Physiological plant ecology : ecophysiology and stress physiology of functional groups

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Physiological plant ecology : ecophysiology and stress physiology of functional groups

Walter Larcher

Springer, c2003

4th ed

Other Title

Ökophysiologie der Pflanzen

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Originally published in German: Ökophysiologie der Pflanzen. 6th ed. Stuttgart : Eugen Ulmer, 2001

Height of ISBN:9783540435167: 25 cm

"With 313 figures, 4 color plates, 77 tables and 12 boxes"

Bibliography: p. [451]-504

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Plant Ecophysiology deals with plants and their interaction with the environment. This completely revised and updated fourth edition of the classic text offers a comprehensive insight into the laws governing the development, vital capacity and adaptability of plants. The richly illustrated book focuses on the ways the different plant species and functional types react in various locations and all climatic zones. An extensive chapter deals with the effects of natural and anthropogenic stress factors. It is designed for students in biology, ecology, geography, and in agricultural and forestry sciences.

Table of Contents

1 The Environment of Plants.- 2 Carbon Utilization and Dry Matter Production.- 3 The Utilization of Mineral Elements.- 4 Water Relations.- 5 Environmental Influences on Growth and Development.- 6 Plants Under Stress.- References.- References within the Boxes.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA61263652
  • ISBN
    • 9783540435167
  • LCCN
    2002030952
  • Country Code
    gw
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    ger
  • Place of Publication
    Berlin ; Tokyo
  • Pages/Volumes
    xx, 513 p.
  • Size
    24-25 cm
  • Classification
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