Plant Stem: A Microscopic Aspect

Format: Hardback
Length: 207 pages
Publication date: 09 July 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This remarkable open-access textbook seamlessly blends the captivating allure of macroscopic images showcasing plant stems with corresponding vividly stained images of anatomical micro-structures. In stark contrast to most botanical textbooks, it presents all stem characteristics as photographs, revealing the intricate microscopic world. The text content is meticulously streamlined, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the captivating pictures, effortlessly grasping the relationship between anatomical structures and genetic, ecological, decomposition, and technical influences.

A dedicated chapter is devoted to simple anatomical preparation techniques, providing valuable guidance for students and researchers. Furthermore, subsequent chapters delve into the intricate details of cell content, cell walls, meristematic tissues, and stem structures across diverse major taxonomic units and morphological growth forms spanning various ecological and climatic regions, ranging from subarctic to equatorial latitudes. Additionally, this textbook explores the structures of fossil, subfossil, and technologically altered wood, catering to a wide range of disciplines, including plant anatomy, taxonomy, ecology, dendrochronology, history, plant pathology, and evolutionary biology.

With its captivating visuals and comprehensive coverage, this textbook holds immense appeal to students, researchers, and technologists alike, fostering a deeper understanding of plant anatomy and its intricate connections to the broader realm of biology.

Weight: 956g
Dimension: 286 x 217 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319735238
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018