Description
Wiley India Textbook Of Bryophyta by Afroz Alam
The book aims to provide a comprehensive account of bryophyta in a simple language and profusely illustrated manner for better understanding. The book is divided into twelve chapters which deal with life forms, life cycle, cytogenetics, classification, hepaticopsida, anthocerotopsida, bryopsida, uses of bryophytes, conservation of bryophytes and molecular bryology. The description of plants is well supplemented by suitable photographs and line drawings which will give a complete view with added advantage to the readers in identifying the plants in their natural habitats.
About the Author
Afroz Alam was awarded JRF and SRF in “All India Coordinated Project on Taxonomy of Bryophytes” (AICOPTAX) sponsored by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi at Bryology Unit, Department of Botany, University of Lucknow. Dr. Alam has collected over 3000 accessions of bryophytes during plant collection trips to different parts of the country, including some arduous and treacherous terrains of Nilgiri and Palni Hills of Southern Peninsula, Eastern and Western Himalayas and Rajasthan. Currently Dr. Alam is working as an Associate Professor, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali University, Rajasthan. He has guided several students for their Ph. D. and many of them are working in the field of Bryology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOOK REVIEW
Introduction
Growth Forms and Life Forms
Reproduction and Life Cycle of Bryophytes
Cytogenetics and Evolution
Classification
Class Hepaticopsida
Anthocerotopsida
Bryopsida
Uses of Bryophytes
Threats and Conservation of Bryophytes
Molecular Bryology
Contributions of Some Indian Bryologists