Download or read book The Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong 45th Anniversary Commemorative Edition written by Shiu-ying Hu and published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong is a handy reference for both amateurs and professional botanists in Asia who wish to enter the field of modern orchidology. Orchid appreciation is an art deeply rooted in Asian cultures. But in 1977, when this book was first published, orchidology as a science was new to people there. The technical vocabulary was unfamiliar and the subject matter difficult to understand. Therefore, this volume was intended as a general, easy-to-use reference book, with illustrations of the basic structure of orchids and their habit and habitat clearly described in Chapter I. The book may also be used as a self-help guide for naturalists and gardeners in Hong Kong who wish to identify an orchid new to them. In Chapter II, keys, descriptions, and illustrations are given to allow the reader to look up and gain information about individual orchid species. Chapter III provides an analysis of the composition and an interpretation of the phytogeographic significance of the Orchidaceae in Hong Kong. Finally, Chapter IV helps the reader to understand and remember the Latinized names of orchids by providing an explanation on the origin and meaning of the generic names. ---------------------------------- This book is a facsimile reprint of the 1977 edition, which was published at a time when no comprehensive account of the genera of the orchids of Hong Kong had ever been attempted. Even after many decades, this volume remains the essential reference on orchid species growing in Hong Kong. This commemorative edition features a new foreword and a chronology of Professor Hu’s major life events.

Download or read book The Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong written by Shiu-ying Hu and published by Coronet Books. This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like the cracking of the genetic code and the creation of the atomic bomb, the discovery of how the brain's neurons work is one of the fundamental scientific developments of the twentieth century. The discovery of neurotransmitters revolutionized the way we think about the brain and what it means to be human yet few people know how they were discovered, the scientists involved, or the fierce controversy about whether they even existed. The War of the Soups and the Sparks tells the saga of the dispute between the pharmacologists, who had uncovered the first evidence that nerves communicate by releasing chemicals, and the neurophysiologists, experts on the nervous system, who dismissed the evidence and remained committed to electrical explanations. The protagonists of this story are Otto Loewi and Henry Dale, who received Nobel Prizes for their work, and Walter Cannon, who would have shared the prize with them if he had not been persuaded to adopt a controversial theory (how that happened is an important part of this history). Valenstein sets his story of scientific discovery against the backdrop of two world wars and examines the fascinating lives of several scientists whose work was affected by the social and political events of their time. He recounts such stories as Loewi's arrest by Nazi storm troopers and Dale's efforts at helping key scientists escape Germany. The War of the Soups and the Sparks reveals how science and scientists work. Valenstein describes the observations and experiments that led to the discovery of neurotransmitters and sheds light on what determines whether a novel concept will gain acceptance among the scientific community. His work also explains the immense importance of Loewi, Dale, and Cannon's achievements in our understanding of the human brain and the way mental illnesses are conceptualized and treated.

Download or read book The Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong written by SHIU-YING. HU and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book GENERA OF ORCHIDACEAE IN HONG KONG written by H-Y. HU and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Phylogeny and Classification of the Orchid Family written by Robert L. Dressler and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1993-04-29 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valuable contribution to the on-going discussions on evolution within the Orchid family. Dressler's work delimits several major natural groups and emphasises areas needing further study.

Download or read book written by 陈心启 and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1999 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by Elsevier Science on behalf of Science Press. Available internationally for the first time, this book is a definitive illustrated work on Chinese wild orchids. It introduces a total of 117 genera, 403 species and 2 varieties of Chinese wild orchids with detailed description of origin (domestic and foreign), habitat, altitude, flowering period, and 791 stunningly beautiful photographs shot in the field. The authors are both highly-regarded in the research of Chinese native orchids and provide abundant firsthand information. This book is a necessary reference to Chinese orchids which will be welcomed by researchers in botany and practitioners in the horticultural industry worldwide. * The largest illustrated collection of rare Chinese native orchids * Stunning color photographs show specimens in detail in their native habitats * Book structure makes the wealth of information easily accessible

