Structure and development of Rafflesiaceae

Rafflesiaceae produce the largest flowers among all flowering plants, measuring up to a meter in diameter and weighting 7 kg, and have been a source of amazement since their discovery about two centuries ago. In addition to producing the world's largest flowers, Rafflesiaceae are obligate holop...

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Main Author:	Nikolov, Lachezar Atanasov
Other Authors:	Davis, Charles Cavender
Language:	en_US
Published:	Harvard University 2013
Subjects:	Biology
Online Access:	http://dissertations.umi.com/gsas.harvard:11189 http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:11181069

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spelling	ndltd-harvard.edu-oai-dash.harvard.edu-1-111810692015-08-14T15:42:34ZStructure and development of RafflesiaceaeNikolov, Lachezar AtanasovBiologyRafflesiaceae produce the largest flowers among all flowering plants, measuring up to a meter in diameter and weighting 7 kg, and have been a source of amazement since their discovery about two centuries ago. In addition to producing the world's largest flowers, Rafflesiaceae are obligate holoparasites, residing inside their vine hosts vegetatively and emerging out only during flowering. Despite their record- breaking status and iconic significance for the conservation of the tropical rainforest, remarkably little is known about these fascinating plants, due to their remote habitat, rarity, and our inability to cultivate them. The goal of my dissertation is to provide an integrated picture of the vegetative and reproductive morphology of Rafflesiaceae.Davis, Charles Cavender2013-10-18T02:31:34Z2013-10-172013Thesis or DissertationNikolov, Lachezar Atanasov. 2013. Structure and development of Rafflesiaceae. Doctoral dissertation, Harvard University.http://dissertations.umi.com/gsas.harvard:11189http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:11181069en_USclosed accessHarvard University
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description	Rafflesiaceae produce the largest flowers among all flowering plants, measuring up to a meter in diameter and weighting 7 kg, and have been a source of amazement since their discovery about two centuries ago. In addition to producing the world's largest flowers, Rafflesiaceae are obligate holoparasites, residing inside their vine hosts vegetatively and emerging out only during flowering. Despite their record- breaking status and iconic significance for the conservation of the tropical rainforest, remarkably little is known about these fascinating plants, due to their remote habitat, rarity, and our inability to cultivate them. The goal of my dissertation is to provide an integrated picture of the vegetative and reproductive morphology of Rafflesiaceae.
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Structure and development of Rafflesiaceae

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