Barbara M. Thiers
Herbarium: The Quest to Preserve and Classify the World's Plants
Herbarium: The Quest to Preserve and Classify the World's Plants
YOU SAVE £9.92
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Couldn't load pickup availability
Excellent- More about Herbarium: The Quest to Preserve and Classify the World's Plants
Herbaria are archives that document plants and fungi,helping to give rise to botany as a scientific endeavor. They are a valuable source of data for understanding how the world's flora is changing and recent innovations can help address critical problems.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 01 February 2021
\n Publisher: Timber Press
\n
Since the 1500s, scientists have meticulously documented the plants and fungi that surrounded them, meticulously organizing the specimens into collections. These collections, known as herbaria, played a crucial role in the development of botany as a distinct scientific discipline.
Herbarium is a captivating exploration into this specialized field of plant biology, delving into the origins, evolution, and future of herbaria. It sheds light on how herbaria emerged, evolved, and continue to be vital repositories of plant data. The book also highlights the individuals and organizations that have contributed to the growth and advancement of herbaria, as well as the enduring significance of these institutions in understanding the changing flora of the world.
In addition, Barbara Thiers, the director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium at the New York Botanical Garden, provides insights into how recent innovations in microscopy and global mapping technologies can be applied to herbaria specimens. These advancements enable researchers to examine plants at both the molecular level and on a global scale, providing valuable insights into addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our planet today.
Overall, Herbarium offers a comprehensive and insightful journey into the world of herbaria, highlighting their historical significance, ongoing contributions to plant science, and potential for future advancements. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamic nature of the plant world.
\n Weight: 1208g\n
Dimension: 226 x 260 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781604699302\n \n
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
