Plants in Mesozoic Time showcases the latest research of broad botanical and paleontological interest from the world's experts on Mesozoic plant life. Each chapter covers a special aspect of a particular plant group-ranging from horsetails to ginkgophytes, from cycads to conifers-and relates it to key innovations in structure, phylogenetic relationships, the Mesozoic flora, or to animals such as plant-eating dinosaurs. The book's geographic scope ranges from Antarctica and Argentina to the western interior of North America, with studies on the reconstruction of the Late Jurassic vegetation of the Morrison Formation and on fossil angiosperm lianas from Late Cretaceous deposits in Utah and New Mexico. The volume also includes cutting-edge studies on the evolutionary developmental biology ("evo-devo") of Mesozoic forests, the phylogenetic analysis of the still enigmatic bennettitaleans, and the genetic developmental controls of the oldest flowers in the fossil record.

The most up-to-date research on the plants from the Age of Dinosaurs

About the Author

Carole T. Gee is Senior Research Scientist in Paleobotany, Division of Paleontology at the Steinmann Institute, University of Bonn, Germany.

Reviews

The assortment of writings will interest a broad array of investigators. . . . Recommended.

* Choice *

The 14 chapters in this edited volume provide a broad and a fascinating view of the flora of the Mesozoic . . . The range of topics in this book means that there should be something for anyone with an interest in paleobotany. . . Vol. 86

* Quarterly Review of Biology *

[This] volume is immaculately edited, outstandingly readable and beautifully illustrated.

* American Paleontologist *

[T]he book will indoubtedly be invaluable to graduate students, faculty, and researchers in the fields of biology, botany, and paleontology. 2011

* American Reference Books Annual *

This book will be a valuable reference for anyone interested in the biology, paleontology, and paleobotany of the Mesozoic flora and fauna including earth and life scientists and academics, plaeontologists, geologists, and environmental scientists. This very detailed book clearly represents a lifetime of study by the author and is a valuable contribution to the literature.

* Plant Science Bulletin *



Book Information
ISBN 9780253354563
Author Carole T. Gee
Format Hardback
Page Count 424
Imprint Indiana University Press
Publisher Indiana University Press
Weight(grams) 1225g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 30mm