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EAN: 9780521392501. Species that climb are well represented in habitats ranging from tropical rain forests through temperate forests to semi-deserts. The chapters are based on research on… More...

EAN: 9780521392501. Species that climb are well represented in habitats ranging from tropical rain forests through temperate forests to semi-deserts. The chapters are based on research on herbaceous vines and woody climbers (lianas) in both temperate and tropical zones, deserts and rain-forests and Old and New World areas. img{max-width:100%}The Biology of VinesCambridge University PressHardcoverUnused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page.EAN: 9780521392501Published 13/02/1992Language: EnglishThe climbing habit in plants has apparently evolved numerous times. Species that climb are well represented in habitats ranging from tropical rain forests through temperate forests to semi-deserts. The Biology of Vines, first published in 1992, is a treatment of what is known about climbing plants, written by a group of experts and covering topics ranging from the biomechanics of twining to silvicultural methods for controlling vine infestations. Also included are detailed accounts of climbing plant evolution, stem anatomy and function, climbing mechanics, carbon and water relations, reproductive ecology, the role of vines in forest communities and their economic importance. The chapters are based on research on herbaceous vines and woody climbers (lianas) in both temperate and tropical zones, deserts and rain-forests and Old and New World areas. Much remains to be learned about the biology of these plants, but this volume provides a substantial foundation upon which further research can be based.PrefacePart I. Introduction1. The distribution and evolution of climbing plants Alwyn H. GentryPart II. Climbing Mechanics and Stem Form2. Anatomy of vine and liana stemsa review and synthesis Sherwin Carlquist3. Biochemical studies of vines Francise Putz and Frank W. Ewers4. Structural responses to stem injury in vines Jack B. Fisher and Frank W. EwersPart III. Vine Physiology and Development5. Water flux and xylem structure in vines Frank W. Ewers, Jack B. Fisher and Klaus Fichtner6. Reserve economy of vines Harold A. Mooney and Barbara L. Gartner7. Photosynthesis and gas exchange of vines Alejandro E. Castellanos8. Heteroblastic development in vines David W. Lee and Jennifer H. Richards9. Physiological ecology of mesic, temperature woody vines Alan H. Teramura, Warren G. Gold and Irwin N. Forseth10. Secondary compounds in vines with an emphasis on those with defensive functions Mervyn P. Hegarty, Elwyn E. Hegarty and Alwyn H. GentryPart IV. Community Ecology of Vines11. Distribution and abundance of vines in forest communities Elwyn E. Hegarty and Guy CaballÃ?©12. Vines in arid and semi-arid ecosystems Philip W. Rundel and Tamara Franklin13. Vine-host interactions E. E. Hegarty14. Seasonality of climbersa review and example from Costa Rican dry forest Paul A. Opler, Herbert G. Baker and Gordon W. Frankie15. Breeding and dispersal systems of lianas Alwyn H. GentryPart V. Economic Importance of Vines16. The ethnobotany and economic botany of tropical vines Oliver Phillips17. Biology, utlization, and silvicutural management of rattan palms Stephen F. Siebert18. Silvicultural effects of lianas Francis E. PutzIndices. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3259393RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved., Neuwertig, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Title: The Biology of Vines, Pages: 544, Publication Year: 1992, Type: Textbook, Format: Hardcover, Publication Name: The Biology of Vines, Item Height: 244mm, Item Width: 170mm, Subject: Biology, Item Weight: 1100g, Number of Pages: 544 Pages, Cambridge University Press<

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Fürstenfeldbruck (VGB Verlagsgruppe Bahn) 2009. 91 S. Brosch., 0, Cambridge University Press. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Your purchase also supports literacy charities., Cambridge University Press, 2.5<