History and Current Status of Systematic Research with Araceae

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Introduction
Earliest Specialists with Araceae
1. Schott
2. Contemporaries of Schott
Regional Studies with Araceae
1920 to 1950: A Dearth of Araceae Research
Renewed Revisionary Efforts after 1950
Miscellaneous Disciplines that Played an Important Role in the History of Aroid Research
Miscellaneous Papers Mostly dealing with Specific Genera
Other Special General Works Dealing with Araceae
Present Focus on Aroid Research
Geographical Areas of Research with Araceae
Future Research Needs
Need for Research in Neotropics
Most Poorly Known Floristic Regions
Conclusion
1. Acknowledgments
Literature Cited
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
6. F
7. G
8. H
9. I to J
10. K
11. L
12. M
13. N
14. O
15. P
16. Q to R
17. S
18. T
19. U, V, and W
20. X, Y, and Z

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