Trees
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Trees

Their Natural History

Peter A. Thomas

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Trees

Their Natural History

Peter A. Thomas

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About This Book

Trees are familiar components of many landscapes and have been vital in determining the ecology of our planet as well as the development of human cultures and communities. Yet how much do we really understand about how they work? This updated and revised edition provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of tree biology and ecology and presents the state-of-the-art discoveries in this area. The wonders and mysteries of trees are explored throughout the book and questions such as why leaves turn spectacular colours in the autumn, how water reaches the top of the tallest trees, or why the study of genetics has caused so many name changes in trees are all brilliantly answered. Written with a non-technical approach, this book will be a valuable source of reference for students and those with a less formal interest in this fascinating group of plants.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2014
ISBN
9781139698375
Edition
2
Topic
Sciences biologiques
Subtopic
Botanique

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Epigraph
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1: An overview
  9. Chapter 2: Leaves: the food producers
  10. Chapter 3: The trunk and branches: more than a connecting drainpipe
  11. Chapter 4: Roots: the hidden tree
  12. Chapter 5: Towards the next generation: flowers, fruits and seeds
  13. Chapter 6: The growing tree
  14. Chapter 7: The shape of trees
  15. Chapter 8: The next generation: new trees from old
  16. Chapter 9: Age, health, damage and death: living in a hostile world
  17. Chapter 10: Trees and us
  18. Further Reading
  19. Index
Citation styles for Trees

APA 6 Citation

Thomas, P. (2014). Trees (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/4224992 (Original work published 2014)

Chicago Citation

Thomas, Peter. (2014) 2014. Trees. 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press. https://www.perlego.com/book/4224992.

Harvard Citation

Thomas, P. (2014) Trees. 2nd edn. Cambridge University Press. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/4224992 (Accessed: 24 June 2024).

MLA 7 Citation

Thomas, Peter. Trees. 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press, 2014. Web. 24 June 2024.