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"The second edition has been completely revised and has incorporated significant changes that have occurred in wood anatomy over the past years. Richly illustrated with light and scanning electron micrographs, Comparative Wood Anatomy clearly introduces dicotyledon wood in terms of cell types and their variations, pertinent literature, taxonomic distribution of characteristics, terminology, methods for preparation and ecological and evolutionary significance of. wood features. From reviews of the previous edition: ""In synthesis, this book presents itself as an immensely valuable expose on comparative wood anatomy and its bearing on systematic, ecological and evolutionary aspects of dicotyledon wood. "" (Wood Science and Technology) ""This book is recommended to all who are interested in a modern, stimulating, competent, and well illustrated work. "" (Holzforschung)"

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Author:   Sherwin Carlquist ,  T.E. Timell
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2nd completely rev. ed. 2001
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.820kg
ISBN:  

9783540411734

ISBN 10:   3540411739
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   13 March 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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From reviews of the previous edition: In synthesis, this book presents itself as an immensely valuable exposA(c) on comparative wood anatomy and its bearing on systematic, ecological and evolutionary aspects of dicotyledon wood. (Wood Science and Technology) This book is recommended to all who are interested in a modern, stimulating, competent, and well illustrated work. (Holzforschung)

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