Description: The processes and mechanisms that control the growth of woody plants are of crucial importance for both economic and biological reasons. Written by the same team of authors, this book is a valuable companion to the Second Edition of the Physiology of Woody Plants. The comprehensive coverage includes discussion of the growth controlling Actors in both reproductive structures (flowers, fruit, seeds, pollen, etc.) and vegetative tissues (stems, branches, leaves, etc.). Other major topics covered include seed germination, seedling growth, the physiological and environmental regulation of growth, cultural practices, and biotechnology. This comprehensive treatment of the many factors that control the growth of woody plants can serve both as a valuable text and also as a frequently used reference.
-- Includes comprehensive representation of a broad subject
-- Presents thorough bibliographic coverage
-- Well illustrated
-- Serves as a vital companion to Physiology of Woody Plants, Second Edition

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