Growth control in woody plants /

The processes and mechanisms that control the growth of woody plants are of crucial importance for both economic and biological reasons. The comprehensive coverage of Growth Control in Woody Plants includes discussion of the growth controlling factors in both reproductive structures (flowers, fruit,...

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Main Author: Kozlowski, T. T. (Theodore Thomas), 1917-
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Pallardy, Stephen G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego : Academic Press, ©1997.
Series:Physiological ecology.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The processes and mechanisms that control the growth of woody plants are of crucial importance for both economic and biological reasons. The comprehensive coverage of Growth Control in Woody Plants includes discussion of the growth controlling factors in both reproductive structures (flowers, fruit, seeds, pollen, etc.) and vegetative organs (stems, branches, leaves, and roots). Other major topics covered include seed germination, seedling growth, physiological and environmental regulation of growth, cultural practices, and biotechnology. This comprehensive treatment of the many factors that control the growth of woody plants can serve both as a valuable text and as a frequently used reference. * Includes comprehensive representation of a broad subject * Provides thorough bibliographic coverage * Well illustrated * Serves as a vital companion to Physiology of Woody Plants, Second Edition.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 641 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 505-629) and index.
ISBN:9780124242104
0124242103
9780080532684
0080532683
1281027219
9781281027214