Anatomy, Ecology and Evolution of Cactaceae
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 7690
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biogeography; hybridization; morphological evolution; polyploidy; seasonally dry tropical forests
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The family Cactaceae, with around 1800 species, is a phenomenal example of an American radiation of edaphic specialists with an exquisite morphological adaptation to environmental conditions. This Special Issue will deal with the anatomy, ecology, and evolutionary history of the family to put into perspective the complexity behind the formation and diversity of such a mesmerizing group of plants. For this Special Issue, we aim to publish papers from a broad array of fields to provide a comprehensive interpretation of the diversity and importance of this family across the Americas. Novel research and review articles are welcome.
Dr. Lucas C. Majure
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Internal anatomy
- Biogeography
- Co-evolution
- Cytogeography
- Dispersal
- Edaphic endemism
- Herbivory
- Morphological evolution
- Phenotypic plasticity
- Phylogeny
- Pollination
- Speciation
- Systematics
- Umbrella species.