The Supporting Roots Of Trees And Woody Plants Form Function And Physiology

Author : A. Stokes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401734691

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The Supporting Roots of Trees and Woody Plants: Form, Function and Physiology by A. Stokes Pdf

This publication comprises the proceedings of the first International Conference devoted to the structural roots of trees and woody plants. 'The Supporting Roots - Structure and Function,' 20-24 July 1998, Bordeaux, France. The meeting was held under the auspices ofIUFRO WPS 2. 01. 13 'Root Physiology and Symbiosis,' and its aim was to bring together scientific researchers, foresters and arboriculturalists, to discuss current problems in structural root research and disseminate knowledge to an audience from a wide disciplinary background. For the first time in an international conference, emphasis was placed on presenting recent reseach in the field of tree anchorage mechanics and root biomechanics. The way in which tree stability can be affected by root system symmetry and architecture was addressed, as well as how movement during wind sway can influence the development and shape of woody roots. The role of different nursery and planting techniques was discussed, in relation to effects on root system form and development. Root response to different environmental stresses, including water, temperature, nutrient and mechanical stress was addressed in detail. The structure and function of woody roots was also considered at different levels, from coarse to fine roots, with several papers discussing the interaction between roots and the rhizosphere. One of the conference highlights was the presentation of new methods in root research, by a series of workshops held at LRBB-INRA, Pierroton, on the northern border of the Gascony forest.

Author : Paul Kramer
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780323142366

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Physiology of Woody Plants by Paul Kramer Pdf

Physiology of Woody Plants explains how physiological processes are involved in growth of woody plants and how they are affected by the environment, including the mechanisms of the processes themselves. Organized into 17 chapters, this book discusses the role of plant physiology, as well as the form and structure of woody plant. It also explores the nature and periodicity of shoot, cambial, root, and reproductive growth of trees of the temperate and tropical zones. Other topics elucidated are the process of photosynthesis and respiration, the various substances found in woody plants, plant nutrition, and factors affecting plant growth. This book will be valuable as a text to students and teachers and as a reference to investigators and others who desire a better understanding of how woody plants grow.

Author : Yoav Waisel,Amram Eshel,Tom Beeckman,Uzi Kafkafi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1749 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780824744748

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Plant Roots by Yoav Waisel,Amram Eshel,Tom Beeckman,Uzi Kafkafi Pdf

The third edition of a standard resource, this book offers a state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary presentation of plant roots. It examines structure and development, assemblage of root systems, metabolism and growth, stressful environments, and interactions at the rhizosphere. Reflecting the explosion of advances and emerging technologies in the field, the book presents developments in the study of root origin, composition, formation, and behavior for the production of novel pharmaceutical and medicinal compounds, agrochemicals, dyes, flavors, and pesticides. It details breakthroughs in genetics, molecular biology, growth substance physiology, biotechnology, and biomechanics.

Author : Stephen G. Pallardy
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080568718

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Physiology of Woody Plants by Stephen G. Pallardy Pdf

Woody plants such as trees have a significant economic and climatic influence on global economies and ecologies. This completely revised classic book is an up-to-date synthesis of the intensive research devoted to woody plants published in the second edition, with additional important aspects from the authors' previous book, Growth Control in Woody Plants. Intended primarily as a reference for researchers, the interdisciplinary nature of the book makes it useful to a broad range of scientists and researchers from agroforesters, agronomists, and arborists to plant pathologists and soil scientists. This third edition provides crutial updates to many chapters, including: responses of plants to elevated CO2; the process and regulation of cambial growth; photoinhibition and photoprotection of photosynthesis; nitrogen metabolism and internal recycling, and more. Revised chapters focus on emerging discoveries of the patterns and processes of woody plant physiology. * The only book to provide recommendations for the use of specific management practices and experimental procedures and equipment *Updated coverage of nearly all topics of interest to woody plant physiologists * Extensive revisions of chapters relating to key processes in growth, photosynthesis, and water relations * More than 500 new references * Examples of molecular-level evidence incorporated in discussion of the role of expansion proteins in plant growth; mechanism of ATP production by coupling factor in photosynthesis; the role of cellulose synthase in cell wall construction; structure-function relationships for aquaporin proteins

Author : A. Stokes,Ioannis Spanos,Joanne E. Norris,Erik Cammeraat
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402055935

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Eco- and Ground Bio-Engineering: The Use of Vegetation to Improve Slope Stability by A. Stokes,Ioannis Spanos,Joanne E. Norris,Erik Cammeraat Pdf

This volume brings together papers from geotechnical and civil engineers, biologists, ecologists and foresters. They discuss current problems in slope stability research and how to address them using ground bio- and eco-engineering techniques. Coverage presents studies by scientists and practitioners on slope instability, erosion, soil hydrology, mountain ecology, land use and restoration and how to mitigate these problems using vegetation.

