Mutualistic Interactions between Flowering Plants and Animals
Editors: Palatty Allesh Sinu, KR Shivanna
This book provides information about the key aspects of plant-animal interactions, both mutualistic and antagonistic, which are important for the functioning of communities in their natural habitats and play a crucial role in the diversification of plants and animals. It covers the fundamental and applied aspects of these eco-services, including pollination and seed dispersal, and discusses their critical role in sustaining biodiversity. Detailing the basic concepts of these mutualistic interactions, the subject matter of this book also includes:
- Plant-Pollinator-Robber Interaction
- Recent Advances on Biotic Seed Dispersal by Vertebrates
- Pollination Diversity in Orchids
- Pollen-Pistil Interaction and Fertilization
- Seed Dispersal and Seed Predation
The book will serve as a comprehensive guide for post-graduate students, teachers and researchers in the areas of Biology, Ecology, Botany, Zoology, Agri-horticulture, Forestry, and Conservation Biology.
This title has been co-published with MUP. T&F does not sell or distribute the print editions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.
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