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Photosynthesis in Bryophytes and Early Land Plants

  • Contributions from world-wide experts on bryophyte photosynthetic mechanisms, ecophysiology and terrestrialization processes create a single-source for students and research professionals alike
  • Fossil, biogeochemical, systematic and comparative physiological evidence brought together to understand the diversification and biogeochemical implications of the evolution and adaptation of photosynthetic organisms during the terrestrialization of the Earth
  • Ecophysiology chapters review critical aspects of bryophyte carbon and water balance as they relate to ecological function and global change

Part of the book series: Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration (AIPH, volume 37)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvii
  2. What Can We Learn From Bryophyte Photosynthesis?

    • David T. Hanson, Steven K. Rice
    Pages 1-8
  3. Early Terrestrialization: Transition from Algal to Bryophyte Grade

    • Linda Graham, Louise A. Lewis, Wilson Taylor, Charles Wellman, Martha Cook
    Pages 9-28
  4. Best Practices for Measuring Photosynthesis at Multiple Scales

    • Steven K. Rice, J. Hans C. Cornelissen
    Pages 79-93
  5. Diffusion Limitation and CO2 Concentrating Mechanisms in Bryophytes

    • David T. Hanson, Karen Renzaglia, Juan Carlos Villarreal
    Pages 95-111
  6. Sunsafe Bryophytes: Photoprotection from Excess and Damaging Solar Radiation

    • Sharon A. Robinson, Melinda J. Waterman
    Pages 113-130
  7. Scaling Light Harvesting from Moss “Leaves” to Canopies

    • Ülo Niinemets, Mari Tobias
    Pages 151-171
  8. Structural and Functional Analyses of Bryophyte Canopies

    • Steven K. Rice, David T. Hanson, Zach Portman
    Pages 173-185
  9. Photosynthesis in Aquatic Bryophytes

    • Janice M. Glime
    Pages 201-231
  10. Physiological Ecology of Peatland Bryophytes

    • Tomáš Hájek
    Pages 233-252
  11. Physiological Ecology of Tropical Bryophytes

    • Sebastian Wagner, Maaike Y. Bader, Gerhard Zotz
    Pages 269-289
  12. Physiological Ecology of Dryland Biocrust Mosses

    • Kirsten K. Coe, Jed P. Sparks, Jayne Belnap
    Pages 291-308
  13. Dominating the Antarctic Environment: Bryophytes in a Time of Change

    • Jessica Bramley-Alves, Diana H. King, Sharon A. Robinson, Rebecca E. Miller
    Pages 309-324
  14. Opportunities in Bryophyte Photosynthesis Research

    • Steven K. Rice, David T. Hanson
    Pages 325-332
  15. Back Matter

    Pages 333-342

About this book

Bryophytes, which are important constituents of ecosystems globally and often dominate carbon and water dynamics at high latitudes and elevations, were also among the pioneers of terrestrial photosynthesis. Consequently, in addition to their present day ecological value, modern representatives of these groups contain the legacy of adaptations that led to the greening of Earth. This volume brings together experts on bryophyte photosynthesis whose research spans the genome and cell through whole plant and ecosystem function and combines that with historical perspectives on the role of algal, bryophyte and vascular plant ancestors on terrestrialization of the Earth. The eighteen well-illustrated chapters reveal unique physiological approaches to achieving carbon balance and dealing with environmental limitations and stresses that present an alternative, yet successful strategy for land plants.

Reviews

“I recommend this book for researchers in the field of not only bryology but also the evolutionary history of land plants, photosynthesis in non-seed plants, and adaptations to living in extreme environments. Additionally, I recommend this book to libraries at Universities with advanced undergraduate and graduate students in Plant Biology (Botany), Plant Sciences, General Biology, and Biotechnology. For many of us, it can be refreshing to be reminded of the importance and broad utility of organisms besides Arabidopsis.” (Robert R. Wise, Photosynthesis Research, Vol. 127, 2016)

“Photosynthesis in Bryophytes and Early Land Plants is aimed at researchers, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates. I recommend this well-designed volume for those scientists, or indeed for anyone interested in the current status of bryophyte research.” (Robert R. Wise, Plant Science Bulletin, Vol. 61 (1), 2015)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA

    David T. Hanson

  • Department of Biological Sciences, Union College, Schenectady, USA

    Steven K. Rice

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eBook USD 169.00
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Softcover Book USD 219.99
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Hardcover Book USD 219.99
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