Schweingruber F.H., Börner A., Schuize E.-D. Atlas of Woody Plant Stems. Evolution, Structure, and Environmental Modifications

Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 2006. — 227 p.The „Atlas of Woody Plant Stems" is a comprehensively illustrated book with short, informative texts. We chose this layout because plant anatomy and morphology can only be conveyed by detailed pictures. In addition, a vivid presentation should attract a broader public, not only the specialist. We hope that the combination of anatomy and morphology will create interest and curiosity. Amateurs will enjoy the wide range of pictures; interested readers will be caught by particular chapters; specialists will delve into aspects and photographs that may have never been presented before; teachers may use the pictures for illustrations in classes with students.Abbreviations and Technical RemarksThe Evolution of Plant Stems in the Earth's History
The Structure of the Plant Body
Secondary Growth: Advantages and Risks
Modification of the Stem Structure
Modifition of the Xylem Within a Plant
Modifition of the Xylem and Phloem by Ecological Factors
Modifition of Organs
Anatomical Plasticity
ModiHcations Caused by Weather and Climate
ModiHcations Caused by Extreme Events
From Anatomical Features to Plant Structures
Decay of Dead Wood
Microscopical PreparationList of Species
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