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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kozlowski, T. T. (Theodore Thomas), 1917-
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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
Table of Contents:
  • Machine derived contents note: Table of contents for The physiological ecology of woody plants / Theodore T. Kozlowski, Paul J. Kramer, Stephen G. Pallardy.
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  • How Woody Plants Grow.
  • Physiological and Environmental Requirements for Tree Growth.
  • Establishment and Growth of Tree Stands. Radiation.
  • Temperature.
  • Soil Properties and Mineral Nutrition.
  • Water Stress.
  • Soil Aeration, Compaction, and Flooding.
  • Air Pollution.
  • Carbon Dioxide.
  • Fire.
  • Wind.
  • Cultural Practices.
  • Each chapter includes references.
  • Index.
  • Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: Woody plants Ecophysiology, Trees Ecophysiology.