- Includes up-to-date information and the most recent results on functional and ecological xylem anatomy
- Features a unique structure, with focus on the xylem structure of some major plant groups that is interesting from an evolutionary and practical perspective
- Lavishly illustrated including detailed photographs and drawings of xylem in color Written by a diverse collection of internationally known scholars
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- About this book
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The book will describe the xylem structure of different plant groups, and will put the findings in a physiological and ecological context. For instance, when differences in vessel diameter are featured, then there will be an explanation why this matters for water transport efficiency and safety from cavitation. The focus is on the hydraulic function of xylem, although mechanical support and storage will also be covered. Featured plant groups include ferns (which only have primary xylem), conifers (tracheid-based xylem), lianas (extremely wide and long vessels), drought-adapted shrubs as well as the model systems poplar and grapevine. The book chapters will draw on the expertise and cutting edge research of a diversified group of internationally known researchers working in different anatomical and physiological sub-disciplines. Over the last two decades, much progress has been made in understanding how xylem structure relates to plant function. Implications for other timely topics such as drought-induced forest dieback or the regulation of plant biomass production will be discussed.
- About the authors
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Dr. Uwe Hacke serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources for the University of Alberta, as well as Canada Research Chair in Tree-Water Relations. He was a recipient of the 2013 C.D. Nelson Award from the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists for outstanding research contributions to plant biology.
- Table of contents (10 chapters)
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The Structure and Function of Xylem in Seed-Free Vascular Plants: An Evolutionary Perspective
Pages 1-37
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The Hydraulic Architecture of Conifers
Pages 39-75
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Development, Structure, and Function of Torus–Margo Pits in Conifers, Ginkgo and Dicots
Pages 77-102
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The Hydraulic Architecture of Populus
Pages 103-131
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Grapevine Xylem Development, Architecture, and Function
Pages 133-162
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Functional and Ecological Xylem Anatomy
- Editors
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- Uwe G Hacke
- Copyright
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing Switzerland
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-15783-2
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-15783-2
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-15782-5
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-38246-3
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XII, 281
- Number of Illustrations
- 58 b/w illustrations, 42 illustrations in colour
- Topics
