Morphoanatomical Atlas of Grass Leaves, Culms, and Caryopses

This new book provides a comprehensive overview of 100 wild grass species, with detailed anatomical descriptions and statistical analyses of diagnostic features. It includes microphotographs and keys for easy identification, particularly in vegetative stages before flowering. The cluster analysis uses statistical software to identify grass species based on diagnostic characteristics. The volume is of interest to grass specialists and generalists studying the diversity of grasses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 656 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

This new volume showcases the intricate anatomical details of diverse parts of 100 wild grass species, offering a comprehensive overview of existing knowledge. Comprising three sections—leaf grass, culm, and caryopses—the book delves into the diagnostic histological features, accompanied by statistical analyses on both quantitative and qualitative data. The descriptions of these grasses, particularly those thriving in the grasslands of India's Panchmahal and Dahod districts, are enriched with microphotographs and keys that focus on diagnostic characters above the genus level, aiding in the easy identification of grasses, even in their vegetative stages before flowering.

To further enhance the identification process, cluster analysis is employed using the statistical analysis program Minitab for each part based on diagnostic features. This volume is a valuable resource for grass specialists and generalists alike, providing state-of-the-art information on the diversity of grasses, which are the most ecologically and economically significant flowering plant family.

Weight: 1210g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774639634