Demons in Eden : the paradox of plant diversity / Jonathan Silvertown.
Demons in Eden : the paradox of plant diversity / Jonathan Silvertown.
Demons in Eden : the paradox of plant diversity / Jonathan Silvertown.
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Publisher
Chicago : University of Chicago Press, c2005.
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N581.7/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
1. An evolving Eden -- 2. The tree of trees -- 3. Succulent isles -- 4. Demon mountain -- 5. The Panama paradox -- 6. Nix nitch -- 7. Liebig's revenge -- 8. Florida! -- 9. New demons? -- 10. The end of Eden?
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Publisher
Chicago : University of Chicago Press, c2005.
Place of Publication
Illinois
Date Published
c2005.
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Summary
"Demons in Eden considers these questions using the latest scientific discoveries from the plant world. Readers join Silvertown as he explores the astonishing diversity of plant life in regions as spectacular as the verdant climes of Japan, the lush grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, the shallow wetlands and teeming freshwaters of Florida...
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Demons in Eden : the paradox of plant diversity / Jonathan Silvertown.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N581.7/2
Record Identifier
74VKmzAy8dmb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKmzAy8dmb
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ISBN
0226757714 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780226757711 (cloth : alk. paper)
DDC
581.7
MMS ID
991020570089702626
