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100			_aShukla, Awdhesh Kumar _912019
245			_aPALEOBOTANY AND THE EVOLUTION OF PLANTS
260			_aNew Delhi _bScientific Books International _c2026
300			_a262p., _fHB
520			_aThis book explores the fascinating field of paleobotany, focusing on the history and evolution of plant life on Earth. It delves into the fossil record to examine how ancient plants have evolved over geological time, shaping the development of modern ecosystems. The book covers key topics such as plant fossilization, the rise of vascular plants, the advent of flowering plants, and the environmental and climatic changes that influenced plant evolution. By integrating paleobotanical research with evolutionary theory, it highlights the significant role plants have played in the Earth’s ecological and atmospheric history. The text also discusses the techniques used to study plant fossils, including microscopic analysis and isotopic studies. Richly illustrated and supported by case studies, this book serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers in botany, paleontology, and evolutionary biology, providing insights into the deep evolutionary history of plant life.
650			_vPaleobotany _912020
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