Descriptive Taxonomy
Descriptive Taxonomy

Author: Mark F. Watson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-01-08

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1316194043

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In an age when biodiversity is being lost at an unprecedented rate, it is vital that floristic and faunistic information is up to date, reliable and easily accessible for the formulation of effective conservation strategies. Electronic data management and communication are transforming descriptive taxonomy radically, enhancing both the collection and dissemination of crucial data on biodiversity. This volume is written by scientists at the forefront of current developments of floras and faunas, along with specialists from applied user groups. The chapters review novel methods of research, development and dissemination, which aim to maximise the relevance and impact of data. Regional case studies are used to illustrate the outputs and impacts of taxonomic research. Integrated approaches are presented which have the capacity to accelerate the production of floras and faunas and to better serve the needs of a widening audience.

Descriptive Taxonomy
Descriptive Taxonomy

Author: Mark F. Watson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-01-08

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 0521761077

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Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this book explores how new technologies are facilitating more effective collection and dissemination of taxonomic data.

The New Taxonomy
The New Taxonomy

Author: Quentin D. Wheeler

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-04-09

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1420008560

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Finalist for 2009 The Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries Literature Award!A Fresh Look at Taxonomy The most fundamental of all biological sciences, taxonomy underpins any long term strategies for reconstructing the great tree of life or salvaging as much biodiversity as possible. Yet we are still unable to say with any certainty how

Typologies and Taxonomies
Typologies and Taxonomies

Author: Kenneth D. Bailey

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1994-06-13

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780803952591

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How do we group different subjects on a variety of variables? Should we use a classification procedure in which only the concepts are classified (typology), one in which only empirical entities are classified (taxonomy), or some combination of both? In this clearly written book, Bailey addresses these questions and shows how classification methods can be used to improve research. Beginning with an exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of classification procedures including those typologies that can be constructed without the use of a computer, the book covers such topics as clustering procedures (including agglomerative and divisive methods), the relationship among various classification techniques (including the relationship of monothetic, qualitative typologies to polythetic, quantitative taxonomies), a comparison of clustering methods and how these methods compare with related statistical techniques such as factor analysis, multidimensional scaling and systems analysis, and lists classification resources. This volume also discusses software packages for use in clustering techniques.

Describing Species
Describing Species

Author: Judith E. Winston

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 9780231068246

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A basic practical manual for the process of describing new species, this desperately needed desk reference and guide to nomenclatural procedure and taxonomic writing serves as a Strunk & White of species description, covering both botanical and zoological codes of nomenclature.

Taxonomy of Angiosperms
Taxonomy of Angiosperms

Author: A. V. S. S. Sambamurty

Publisher: I. K. International Pvt Ltd

Published: 2013-12-30

Total Pages: 881

ISBN-13: 8188237167

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Taxonomy of Angiosperms is designed for B.Sc. (H) and M.Sc. students of Botany in various universities. The book is divided into two parts; Part I deals with the Principles of Angiosperm Taxonomy and Part II deals with families. The book is amply illustrated with examples. Some of the important chapters in Part I comprise Different Classifications, Nomenclature, Biosystematics, Modern Trends in Taxonomy, Chemotaxonomy, Numerical Taxonomy etc. Part II deals with about 214 families of which 55 are discussed in detail and summarized accounts of the rest are given for advanced students. The book also comes loaded with numerous appendices like comparison of classifications, floral diagrams and floral formulae, questions etc. The book will cater to the needs of Botany students pursuing B.Sc. (H), M.Sc. and related fields like Medical Botany, Pharmacy, Agricultural Botany and Horticulture.

General Botany Laboratory Manual
General Botany Laboratory Manual

Author: Jerry G. Chmielewski

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1477296530

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Provides the opportunities to view interrelationships between and among structures, to handle live or preserved material, become familiar with the many terms used throughout the course, and learn how to use a microscope properly.

Computational Science — ICCS 2004
Computational Science — ICCS 2004

Author: Marian Bubak

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2004-05-12

Total Pages: 1376

ISBN-13: 3540246886

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The International Conference on Computational Science (ICCS 2004) held in Krak ́ ow, Poland, June 6–9, 2004, was a follow-up to the highly successful ICCS 2003 held at two locations, in Melbourne, Australia and St. Petersburg, Russia; ICCS 2002 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and ICCS 2001 in San Francisco, USA. As computational science is still evolving in its quest for subjects of inves- gation and e?cient methods, ICCS 2004 was devised as a forum for scientists from mathematics and computer science, as the basic computing disciplines and application areas, interested in advanced computational methods for physics, chemistry, life sciences, engineering, arts and humanities, as well as computer system vendors and software developers. The main objective of this conference was to discuss problems and solutions in all areas, to identify new issues, to shape future directions of research, and to help users apply various advanced computational techniques. The event harvested recent developments in com- tationalgridsandnextgenerationcomputingsystems,tools,advancednumerical methods, data-driven systems, and novel application ?elds, such as complex - stems, ?nance, econo-physics and population evolution.