Seed Ecophysiology of Temperate and Boreal Zone Forest Trees
Author:   RobertE. Farmer
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781574440546


Pages:   266
Publication Date:   20 June 1996
Format:   Hardback
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Seed Ecophysiology of Temperate and Boreal Zone Forest Trees


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This is the first truly modern book solely devoted to seed reproduction of forest trees-from flowering to establishment, with emphasis on the interaction of environment with physiological processes.Focus is on seed function in natural settings and the application of information to natural regeneration of forests. This easy-to-read text addresses important principles and provides in-depth coverage of existing literature.Presentation of the information is organized to allow for a natural development of the main theme with full explanations of such important components as seed production, dispersal and germination, as well as the integral parts played by water, temperature, light, chemicals, animals, pathogens and aging.A highly useful book for investigators, practitioners or students.

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Author:   RobertE. Farmer
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   St Lucie Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.703kg
ISBN:  

9781574440546


ISBN 10:   1574440543
Pages:   266
Publication Date:   20 June 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Components of Seed Production. Dispersal. How Seed Germinate. How to Evaluate Germination. Seed Dormancy. Seed Banking Trees. Germination Genetics. Germination and Establishment: Temperature, Water and Light. Germination and Establishment: Chemical Ecology. Germination and Establishment: Animals, Pathogens and Aging. Germination and Establishment: North American Microsites. Index

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... a book on this subject has been long overdue and will provide an invaluable tool to instructors, foresters, and researchers alike. Ron Smith, Natural Resources Canada


"""...a book on this subject has been long overdue and will provide an invaluable tool to instructors, foresters, and researchers alike."" Ron Smith, Natural Resources Canada"


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