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Functional and Ecological Xylem Anatomy

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Editors:
  1. Uwe Hacke

    1. Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

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  • 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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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. The Structure and Function of Xylem in Seed-Free Vascular Plants: An Evolutionary Perspective

    • Jarmila Pittermann, James E. Watkins, Katharine L. Cary, Eric Schuettpelz, Craig Brodersen, Alan R. Smith et al.
    Pages 1-37

  3. The Hydraulic Architecture of Conifers

    • Uwe G. Hacke, Barbara Lachenbruch, Jarmila Pittermann, Stefan Mayr, Jean-Christophe Domec, Paul J. Schulte
    Pages 39-75

  4. Development, Structure, and Function of Torus–Margo Pits in Conifers, Ginkgo and Dicots

    • Roland R. Dute
    Pages 77-102

  5. The Hydraulic Architecture of Populus

    • Uwe G. Hacke
    Pages 103-131

  6. Grapevine Xylem Development, Architecture, and Function

    • Anna L. Jacobsen, F. Daniela Rodriguez-Zaccaro, Tamani F. Lee, Jessica Valdovinos, Hayden S. Toschi, Justin A. Martinez et al.
    Pages 133-162

  7. Lianas as Structural Parasites

    • Frank W. Ewers, Julieta A. Rosell, Mark E. Olson
    Pages 163-188

  8. Integrative Xylem Analysis of Chaparral Shrubs

    • R. Brandon Pratt, Marta I. Percolla, Anna L. Jacobsen
    Pages 189-207

  9. The Role of Xylem Parenchyma in the Storage and Utilization of Nonstructural Carbohydrates

    • Lenka Plavcová, Steven Jansen
    Pages 209-234

  10. Wood Anatomy and Plant Hydraulics in a Changing Climate

    • William R. L. Anderegg, Frederick C. Meinzer
    Pages 235-253

  11. The Anatomical Determinants of Leaf Hydraulic Function

    • Lawren Sack, Christine Scoffoni, Daniel M. Johnson, Thomas N. Buckley, Timothy J. Brodribb
    Pages 255-271

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 273-281
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About this book

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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

    Uwe Hacke

About the editor

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.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Functional and Ecological Xylem Anatomy

  • Editors: Uwe Hacke

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15783-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-15782-5Published: 04 May 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-38246-3Published: 17 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-15783-2Published: 20 April 2015

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 281

  • Number of Illustrations: 58 b/w illustrations, 42 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Plant Anatomy/Development, Plant Physiology, Tree Biology, Plant Ecology

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