Author : Francesco Ferrini,Cecil C. Konijnendijk van den Bosch,Alessio Fini
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317237037

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Routledge Handbook of Urban Forestry by Francesco Ferrini,Cecil C. Konijnendijk van den Bosch,Alessio Fini Pdf

More than half the world's population now lives in cities. Creating sustainable, healthy and aesthetic urban environments is therefore a major policy goal and research agenda. This comprehensive handbook provides a global overview of the state of the art and science of urban forestry. It describes the multiple roles and benefits of urban green areas in general and the specific role of trees, including for issues such as air quality, human well-being and stormwater management. It reviews the various stresses experienced by trees in cities and tolerance mechanisms, as well as cultural techniques for either pre-conditioning or alleviating stress after planting. It sets out sound planning, design, species selection, establishment and management of urban trees. It shows that close interactions with the local urban communities who benefit from trees are key to success. By drawing upon international state-of-art knowledge on arboriculture and urban forestry, the book provides a definitive overview of the field and is an essential reference text for students, researchers and practitioners.

Author : James Hitchmough,Ken Fieldhouse
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781405173094

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Plant User Handbook by James Hitchmough,Ken Fieldhouse Pdf

Professional landscapers and all those involved in creating green spaces have long been in need of a book that is a guide to plant specification, but also makes sense of plants and their cultivation. Plant User Handbook is for practitioners who are professionally engaged in the use of plants in public, commercial and institutional landscapes. Planting schemes are undertaken on the basis of a binding contract – generally between the client (who owns or leases the landscape) and the implementer (the landscape contractor), with the designer acting both as specifier and contract administrator. Within this contractual relationship, planting schemes must be implemented to an agreed timetable. To manage this procedure efficiently, landscape designers and managers need quick access to the factual and scientific background for practical planting design and its implementation through specification writing and contracts. The book covers over 20 well defined topics, and is written by leading experts in the industry. It is arranged into five sections: Preliminaries to plant use and the landscape Managing plant growth on landscape sites Establishment and management of trees Establishment and management of smaller woody plants Establishment and management of herbaceous plants Carefully illustrated with diagrams, black and white photographs and colour plates, this handbook provides a unique resource for professionals wanting to improve their specification skills, as well as to explore creative approaches to design and practical implementation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : WISC:89076079920

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Proceedings of the ... Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : UOM:39015060987891

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General Technical Report Southern Research Station by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : MINN:31951D02960410T

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General Technical Report SRS by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stefano Mancuso
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642220673

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Measuring Roots by Stefano Mancuso Pdf

Roots represent half of the plant body – and arguably the more interesting half. Despite its obvious importance for the whole plant, until recently our knowledge of the root apparatus was very limited, mostly due to the inadequacy of the techniques available. Recent advances in the visualization and measurement of roots have resulted in significant progress in our understanding of root architecture, growth and behaviour. In this book international experts highlight the most advanced techniques, both lab and field methods, and discuss them in detail. Measuring Roots combines academic and practical aspects of this topic, making it a universal handbook for all researchers and others interested in root-measuring methods.

Author : Frederick C. Meinzer,Barbara Lachenbruch,Todd E. Dawson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789400712423

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Size- and Age-Related Changes in Tree Structure and Function by Frederick C. Meinzer,Barbara Lachenbruch,Todd E. Dawson Pdf

Millions of trees live and grow all around us, and we all recognize the vital role they play in the world’s ecosystems. Publicity campaigns exhort us to plant yet more. Yet until recently comparatively little was known about the root causes of the physical changes that attend their growth. Since trees typically increase in size by three to four orders of magnitude in their journey to maturity, this gap in our knowledge has been a crucial issue to address. Here at last is a synthesis of the current state of our knowledge about both the causes and consequences of ontogenetic changes in key features of tree structure and function. During their ontogeny, trees undergo numerous changes in their physiological function, the structure and mechanical properties of their wood, and overall architecture and allometry. This book examines the central interplay between these changes and tree size and age. It also explores the impact these changes can have, at the level of the individual tree, on the emerging characteristics of forest ecosystems at various stages of their development. The analysis offers an explanation for the importance of discriminating between the varied physical properties arising from the nexus of size and age, as well as highlighting the implications these ontogenetic changes have for commercial forestry and climate change. This important and timely summation of our knowledge base in this area, written by highly respected researchers, will be of huge interest, not only to researchers, but also to forest managers and silviculturists.

