, systems that promote outcrossing, selfing and mixed mating systems were also included.   From the Back Cover The first part of the book presents the evolution of plants starting from photosynthetic cells to topics like Gymnosperms and Angiosperms, including the evolution of the breeding system. Geological and molecular data were used, helping us to show with more details each of the phases presented.  Also, specialization of the reproductive systems such as evolution of unissexuality (dioecy and monoecy), evolution of self-incompatibility, selfing fertilization and mixed mating systems were considered.   The last part discusses the biology and genetics of the reproductive systems and shows the strategies that modern plants use in asexual reproduction (vegetative and apomictic reproduction) and sexual reproduction. In addition, the sexual reproduction topics such as   gametogenesis, the genetic control of reproductive organs, systems that promote outcrossing, selfing and mixed mating systems were also included.   About the Author Graduated in Agronomy at Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (1993), Masters of Science in Zootechny - Grasslands and Pastures at Universidade Federal de Lavras - Minas Gerais, Brazil (2001) and Doctorate in Agronomy - Genetics and Plant Breeding at Universidade de São Paulo, ESALQ - São Paulo, Brazil (2005). Scientific reviewer of the Biología Tropical, Arvore, SciEP, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Integrated OMICS, Agricultural Science and Technology, Brazilian Agricultural Research (PAB) journals, Foundations that Supports Research in Bahia (FAPESB) and to the Sao Paulo University (USP – CENA).