Download or read book Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants Chinese English Bilingual Edition written by 劉大偉 David T. W. Lau and published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 本圖鑑為「胡秀英植物標本館科學繪圖系列」的第一冊，以科學繪圖融合植物藝術墨線圖的方式， 詳細介紹 20 種香港原生植物；而細膩的科學繪圖及鑒定級的特徵描述，更可作為鑒定植物品種的參考資料。20 個原生品種當中包括 15 種稀有及瀕危植物，對於香港植物的保育，以及對植物學家、植物愛好者和繪畫者來說，本圖鑑別具特殊、重要的價值。 This beautifully illustrated guide presents a carefully curated collection of 20 plant species native to Hong Kong, with scientific, detailed pen and ink illustrations and morphological descriptions, providing important reference materials for species authentication. Of the 20 species selected, 15 are rare and endangered species, making this guide of special importance for plant preservation in Hong Kong, as well as for botanists, plant lovers, and illustrators. This is the first volume of Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium Scientific Illustration Series. 推薦 由中文大學生命科學學院胡秀英植物標本館館長劉大偉博士及其團隊編寫的《香港原生植物圖鑑》，是一本糅合科學與藝術的書籍。內容表達方式創新，每個品種的特徵繪圖及註解精準，並附有憑證植物標本和詳細參考文獻，讓讀者了解植物鑒定的原則和資訊。書中亦附有教學及使用說明的章節，適合老師和學生使用。在此，我誠意推薦作為教學和生命科學研究使用之書籍。 黃錦波 香港中文大學生命科學學院院長 With its numerous beautiful botanical illustrations and informative details of plant morphological features, this book is a remarkable addition to Hong Kong’s botanical science collection and flora conservation work. Through this novel approach in integrating botanical knowledge in STEAM education, this book will open the eyes of our citizens, especially the younger generation, and raise their interest and awareness in plants, and contribute to promoting biodiversity conservation in Hong Kong. Jenny Y. Y. LAU Curator of Hong Kong Herbarium, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department To see these beautiful illustrations, the photos and the commentary about the plants that accompany them makes us wish that all of the rich and diverse flora of Hong Kong could be treated similarly. David E. Boufford Senior Research Scientist, Harvard University Herbaria & Editorial Committee Member of Flora of China 本人有幸成為《香港原生植物圖鑑》的首批讀者，在讀到細緻繪圖、精確描述、珍貴標本的同時，更讀到作者在推動自然科學、教育、保育方面的熱誠。誠意推薦此書給全港中小學師生，以及喜愛大自然的您，期盼大家跟我一樣，感受到書中這些香港原生植物的神奇、美麗。 陸詠恩 香港四邑商工總會陳南昌紀念中學校長 這本書是難得的一本本地植物科學圖鑑，它以科學繪圖融合植物藝術墨線圖的方式，並結合珍貴的憑證標本圖片，詳細介紹了 20 種香港原生植物及其特徵。此圖鑑不但提供了鑒定有關物種的重要參考資料，而且對科學探究及 STEAM 教育提供了一個寶貴的教學資源。作為主修生物學的教育工作者，本人強烈推薦此圖鑑給予各位師生作參考及應用。 林志江 東涌天主教學校校長 這本圖鑑是一群香港科學家數十年的心血結晶，其珍貴之處在於不但能讓我們深入淺出地了解植物的內外結構，更能認識到陪伴香港見證著生態變遷的 20 種原生植物。我們可以透過這本圖鑑獲得更多關於香港原生植物的資訊，從特徵至外貌，種子至根莖、形狀至長度，皆能映入眼簾。因此，我特別推薦這本圖鑑給我們的小學生及年輕人，透過這本書，他們可以體驗香港這彈丸之地也能孕育出這麼奇妙有趣的植物。 葉春燕 秀茂坪天主教小學校長、「EduVision 學願計劃」創辦人

Download or read book Micropropagation of Orchids written by Joseph Arditti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-26 with total page 1560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This greatly expanded and updated edition of a classic reference work comprises two volumes offering a compendium of methods for multiplying orchids through micropropagation. A detailed collection of procedures and methods for multiplying orchids, including organ, tissue, and cell culture techniques in vitro Presents classic techniques that have been in the forefront of orchid propagation since they were first developed in 1949 Detailed procedures are appended with tables and complete recipes for a large number of culture media Includes many illustrations, chemical formulas, historical vignettes, and seldom seen illustrations of people, orchids, apparatus and tools “... an excellent resource like its predecessor, ...both informative and captivating, and served as a reminder of why we go to such extremes in our quest to propagate these plants.” American Orchid Society, 2009 “...in the sense of its universal value and importance, this Second Edition will undoubtedly be considered a classic, if only because it will serve as a sole and invaluable resource on the subject.” Plant Science Bulletin, 2009

Download or read book Orchid Biology VIII written by T. Kull and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eighth volume in a 25-year-old series that has become the cornerstone review publication of orchid science. It presents authoritative reviews on different areas of orchid science and historical accounts by major orchid authorities, providing information for botanists, orchid scientists, and growers.

