Size- and Age-Related Changes in Tree Structure and Function

AvFrederick C. Meinzer,Barbara Lachenbruch

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

During their ontogeny, trees undergo numerous changes in their physiological function, architecture and allometry. This volume examines the central interplay between these changes, and the impact they can have on forest ecosystems.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-11-27
Mått:155 x 235 x 29 mm
Vikt:791 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Tree Physiology
Antal sidor:514
Upplaga:2011
Förlag:Springer
ISBN:9789400737693

Utforska kategorier

Växtböcker inom Djur och Natur
Botanik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Skogsbruk inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Innehållsförteckning

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