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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the winter forms displayed by trees found throughout temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Trees shed leaves in the autumn, primarily to improve their ability to endure the harsh conditions of winter when water is scarce and sunlight is limited. The book explains the physiology of this seasonal development and recounts the remarkable adaptations that allow trees to survive and thrive despite extreme cold and aridity. These adaptations include specialized root structures, protective bark, and biochemical adaptations that prevent cellular damage from freezing. Many trees famously lose their leaves in winter, and the book discusses how tree species often have distinct and characteristic forms of branching to optimize their survival. The book's detailed botanical observations, including stunning images of winter trees, will captivate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…