The Origin and Evolution of the Plant World. 2025. illus. 320 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.(ISBN 978-3-946583-53-0)

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Three plant researchers describe in this book how plants emerged via the fusion of several different types of simple prokaryotic organisms and, through algae, evolved into land plants. During their evolution, they survived global ice ages, violent volcanic eruptions, and collisions with celestial bodies. The authors follow the development of landplants along various paths- some of which have ended. Horsetaills, quillworts and the Chinese temple tree are among the last remnants of once-great plant groups, whereas flowering plants now thrive, with their number of species exceeding all other plant groups combined.With the help of insects and fungi, flowering plants have reached this position. The final chapters provide a glimpse into the future of plants, our planet, and humanity, spanning 42 chapters in total.