Ebook: Wood Structure and Environment
- Tags: Tree Biology, Wood Science & Technology, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Forestry
- Series: Springer Series in Wood Science
- Year: 2007
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Dendrochronology and wood anatomy developed for decades as two independent scientific fields. It was only in the last decade that it was made clear that the dimension of time is the fourth dimension for both sciences and that it was demonstrated that wood anatomy and dendrochronology are perfect partners.
The main aim of this book is to show the hidden ecological richness in stems and roots from trees, shrubs and herbs. It should encourage researchers to consider the anatomic microcosm of wood plants and use it as a retrospective source of information, solving problems related to ecophysiology, competition, site conditions, population biology, earth science, wood quality and even human history.
Dendrochronology and wood anatomy developed for decades as two independent scientific fields. It was only in the last decade that it was made clear that the dimension of time is the fourth dimension for both sciences and that it was demonstrated that wood anatomy and dendrochronology are perfect partners.
The main aim of this book is to show the hidden ecological richness in stems and roots from trees, shrubs and herbs. It should encourage researchers to consider the anatomic microcosm of wood plants and use it as a retrospective source of information, solving problems related to ecophysiology, competition, site conditions, population biology, earth science, wood quality and even human history.
Dendrochronology and wood anatomy developed for decades as two independent scientific fields. It was only in the last decade that it was made clear that the dimension of time is the fourth dimension for both sciences and that it was demonstrated that wood anatomy and dendrochronology are perfect partners.
The main aim of this book is to show the hidden ecological richness in stems and roots from trees, shrubs and herbs. It should encourage researchers to consider the anatomic microcosm of wood plants and use it as a retrospective source of information, solving problems related to ecophysiology, competition, site conditions, population biology, earth science, wood quality and even human history.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Introduction....Pages 1-2
Preparation of Wood and Herb Samples for Microscopic Analysis....Pages 3-5
Growth Zones and Stems in Relation to Genetic Ecological Factors....Pages 7-43
Modification of the Tree-Ring Anatomy Due to Ageing and the Position Within the Tree....Pages 45-84
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Extreme Site Conditions....Pages 85-126
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Caused by Compression and Tension....Pages 127-137
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Defoliation and Pollarding....Pages 139-178
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Destructive Agents in Wood and Bark....Pages 179-227
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Deformed Stems and Anastomosis....Pages 229-235
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Wood Decay....Pages 237-251
Conclusions....Pages 253-256
Back Matter....Pages 257-279
Dendrochronology and wood anatomy developed for decades as two independent scientific fields. It was only in the last decade that it was made clear that the dimension of time is the fourth dimension for both sciences and that it was demonstrated that wood anatomy and dendrochronology are perfect partners.
The main aim of this book is to show the hidden ecological richness in stems and roots from trees, shrubs and herbs. It should encourage researchers to consider the anatomic microcosm of wood plants and use it as a retrospective source of information, solving problems related to ecophysiology, competition, site conditions, population biology, earth science, wood quality and even human history.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Introduction....Pages 1-2
Preparation of Wood and Herb Samples for Microscopic Analysis....Pages 3-5
Growth Zones and Stems in Relation to Genetic Ecological Factors....Pages 7-43
Modification of the Tree-Ring Anatomy Due to Ageing and the Position Within the Tree....Pages 45-84
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Extreme Site Conditions....Pages 85-126
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Caused by Compression and Tension....Pages 127-137
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Defoliation and Pollarding....Pages 139-178
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Destructive Agents in Wood and Bark....Pages 179-227
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Deformed Stems and Anastomosis....Pages 229-235
Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Wood Decay....Pages 237-251
Conclusions....Pages 253-256
Back Matter....Pages 257-279
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