Pollen Flora of 500 Plants by Fluorescence Microscopy (híwù huafen yíngguang túpu 500 zhong (jing) =Fluorescence Spectra of 500 Plant Pollen Species). 2026. illus. 418 p. gr8vo. Hardcover. - Chinese, with Latin nomenclature.

*Pollen Flora of 500 Plants by Fluorescence Microscopy* systematically compiles a collection of fluorescence microscopy images of pollen from 500 common seed plant species. Utilizing laser confocal and fluorescence microscopy, the images are captured based on either the intrinsic autofluorescence of the pollen or fluorescence induced by staining. This technique is characterized by its operational simplicity and the clarity of its imagery, serving as an effective aid in the precise identification of airborne pollen and spores. The microstructure and ornamentation patterns of the pollen exine—which have remained relatively conserved over millions of years—constitute a crucial basis for plant taxonomy. Currently, pollen identification within China relies primarily on standard light microscopy atlases (which offer limited resolution) and scanning electron microscopy atlases (which involve complex operational procedures). Although a few fluorescence pollen atlases do exist, their source material is largely concentrated on plants from South China, exhibiting minimal overlap with the flora of East China. The publication of this atlas fills a significant gap in the availability of high-quality fluorescence pollen atlases for the East China region. With its clear and intuitive imagery, this volume provides critical morphological data for research in plant taxonomy and conservation biology; furthermore, it substantially enhances the efficiency and accuracy of airborne pollen identification, thereby possessing significant value for both scientific research and practical application.