Seed Ecophysiology of Temperate and Boreal Zone Forest Trees - Hardcover

Farmer, Robert E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1574440543 ISBN 13: 9781574440546

Publisher: CRC Press, 1996

Synopsis

This is the first truly modern book solely devoted to seed reproduction of forest trees-from flowering to establishment, with emphasis on the interaction of environment with physiological processes.

Focus is on seed function in natural settings and the application of information to natural regeneration of forests. This easy-to-read text addresses important principles and provides in-depth coverage of existing literature.
Presentation of the information is organized to allow for a natural development of the main theme with full explanations of such important components as seed production, dispersal and germination, as well as the integral parts played by water, temperature, light, chemicals, animals, pathogens and aging.
A highly useful book for investigators, practitioners or students.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This book is perfect for any student of North American trees who is interested in the critical importance of seed production, dispersal and germination. Seed Ecophysiology is the first truly modern book solely devoted to seed reproduction of forest trees - from flowering to establishment, with emphasis on the interaction of environment with physiological process. The focus is upon seed function within natural settings and the application of information to natural regeneration of forests. Written in a breezy and humorous style, this is an easy-to-read, understandable book aimed at bringing important principles to the attention of anyone interested in the subject, along with in-depth coverage of the existing literature which is useful to both investigators and practitioners. For both professionals and lay readers, Seed Ecophysiology is well organized and permits the natural development of the theme. Coverage includes full explanations of seed production, dispersal and germination, as well as the integral roles played by water, temperature, light, chemicals, animals, pathogens, and aging. Abundantly illustrated.

About the Author:

Nancy Farmer has written three Newbery Honor Books: "The Ear the Eye and the Arm; A Girl Named Disaster;" and "The House of the Scorpion, " which, in 2002, also won the National Book Award. Other books include "Do You Know Me, The Warm Place, " and three picture books for young children. She grew up on the Arizona-Mexico border, and now lives with her family in Menlo Park, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1574440543
• ISBN 13: 9781574440546
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 266