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Junipers of the World

by Robert P. Adams

282 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #04-2057; ISBN 1-4120-4250-X; US$39.95, C$50.00, EUR32.50, £22.52

At last, a comprehensive, world wide treatment of Juniperus based on morphology, ecology, genetics, leaf essentials oils and DNA technology. The complete, illustrated guide to Juniperus.

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About the Book

The Junipers of the World contains a synthesis of data on evolution by examining:
Geographic Variation and Speciation in sections of the genus: Speciation in the one-seeded Junipers of the Eastern Hemisphere, Speciation in the multi-seeded Junipers of the Eastern Hemisphere, Speciation in the far Eastern Junipers (Japan, Taiwan), Speciation in the Smooth Leaf Margin Junipers of the Western Hemisphere, Evolution of Bermuda, Caribbean and other entire-leafed junipers of the Western Hemisphere, Speciation in the Serrate leaf margin Junipers of the Western Hemisphere.
In addition, Keys to Juniperus are provided by region.
Also included are Species' Descriptions, Distribution Maps and Plant Photos, and chapters on Hybridization, Ecology, Cultivated Junipers, Commercial uses of leaf and wood oils of Juniperus, a Cross Indexed Synonymy of Juniperus, Tables on the Leaf essential oils by species in sections, and Color plates of Seed cones and leaves in color (1 X magnification).
This book supplements the web site www.juniperus.org and the reader will find literature citations and a detailed discussion of data that is not present on the web site.

"The Junipers of the World is now the authoritative reference for Juniperus"
"Prof. Adams has presented arguments for the recognition of species and varieties by showing the data analyses that led to taxonomic decisions. This is one of the few treatments that really integrates and explains the reasoning behind taxonomic decisions. Whether you agree or disagree, you must admit that Prof. Adams has clearly presented the data to justify his decisions. In addition, Prof. Adams is candid in admitting that the recognition of some taxa are not well supported and deserve additional study."
"An essential reference book that will be useful for herbaria, museums, wildlife biologists, Range scientist, foresters, ecologists and all who are involved in identification and study of Juniperus species."

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About the Author

Professor Robert P. Adams, Ph. D., Univ. of Texas at Austin, began his study of Juniperus as a graduate student of Prof. B. L. Turner in 1967. During the past 38 years, Dr. Adams has traveled throughout the world and collected samples of Juniperus from all the 99 taxa in the world. Prof. Adams is currently a professor of biology at Baylor University where he directs the Plant Molecular Biodiversity Laboratory. Dr. Adams has served on the faculty of Colorado State University, Hardin-Simmons University and Baylor University. He has taken sabbaticals at the Plant Biotechnology Institute, National Research Council of Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (1976, 1990) and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, London (1975). Dr. Adams has published over 180 peer-review articles and eight books.

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