Download or read book Atlas of Chinese Native Orchids written by Xiaohua Jin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 773 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book updates taxonomy information of orchids in China. China is one of the countries with the richest biodiversity. In China, all five subfamilies of Orchidaceae are represented, about 1600 orchid species in 198 genera. All orchids are rare and endangered plants. They are among the flagships for biological conservation, listed in CITES appendix I or II. This book provided an updated classification system of Orchidaceae with newly recorded and published species in China and new combinations. 1026 species in 157 genera of native species in China are included, about half of which are newly recorded or published species in China in the last two decades. Indexes to genera and species are included. For each species, one to four photos, most of which were taken by the authors, are utilized to illustrate habitats, morphological characters, and phenology. Furthermore, the geographic distribution of them also demonstrated in a map. This book can be used as a reference for researchers working on Orchidaceae, as well as practitioners in the horticulture community.

Download or read book A Guide to Orchids of Hong Kong written by Stephan Gale and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Pollination Biology of North American Orchids Volume 2 written by Charles L. Argue and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-09-21 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent studies have revealed remarkable complexity and diversity in orchid-pollinator relationships. These studies comprise a vast literature currently scattered in numerous, often obscure, journals and books. The Pollination Biology of North American Orchids brings together, for the first time, a comprehensive treatment of this information for all native and introduced North American orchids found north of Mexico and Florida. It provides detailed information on genetic compatibility, breeding systems, pollinators, pollination mechanisms, fruiting success, and limiting factors for each species. Distribution, habitat, and floral morphology are also summarized. In addition, detailed line drawings emphasize orchid reproductive organs and their adaptation to known pollinators. This, the second of two volumes, treats the subfamily Orchidoideae with the tribe Cranichideae. This is followed by examination of the seven North American tribes of subfamily Epidendroideae and the single North American tribe of subfamily Vanilloideae. The Pollination Biology of North American Orchids will be of interest to both regional and international audiences including: Researchers and students in this field of study who are currently required to search through the scattered literature to obtain the information gathered here. Researchers and students in related fields with an interest in the co-evolution of plants and insects. Conservation specialists who need to understand both the details of orchid reproduction and the identity of primary pollinators in order to properly manage the land for both. Orchid breeders who require accurate and current information on orchid breeding systems. General readers with an interest in orchid biology. Charles Argue, Ph.D., is a plant biologist at the University of Minnesota specializing in the study of pollen grains. His articles have appeared in numerous journals including the American Journal of Botany, International Journal of Plant Sciences (formerly Botanical Gazette), Botany (formerly Canadian Journal of Botany), Grana, Pollen et Spores, North American Native Orchid Journal, The Native Orchid Conference Journal, Fremontia, and as chapters in a number of books. .

Download or read book Hong Kong written by Ian Scott and published by Oxford, England ; Santa Barbara, Calif. : Clio Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Food Plants of China written by Shiu-ying Hu and published by Chinese University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The food plants of an area provide the material basis for the survival of its population, and furnish inspiring stimuli for cultural development. There are two parts in this book. Part 1 introduces the cultural aspects of Chinese food plants and the spread of Chinese culinary culture to the world. It also describes how the botanical and cultural information was acquired; what plants have been selected by the Chinese people for food; how these foodstuffs are produced, preserved, and prepared; and what the western societies can learn from Chinese practices. Part 2 provides the botanical identification of the plant kingdom for the esculents used in China as food and/or as beverage. The plants are illustrated with line drawings or composite photographic plates. This book is useful not only as a text for general reading, but also as a work reference. Naturally, it would be a useful addition to the general collection of any library.

Download or read book The Wild Orchids of Hong Kong written by Gloria D'Almada Barretto and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Orchid Book written by J. Cullen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992-11-12 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rich and often bizarre variety of form exhibited by orchids has long provided a fascination for amateur and professional botanists alike. Once seen as a hobby exclusively for the rich, the cultivation of orchids is now widespread and the need for an accurate and simple guide to the identification of species in cultivation has become apparent. This book aims to fulfill that need by providing botanically correct, yet easily accessible information about this unique and exceptionally diverse group of plants. The main part of the book is based on the text of the family Orchidaceae published in the second volume of The European Garden Flora, with the information fully updated and displayed in a revised format. Simple keys to the genera and to the species allow access to descriptions of 900 individual species which also include references to published illustrations and other useful information. Numerous line drawings of diagnostic features help to make the keys and descriptions easy to understand and use. A brief introduction covers the structural features of orchids important in identification, and gives some information on cultivation and a list of general references.

Download or read book written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: