Comparative Wood Anatomy: Systematic, Ecological, and Evolutionary Aspects of Dicotyledon Wood

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Sherwin Carlquist T.E. Timell

Comparative Wood Anatomy

Systematic, Ecological, and Evolutionary Aspects of Dicotyledon Wood

Sherwin Carlquist, T.E. Timell

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
13 March 2001

Plant physiology; Timber & wood processing

Series: Springer Series in Wood Science

The second edition has been completely revised and has incorporated significant changes that have occurred in wood anatomy over the past years. Richly illustrated with light and scanning electron micrographs, Comparative Wood Anatomy clearly introduces dicotyledon wood in terms of cell types and their variations, pertinent literature, taxonomic distribution of characteristics, terminology, methods for preparation and ecological and evolutionary significance of. wood features. From reviews of the previous edition: ""In synthesis, this book presents itself as an immensely valuable expose on comparative wood anatomy and its bearing on systematic, ecological and evolutionary aspects of dicotyledon wood. "" (Wood Science and Technology) ""This book is recommended to all who are interested in a modern, stimulating, competent, and well illustrated work. "" (Holzforschung)

By: Sherwin Carlquist
Edited by: T.E. Timell
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2nd completely rev. ed. 2001
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.820kg
ISBN: 9783540411734
ISBN 10: 3540411739
Series: Springer Series in Wood Science
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 13 March 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Methods for Comparative Wood Anatomy Studies.- 2 Growth Rings.- 3 Vessel Elements.- 4 Imperforate Tracheary Elements.- 5 Axial Parenchyma.- 6 Rays.- 7 Cell Contents, Secretory Structures.- 8 Cambial Variants (Anomalous Secondary Growth).- 9 Cambial Ontogeny (Storying, Paedomorphosis, Other Changes).- 10 Systematic Application of Wood Data.- 11 Evolution in Wood: An Ecological/Functional Synthesis.- References.

Reviews for Comparative Wood Anatomy: Systematic, Ecological, and Evolutionary Aspects of Dicotyledon Wood

From reviews of the previous edition: In synthesis, this book presents itself as an immensely valuable exposA(c) on comparative wood anatomy and its bearing on systematic, ecological and evolutionary aspects of dicotyledon wood. (Wood Science and Technology) This book is recommended to all who are interested in a modern, stimulating, competent, and well illustrated work. (Holzforschung)