Author : Friess Daniel,Frida Sidik
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128175101

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Dynamic Sedimentary Environments of Mangrove Coasts by Friess Daniel,Frida Sidik Pdf

Dynamic Sedimentary Environments of Mangrove Coasts provides knowledge on the importance of sedimentary dynamics in managing mangrove forests. In the first part of the book, the editors seamlessly offer a general introduction of mangrove sedimentary dynamics. This leads into more in-depth information on soil surface elevation change, sea level rise, and the importance of sedimentary dynamics in the loss or gain of blue carbon. The book concludes the discussion of mangrove sedimentary dynamics by addressing the issues of climate change (e.g. sea level rise and blue carbon) on mangrove restoration and sediment. This book will assist coastal managers and academics in addressing the gaps in mangrove restoration and coastal management. As such, it will be a valuable reference for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, academics in the field of coastal restoration, and coastal management practitioners. Provides a state-of-the-art summary of research into sedimentary dynamics in mangrove forests Includes updates on issues of climate change-relevant to mangroves, such as blue carbon and sea level rise Presents scientific background and successful case studies for mangrove restoration that can solve problems relating to mangrove management

Author : Joanne E. Norris,Alexia Stokes,Slobodan B. Mickovski,Erik Cammeraat,Rens van Beek,Bruce C. Nicoll,Alexis Achim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402066764

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Slope Stability and Erosion Control: Ecotechnological Solutions by Joanne E. Norris,Alexia Stokes,Slobodan B. Mickovski,Erik Cammeraat,Rens van Beek,Bruce C. Nicoll,Alexis Achim Pdf

This book aims to assist in choosing ecotechnological solutions for slopes that are prone to a variety of mass movements e.g. shallow failure or erosion. The book reviews the types of problematic slopes that may occur and describes briefly the nature of mass movements and the causes of these movements. There is focus on the use of vegetation to stabilize soil on slopes prone to mass movements. The book also introduces new ecotechnological methods, and case studies are discussed.

Author : Anthony Herrel,Thomas Speck,Nicholas P. Rowe
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781420001594

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Ecology and Biomechanics by Anthony Herrel,Thomas Speck,Nicholas P. Rowe Pdf

We live in a well-engineered universe. This engineering is present in every system and organism in existence, including in the actions and interactions of plants and animals. In fact, one could say that the function and movement of plants and animals is just as much a part of their makeup as chlorophyll and fiber or bone and blood. Consequently, if we want to understand the ecology of animals and plants especially in an integrated ecosystem, it follows that great insight can be gained by taking an approach that studies function and integration of parts rather than the individual parts themselves. Ecology and Biomechanics: A Mechanical Approach to the Ecology of Animals and Plants offers a collection of state-of-the-art papers that ingeniously demonstrates how biomechanics can provide novel insights into long standing ecological and evolutionary questions. The majority of the book's chapters were originally presented at a symposium held at the annual meeting of the Society for Experimental Biology in Edinburgh, U.K., in 2004. Combining approaches from various disciplines, this volume covers subjects that encompass theoretical concepts and practical approaches involving research on both plants and animals, as well as interactions between the two. Although most of the examples emphasize distinct organism-environment relationships such as the grazing of ruminants, the book also includes a few examples that span larger temporal and spatial scales, achieving wider application across ecosystems. This can be seen in the chapter Implications of Microbial Motility on the Water Column Ecosystems, which highlights how microbial ecosystems can be understood from the mechanics, morphology, and motile responses of the individual organisms. Designed to serve as a reference for students and researchers, Ecology and Biomechanics: A Mechanical Approach to the Ecology of Animals and Plants paves the way for further research by demonstrating what can happen when the approaches from two seemingly disparate subdisciplines within the field of biology are creatively combined.