Comparative Wood Anatomy : Systematic

Diagnostically illustrated with light and scanning electron micrographs, <strong>Comparative Wood Anatomy</strong> lucidly introduces dicotyledon wood in terms of cell types and their variations, pertinent literature, taxonomic distribution of features, terminology, and methods for preparation. Two final chapters present syntheses: taxonomic achievements of wood studies; and the evolutionary relationship between structure, physiological function, and ecology. This detailed survey serves a wide range of interests: identification, systematics, evolution and physiology.