The Gymnosperms Handbook: A practical guide to extant families and genera of the world
Aug 2015 · Plant Gateway Ltd.
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This plant book aims to help identify all extant gymnosperm plants to genus and family level anywhere in the world. The Gymnosperm Handbook is a practical teaching and identification guide, as well as, a useful reference work to the world's gymnosperms designed for both specialists and non-specialists and from beginner to expert. The book contains: (i) descriptions of all gymnosperm families; (ii) morphological notes for all currently recognised genera; (iii) practical keys to genera for all families; and (iv) over 160 images and illustrations.
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Dr James W. Byng is Director of Plant Gateway Ltd. and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen. He completed his PhD at the University of Aberdeen and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and previously completed the MSc in Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants at the University of Edinburgh and Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. His research is mainly focused on the systematics of Syzygium (Myrtaceae) and the biogeography and floristics of Old World plants.
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