1. What is an Epiphyte?

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface xi
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. 1. What is an Epiphyte? 1
6. 2. the types of Epiphytes and their Evolutionary Origins 20
7. 3. Epiphytes in Communities and Ecosystems 42
8. 4. Water Management 66
9. 5. Photosynthesis and Mineral nutrition 83
10. 6. Reproduction and Other interactions with Animals 98
11. 7. The Epiphytic Monocots 119
12. 8. The Epiphytic Eudicots 142
13. 9. The Pteridophytic Epiphytes 162
14. 10. Miscellaneous Epiphytes 182
15. 11. Threats and Conservation 196
16. Glossary 205
17. References 219
18. Subject Index 225
19. Taxon Index 235