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<p><i>The Cactus Primer</i> presents the amateur cactophile with an excellent introduction to cactus biology and provides the informed reader with an invaluable summary of the last forty years' research. This book goes far beyond books that instruct readers in the propagation, growth, and care of these plants; addressing matters of more scientific interest, it takes an integrated approach to the presentation of the form, physiology, evolution, and ecology of cacti. The book is unique in that it combines the descriptive morphology and physiology documented in the scientific literature with more general observations found in popular publications on cacti. It provides a new generic classification of the cacti and contains much new information, including data on photosynthesis, heat and cold tolerance, computer modeling of ribs, and the effects of spines.</p><p>Enhanced by over 400 illustrations and supplemented with an extensive glossary, this book will appeal to cactus enthusiasts interested in the classification and growth of cacti, as well as to plant biologists who use cacti to illustrate desert adaptation and convergent evolution. Written in accessible style, <i>The Cactus Primer

Who reads The Cactus Primer?

Author

Arthur C. Gibson, Park S. Nobel

Publisher

Harvard University, Department of Sanskrit & Indian Studies

Published

1990

Language

EN

ISBN

9780674089914

Category

science

Subjects

Science, Philosophy, Mathematics

Rating

4.33 / 5 (2 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14