Official Publication of "Atlas of Compositae Plants in China"
I. Overview
"Atlas of Compositae Plants in China," a monumental work systematically summarizing the classification information of Chinese compositae plants, has recently been officially published by Henan Science and Technology Press. Edited by Researcher Chen Yousheng and Associate Researcher Wang Long from the South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, this two-volume atlas represents a significant contribution to the field.
II. Contents
- Comprehensive record of the diversity, geographical distribution, utilization value, and research history of Chinese compositae plants.
- Updated list encompassing 296 genera and 2,533 species.
- Publication of 28 new combinations or new synonyms, and first reporting of three new Chinese record species.
- Coverage of approximately 165 newly published species since "Flora of China," 82 newly recorded or overlooked species, and 160 species with taxonomic treatment changes.
- High coverage rate with 278 genera, 1,830 species, accompanied by color illustrations and textual descriptions.
- Comprehensive and systematic summary of classification research progress.
- Each plant illustrated with 2 to 4 color photographs, with detailed county-level annotations enhancing species identification.
- Practical introduction including Chinese and Latin names, family and genus status, morphological characteristics, flowering period, geographical distribution, habitat, and taxonomic comments.
- Inclusion of genus and species identification keys.
III. Editors and Team Introduction
- CHEN Yousheng: A renowned researcher at the South China Botanical Garden, specialized in plant taxonomic research, with significant achievements in the field of compositae classification.
- WANG Long: An associate researcher focusing on seed plant classification and systematic research, contributing to key parts of the atlas.
- TEAM Contribution: Supported by multiple botanists, including Xu Liansheng, Liu Bing, and Zhu Xinxin, who provided rich textual descriptions and precious photographs.
IV. Publication Significance
The publication of "Atlas of Compositae Plants in China" fills a crucial gap in Chinese compositae plant taxonomic research. It lays a solid foundation for advancing plant classification and plant diversity research in China and injects new vitality into global compositae research. Additionally, it raises public awareness and protection of plant diversity, promoting ecological civilization construction. The atlas also facilitates the exploration and utilization of compositae plants in various fields such as horticulture and pharmacology.
V. Purchase Information
Readers can learn more about "Atlas of Compositae Plants in China" and make purchases through Henan Science and Technology Press. Contact details:
- Address: Xiangsheng Street 27, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou City
- Postal Code: 450016
- Tel.: (0371) 65737028, 65788613
- Website: https://weidian.com/item.html?itemID=7488709286
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