Ebook: Atlas of Woody Plant Stems: Evolution, Structure, and Environmental Modifications

he „Atlas of Woody Plant Stems“ is a com- Naturally, it was impossible to cover completely the Tprehensively illustrated book with short, in- enormous variability of plant life forms. We have formative texts. We chose this layout because plant tried, however, to illustrate the main principles and anatomy and morphology can only be conveyed by features. Many decades of collection and prepa- detailed pictures. In addition, a vivid presentation tion provided the basis for this book. should attract a broader public, not only the s- cialist. We hope that the combination of anatomy Fritz Schweingruber would like to thank the Swiss and morphology will create interest and curiosity. Federal Research Institute WSL, that offered him Amateurs will enjoy the wide range of pictures; hospitality after his retirement. The authors thank all interested readers will be caught by particular chap- the students and colleagues that have, for decades, ters; specialists will delve into aspects and photo- collected and prepared samples, and who helped graphs that may have never been presented before; with the English translations. Thanks to John Kirby teachers may use the pictures for illustrations in who made the fnal English editing. classes with students.

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This atlas gives a unique assemblage of microscopic slides of wood anatomy and of the respective species in nature and demonstrates the reaction of stem anatomy to environments in which plants form woody stems. It provides insight into the evolution of wood, to the variation of wood anatomy in response to climate and disturbances, and it gives an introduction to the methodology used to study wood.

Special attention has been given to the unique feature of secondary growth. This occurs in annuals as well as in thousand-year-old living plants and it is the base for the observed large morphological and physiological diversity of woody species.

The aesthetic and perfect functional structures in the anatomical slides and the pictures of the studied species are accentuated by the appealing design of the book. This, along with the wide-ranging scientific content makes the book both attractive and unique.

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This atlas gives a unique assemblage of microscopic slides of wood anatomy and of the respective species in nature and demonstrates the reaction of stem anatomy to environments in which plants form woody stems. It provides insight into the evolution of wood, to the variation of wood anatomy in response to climate and disturbances, and it gives an introduction to the methodology used to study wood.

Special attention has been given to the unique feature of secondary growth. This occurs in annuals as well as in thousand-year-old living plants and it is the base for the observed large morphological and physiological diversity of woody species.

The aesthetic and perfect functional structures in the anatomical slides and the pictures of the studied species are accentuated by the appealing design of the book. This, along with the wide-ranging scientific content makes the book both attractive and unique.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-X
Introduction....Pages 1-2
The Evolution of Plant Stems in the Earth’s History....Pages 3-26
The Structure of the Plant Body....Pages 27-37
Secondary Growth: Advantages and Risks....Pages 39-67
Modification of the Stem Structure....Pages 69-94
Modification of the Xylem Within a Plant....Pages 95-105
Modification of the Xylem and Phloem by Ecological Factors....Pages 107-116
Modification of Organs....Pages 117-129
Anatomical Variability....Pages 131-142
Wood Structural Modifications Caused by Weather and Climate....Pages 143-152
Wood Structural Modifications Caused by Extreme Events....Pages 153-185
From Anatomical Features to Plant Structures....Pages 187-202
Decay of Dead Wood....Pages 203-213
Microscopical Preparation....Pages 215-218
Back Matter....Pages 219-229

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This atlas gives a unique assemblage of microscopic slides of wood anatomy and of the respective species in nature and demonstrates the reaction of stem anatomy to environments in which plants form woody stems. It provides insight into the evolution of wood, to the variation of wood anatomy in response to climate and disturbances, and it gives an introduction to the methodology used to study wood.

Special attention has been given to the unique feature of secondary growth. This occurs in annuals as well as in thousand-year-old living plants and it is the base for the observed large morphological and physiological diversity of woody species.

The aesthetic and perfect functional structures in the anatomical slides and the pictures of the studied species are accentuated by the appealing design of the book. This, along with the wide-ranging scientific content makes the book both attractive and unique.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-X
Introduction....Pages 1-2
The Evolution of Plant Stems in the Earth’s History....Pages 3-26
The Structure of the Plant Body....Pages 27-37
Secondary Growth: Advantages and Risks....Pages 39-67
Modification of the Stem Structure....Pages 69-94
Modification of the Xylem Within a Plant....Pages 95-105
Modification of the Xylem and Phloem by Ecological Factors....Pages 107-116
Modification of Organs....Pages 117-129
Anatomical Variability....Pages 131-142
Wood Structural Modifications Caused by Weather and Climate....Pages 143-152
Wood Structural Modifications Caused by Extreme Events....Pages 153-185
From Anatomical Features to Plant Structures....Pages 187-202
Decay of Dead Wood....Pages 203-213
Microscopical Preparation....Pages 215-218
Back Matter....Pages 219-229
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