vbid/9783319392370

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This book critically reviews advances in our understanding of the biology of vascular epiphytes since Andreas Schimper�s 1888 seminal work. It addresses all aspects of their biology, from anatomy and physiology to ecology and evolution, in the context of general biological principles. By comparing epiphytes with non-epiphytes throughout, it offers a valuable resource for researchers in plant sciences and related disciplines. A particular strength is the identification of research areas that have not received the attention they deserve, with conservation being a case in point. Scientists have tended to study pristine systems, but global developments call for information on epiphytes in human-disturbed systems and the response of epiphytes to global climate change.Typham this is the title: Plants on Plants � The Biology of Vascular Epiphytes