The physiological ecology of woody plants /

The efficient management of trees and other woody plants can be improved given an understanding of the physiological processes that control growth, the complex environmental factors that influence those processes, and our ability to regulate and maintain environmental conditions that facilitate grow...

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Main Author: Kozlowski, T. T. (Theodore Thomas), 1917-
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Kramer, Paul J. (Paul Jackson), 1904-1995, Pallardy, Stephen G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego : Academic Press, ©1991.
Series:Physiological ecology.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The efficient management of trees and other woody plants can be improved given an understanding of the physiological processes that control growth, the complex environmental factors that influence those processes, and our ability to regulate and maintain environmental conditions that facilitate growth. Key Features * emphasizes genetic and environmental interactions that influence woody plant growth * outlines responses of individual trees and tree communities to environmental stress * explores cultural practices useful for efficient management of shade, forest, and fruit trees, woody vines, and shrubs.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 657 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 521-611) and indexes.